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
- Tuesday, March 18
- Wednesday, March 19
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.
Henley ConcourseCHECK-IN OPEN
For those not attending the motor carrier roundtable, check-in is available at 8:00 A.M. on March 19.
2:00 P.M.
Room 301 ABSAFETY ON TRIAL: KEY MISSTEPS THAT COST TRUCKING COMPANIES
Ed Ciarimboli | Fellerman & Ciarimboli3:00 P.M.
BREAK
3:15 P.M.
Room 301 ABGREAT WEST INSIGHTS: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH SAFETY (ROUNDTABLE)
Great West Risk Control5:00 P.M.
END OF ROUNDTABLE
Dismiss
8:00 A.M.
Ballroom EF
BREAKFAST
8:50 A.M.
Ballroom ABC
WELCOME
Great West Executive9:00 A.M.
Ballroom ABCFREIGHT FORECAST: ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY
Eric Starks | FTR9:45 A.M.
Ballroom ABCAN ATA TRUCKING INDUSTRY UPDATE
Dan Horvath | American Trucking Associations10:30 A.M.
BREAK
11:00 A.M.
Ballroom ABCHOW TO INFLUENCE PERCEPTION AND DECISION MAKING
William McKenzie | McKenzie PLLC12:00 P.M.
Ballroom EFLUNCH
1:00 P.M.
Ballroom ABCRETENTION AND RESILIENCE: STRENGTHENING YOUR WORKFORCE IN TOUGH TIMES
Max Farrell | WorkHound1:45 P.M.
Ballroom ABCPANEL: EVOLVING CHALLENGES FOR SAFETY AND FLEET RISK MANAGEMENT
Moderated by Scott Claffey | Great West Casualty Company, Vice President of Risk Control Services2:30 P.M.
BREAK
3:00 P.M.
Ballroom ABC
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE LATEST ON STRATEGIC THEFT AND SHIPPING SCAMS
Rob Moseley and Lesesne Phillips | Moseley Marcinak Law3:45 P.M.
Ballroom ABCKEYNOTE: YOUR WHO, NOT YOUR DO
Laura Okmin | FOX Sports Broadcaster, GALvanize Founder4:30 P.M.
Cumberland ConcourseRECEPTION
Drinks and Heavy Appetizers6:00 P.M.
END OF RECEPTION
SAVE YOUR SEAT
TRAVEL
Hilton Knoxville
501 W Church Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902
T: 865.523.2300
Booking Deadline: March 5, 2025
501 W Church Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902
T: 865.522.2800
Booking Deadline: March 3, 2025
EVENT VENUE
The event will be at The Knoxville Convention Center.
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