MCE 2021

Sponsored by Idelic

Panelists: 
  
Hayden Cardiff, Founder & CEO, Idelic, Inc. 
Ronnie Holland, Director of Safety, TCW, Inc. 
Gregg Troian, President, PGT Trucking, Inc.  

One of the most common beliefs today is that high driver turnover is inevitable in the trucking industry, but this idea is a huge misconception. There are effective driver engagement strategies any fleet can implement today to make a difference with their drivers. Through pre-hire, onboarding, safety culture, and full driver lifecycle, there are small changes to how you are engaging with your drivers that will help improve your driver retention and make safety a top priority. 

In this session, you will learn: 

• Various ways to engage your drivers to improve retention 
• Other effective strategies that will help reduce your driver turnover 
• How to use your technology to better engage, understand, & retain your drivers

Sponsored by ACT 1

Open to all carriers with less than $27.5 million in revenue

Sponsored by US Bank

Guest Speaker: William Quade, Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Policy and Programs, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

ACT 1 Members Only

Panelists: 

Ryan Erickson, Executive Vice President, McGriff 
Jim Millar, Vice President, Transportation Group, Cottingham & Butler   
Jeffrey Toole, Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.    

As insurance costs continue to skyrocket, what can be done to prevent premiums from taking over your bottom line? This session will offer a sneak peek of the in-depth guide, “Finding Affordable Insurance for a Trucking Business in the Hard Insurance Market.” The full guide, which will be released at NAFC’s Conference on November 18th, offers concrete steps that motor carrier professionals can take to achieve the best renewal outcomes or alternative coverage options, such as getting safety and loss documentation organized well in advance of renewal, developing a risk retention strategy and creating the best possible case to present to underwriters.
 

Committee Members Only

Foundation Members Only

The ATA Supply Chain Security Policy Committee will discuss immigration policy issues heading into 2021 and the possibilities for comprehensive immigration reform.  The committee will host a discussion on how trucking and the supply chain could be affected by this key policy issue.

Guest Speaker: Jose Gomez-Urquiza, CEO, Visa Solutions

Sponosored by TransForce Group

October 23-25, 2020

Additional Registration Required - learn more.

Sponsored by Rolling Strong & Velociti

Sponsored by Uber Freight

Panelists:
Scott Auslund, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Relay
Jack Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, Platform Science
Cameron Ramsdell, President, Variant
Lior Ron, Chief Executive Officer, Uber Freight

With so much complexity and fragmentation emerging in logistics systems, companies are starting to adopt a more open approach to innovation to produce better (and faster) outcomes. Lior Ron – CEO of Uber Freight, and former head of Google Maps – will lead this educational session on how a new level of openness between carriers, brokers, hardware and software providers is accelerating the speed of innovation in logistics. Join him and several leaders in the trucking industry who will share their insights on active collaboration, and their outlook on what is to come. 

Sponsored by Omnitracs

Panelists:
Steve Fields, America’s Road Team Captain, Professional Truck Driver with YRC Freight 
Lisa Gonnerman, Vice President, Safety & Security, Transport America
Paul Ruiz, Manager, Safety Policy, ATA 
Moderator: Mike Ahart, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Omnitracs

Join industry experts for a panel discussion on driver coaching and best practice techniques. Panel members will discuss the use of safety technologies, such as camera monitoring systems and the use of electronic logging devices to improve driver safety. Hear from safety professionals and a professional driver as they discuss the different viewpoints surrounding driver coaching. Panelists will also discuss the importance of diverse industry feedback through the regulatory process. 

Sponsored by Netradyne

Special Guest Speaker: Wiley Deck, Deputy Administrator, FMCSA

Join FMCSA Deputy Administrator Wiley Deck for an informative session on the latest regulatory matters taking place at FMCSA. Deputy Administrator Deck will provide an update on latest rulemakings, including, Hours-of-Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Entry Level Driver Training, CSA, and much more. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the Q&A session at the end.

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Sponsored by Freightliner

Highway to Victory Award

Mike Russell Trucking Industry Awards 

Guest Speaker: Neil Newhouse, Partner & Co-Founder, Public Opinion Strategies

Sponsored by ACT 1

Panelists:
Melina Kennedy, Vice President, Product Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Cummins 
Steve Slesinski, Director, Global Product Management, Dana Inc.
Doug Powell, Director of Fleet Management, Kenworth
Dave Williams, Senior Vice President Equipment & Government Relations, Knight-Swift Transportation

Moderator: Rence Oliphant, Vice President Global Sales, Hendrickson

California recently approved a sweeping regulation mandating truck manufacturers sell a rising number of zero-emission trucks starting in 2024 with the goal of every new truck sold in the state being zero-emission by 2045. CARB also just adopted an ultra-low NOx emissions rule for trucks that will take effect in 2024 and will be finalizing new requirements for zero-emission truck purchases, refrigerated trailer electric stand-by, and a statewide truck inspection and maintenance program. In addition, new mandated extended warranty requirements are coming into play in California beginning in 2022. As the world’s fifth largest economy, California’s regulatory agenda often creates a precedent and template for other states to follow. In this session, we will take a deep dive into CARB’s impact on interstate commerce and why fleets nationwide need to pay particular attention to the policies coming out of Sacramento.

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Sponsored by Freightliner

2019 Safety Director of the Year

Trucking Association Executives Council (TAEC) Service Awards

Big Reveal 2020: ATRI's Top 10 

Panelists:

• Eric Fuller, President & CEO, U.S. Xpress
• Rebecca Brewster, President and Chief Operating Officer, American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
• Bob Costello, Chief Economist & Senior Vice President of International Trade Policy & Cross-Border Operations, ATA
• America’s Road Team Captain Danny Smith, Professional Truck Driver with Big G Express

Sponsored by ACT 1

Panelists: 
Brian Cunningham, Vice President, Fleet Solutions, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Shaun Hartoog, Advanced Customer Consulting, Digital Solutions Specialist, Dana Incorporated
Micah Tindor, Connect Fleet Product Manager, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Donna Murphy, Initiative Lead, Connected Pressure (BVCM), Services and Solutions Business Line (SES), Michelin North America, Inc.
Moderator: Robert Braswell, Executive Director, Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), ATA

What people, process and technology improvements are necessary to implement a consistent and effective tire management program? Learn from industry experts on how to define and execute a digital tire life cycle management program. Hear how to leverage best practices of process improvement and use digital tools and technology to capture valuable data inputs that return improved organizational efficiency. This discussion will explore the tangible steps needed to accelerate the time to value of digital solutions, focusing on inspection level process improvement and the long-term tire management program performance.
 

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Sponsored by International Truck

Roll Call of the States

Board of Directors Meeting

Unveiling of Chairman's Portrait, Sponsored by Double Coin Tires

Changing of the Gavel: ATA Chairman Randy Guillot to Incoming Chair Sherri Brumbaugh