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 

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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.

Kristin Glazner
Kristin Glazner
Chief Administrative Officer, Wabash National Corporation

Kristin Glazner was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer on December 8, 2023, in an expanded role leading administrative operations within Wabash.

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.

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