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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

motive_feb24

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

Fleet Owner 500: Private Fleet of the Year Award

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