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July 19

1:00 - 6:00 p.m.     Meals & Receptions

Welcome Reception

Sponsored by McLeod Software

1:00 - 6:00 p.m.     Registration

Registration

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.     General Session

Economic Outlook for Temperature Controlled Hauling: 2023 and Beyond

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.     Roundtables

Reefer Roundtables

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.     Meals & Receptions

Dinner

Sponsored by Thermo King Corporation

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Join us as Donald Broughton, Principal, Managing Partner of Broughton Capital LLC shares his insights on the marketplace dynamics driving the spot and contract process for temperature controlled hauling services and the fundamental factors driving the driving demand for refrigerated services. Gaining current economic knowledge regarding its potential impact on your refrigerated fleet is critical when preparing your day-to-day operations and looking towards the future. During this general session, our speaker will provide a reefer-focused economic overview, along with demand indicators to substantiate predictions for the coming quarters.

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Donald BroughtonPrincipal, Managing Partner, Broughton Capital LLC

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July 20

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.     Meals & Receptions

Breakfast

Sponsored by Vanguard

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

IT Contract Elements: Negotiating Strategies 

What do you need to know when negotiating your Information Technology (IT) contracts for your refrigerated fleet? Join this session and learn about the progression of AI for contract analysis and key components of contract negotiation. Learn how to get the terms that are most beneficial for you and steps to minimize risk.

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Eric BakerPresident, Transaction Expediters LLC

Brion St. AmourPartner, Frost Brown Todd Attorneys

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8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

Integrating Telematics for Business Analytics, Fighting Claims, and Reducing Fleet Management Costs

The use of telematics within your fleet could result in the safe and efficient transport of refrigerated goods, while also benefiting operations as a whole. During this session, our speakers will discuss the multiple and effective uses of telematics data integrated within your organization and how it can help reduce costs, help with legal claims and beyond.

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Lucas SublerPresident, Classic Carriers

Chris MacDonaldSenior VP of Sales, ORBCOMM

Mark Domzalski, Chief Commercial Officer, PLM

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Effective management of your reefer operation is at the heart of your overall business success. During this session, learn the importance of analyzing your equipment and maintenance schedules, identifying performance gaps, and developing a standardized set of processes and metrics for performance expectations.

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Jack PorterManaging Director, TCA Profitability Program

Amanda PearsonConsultant, TCA Profitability Program

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8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

Business Operating Efficiencies for Temperature-Controlled Hauling

 

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

Creating the Ultimate Refrigerated Driver -

Strategies for Recruiting and Proactive Retention

 

When creating the ultimate refrigerated driver, you need to be fully aware of the unique set of challenges that drivers face. The next step is to create a strategy to recruit and retain. During this session, our speakers will discuss the process of creating versus finding reefer drivers. You will be informed on proactive retention, recruitment and training strategies you can implement now.

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Wendell ErbPresident, Erb Group

Ken JohnsonPresident, Leonard's Express

Brian PattisonGeneral Manager, Northern Academy of Transport Training

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Deciding on equipment, keeping your technicians trained, adhering to special requirements to maintain your reefer fleet, and tracking the critical Clean Freight and Carb requirements can be a challenge. Attend this general session with Representatives from Carrier and Thermo King to learn the most up-to-date information impacting temperature-controlled operations. You will learn information regarding equipment maintenance, industry advancements, and the technician demand.

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Patrick McDonaldSenior Manager of Product Services Engineering, Carrier Transicold

Bill MaddoxSenior Manager, Product Management, Carrier Transicold

Sam Doerr, Portfolio LeaderThermo King

Larry Risi, Strategic Account ManagerThermo King

moderated by: Amber Edmondson, President & CEOTrailiner Corp.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.     General Session

Technicians, Parts, and Temperature-Controlled Developments

 

10:15 - 10:30 a.m.     Meals & Receptions

Coffee Break

Sponsored by DriverFacts

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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.     General Session

Keynote Speaker - Chad Williams

Sponsored by ACT 1

As a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, CNN News Room, Anderson Cooper 360 and more; Chad Williams draws from his experience in military to provide a Navy SEAL's perspective on issues related to effective leadership, resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity and motivation.

