07.17.24 — A FWtv event

Enterprise Fleet Summit

Enterprise trucking fleets keep America moving while competing in a harsh business environment. In addition to their challenges, we see opportunities ahead for large carriers, on the technology side and in value-added services. Looking back, we’ll consider how the best-performing fleets managed through a historic downturn. Looking forward, we’ll offer forecasts and outlooks for the rest of 2024. This FreightWaves TV event will tackle the most pressing issues facing enterprise fleets today and the strategies to grow your fleet, your network, your customer base and your profit margins.

Agenda

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Welcome

7/17/24 9:00 am

Kaylee Nix
Event Emcee; Reporter
FreightWaves
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Keynote: Navigating the Future of Trucking

7/17/24 9:05 am

Join Harman Cheema, CEO of Cheema FreightLines, as he shares his expertise on overcoming industry challenges, leveraging technology, and strategic growth. Gain insights into the future of trucking and logistics, and learn how Cheema FreightLines continues to lead and innovate in a competitive landscape.

Harman Cheema
President & CEO
Cheema Freightlines LLC
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Grace Sharkey
Staff Writer
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: How to Effectively Manage Data Overload to Drive Actionable Insights

7/17/24 9:30 am

Daniel Pickett, CTO at FreightWaves, and Scott Knight, senior VP of Sales and Engineering at Samsara, discuss collecting, analyzing, and deriving actionable insights from camera and sensor data in the cab. Join us to learn how Samsara translates audio/video, engine, brake, and ELD data into information that helps drivers make better decisions, and protect themselves when chaos happens on the road.

Scott Knight
Senior VP of Sales Engineering
Samsara
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Daniel Pickett
Chief Technology Officer
FreightWaves SONAR
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Fireside Chat: The Future of Fleet Electrification: Weighing the Pros and Cons

7/17/24 9:50 am

As the push for sustainable practices intensifies across industries, fleet electrification has emerged as a pivotal solution in reducing carbon emissions and operational costs. Gage Zero’s Tony Williamson and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the potential for cost savings, environmental benefits, infrastructure requirements, technological advancements, and the obstacles that companies may face during the transition.

Tony Williamson
Director, Business Development & Sustainability
Gage Zero
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Mary O'Connell
Freight Broker/3PL Expert
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: The Impact of Technology on Productivity in Trucking

7/17/24 10:00 am

Technology is promised to make everything better, faster, and more productive, but is that actually the case? Trimble explains why we may be relying on tech too much to be productive in the transportation space and where we can grow to make tech work for us.

Kelly Williams
VP of Enterprise Product Management
Trimble
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Kaylee Nix
Event Emcee; Reporter
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: Maintaining Maintenance on the Road

7/17/24 10:15 am

TTN Fleet Solutions' Tyler Harden and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the best practices for brake maintenance timing, the evolving landscape of roadside maintenance, and CVSA Brake week impact on maintenance schedules.

Tyler Harden
Chief Product Officer; Board Member
TTN Fleet Solutions
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Mary O'Connell
Freight Broker/3PL Expert
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: Regulatory Challenges Faced by Large Fleets

7/17/24 10:35 am

In this fireside chat, P. Sean Garney is a co-director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting joins us to dive into regulatory issues impacting enterprise fleets from government agencies to congressional legislation.

P. Sean Garney
Co-Director
Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, LLC
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Safety Landscape

7/17/24 10:50 am

FreightWaves lead Brielle Jaekel talks with Daniel Patterson, director of safety at Western Express gives insight on how to keep up with changing safety regulations and technology.

Daniel Patterson
Director of Safety
Western Express
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Brielle Jaekel
Deputy Editor
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: How Fleets Can Attract and Retain More Women in a Male-Dominated Industry

7/17/24 11:00 am

In this interview, Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, covers the current state of women in the trucking industry, challenges they face, and strategies to attract more women. Hedrick describes successful initiatives, the importance of mentorship, effective marketing strategies, and the need for inclusive workplace policies. She highlights training and career development opportunities and shares her vision for the future, emphasizing key actions for industry leaders.

Jennifer Hedrick
President & CEO
Women In Trucking Association
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Grace Sharkey
Staff Writer
FreightWaves
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

7/17/24 11:15 am

Tim Dooner
Host of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
FreightWaves
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Joshua Newton
Senior Director, Operations Hub-IT
Estes
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Kory Harb
Senior Director of LTL Products
Optym
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Matt McLelland
VP of Sustainability and Innovation
Covenant Logistics
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Gary Mendel
Global VP Sales and Marketing
Tag-N-Trac
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Fireside Chat: All About Fleet Payments

7/17/24 12:35 pm

Vignan Velivela explains how AtoB is helping large fleets link payments while avoiding fraud in this fireside chat with Kaylee Nix.

Vignan Velivela
CEO & Co-Founder
AtoB
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Kaylee Nix
Event Emcee; Reporter
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: Driver Recruiting and Retention in a Challenging Freight Environment

7/17/24 12:50 pm

In this fireside chat, Christopher Schoate, vice president of driver recruiting and retention at Gulf Winds joins us to talk about the ways fleets are hiring and retaining drivers. We also dive into the impacts freight market conditions have on driver hiring and retention.

Chris Schoate
VP, Driver Recruiting and Retention
Gulf Winds International
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: Emerging Tech in Fleet Management

7/17/24 1:05 pm

While the industry continues to debate on whether or not the driver shortage indeed exists, editorial lead Brielle Jaekel talks with aifleet founder and CEO Marc El Khoury about why adding more drivers will have a negative impact.

Marc El Khoury
Co-Founder & CEO
aifleet
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Brielle Jaekel
Deputy Editor
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: How Enterprise Fleets Can Promote Health to Drivers to Improve Their Overall Quality of Life on the Road

7/17/24 1:20 pm

In an industry where long hours on the road and sedentary lifestyles are common, the health and well-being of drivers are paramount. Dr. Mark Manera, founder & CEO of Offshift, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of investing in drivers health and wellness.

Mark Manera
Founder & CEO
Offshift
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Mary O'Connell
Freight Broker/3PL Expert
FreightWaves
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Closing Remarks

7/17/24 1:35 pm

Kaylee Nix
Event Emcee; Reporter
FreightWaves
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Speakers

keynote

industry leaders

event hosts

Featured topics

Managing Your Balance Sheet When Asset Prices Are Volatile

Macroeconomics and the Truckload Capacity Cycle

Untapped Opportunities In Driver Recruitment

How To Add Value During Your Customers’ Bid Cycles

Update On Electrification and Autonomous Progress

Where the Volume Is: The Sectors with Strong Demand

Sponsors

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