Ready to Ride? We've got everything you need to know for FTA Fall Round-Up! 
 

Ready to Ride? We've got everything you need to know for FTA Fall Round-Up! 

 

We are harnessing all the horsepower of the trucking industry to bring you the best in show speakers, networking events, and exhibitors at one of the "World's Greatest Places."

 

Dress code is casual/business casual, but you’re welcome to come cowboy casual!

 

Saddle up with these industry leaders: check out the attendees!

 

Schedule of Events

 

November 5, 2024


7:30 AM: Voluntary Vehicle Inspection at the Wildwood Weigh Station, SB

(Sponsored by PrePass)

1:00 PM: Registration open until 4:30 PM  

3:00 PM: FTA Board of Directors Meeting, Expo Center 1

4:00 PM: Women Executive Council and Network Happy Hour at the Yellow Pony Pub & Garden located in The Equestrian Hotel. All women welcome!

(Sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan)

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Winners' Circle Welcome at the Horse to Water Pool & Bar, near The Equestrian Hotel

(Sponsored by Shelton Trucking)

6:30 PM: FTA 2024-2025 2.0 Leadership Class Dinner (private event)

 

November 6, 2024


7:00 AM: Registration Open, Breakfast, and Networking, Expo Center 1

8:00 AM: Opening Welcome

              Rendy Taylor, FTA Board Chair

8:15 AM: Let’s Torque about it: Preventing Wheel Offs

              Joey Young, Publix Super Markets

               Ryan Walpole, Walpole, Inc.

              Todd Stout, Publix Super Markets

              Paul Smith, Conlan Tire

             William Mouille, Chicago Pneumatic

9:00 AM: Post Accident Preparation

           Jeff Benson from Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend

9:30 AM: Cybersecurity Threats and Protective Measures

          Ben Wilkens, CISSP, CISM, Cybersecurity Principal Engineer, NMFTA 

          Artie Crawford, CISSP, CISM, Director of Cybersecurity, NMFTA

          Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer, NMFTA

10:00 AM: Networking & Exhibitor Break

10:30 AM: Risk Management and Cognitive Impairment

           Marilyn Surber, Drivers Legal Plan

11:00 AM: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Training Your Next Generation For Success

         J.W. Taylor, Taylor Nelson PL

         Spencer Tenney, The Tenney Group

        Jason Chepenik, OneDigital

11:30 AM: 2024 Trucking Benchmarking for Compensation for Continued Financial Growth and Competitiveness

        Kim Beck, Cottingham & Butler

12:00 PM: Lunch Buffet and Networking

12:45 PM: What's Next: Election Results and Outlook

         Peter Schorsch, Extensive Enterprises Media and Chris Dudley, The Southern Group

1:30 PM: 2.0 Leadership Classes Recognition

 

Corral your crew at these locations!

Event Locations

  • Main Sessions: Expo Center 1 (top left of property)
  • Accommodations: The Riding Academy Hotel (bottom right)
  • WECAN Happy Hour: Yellow Pony Pub & Garden, The Equestrian Hotel (center)
  • Winners' Circle Welcome: Horse to Water Pool & Bar, near The Equestrian Hotel (center, weather permitting)

Complimentary parking available between venues. No additional permits required.

Ilyce Glink
 

Time Magazine Picked this as one of the 'World's Greatest Places'

 

This world-class equestrian center offers:

 

Premier dining options including Stirrups steakhouse, Yellow Pony Pub & Garden, and French pastries

 

Over 30 luxury retailers featuring leather goods, boots, and Lugano Diamonds

 

Live hunter/jumper shows beginning November 6

 

FTA Accommodations are at the newly opened Riding Academy Hotel (March 2024)

 

The schedule that gives you plenty of time to network with event attendees at some of these premier locations! 

Ilyce Glink
Ilyce Glink
 

Join FTA and the Safety Management Council for our Voluntary Vehicle Inspection, sponsored by PrePass. 

 

Open to all member company representatives and their guests. Perfect learning opportunity for both safety experts and industry professionals. Drop in any time during the session.

 

When: November 5th,7:30 AM-10:30 AM

Where: Wildwood Weigh Station, SB

 

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!

To learn more about the FTA Chairman's Circle sponsorship program and other sponsorship opportunities, visit our website.

 

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