8:00 – 9:00 AM
First Timer’s Welcome Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Concurrent Workshops
The Private Fleet Value Proposition: Shifting from
an Accepted Cost to Strategic Asset
Ellen Ingram, CTP | Director of Human Resources | America’s Service Line, LLC
Nicole Schubring, CTP | Controller, Finance & Accounting | America’s Service Line, LLC
Scott Willert, CTP | President | America’s Service Line, LLC
How Automation Will Affect the Private Fleet Market
Brian Daugherty | Chief Technology Officer | Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
Washington Report
Rick Schweitzer | General Counsel | NPTC
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Kick-Off Brunch
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Opening General Session
NPTC Professional Leadership Awards
CTP Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony
CTP Top Graduate of the Year Award
2:30 – 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
7:00 – 7:45 PM
ACT 1 Reception
7:45 – 9:30 PM
ACT 1 Dinner & Entertainment
7:30 – 8:45 AM
Best Practices Breakfast Roundtable Discussions
- Enhanced Customer Service Goals
- Covid’s Impact on Driver Wellness and Mental Health
- Utilizing Data and Analytics
- Strategies to Control Equipment Cost Increases
- Dealing with Aging Drivers
- Integrating Younger Drivers into the Workforce
- Improving Driver Utilization
- Improving Trailer Utilization
- Speed Control Strategies
- Integrating Multiple Cameras and Backup Cameras
- Driver Scorecarding
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Concurrent Workshops
The Electric Revolution
Mike Roeth | Executive Director | North American Council on Freight Efficiency
Mitigating Supply Chain Capacity Constraints
David Barth, CTP | Transportation Area Manager | Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Beth Mars, CTP | Sr. Manager, Transportation | Frito-Lay, Inc.
Effective Driver Recruiting Strategies
Rich Hernandez | Vice President, Transportation & Warehousing | Perdue Farms, Inc.
Ed Reardon, CTP | General Manager, Fleet Safety & Compliance | CF Logistics/Country Fresh
John Robbins, CTP | Director of Fleet Operations | GAF Corp./Hawk Logistics Solutions
Enhancing Backhaul Effectiveness
Catherine Gammill | Director, Supply Chain Transportation | AutoZone, Inc.
Ed Schultes, CTP | Director of Logistics, NE Region | Walgreen Oshkosh, Inc.
Building a Culture of Retention
Norman Dickerson | Fleet Safety Director | Home City Ice
Mike Schwersenska, CTP | Director, Transportation & Logistics | Brakebush Transportation, Inc.
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Driver Hall of Fame Luncheon
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
NPTC Driver Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Fleet Safety Awards
1:00 – 2:15 PM
Exhibitor Meeting
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Concurrent Workshops
Fuel Efficiency Best Practices
Jon Ayars, CTP | Manager, Delivery Optimization & Fleet | Veritiv Operating Company
Tim Boldurian | Director, DSD Operations | Mondelēz International, LLC
Kevin Jones, CTP | Sr. Manager, Transportation Systems | Trans Papa Logistics – Papa John’s
Best Practices in Managing Aging Fleet Amidst Truck/Trailer Shortages
Rick Blackburn | Fleet Manager | Energy Dispatch LLC
Eddie Davis, CTP, CDS | Director, Maintenance & Reliability | Marathon Petroleum Co., LP
Brian Johnston, CTP | Sr. Director of Transportation | Core-Mark International
Randy Maddox, CTP | Category Manager–Mobile Equipment | CRH/Oldcastle Building Products
Enhancing Driver Training Strategies
Ray Byrd, CTP | Vice President, Transportation & Distribution | Pioneer Sand Company
Mark Winters, CTP | Assistant Transportation Safety Manager | Dot Transportation, Inc.
Duane Woods, CTP | Sr. Director of Transportation Operations | Albertsons Companies
Coaching Strategies that Translate Active Safety Technologies to the Driver Force
Will Carter | Director, Fleet Services | Sugar Foods Corporation
Mike Cramer | Corp. Vice President, Transportation | The QUIKRETE Companies
Tim Eckhardt, CTP | Director of Safety | Dot Transportation, Inc.
Navigating the New Safety Compliance Landscape
Jack Van Steenburg | Executive Director & Chief Safety Officer | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
2:30 – 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 – 8:45 AM
Best Practices Breakfast Roundtable Discussions
- Enhanced Customer Service Goals
- Covid’s Impact on Driver Wellness and Mental Health
- Utilizing Data and Analytics
- Strategies to Control Equipment Cost Increases
- Dealing with Aging Drivers
- Integrating Younger Drivers into the Workforce
- Improving Driver Utilization
- Improving Trailer Utilization
- Speed Control Strategies
- Integrating Multiple Cameras and Backup Cameras
- Driver Scorecarding
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Concurrent Workshops
The New Emissions Technology Landscape
Tim Blubaugh | Executive Vice President | Engine Manufacturers Association
New Technologies to Help Onboard Drivers
Steven Roberts, CTP | Manager, Fleet Operations | Deseret Transportation
Doug Simpson, CTP | Transportation Manager | Dot Transportation, Inc.
Best Practices for Mixed Fleet Operations
Keith Hazelwood, CTP | Director of Transportation | Batesville Logistics
Randy Perry, CTP | Sr. Manager, Safety | Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc.
Tremone Proctor, CTP, CSP, CDS | Sr. Manager, Fleet Safety & Compliance | The Home Depot, Inc.
Equipment Spec’ing with Cost and Drivers In Mind
Meghan Chan, CTP
Marc Scibilia, CTP | Director of Safety & Maintenance | ADICA Trucking LLC
Financial Wellness for Drivers
Peter Ragnes, CTP | Distribution Services Manager | La-Z-Boy, Inc.
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Concurrent Workshops
Implementing New Safety Initiatives
David Fontana, CTP | Sr. Transportation Manager | AutoZone, Inc.
Keith Frantz, CTP | DOT Compliance Manager | ADM Trucking, Inc.
Steve Ralston, CDS | Director, Transportation Safety & Compliance | Ashley Distribution Services, Ltd.
Lowering the Minimum Driver Age
John Gillenwater, CTP | Director of Fleet Operations | Home City Ice
Steven Meng, CTP | Transportation Efficiency Manager | Frito-Lay, Inc.
Navigating DOT’s New Crash Preventability Standards and the DataQs Process
Carol Heinowski | Logistics Manager, Safety & Compliance | Meijer, Inc.
Paul Hunger, CTP | Fleet Manager | Composites One LLC
Strategies to Mitigate Workers’ Comp Costs
Charlie Fetters, CTP | Director, Supply Chain Transportation | Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC
Mike Walker | Director of Transportation | Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp.
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Benchmarking Luncheon and FleetOwner Awards
Preliminary Results of NPTC’s 2022 Private Fleet Benchmarking Survey
Tom Moore, CTP | Executive Vice President | National Private Truck Council