Spring Summit Program

Welcome!

Welcome to the Spring Transportation Summit on Safety, Maintenance & Technology, Everyone!

Agenda

Agenda
7:00 – 8:00 - Exhibitor Set Up
8:00 – 9:00 - Registration & Exhibitor Tables Open. - Registration Sponsored by Roadflex
8:00 - 9:00 - Coffee, pastries & fruit. - Coffee Sponsored by Racetrac. Breakfast Items Sponsored by Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc.
8:00 - 5:00 - Workroom Open - Workroom Sponsored by CF Laboratories
9:00 – 9:10 - Welcome - A/V Sponsored by DataDis
9:10 – 9:30 - Accident Handling – Documents, Preservation, Insurance Comp. Claims – Brandon Wiseman and Tyler Biddle
9:30 – 10:00 -Round Table Discussion - Discussion Sponsored by Midwestern Insurance Alliance

10:00 – 11:00 - Keynote Speaker - On the Same Page: Communication with Consistency – Alayna Thomas
Keynote Speaker Sponsored by Stoops Freightliner Western Star (Division of Truck Country)
Ineffective and inconsistent communication are top reasons why people leave organizations. Even when delivered with the best intentions, messages can only be well-received if the other party accepts and understands them. By uncovering key generational insights and refining communication strategies, organizations can foster stronger relationships, reduce misinterpretations, and build a culture of clarity and cohesion.

Learning objectives
* Recognize and appreciate diverse team preferences to reduce misunderstandings across a multigenerational workforce
* Discuss the progression of channels over time and which is most appropriate to convey certain messages
* Learn how to adjust one's approach to build trust and foster connection across the team

11:00 – 11:30 – Break / Exhibitor Tables Open - Break Sponsored by Frontier Truck Parts
11:30 – 12:30 – Lunch / Oral Fluid Drug Screening – Dr. Erin - Lunch Sponsored by Palmer Trucks Kenworth. Beverages Sponsored by Purple Wave Auction
12:30 – 1:30 – Cargo Theft - Justin Austin and Chris Montez
1:30 – 2:00 - How are you managing your cameras? – Stacy Sadar
2:00 – 2:30 – Round Table Discussion - Discussion Sponsored by Vertical Alliance Group
2:30 – 3:00 – Break / Exhibitor Tables Open
3:00 – 4:00 – What is DOT looking for pre/post trips & Roadside inspections vs scale house inspections -Officer Hoover
4:00 – 4:15 - Executive Order: English Proficiency - Major Smithers
4:15 - 4:30 - Legislative Update - Gary Langston
4:30 - 5:00 - Networking & Exhibitor Tables
5:00 - End of Event & Exhibitor Table Tear Down
After-Event Happy Hour at The Coachman

Speakers

Accident Handling: Documents, Preservation, Insurance Comp. Claims

Brandon Wiseman is the owner and President of Trucksafe Consulting and a partner with Childress Law. As a transportation attorney, Brandon has assisted some the nation’s leading motor carriers in developing and maintaining compliant and cutting-edge safety programs, and he has also represented carriers of all types and sizes before the FMCSA on matters such as safety rating upgrades and civil penalty proceedings. Through his consulting company, Brandon now offers carriers state of the art compliance resources and regulatory training materials, covering a wide range of safety-related topics. Brandon is a regular speaker at industry events and contributor to industry publications.

Tyler P. Biddle is an Attorney at Childress Law PLLC and understands the legal and regulatory challenges facing clients involved in the transportation industry. Tyler represents motor carriers, property brokers, freight forwarders, and warehouses in a wide variety of legal issues, including Federal and State regulatory compliance, transportation-related contract drafting and negotiation, independent contractor issues and agreements, litigation of cargo claims, freight charge collection, defense against Federal Leasing Regulation violations, and corporate governance and structure. Tyler also represents clients in mergers and acquisitions of transportation companies.

Keynote Speaker - On the Same Page: Communication with Consistency

Retention Strategist, Alayna Thomas, MS, PHR, equips leaders to become retention champions who make the necessary adjustments to keep today’s multigenerational workforce. With a Master’s in Management and Professional HR certification from HRCI, she understands the rising costs and critical need to reduce unnecessary employee turnover. USA Today named Ms. Thomas a “2024 Keynote Speaker to Follow” for her unique, compelling perspectives on the evolving workforce. As a former HR Director and wise-beyond-her-years GenZ leader, she teaches HR fundamentals at the University of Texas at Dallas. Alayna travels nationwide to share Magnet Culture’s bold insights, helping organizations attract and retain the talent they cannot afford to lose.

Oral Fluid Drug Screening

Dr. Erin Merrill-Macy is a long-time member of the Indiana Motor Truck Association and currently serves on the Safety & Maintenance Council.

Cargo Theft

Justin Austin, Senior Vice President at Aon, is a seasoned expert in the transportation and logistics industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President at Aon. As the head of the transportation and logistics practice for the Greater Cincinnati region, Justin is a national resource renowned for his extensive knowledge and expertise in this sector.

At Aon, Justin provides comprehensive risk management and insurance consulting services, addressing a wide array of risk exposures. His expertise allows him to assist in any coverage line, working effectively with both large enterprise fleets and mid-market motor carriers. He has successfully led several high-profile projects, including the development of innovative risk management strategies that have significantly reduced costs and improved safety for his clients.

Chris Montez is an Underwriting Director at U.S. Marine Insurance Group, a leading Transportation Program Insurance Underwriter in the Trucking & Logistics Industry. In his underwriting role, he provides comprehensive coverage and risk management solutions for the entire supply chain, with a focus on Motor Truck Cargo, “Contingent Cargo”, Warehouseman’s Legal Liability, and a broad array of other Inland Marine Insurance Coverages.

Chris is also the founder of Tribal Drivers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides fully-paid truck driving school scholarships to people from disadvantaged indigenous communities who want to pursue careers as professional Class-A CDL drivers. Chris is based in Chicago, IL and works with Trucking & Logistics Customers and Insurance Agency Partners nationwide.

How Are You Managing Your Cameras?

Stacy Sadar has been in the transportation/logistics industry for over 35 years beginning with UPS. Her background covers all aspects of transportation management from small package to full truckload and LTL in operations, sales, training, labor relations and technology related to the transportation industry. Her expansive transportation technology knowledge in TMS, Routing/Scheduling, ELD, Cameras and Data Convergence has made her a go-to person for advice in transportation technology. Stacy currently represents Geotab working helping Fleets to utilize rich data from Geotab and integration partners to create innovative fleet solutions resulting in safer and more efficient fleets.

What is DOT looking for Pre/Post Trips & Roadside Inspections vs. Scale House Inspections

Brent Hoover. Master Trooper with the Indiana State Police. October marked my 20th year with the ISP. I am assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division or CVED for short. I have been in the CVED division for the last 15 years.

Certifications: Part A and Part B, General Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank, Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspections, Enhanced Level 1 Inspections
Instructor Certifications: Part B Instructor & Master Instructor v

Exhibitors