Meeting Agenda

Attendee registration is the time to pick-up your meeting badge and catch-up with fellow colleagues before the opening general session.

Economic Outlook by John Larkin, CFA

Sponsored by Netradyne

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Gain critical insights into the economic landscape and its impact on your trucking business. Join industry economist John Larkin and carrier leaders for a strategic discussion on the economic future, the impact of the current administration, and how to protect your bottom line. 

Speaker:

• John Larkin, CFA

Panelists:

• Sam Anderson, President & CEO, Bay & Bay Transportation

• Tim Kohl, CEO, Marten Transport, Ltd.

• Wendell Erb, President & CEO, Erb Transport Limited

Maximizing ROI: Purchasing & Maintaining a High-Performing Reefer Fleet

Join industry leaders and fellow carriers uncover actionable strategies for maximizing your reefer fleet’s ROI. This session will delve into critical aspects of fleet management, focusing on equipment purchasing strategies and optimizing maintenance to boost your bottom line.

Panel:

• Perry Olson, CEO & Owner, Fortune Transportation Company, Inc.​

• Drew Martin, Director of Leasing, Prime Inc.

• Trevor Kurtz, General Manager (Owner), Brian Kurtz Trucking

Moderator: Shawn Nelson, Executive Director of Driver Profitability and Success, RE Garrison​

Strategies to Build Driver Productivity and a Positive Safety Culture

Unlock your fleet’s peak performance by exploring key leadership strategies to improve driver productivity, enhance safety, and create a sustainable safety culture that enhances your organization’s reputation. 

Panel:​​

• Adam Lang, Director of Customer Advisory Services, Netradyne

• Deen Albert, Vice President of Operations, Grand Island Express, Inc.

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Moderator: Pam Wiers, CFO, Dutch Maid Logistics, Inc.

The Future of Reefer Technicians

Attract, retain, and develop top talent! This panel of your peers and industry trainers will explore the evolving role of the reefer technician and will provide you with different ways to attract talent from technical schools, develop employee retention programs, and invest in technician training.

Panel:

• Luke Subler, President, Classic Carriers, Inc.

• Bob Roberts, Customers Solutions Manager Services, Thermo King

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Moderator: Ashley Kordish, CEO, Ralph Moyle, Inc.

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Optimizing Lumper Fees with Data

Lumper fees have long been a challenge for refrigerated carriers, but data can drive meaningful change. In this panel discussion, customers of Relay, along with industry experts, will explore how Relay’s data insights can support contract negotiations, educate stakeholders, and improve the overall experience for carriers and drivers. Join us to see how real-world data can help refrigerated carriers gain transparency, protect their operations, and drive better business outcomes.

Panel:

• ​Spencer Barkoff, President & Co-founder, Relay Payments

• Wendell Erb, President & CEO, Erb Transport Limited

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:

• Chris Montez, Underwriting Director, U.S. Marine Insurance Group; Founder, Tribal Drivers

• Sam Rizzitelli, Esq. - Partner, Law Offices of Samuel M. Rizzitelli, Jr. 

Make sure to dress in your best western clothes and be ready for a fun-filled evening!

The Thermo King event will be held outdoors at the Flying W Ranch. You'll enjoy rodeo barrel racing, great music, Native American dancing, and a delicious cowboy dinner.