2024 Program (Last Year)
Below is the 2024 program and schedule. The 2025 program will be posted here when available. The basic event day pattern will be generally the same as the 2024 program.
Orange County Convention Center, South Concourse, Hall A2 || Hyatt Regency Orlando
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Concurrent Workshops
The Autonomous Future
Richard Bishop | Bishop Consulting
Collin Shaw | MEMA
Building a High Performance Team that Delivers Results
Ellen Ingram, CTP | America’s Service Line
Nicole Schubring, CTP | America’s Service Line
Scott Willert, CTP | America’s Service Line
Washington Report
Rick Schweitzer | General Counsel | NPTC
Conv Center
Level II, Rooms S220 B C E
Sponsored by
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Kick-Off Luncheon
Conv Center
Level III, Room S320
Sponsored by
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Opening General Session
Conv Center
Level III, Room S320
NPTC Professional Leadership Awards
Sponsored by
CTP Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony
Program Sponsored by
CTP Top Graduate of the Year Award
Sponsored by
2:30 – 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Conv Center
South Hall A2
Reception Sponsored by
6:00 – 7:30 PM
ACT1 Gala Reception
All attendees are invited to this special networking reception sponsored by ACT-1, the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry.
Hyatt Hotel
Plaza Ballroom
Sponsored by
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
Breakfast Sponsored by
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
Sponsored by
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
NPTC Driver Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Fleet Safety Awards
Conv Center
Level III, Room S320
Sponsored by
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
Reception Extravaganza Sponsored by
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
Breakfast Sponsored by
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
Luncheon Sponsored by
Preliminary Results of NPTC’s 2024 Private Fleet Benchmarking Survey
Tom Moore, CTP | Executive Vice President | National Private Truck Council