In this keynote, Grace Sharkey sits down with Jennifer Hedrick, the president and CEO of the Association Executive of the Women in Trucking Association. The discussion revolves around the critical steps required to attract more women to pursue careers as truck drivers within large fleets.As the trucking industry seeks to diversify its workforce and utilize the wealth of untapped talent, Grace and Jennifer explore the challenges, opportunities, and strategies necessary to empower women in this traditionally male-dominated field. From addressing the misconceptions surrounding trucking to highlighting the benefits of increased gender diversity, this keynote aims to inspire change and foster an inclusive environment where women can thrive as professional truck drivers. Join them as they delve into the actionable measures and initiatives that can revolutionize the trucking industry, creating a stronger and more equitable future.

Fleet safety is the top priority across the board in the transportation industry. Minimizing risk for a fleet's drivers and equipment, coupled with protecting their businesses from litigation is at the forefront for modern fleets of all sizes. So why hasn't the industry exhausted all the tools available?

Grace Sharkey and Jeff Seraphine, CEO of Interstate Health Systems, discuss the critical issue of truck driver health and ways to enhance accessibility to healthcare for this vital workforce. The conversation shed light on the challenges faced by truck drivers and explored potential solutions to address their healthcare needs.

Gage Zero is a newcomer to a growing roster of turnkey suppliers offering end-to-end electrification services: land, trucks, charging and management. With $300 million in backing, the company thinks its expertise in negotiating renewable energy purchases is an advantage in dealing with fleets entering an expensive and uncomfortable transition to electric mobility.

Rick Larkin and Anthony Smith cover how to optimize opportunities while taking care of your people in the second half of 2023.

Kaylee Nix and Leah Shaver dig into some of the biggest influences on driver pay through the last freight cycle, including the lingering effects of COVID-19, the market downturn, and the anticipation of a muted peak season.

Artur Express’ Sadie Church and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell delve into the minds of drivers to uncover what they prioritize when searching for a company to drive for and how businesses can ensure high levels of driver retention. From compensation and work environment to training opportunities and communication, we explore the key factors that drivers consider when making career decisions. Discover effective techniques to create a supportive work culture that fosters loyalty and satisfaction among drivers, leading to improved retention rates.

In this fireside chat, Andrew Culhane the Chief Strategy Officer at Torc joins us to discuss the role autonomous technology is playing in changing the fleet landscape and perspective on pilot programs with the nation's largest truckload carriers.

Discover how integrating fitness into the daily routines of drivers and office workers can enhance productivity, reduce absenteeism, and boost employee morale. Dr. Mark Manera highlights the impact that promoting fitness can have on the performance, safety, and well-being of individuals within the trucking industry. From the unique challenges faced by drivers and office workers to the transformative power of fitness programs, we uncover the many reasons why this is a crucial consideration for any enterprise trucking fleet.

In this fireside chat, Brandon Wiseman and Anthony Smith discuss the top challenges for enterprise fleets, from hours of service, CBD usage, to ensuring compliance teams are up to date.

In this fireside chat Marilyn Surber, Transportation Advisor with Tenstreet joins us to talk about fleet recruiting challenges with the current freight environment and adjusting to changing driver demographics.