Lawsuit abuse and skyrocketing insurance premiums remain one of the most pressing threats to the trucking industry—impacting costs, coverage, and long-term business stability.

In this high-level panel, trucking CEOs and executives share their perspectives on how these challenges are disrupting operations from the top down and what strategies they are deploying to protect their businesses. From navigating nuclear verdicts to adopting best practices for risk management, this session will provide actionable insights directly from the C-suite. We’ll also examine the policy reforms underway to curb lawsuit abuse and restore balance to the system, so you can leave with both immediate takeaways and a clearer view of the road ahead.

Special Presentations:

  • TAEC Service Awards
  • TAEC President’s Leadership Award 

Speakers

Pamela Blass Bracher
Pamela Blass Bracher
Deputy General Counsel, American Trucking Associations

Pam has 20 years of experience in the transportation industry, specializing in defending truck drivers and motor carriers in highway accident and cargo litigation.

Nathan J. Meisgeier
Nathan J. Meisgeier
President and Chief Legal Officer, Werner Enterprises

Nathan Meisgeier has served as President and Chief Legal Officer since January 2024, including the role of Chief of Staff and overseeing Legal, Safety, Risk, Human Resources, Government Affairs, Driver Recruiting, Field Recruiting, the Roadmaster School Network, Terminal Management, Corporate Sec

David R. Parker
David R. Parker
Founder and CEO, Covenant Logistics Group

Parker is the founder and CEO of Covenant Logistics Group. He has been in the trucking industry since the age of 17, when he worked full-time for his father's trucking company. In 1986, after much preparation and prayer, Parker founded a trucking company called Covenant Transport.

Brent L. Yeagy
Brent L. Yeagy
President and Chief Executive Officer, Wabash National Corporation

Brent Yeagy serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wabash National Corporation, a position he has held since June 2018. Prior to his current role, Mr. Yeagy was President and Chief Operating Officer of Wabash from October 2016 to June 2018. Mr.