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03.26.25 — A FWtv event

Small Fleet & Owner-Operators Summit

Running a small trucking fleet or thriving as an owner-operator is a difficult proposition in today’s competitive trucking market. In the 2025 Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit, you’ll hear from the men and women who have cracked the code of running sustainable, profitable small trucking businesses. Our FreightWaves TV event programming will give you the knowledge and best practices you need to continually improve your operation. Join us and hear from trucking operators as well as the vendors of the best products and services for your fleet.

Agenda

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Welcome

3/26/25 9:00 am

Kaylee Nix
Executive Producer, Supply Chain President
FreightWaves
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Keynote: A Playbook for Small Fleet and Owner Operator Success

3/26/25 9:05 am

In this Small Fleet and Owner Operator Summit Keynote, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group joins us to talk about what makes a successful fleet and what to consider when navigating volatile freight markets.

Adam Wingfield
Founder & Managing Director
Innovative Logistics Group
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Fuller Speed Ahead: From "Internet Truckstop" To Industry Leader: Kendra Tucker On 30 Years Of Truckstop

3/26/25 9:30 am

Freightwaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with Truckstop CEO Kendra Tucker about the company's 30th anniversary and its unique perspective on the evolution of the freight technology industry.

Craig Fuller
Founder and CEO
FreightWaves
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Kendra Tucker
CEO
Truckstop
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Fireside Chat: Harnessing Technology to drive fleet growth

3/26/25 9:50 am

Growth can be be a sticking point for owner-operators and small carriers aifleet CEO Marc El Khoury and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down growth points carriers can achieve without putting too much work on a driver's shoulders.

Marc El Khoury
Co-Founder & CEO
aifleet
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Mary O'Connell
Freight Broker/3PL Expert
FreightWaves
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Demo: Truckstop

3/26/25 10:05 am

Learn how to grow your business with competitive pricing and negotiating with Rate Insights. Know the market better than your competitors with access to industry-first rate data specific to each load, and get daily market rate data, including changes, in near real-time.

Fireside Chat: How small fleets are leveraging telematics advancements to improve efficiency

3/26/25 10:10 am

In this fireside chat Abhishek Gupta, VP of Product Management at Motive joins us to talk about the latest developments in telematics and how it’s helping small fleets increase profits and be more efficient.

Abhishek Gupta
VP of Product Management
Motive
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: From Load Boards to Direct Deals

3/26/25 10:35 am

In this fireside chat, Justin Lu of Truckpedia will explore how small carriers can find and connect with direct shippers, overcome common challenges and use technology to maximize revenue with those customers. Get expert insights on standing out in a competitive market and building lasting shipper relationships.

Justin Lu
CEO
Truckpedia
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Grace Sharkey
Staff Writer
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: AI for Owner Operators and Small Fleets

3/26/25 10:55 am

In this fireside chat, Grace Sharkey sits down with the founder and CEO of Hey Bubba to explore how small trucking fleets and owner-operators can harness the power of AI in their everyday operations. From automating back-office tasks to enhancing driver communication with voice AI, this discussion will break down practical, cost-effective ways AI can improve efficiency, reduce workload, and drive profitability.

Tapan Chaudhari
Founder and CEO
Bubba AI
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Grace Sharkey
Staff Writer
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: The Future of Broker Transparency

3/26/25 11:10 am

Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, joins Grace Sharkey to break down the Pink Cheetah Express v. TQL lawsuit and the ongoing debate about what information should be shared between brokers and carriers.

Matthew M. Leffler
Attorney
Armchair Attorney
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Grace Sharkey
Staff Writer
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: Empowering and Protecting Carriers

3/26/25 11:25 am

In this fireside chat, FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey sits down with Brittany Graft of Highway to discuss how carriers can empower and protect themselves in today’s logistics industry. With fraud running rampant and broker relationships often feeling like a gamble, it’s time for carriers to take control of their business, vet their partners and avoid common pitfalls. From identity theft prevention to technology-driven trust-building, this conversation explores real solutions carriers can use to stay safe, secure better loads and build long-term success.

Brittany Graft
Chief Operating Officer
Highway
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Grace Sharkey
Staff Writer
FreightWaves
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Fireside Chat: Small Fleets and Their Role as Government Contractors

3/26/25 11:40 am

Being a government contractor is commonly thought of as something for large fleets and massive enterprises. Melanie Patterson, Founder and Managing Director at Team Integrity Knowledge Center & Integrity Global Logistics and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break get into who small fleets and small businesses are at the core of government contracting and how carriers can get involved in diversifying their business.

Melanie Patterson
Founder & CEO
Integrity Global Logistics and Team Integrity Knowledge Center
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Mary O'Connell
Freight Broker/3PL Expert
FreightWaves
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What The Truck?!?

3/26/25 12:00 pm

Tim Dooner
Host of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
FreightWaves
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Laura Muth
Digital Platform Sales
Bosch in North America
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Aviad Benzikry
Sr Product Marketing Manager
Amazon Relay
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Todd Waldron
Vice President of Carrier Experience
Truckstop
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Demo: Bosch Mobility

3/26/25 12:50 pm

Bosch will soon help carriers streamline their fleet operations through its new tool, RevX. RevX is a freight optimization solution that streamlines load booking, decision-making and carrier efficiency by consolidating shipments from multiple load boards into a single, intelligent dashboard. During this demo you’ll see how the tool works and learn how it can help improve carriers’ profitability.

Fireside Chat: The state of small fleets and owner operators

3/26/25 12:55 pm

In this fireside chat Todd Spencer, President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association joins us to talk about issues impacting small fleets and owner-operators. We’ll dive into the truck parking shortage, freight fraud, an update on the EPA plus taxes, tolls and fees.

Todd Spencer
President
OOIDA
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Closing Remarks

3/26/25 1:15 pm

Kaylee Nix
Executive Producer, Supply Chain President
FreightWaves
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Thomas Wasson
Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert
FreightWaves
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Speakers

Keynote

Industry Leaders

event hosts

Featured topics

Driving Efficiency in Small Carriers

What the Trucking Downturn Taught Us

Getting Control of Cost Inflation in Recruiting and Retention

Building Customer Relationships that Stick

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