Attendee Networking Breakfast

sponsored by Great Dane and FleetPulse

General Session featuring

• TCA President Industry Remarks

• Create the Future - Tactics for Disruptive Thinking

Featured Speaker:  Jeremy Gutsche, MBA, CFA 

New York Times Bestselling Author , award-winning innovation expert, and CEO, Trend Hunter AI

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Don't miss this inspiring keynote address by Jeremy Gutsche. Learn how to identify and overcome the 7 Traps of Path Dependency and seize new opportunities for success.

Break

sponsored by AON Risk Services

General Session featuring

• Large Carrier Panel

Leadership in the trucking industry is more complex than ever. Hear from top executives as they share strategies for addressing workforce development, navigating regulatory challenges, and maintaining competitiveness. This session will equip you with actionable insights to lead your organization with vision and resilience.

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Moderator: Mark Seymour, CEO, Kriska Transportation Group, TCA Officer

Speakers:

• Joe Beacom, President, Landstar System Holdings, Inc.

• Steve Brookshaw, Senior Executive Vice President, TFI International

• Dave Williams, Sr. VP, Equipment & Government Relations, Knight-Swift Transportation, TCA Immediate Past Chairman

General Session featuring

• Young Generation View

Rising leaders from TCA's Elevate Program will share their unique insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the trucking industry today, their career paths and lessons learned, solutions to tackle current economic pressures, and their vision for the future of trucking. This panel provides an unparalleled opportunity to hear from the industry's younger voices shaping its future. Discover their innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of truckload operations.

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Moderator: Brad Klepper, President, Driver’s Legal Plan, Ltd.

Speakers:​

• Samantha Bodnar, President, D.M. Bowman Inc. and Executive Officer, The Bowman Group LLC

• Jason Douglas, Vice President, Operations & Recruiting, James H. Clark and Son

• Ryan Whelan, Fleet Sales Representative, Volvo Trucks Canada

Press Conferences

Exhibit Hall + Learn and Go Sessions

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Discover the latest industry innovations and connect with leading suppliers.​

Learn + Go Sessions:

• 12:15 - 12:35 p.m. State of Safety in 2025

presented by Motive

• 12:45 - 1:05 p.m. Raspberries, Risk and Return on Investment: Why AI Alone is the Riskier Path to Fleet Safety

presented by Solera

• 1:15 - 1:35 p.m. Achieving Continuous Driver Performance Improvement (Beyond Year 1)

presented by Netradyne

• 1:45 - 2:05 p.m. Lessons from the Fastest Growing All-Mile Carrier 

presented by Rose Rocket

Workshops

Real-World AI In The Trucking Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an overhyped term, often generating excitement without clarity or substance. But what does AI really mean for the trucking industry, and how can it be applied to solve real problems? In this session we’ll cut through the noise with unique perspectives from carriers, technology providers, and legal experts, focusing on practical applications of AI that deliver measurable results.

Moderator:

• Jason Cannon, Chief Editor, CCJ

Speakers:​

• ​Zach Schuchart, Head of Sales, Optimal Dynamics

• Jonathan Todd Esq., Vice Chair, Transportation & Logistics, Benesch Law

• Mark Scanlan, Vice President, Operations & Safety, D.M. Bowman Inc.

• Deen Albert, Director of Operations, Grand Island Express

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ATRI Issues & Economics in Trucking: A View from the Road

An In depth discussion on the most critical issues that motor carriers will face in 2025, and economic insights that can help the industry better manage the bottom line in the coming years.

Speaker:

• Dan Murray, Senior Vice President, ATRI

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Impairment Testing - What is it?

This panel will examine hands-on, practical applications for measuring impairment in the workplace.  We will discuss what objectively measuring impairment risk looks like, what the results look like, how responding to impairment risk is handled, and how to leverage the power of impairment risk testing in your organization.  We will also discuss the current regulatory environment around cannabis and how technology can help us solve this problem.  Attendees will also have an opportunity to complete the assessment for themselves.

Moderator:

• Alix Miller, Ph.D., President & CEO, Florida Trucking Association

Speakers:

• ​PJ Barclay, President, Impirica

• Garth Pitzel, Associate VP, Safety & Driver Development, Bison Transport

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Top Legal Issues Facing Trucking Executives

A chance is administrations brings new priorities and perspectives on regulation and enforcement but has little effect on state and private plaintiff enforcement. Trucking executives will gain critical insights into the legal challenges impacting the trucking industry today. Designed for C-suite executives and senior managers, this workshop will provide awareness of current legal issues to better all you to prepare and protect your company.

Speakers:

• Greg Feary Esq., Managing Partner, Scopelitis

• Prasad Sharma Esq., Partner, Scopelitis

General Session featuring

• Maintenance Analytics & Best Practices

This important session will cover topics relevant to your business and bottom line. What maintenance metrics are relevant? What are your maintenance metrics telling you? How do your metrics compare to other fleets? What are your maintenance best practices? 

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Moderator: 

Speakers:​

• Mike Jeffress, Vice President of Maintenance, Maverick Transportation

• Dan Porterfield, Senior Vice President of Maintenance & Equipment Control, Covenant Logistics

TCA Elite Fleet Reception - by invitation only

Annual Reception

sponsored by ACT 1

Annual Banquet and Awards Presentations

sponsored by ACT 1

Celebrate another successful year with colleagues and friends at our annual banquet. Enjoy a delicious dinner, network with industry peers, and recognize the outstanding achievements.

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• TCA Fleet Safety Awards

sponsored by Great West Casualty Company and Assured Partners​

• TCA Professional Drivers of the Year

sponsored by Cummins, Inc. and Love's Travel Stops

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with entertainment from the Gin Blossoms