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Leadership Symposium

March 24 - 25
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Center

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

  • Monday, March 24
  • Tuesday, March 25

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.

GBR Pre-function

CHECK-IN OPEN

For those not attending the motor carrier roundtable, check-in will be available at 8:00 A.M. on March 25. 

2:00 P.M.

Rooms 213 & 214

SAFETY ON TRIAL: KEY MISSTEPS THAT COST TRUCKING COMPANIES

Ed Ciarimboli | Fellerman & Ciarimboli

3:00 P.M.

BREAK

3:15 P.M.

Rooms 213 & 214

GREAT WEST INSIGHTS: DRIVING SUCCESS THROUGH SAFETY (ROUNDTABLE)

Great West Risk Control

5:00 P.M.

END OF ROUNDTABLE

8:00 A.M.

Ballroom C

BREAKFAST

8:50 A.M.

South Ballroom

WELCOME

Great West Executive

9:00 A.M.

South Ballroom

FREIGHT FORECAST: ECONOMIC FACTORS SHAPING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Eric Starks  |  FTR

9:45 A.M.

South Ballroom

AN ATA TRUCKING INDUSTRY UPDATE

Alex Rosen  |  American Trucking Associations

10:30 A.M.

BREAK

11:00 A.M.

South Ballroom

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE LATEST ON STRATEGIC THEFT AND SHIPPING SCAMS

Rob Moseley & Lesesne Phillips  |  Moseley Marcinak Law Group

12:00 P.M.

Ballroom C

LUNCH

1:00 P.M.

South Ballroom

RETENTION REIMAGINED IN A CHANGING TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Max Farrell  |  WorkHound

1:45 P.M.

South Ballroom

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.

South Ballroom

BULLETPROOFING YOUR BUSINESS

Steve Setliff  |  Setliff Law, P.C.

3:45 P.M.

South Ballroom

KEYNOTE: YOUR WHO, NOT YOUR DO

Laura Okmin  |  FOX Sports Broadcaster, GALvanize Founder

4:30 P.M.

GBR Pre-Function Space

RECEPTION

Drinks and Heavy Appetizers

6:00 P.M.

GBR Pre-Function Space

RECEPTION ENDS

SAVE YOUR SEAT

TRAVEL

Hilton Omaha


1001 Cass St Omaha, NE 68102

T: 402.998.3400

Room Rate: $210/night
Booking Deadline: February 24, 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

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