Wednesday, July 16
11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration and Welcome Social
Attendee registration is the time to pick-up your meeting badge and catch-up with fellow colleagues before the opening general session.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Opening General Session: Economic Outlook
Learn from an industry economist, John Larkin, and two carrier guests as they discuss the economic future, the impact of the current administration, and what effect it will have on your bottom line.
Speakers:
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John Larkin, CFA
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Break-out Sessions
Maximizing ROI: Purchasing & Maintaining a High-Performing Reefer Fleet
This session will delve into critical aspects of fleet management, focusing on equipment purchasing strategies and maximizing your return on investment.
Panel:
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Perry Olson, CEO & Owner, Fortune Transportation Company, Inc.​
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Drew Martin, Director of Leasing, Prime Inc.
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Trevor Kurtz, General Manager (Owner), Brian Kurtz Trucking
Strategies to Build Driver Productivity and a Positive Safety Culture
Explore key strategies to improve driver productivity, enhance safety, and build a thriving safety culture within your organization.
Panel:
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​TBD
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Break-out Sessions
The Future of Reefer Technicians
Explore the evolving role of the reefer technician and discover different ways to attract talent from technical schools, develop employee retention programs, and invest in technician training.
Panel:
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Luke Subler, President, Classic Carriers, Inc.
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How can Data Guide Lumper Fees?
Session description coming soon
Panel:
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​Spencer Barkoff, President & Co-founder, Relay Payments
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Don't Get Rejected: Refrigerated Cargo Claim Pains & Remedies
Interested in upping your game in protecting your company against cargo claims? Join us for an interactive discussion on how the best fleets in America both avoid & remedy cargo claims and shipment rejections within the Refrigerated Supply Chain. Our industry experts, Chris Montez and Sam Rizzitelli, bring their Insurance and Legal experience within the Refrigerated Supply Chain to discuss the anatomies of complicated cargo claims – including how trucking companies can preemptively avoid shipper rejections. How well practiced is your operation with “On-Hand-Notices?”
Speakers:
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Chris Montez, Underwriting Director, U.S. Marine Insurance Group; Founder, Tribal Drivers
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Sam Rizzitelli, Esq. - Partner, Law Offices of Samuel M. Rizzitelli, Jr.
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Reception and Dinner
Hosted by Thermo King
More to come on this fun event.
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15-minute Break
15-minute Break
Thursday, July 17
7:00am - 8:00am
Breakfast
More to come
8:00am - 9:00am
The Latest Tech Trends
Explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of trucking, from what you have available now to emerging tech. Hear from industry leaders and learn how to leverage these technologies to improve safety, and increase efficiency and profitability.
Panel:
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​Ron Hall, Vice President of Equipment & Fuel, C.R. England
9:15am - 10:15am
Break-out Sessions
Developing a Top Tier Reefer Driver Training Program​
Discover best practices for developing and implementing, or updating, a driver training program that equips drivers with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's challenging environment.
Panel:
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Dr. Gena Anderson, Luma Bright Learning​​
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Shannon Struzik, Vice President of People & Development, Leonard's Express
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Optimizing Your Reefer Unit
In any trucking market, but certainly in the current climate, proper operational use of equipment is imperative to control costs and extend the useful life of the equipment. In this session, we will dive into some of the best practices to keep your reefer unit in top condition, plugging along for thousands of hours.
Panel:
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Kevin Williams, Sr. Manager, Development, Carrier Transicold
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Larry Risi, District Sales Manager, Thermo King
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Gareth Macklam, Chief of Sales, Utility Trailer Manufacturing
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​Moderator: Amber Edmondson, President & CEO, Trailiner Corp. and TCA At-large officer​
10:30am - 11:30am
Keynote Address - announcement coming soon!
Session description coming soon.
12:30pm - 6:00pm
Networking events
Descriptions and information coming soon
6:45pm - 9:30pm
Reception and Dinner
Hosted by Carrier Transicold
More to come about this fun event
15-minute Break
15-minute Break
Friday, July 18
7:00am - 7:30am
Breakfast
More to come
7:30am - 8:30am
Reduce Dwell Time and Improve Productivity
Session description coming soon
Speakers:
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Ed Nagle, President & CEO, Nagle Toledo, Inc. and TCA Officer
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Ashley Kordish, CEO, Ralph Moyle, Inc.
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Allen Schiehl, Asset Business Partern, RE Garrison
8:45am - 9:00am
Refrigerated Division Business Meeting
Open to all attendees
9:00am - 10:00am
Carrier Panel: Decoding the Regulatory Maze
Session description coming soon
Panel:
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Dave Williams, Sr. Vice President, Equipment & Gov't Relations, Knight-Swift Transportation and TCA Past Chair
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Moderator: David Heller, Sr. Vice President, Safety & Government Affairs, TCA