12:30 - 5:00 p.m.    Activities

Golf Tournament 

Sponsored by EROAD, Hendrickson, ORBCOMM, PLM, & Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.

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1:30 - 5:00 p.m.    Activities

US Olympic Park Outing

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Adventure awaits! Attendees can visit the Olympic Park and spend the afternoon taking part in various exciting and thrill-seeking activities designed to make your stay unforgettable. Whether it’s racing down the Alpine Slide, navigating the Discovery and Adventure Ropes Course, tubing down the Olympic Nordic ski jump, flying like an eagle on the zipline and airbag jumps, or thrilling your mind in the Alf Engen Ski Museum & 2002 Olympic Museum… there is something for everyone here! Just make sure to grab a snack and say hi to a friend in between activities where we will have refreshments in our designated lounge area.

6:30 p.m.    Meals & Receptions

Buses Depart for Reception + Dinner

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.    Meals & Receptions

Reception

Sponsored by Carrier Transicold

8:00 - 10:00 p.m.    Meals & Receptions

Dinner

Sponsored by Carrier Transicold

11:30 am - 1:00 p.m.   Meals & Receptions

Lunch

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July 21

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.     Meals & Receptions

Breakfast

Sponsored by Pilot Flying J

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

IT Contract Elements: Negotiating Strategies 

What do you need to know when negotiating your Information Technology (IT) contracts for your refrigerated fleet? Join this session and learn about the progression of AI for contract analysis and key components of contract negotiation. Learn how to get the terms that are most beneficial for you and steps to minimize risk.

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Eric BakerPresident, Transaction Expediters LLC

Brion St. AmourPartner, Frost Brown Todd Attorneys

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View Presentation Materials

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

Integrating Telematics for Business Analytics, Fighting Claims, and Reducing Fleet Management Costs

The use of telematics within your fleet could result in the safe and efficient transport of refrigerated goods, while also benefiting operations as a whole. During this session, our speakers will discuss the multiple and effective uses of telematics data integrated within your organization and how it can help reduce costs, help with legal claims and beyond.

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Lucas SublerPresident, Classic Carriers

Chris MacDonaldSenior VP of Sales, ORBCOMM

Mark DomzalskiChief Commercial Officer, PLM

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View Presentation Materials

Effective management of your reefer operation is at the heart of your overall business success. During this session, learn the importance of analyzing your equipment and maintenance schedules, identifying performance gaps, and developing a standardized set of processes and metrics for performance expectations.

​

Jack PorterManaging Director, TCA Profitability Program

Amanda PearsonConsultant, TCA Profitability Program

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View Presentation Materials

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

Business Operating Efficiencies for Temperature-Controlled Hauling

 

When creating the ultimate refrigerated driver, you need to be fully aware of the unique set of challenges that drivers face. The next step is to create a strategy to recruit and retain. During this session, our speakers will discuss the process of creating versus finding reefer drivers. You will be informed on proactive retention, recruitment and training strategies you can implement now.

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Wendell ErbPresident, Erb Group

Kent JohnsonPresident, Leonard's Express

Brian PattisonGeneral Manager, Northern Academy of Transport Training

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View Presentation Materials

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.     Workshop

Creating the Ultimate Refrigerated Driver -

Strategies for Recruiting and Proactive Retention

 

9:15 - 10:45 a.m.     General Session

Resolving Detention - 

The Critical Conversation

With reefer drivers experiencing the highest levels of detention time compared to any other freight types, it’s time to have a conversation to help work towards solutions to this crisis. During this general session you will hear from a panel of experts with their take on the next steps towards a solution. You will hear carrier scenarios and success models, along with the important role of data and technology to provide answers.

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Paul NewbournePresident, Logistics Project Consulting

Chris KozakAssociate Director - Contract Carriers, Tysons Foods

Peter AndrewsTransportation Business Manager, Schreiber Foods

Brandon HarrisonPresident, CR England

moderated by: Ed NaglePresident & CEO, Nagle Companies

About Truckload Carriers Association

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, TCA is the only trade association whose sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The association represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, and intermodal container carriers operating throughout North America. Founded in 1938, the TCA represents operators of over 220,000 trucks, which collectively produce revenue of more than $40 billion in annual truckload revenue.

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www.truckload.org 

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