|  | | Advocacy & Government Affairs Luncheon – “Inside Washington” | Special Guest Speaker:
Brit Hume
Senior Political Analyst
| It’s a new ballgame in Washington, D.C. – a Democratic Party sweep last November; a new President committed to government activism, higher taxes, card check, and cap and trade; renewed calls for sweeping health care reform; and much more. It has never been more important to stay ahead of the political curve, and there is no one better able to make sense of the Washington merry-go-round than FOX News Senior Political Analyst Brit Hume. In an era of advocacy journalism, Brit Hume remains committed to getting both sides of the story. A willingness to acknowledge tough issues and hard choices, make him one of the most respected and trusted figures in the media today. Attend the Advocacy & Government Affairs Luncheon for an insider’s analysis of today’s Washington scene. | |
| | | Broker Liability – Staying Ahead of the Trial Lawyers | Andrew K. Light
Partner
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
Gregory M. Feary
Partner
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
David R. Parker
Senior Legal Counsel
Great West Casualty Company | The recent award by an Illinois jury of over $20 million against a major 3PL related to its brokering of a load should serve as a wake-up call. You probably thought 3PL stood for third party logistics, but it is beginning to stand for third party liability as well, as aggressive plaintiffs and trial lawyers continue their endless search for deep pockets. A recent series of decisions by courts and juries have found brokers responsible for the negligence of carriers with whom they have contracted. This threatens to add significantly to the costs, risks, and uncertainties of brokerage operations. Attend this session to learn what you can do to stay out of the danger zone. | ATA Law Department |
| | | Enterprise 2.0 - Rethinking Your Business as the Web Comes of Age | John-Charles (JC) Quinn Vice President & Chief Technology Officer American Trucking Associations
| The Web is moving from a tool to an environment. Now it is a comprehensive system that is structured by its own rules and imposes its own logic on systems and users seeking to exploit its potential. Attend this session to learn how you can drive business growth, innovation, and customer and employee satisfaction, and higher profits through Web 2.0 enterprise architecture. | ATA MIS Department |
| | | Keeping Your Customers in a Buyers' Market - Ray Flemming | Raymond F. Flemming, CCSP
President & CEO
Flemming Cargo Claims Services, Inc.
Robert D. Mosley, Jr., Esq.
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP | When the going gets tough, so do your customers. The same economic pressures experienced by carriers are hammering your customers – and nowadays they are apt to see you as a source of savings. Shippers are now asking their contracted carriers to reduce rates, absorb claims, beef up security, and foot the bill for new technologies. Hear practical operational and legal tips to help you avoid, negotiate, defend, and resolve customer conflicts, and leave you in the best position possible.
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| | | Keeping Your Customers in a Buyers' Market - Robert Mosley | Raymond F. Flemming, CCSP
President & CEO
Flemming Cargo Claims Services, Inc.
Robert D. Mosley, Jr., Esq.
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP | When the going gets tough, so do your customers. The same economic pressures experienced by carriers are hammering your customers – and nowadays they are apt to see you as a source of savings. Shippers are now asking their contracted carriers to reduce rates, absorb claims, beef up security, and foot the bill for new technologies. Hear practical operational and legal tips to help you avoid, negotiate, defend, and resolve customer conflicts, and leave you in the best position possible. | ATA Supply Chain Security & Loss Prevention Council |
| | | Prevention Pays: The ROI of Health & Wellness | John Forde
Consultant
Trion
Gene McGuire
Managing Partner
Wellness Coaches USA
| The data is in. Properly planned health and wellness plans are good for your employees – and your bottom line. Carriers across the spectrum – large, small, union, non-union, Truckload and LTL – are seeing a return on investment from proactive programs that reduce claims, lost days and turnover; increase productivity and safety, and contribute to a healthier workforce and bottom line. In this economy, every able body and dollar counts. Learn to maximize the benefits of wellness. | ATA Safety Management Council |
| | | Prevention Pays: The ROI of Health and Wellness Plans | John Forde Consultant Trion
| The data is in. Properly planned health and wellness plans are good for your employees – and your bottom line. Carriers across the spectrum – large, small, union, non-union, Truckload and LTL – are seeing a return on investment from proactive programs that reduce claims, lost days and turnover; increase productivity and safety, and contribute to a healthier workforce and bottom line. In this economy, every able body and dollar counts. Learn to maximize the benefits of wellness. | ATA Safety Management Council |
| | | Tuesday General Session - "Green Strategies for Profitability" | Moderator:
G. Tommy Hodges
Chairman
Titan Transfer, Inc.
Panelists:
Douglas Duncan
President & CEO
FedEx Freight
Patrick Quinn
Co-Chairman & President
U.S. Xpress Enterprises
Douglas Stotlar
President & CEO
Con-way Inc. | Everyone is in favor of sustainability and “going green” – until
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| | | Wednesday General Session – “Onboard Safety Systems – Making Trucks, Drivers and Highways Safer” | Moderator:
John H. Hill
President
The Hill Group
Former FMCSA Administrator
Panelists:
Daniel E. England
Chairman & President
C.R. England, Inc.
James Burg
President
James Burg Trucking Company
Timothy Johnson
Director, Office of Human Vehicle Performance
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | You still need a driver in the cab, but onboard safety systems (OSS) are emerging as the next great advancement in highway safety. Industry is far ahead of the general public in adoption rates, but OSS have proved their worth in mitigating crashes, regardless of whether the truck or car is to blame. The issue, as always, is cost; in an intensely competitive industry – and especially during troubled economic times – the decision to invest is difficult without a clear understanding of the potential for return on investment. This session will feature the latest findings on emerging safety technologies, from carriers who have already deployed OSS. In addition, we have invited key agency representatives to share their views on the future of these systems in the regulatory environment. This is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve on the newest in safety technology. | American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) |