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Leadership Symposium

April 9 - 10
Boise, Idaho
Boise Centre East

THE TRUCKING LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM EXPERIENCE

Great West Casualty Company is the premier provider of trucking insurance. With 220 insurance agencies spanning the nation, and thousands of trucking companies placing their trust in us, Great West is the partner you want on your business's side. 

The Great West Trucking Leadership Symposium is an excellent opportunity for Great West's agency partners, insured trucking companies, employees, and companies interested in learning what Great West has to offer to connect. Save your seat today to learn from and engage with knowledgeable industry professionals. 

8 speakers
67 years of Great West
250+ attendees
20 STATES REPRESENTED

AGENDA

  • Wednesday, April 9
  • Thursday, April 10

DAY ONE: OPTIONAL MOTOR CARRIER ROUNDTABLE

Be sure to register for the roundtable if you plan to attend day one of the symposium.

1:30 P.M.

SW Lobby

CHECK-IN OPEN

For those not attending the motor carrier roundtable, check-in will be available at 8:00 A.M. on April 10. 

2:00 P.M.

Room 420

SAFETY ON TRIAL: KEY MISSTEPS THAT COST TRUCKING COMPANIES

Ed Ciarimboli  |  Fellerman & Ciarimboli

3:00 P.M.

BREAK

3:15 P.M.

Room 420

GREAT WEST INSIGHTS: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH SAFETY (ROUNDTABLE)

Great West Risk Control

5:00 P.M.

END OF ROUNDTABLE

8:00 A.M.

Ballroom 400

BREAKFAST

8:50 A.M.

Ballroom 400

WELCOME

Great West Executive

9:00 A.M.

Ballroom 400

FREIGHT FORECAST: ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Eric Starks  |  FTR

9:45 A.M.

Ballroom 400

AN ATA TRUCKING INDUSTRY UPDATE

ATA Representative  |  American Trucking Associations

10:30 A.M.

BREAK

11:00 A.M.

Ballroom 400

HOW TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION AND DECISION MAKING

William McKenzie  |  McKenzie PLLC

12:00 P.M.

Ballroom 400

LUNCH

1:00 P.M.

Ballroom 400

RETENTION REIMAGINED IN A CHANGING TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Max Farrell  |  WorkHound

1:45 P.M.

Ballroom 400

PANEL: EVOLVING CHALLENGES FOR SAFETY AND FLEET RISK MANAGEMENT

Moderated by Scott Claffey  |  Great West Casualty Company, Vice President of Risk Control Services

2:30 P.M.

BREAK

3:00 P.M.

Ballroom 400

BULLETPROOFING YOUR BUSINESS

Steve Setliff  |  Setliff Law, P.C.

3:45 P.M.

Ballroom 400

KEYNOTE: YOUR WHO, NOT YOUR DO

Laura Okmin  |  FOX Sports Broadcaster, GALvanize Founder

4:30 P.M.

Room 420

RECEPTION

Drinks and Heavy Appetizers

6:00 P.M.

END OF RECEPTION

SAVE YOUR SEAT

TRAVEL

The Grove Hotel

 

 

245 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
T: 877.619.2539

Room Rate: $199/night
Booking Deadline: March 8, 2025


Hotel 43

 

 

981 W Grove St
Boise, ID 83702
T: 208.342.4622

Room Rate: $199/night
Booking Deadline: March 9, 2025


Hampton Inn & Suites Boise Downtown

 

495 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
T: 208.342.4622

Room Rate:
$169/night
Booking Deadline:
March 20, 2025 
 
Please note:
Registering for the symposium does not automatically book a hotel room. Accommodation reservations must be made separately. 
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EVENT VENUE

The event will be at The Boise Centre East.
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