
Leadership Symposium
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.
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 LobbyCHECK-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 BallroomLESSONS FROM LITIGATION: TOP TRUCKING COMPANY MISTAKES
Ed Ciarimboli | Fellerman & Ciarimboli3:00 P.M.
BREAK
3:15 P.M.
Harmony BallroomGREAT WEST INSIGHTS: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH SAFETY (ROUNDTABLE)
Great West Risk Control
5:00 P.M.
RECEPTION
Drinks and Heavy Appetizers6:30 P.M.
END OF RECEPTION
GENERAL SESSION
Check-in begins at 8:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
Melody BallroomBREAKFAST
8:50 A.M.
Harmony BallroomWELCOME
Great West Executive9:00 A.M.
Harmony BallroomA BRAVE NEW WORLD: ATA ADVOCACY AND POLICY UPDATE
Dan Horvath | American Trucking Associations9:45 A.M.
Harmony BallroomRETENTION AND RESILIENCE: STRENGTHENING YOUR WORKFORCE IN TOUGH TIMES
Max Farrell | WorkHound10:30 A.M.
BREAK
11:00 A.M.
Harmony BallroomHOW TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION AND DECISION MAKING
William McKenzie | McKenzie PLLC12:00 P.M.
Melody BallroomLUNCH
1:00 P.M.
Harmony BallroomPANEL: EVOLVING CHALLENGES FOR SAFETY AND FLEET RISK MANAGEMENT
Moderated by Scott Claffey | Great West Casualty Company, Vice President of Risk Control Services1:45 P.M.
Harmony BallroomFREIGHT FORECAST: ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY
Eric Starks | FTR Freight Intelligence2:30 P.M.
BREAK
3:00 P.M.
Harmony Ballroom
BULLETPROOFING YOUR BUSINESS
Steve Setliff | Setliff Law, P.C.3:45 P.M.
Harmony BallroomKEYNOTE: YOUR WHO, NOT YOUR DO
Laura Okmin | FOX Sports Broadcaster, GALvanize Founder4:30 P.M.
Harmony Ballroom FoyerRECEPTION
Drinks and Appetizers5:30 P.M.
Harmony Ballroom FoyerDINNER
7:30 P.M.
END OF EVENT
SAVE YOUR SEAT
TRAVEL
The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
400 West Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
T: 877.619.2539


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