2024 Program

7:30 – 8:45 AM

Best Practices Breakfast Roundtable Discussions

Conv Center
Level III, Room S320

• Recruiting Drivers from the Military
• Pros and Cons of Final Mile Deliveries
• Improving Fuel Economy
• Driver Wellness and Preventative Care

• Direct Store Deliveries
• Multi-Stop Operations
• Refrigerated Operations
• Flatbed Operations
• Bulk Operations

• Leading and developing Gen Z Behind the Wheel and in the Office
• Back to Basics: A Compliance Primer
• Long-Haul/Team Operations
• Slip Seat Operations

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Concurrent Workshops

Leadership Development

Charlie Fetters, CTP | Clean Harbors, Inc.
Tremone Proctor, CTP | The Home Depot, Inc.

Electric Trucks Amidst all the Alternatives

Mike Roeth | North American Council for Freight Efficiency
Jeff Seger | North American Council for Freight Efficiency

Implementing Enterprise Systems

Scott Duvall, CTP | Oldcastle Building Products
Dave Uncapher | Kalmbach Feeds

Hiring & Retaining the Right Driver

Norlene Gray, CTP, CDS | Brakebush Transportation, Inc.
Jesse Roberts | New South Express, Inc.

Driver Empowerment: Metrics. Safety. Camaraderie. ALL in one place!

Monica Maez, CTP | Standard Logistics Transportation

Conv Center
Level II, Rooms S220 A-E

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Driver Hall of Fame Luncheon

Conv Center
Level III, Room S320

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

NPTC Driver Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Fleet Safety Awards

Conv Center
Level III, Room S320

1:00 – 2:15 PM

Exhibitor Meeting for 2025 Booth Selection

Exhibitor meeting for Priority Selection of 2025 Exhibit Booth Location
— May 11-13, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center | Orlando —

Conv Center
Level II, Room S220 F-G

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Concurrent Workshops

Alternative Fuel Strategies: What Are We Buying Now and Into the Future in Response to Sustainability Demands

Mike Roeth | North American Council for Freight Efficiency
Adam Buttgenbach | PepsiCo, Inc.

The Power of Mentoring New Transportation Employee

Tim Boldurian, CTP | Mondelez International LLC
Robert Brett, CTP | Albertsons Companies
Duane Woods, CTP | Tillamook County Creamery Association

Legal Marijuana and Your Workplace Policy: “What Every Employer Should Know”

Jo McGuire | National Drug & Alcohol Screening Assn.

Measuring Safety: Driver Analytics to Identify Risk and Develop Drivers

Marc Scibilia, CTP | Blue Ridge Power
Danielle Siecienski, CTP, CDS | New South Express, Inc.
Jeff Smith | Ocean State Job Lot

Improving Safety and Winning Fans with Dual-Facing Dash Cams

Cara Austin, CTP | Performance Food Group
Ivan Carrillo, CTP | Performance Food Group
John Gillenwater, CTP | HC Transport, Inc.

Conv Center
Level II, Rooms S220 A-E

2:30 – 5:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Conv Center
South Hall A2

7:30 – 8:45 AM

Best Practices Breakfast Roundtable Discussions

Hyatt Hotel
Plaza Ballroom G

• Recruiting Drivers from the Military
• Pros and Cons of Final Mile Deliveries
• Improving Fuel Economy
• Driver Wellness and Preventative Care

• Direct Store Deliveries
• Multi-Stop Operations
• Refrigerated Operations
• Flatbed Operations
• Bulk Operations

• Leading and developing Gen Z Behind the Wheel and in the Office
• Back to Basics: A Compliance Primer
• Long-Haul/Team Operations
• Slip Seat Operations

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Concurrent Workshops

Recruiting and Retaining a More Diverse, Dynamic and Engaged Workforce

John Robbins, CTP | Standard Logistics Transportation
Beth Mars, CTP | Frito-Lay, Inc.

Backhauls: How to Develop, Grow and Maintain

David Vice, CTP | Orgill Transportation Co., LLC
Nic Theodore, CTP | Orgill Transportation Co., LLC

Management Approaches to Reduce CSA Maintenance Violations

Ray Byrd, CTP | Pioneer Landscape Centers
Brooke English, CTP | The QUIKRETE Companies
Keith Frantz, CTP | ADM Trucking, Inc.

Utilizing Fleet Data to Justify the Private Fleet

Willis McVey, CTP | United Pipe & Steel Corp.
Cassie Wood, CTP | BCT, Inc.
Ross Corthell | BCT, Inc.

Managing Unplanned Driving Events

Lee Ellsworth | HC Transport, Inc.
Ed Reardon, CTP | CF Logistics, Division of Giorgi Companies

Hyatt Hotel
Florida Ballrooms A-B
Plaza Ballrooms D-F

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Concurrent Workshops

Building Strong Vendor Partnerships

Meghan Chan, CTP | Mondelez International LLC
Jessica Wheeler, CTP, CDS | RelaDyne LLC

Focus on the Mental Health of the Driver

Brian Du Bois, CTP | Pace Supply Corporation
Cris Wallace, CTP | Holland LP

Implementing a Fuel Bonus Program

Chris Armstrong, CTP | Brakebush Transportation, Inc.
Mike Schwersenska, CTP | Brakebush Transportation, Inc.

Building a Successful Private Fleet Benchmarking Program

Chuck Amen, CTP | Hillyard, Inc.
David Barth, CTP | Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Carol Heinowski | Meijer, Inc.
Duane Woods, CTP | Tillamook County Creamery Association

Optimizing Routing and Lane Consolidation for Better Utilization of Equipment

Isaac Scott | Frito-Lay, Inc.
Jeff Stood, CTP | Johnsonville Trucking LLC

Hyatt Hotel
Florida Ballrooms A-B
Plaza Ballrooms D-F

12:00 – 2:00 PM

Benchmarking Luncheon

Hyatt Hotel
Plaza Ballroom G

Preliminary Results of NPTC’s 2024 Private Fleet Benchmarking Survey

Tom Moore, CTP | Executive Vice President | National Private Truck Council

Fleet Owner 500: Private Fleet of the Year Award