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Leadership Symposium

March 5 - 6
Irving, Texas
Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
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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
250+ attendees
17 STATES REPRESENTED

AGENDA

  • Wednesday, March 5
  • Thursday, March 6

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.

The Westin Lobby

CHECK-IN

For those not attending the motor carrier roundtable, check-in will be available at 8:00 A.M. on March 6. 

2:00 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom

LESSONS FROM LITIGATION: TOP TRUCKING COMPANY MISTAKES

Ed Ciarimboli | Fellerman & Ciarimboli

3:00 P.M.

BREAK

3:15 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom

GREAT WEST INSIGHTS: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH SAFETY (ROUNDTABLE)

Great West Risk Control

5:00 P.M.

RECEPTION

Drinks and Heavy Appetizers

6:30 P.M.

END OF RECEPTION

GENERAL SESSION

Check-in begins at 8:00 A.M.

8:00 A.M.

Melody Ballroom

BREAKFAST

8:50 A.M.

Harmony Ballroom

WELCOME

Great West Executive

9:00 A.M.

Harmony Ballroom

A BRAVE NEW WORLD: ATA ADVOCACY AND POLICY UPDATE

Dan Horvath  |  American Trucking Associations

9:45 A.M.

Harmony Ballroom

RETENTION AND RESILIENCE: STRENGTHENING YOUR WORKFORCE IN TOUGH TIMES

Max Farrell  |  WorkHound

10:30 A.M.

BREAK

11:00 A.M.

Harmony Ballroom

HOW TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION AND DECISION MAKING

William McKenzie  |  McKenzie PLLC

12:00 P.M.

Melody Ballroom

LUNCH

1:00 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom

PANEL: EVOLVING CHALLENGES FOR SAFETY AND FLEET RISK MANAGEMENT

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

1:45 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom

FREIGHT FORECAST: ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Eric Starks  |  FTR Freight Intelligence

2:30 P.M.

BREAK

3:00 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom

BULLETPROOFING YOUR BUSINESS

Steve Setliff  |  Setliff Law, P.C.

3:45 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom

KEYNOTE: YOUR WHO, NOT YOUR DO

Laura Okmin  |  FOX Sports Broadcaster, GALvanize Founder

4:30 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom Foyer

RECEPTION

Drinks and Appetizers

5:30 P.M.

Harmony Ballroom Foyer

DINNER

7:30 P.M.

END OF EVENT

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TRAVEL

The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas


400 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
T: 877.619.2539

Booking Deadline: February 12, 2025 
 
Please note: The room block is now closed. Rooms may still be available at the hotel but may be at a different rate. Please contact the hotel for availability.
 
Registering for the symposium does not automatically book a hotel room. Accommodation reservations must be made separately.
 
Please contact Kottara Kiv at k.kiv@gwccnet.com with any travel-related questions. 
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EVENT VENUE

The event will be at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
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