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conquer the road ahead
655 East County Road F
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
April 15, 2025
Vadnais Heights Commons
member price: $299 I non-member price: $599
7:30 a.m. : Hot Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Conference Program
Hotel Options
SESSIONS
Empathy: A Generational Divide or a Key to Success
Craig Howse, Founder & Attorney, Conext, LLC
In a time of workforce shortages and shifting expectations, understanding the human side of leadership is critical to retention and productivity. During this session, you will learn how to see the true generational differences, identify the resulting conflicts, understand empathy, and learn how to utilize empathy to enhance generational relationships and promote business success.
Ride the Wave: Finding Growth & Success in the Trucking Economy
Joyce Brenny, CEO, Brenny Specialized & Brenny Transportation
Kevin Vierkant, Rock On Enterprises
Panel facilitated by: Brenton Balvin, Great West Casualty Company
In a fluctuating market, understanding how to adapt and grow is essential. During this session, you will learn from a panel of CEOs proven strategies for navigating economic challenges, understanding the cyclicality of trucking, optimizing revenue streams, and finding opportunities for expansion in today’s trucking landscape.
State of Trucking
Jon Pearson, President, Momentum Truck Group
Critical Trucking Conversations
Facilitated peer-to-peer discussions on important topics affecting your business
1. Controlling healthcare costs
2. D&A Clearinghouse
3. People development into management
4. Managing communication to your drivers
5. Driver Health – supporting their physical and mental wellbeing
6. How are people using AI in their roles to make their jobs better
7. Optimizing fleet maintenance & reducing downtime
8. Enhance driver retention & reduce turnover
9. Compliance & navigating changing regulations
10. Streamlining load planning & increase profitability
Harnessing your Personality to Lead & Impact your Organization
Joe Hammer, General Manager, Cool Fuel Transportation
This session will help you understand your personality type and how to leverage your natural strengths to drive leadership, improve team dynamics, and create lasting impact within your organization.
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