Minnesota Trucking Association 92nd Annual Conference

Minnesota Trucking Association 92nd Annual Conference with the theme ‘Empower your business; ignite your success’.

OPENING SESSION: Building Teams that Trust: The Secret to Leading & Retaining Talent with James Robilotta, professional speaker, leadership author, comedian. Great teams require great coaches. Great coaches pour trust into their talent.

SESSION 2: Economic & Industry Update with Emily Clayton, Senior Economic Analyst, American Trucking Associations. Discussion topics include Economic Outlook by Sector and Industry, Probability and Timing of Interest Rate Cuts, Trucking Demand & Supply Trends.

KEYNOTE: Building Strong Partnerships to Achieve Supply Chain Success with Jackie Bailey, Senior VP of Transportation, CHS.

EXECUTIVES TALK BUSINESS: Back by popular demand is our Executives Talk Business session where attendees discuss hot industry topics with trucking executives from around the state.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Option 5A: The 12 Traits of Highly Profitable Trucking Companies with David Roush and Chris Henry from KSM Transport Advisors.
Option 5B: Rolling in the Grey: How to Avoid Mistakes as a Carrier Broker Panel with Carole Clark Isakson, Tom Wintz, and Todd Waldron.
Option 6A: The Spec off Rumble- Otto Vs. Yaggy with Kevin Otto and Steve Yaggy.
Option 6B: Strengthening Your Safety Culture Through the Ups and Down of Trucking Panel with Lisa Gonnerman, Steve Lubbert, Kim Heins, Karol Smith, and Katie Talcott.

THURSDAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Industry and legislative updates- hear what MTA has accomplished and is working on for you!

THURSDAY CLOSING SESSION: Do More, Better Together with Tripp Crosby, Comedian & Filmmaker.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:
Tuesday Lakeside Welcome BBQ
Tuesday Welcome Party & Expo
Tuesday Hospitality Lounge
Spouse Lunch & Pontoon Ride
Wednesday Cocktail Hour
Wednesday Banquet
Wednesday Banquet After Party