Charles Gracey serves the Broker-Carrier Summit as their COO, Charles helps create high-trust environments where carriers, brokers, and service providers move beyond surface-level conversations and into real business. His focus is simple: bring the right people together, elevate meaningful dialogue, and turn relationships into results. Under his leadership, BCS continues to grow as a destination for decision-makers looking to build durable, market-proof partnerships in an increasingly volatile industry.In addition to his leadership at BCS, Charles is the host of Trucking Sense on SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking (Channel 146) and Brake Check Live on FreightWaves, where he brings the voice of the industry into daily conversations around regulation, operations, fraud prevention, and accountability. These platforms give him a unique vantage point across every layer of trucking ... from the cab to the C-suite ....which he brings directly into the BCS community.A former truck driver turned executive, Charles founded and scaled Hot Seat Services before leading its successful transition into Cub Ventures. His background gives him a rare ability to connect operational realities with strategic growth, ensuring that conversations are grounded in what actually works — not just what sounds good.Known for his direct style and commitment to higher standards, Charles is focused on pushing the industry forward by building stronger relationships, increasing transparency, and creating spaces where real progress happens.His mission is clear: elevate the room, strengthen the network, and help the industry do better business together.