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Leadership Symposium

May 14 - 15
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Westin Indianapolis

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
325+ attendees
17 STATES REPRESENTED

AGENDA

  • Wednesday, May 14
  • Thursday, May 15

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.

Grand Ballroom Foyer

CHECK-IN OPEN

For those not attending the motor carrier roundtable, check-in will be available at 8:00 A.M. on May 15. 

2:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

SAFETY ON TRIAL: KEY MISSTEPS THAT COST TRUCKING COMPANIES

Ed Ciarimboli  |  Fellerman & Ciarimboli

3:00 P.M.

BREAK

3:15 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

GREAT WEST INSIGHTS: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH SAFETY (ROUNDTABLE)

Great West Risk Control

5:00 P.M.

END OF ROUNDTABLE

Dismiss

8:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 1, 2, & 3

BREAKFAST

9:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

FREIGHT FORECAST: ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Eric Starks  |  FTR

9:45 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

AN ATA TRUCKING INDUSTRY UPDATE

Dan Horvath  |  American Trucking Associations

10:30 A.M.

BREAK

11:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

HOW TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION AND DECISION MAKING

William McKenzie  |  McKenzie PLLC

12:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 1, 2, & 3

LUNCH

1:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

RETENTION REIMAGINED IN A CHANGING TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Max Farrell  |  WorkHound

1:45 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

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.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

BULLETPROOFING YOUR BUSINESS

Steve Setliff  |  Setliff Law, P.C.

3:45 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

KEYNOTE: YOUR WHO, NOT YOUR DO

Laura Okmin  |  FOX Sports Broadcaster, GALvanize Founder

4:30 P.M.

Grand Ballroom Foyer

RECEPTION

Drinks and Heavy Appetizers

6:00 P.M.

END OF RECEPTION

SAVE YOUR SEAT

TRAVEL

The Westin Indianapolis


241 W Washington St

Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: 800.937.8461

Room Rate: $229/night
Booking Deadline: April 22, 2025 
 
Please note: Registering for the symposium does not automatically book a hotel room. Accommodation reservations must be made separately. 
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