Join Transport Topics for this inaugural TT Magazines Event and magazine launch!
RETOOL:
Learning Sessions
for Executives of
Technology and Maintenance
August 3 & 4: 11 a.m. ET - 2 p.m. ET
Two-Day Virtual Event
INTRODUCING
Retooling your operation? This once-in-a-lifetime event will help you get there.
Trucking is always changing. Technological innovations are advancing at faster and faster rates. The lines between equipment and tech are blurred. Today's truck maintenance requires new tools for troubleshooting. Mapping this landscape is crucial to succeeding in it.
At the same time, fewer industry publications are dedicated to telling these stories. Transport Topics decided to respond to this need, with a revamped iTECH and the new equipment edition, Calibrate.
To celebrate the launch of these important magazines, we are hosting a two-day virtually live event that will help you map this landscape and better understand your role.
Register now for this one-of-a-kind event and develop a deeper understanding of current conversations in
maintenance and technology!
If you do not see the above registration form, please contact us at [email protected], and we will help you register for the event.
Seth Clevenger
Seth Clevenger is managing editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. He also creates video and audio content for Transport Topics’ webcasts, podcasts and radio programming.
Dan Ronan
Dan Ronan is the Associate News Editor Print and Multimedia for Transport Topics, the leading online and print publication covering the trucking, freight and logistics industry. Ronan’s specialty is business and financial reporting. He is the anchor/producer of Transport Topics Radio, a weekly news show on SiriusXM’s Road Dog News Channel 146.
Michael Freeze
Michael Freeze is a veteran of trade publishing who has worked in various industries such as logistics, the automotive aftermarket, agriculture and finance. He loves to chat about sports, the stock market and professional wrestling. His past experience also includes news reporting as well as public relations work.
Joe Howard
Joe Howard is executive editor of Transport Topics. He returned to TT in January 2017 after spending the prior 16 months in a communications role for two councils within American Trucking Associations. He had served in a variety of editorial roles at TT from 2008 to 2015.
Tom McLeod
Tom McLeod is the President and Chief Executive Officer of McLeod Software, which he founded in 1985. He has long been active in the American Trucking Association, the Truckload Carriers Association, and the Alabama Trucking Association and has held leadership positions in the same. Tom is a thought leader in the transportation industry, specifically on the use of current and upcoming information technology to support trucking and brokerage operations
Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson works for Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle systems as the general manager of the controls business unit. He is responsible for the development, production and marketing of automatic tire inflation systems. He has over 20 years of experience in the heavy truck industry. Before moving to Hendrickson, Matt worked for Freightliner and Volvo heavy truck manufacturers and also J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers.
Robert Braswell
Robert Braswell has more than 25 years of experience in developing and managing hundreds of industry standards / best practices and other technical products / information for the trucking industry. His experience includes a broad range of technical areas including electrical, tires/wheels, brakes, chassis, onboard vehicle electronics, engines, cab and controls, and fleet data management for Class 2-8 commercial vehicles.
Chris Orban
Chris Orban currently serves as the vice president of data science for Trimble's Transportation sector. In his role, Orban and his team help enable better, more informed decision-making through the use of data and analytics in the supply chain. With over 15 years of experience in transportation, Orban is committed to helping supply chain stakeholders including carriers, shippers, brokers and 3PLs harness data to increase the safety and efficiency of their operations.
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson has over 25 years of business experience with 15 years in the trucking technology industry. He is currently the chief marketing officer for PrePass Safety Alliance with previous leadership roles at Zonar and Paccar.
Jacob Findlay
Jacob Findlay is the co-founder and CEO of Fullbay. A CPA by trade, he graduated with a bachelor's and master's degree in Accounting and started his career with Deloitte & Touche. In public accounting, his clients included Taser International, Fender Musical Instruments, and Rockford Fosgate. In 2015, he launched Fullbay, a shop management system used by thousands of fleets and independent facilities in the commercial repair industry.
John Baxter
John Baxter has written about truck technology for several different publications since 1989, with an earlier stint in the early 1980s. Prior to that, he was an automotive technical writer with Chilton Book Co., which included writing a book on automotive troubleshooting.
Drew Anderson
As Sr. Director of Product Development at PrePass Drew is responsible for all product planning and execution all through the lifecycle of the business. Through collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders Drew’s team is responsible for setting the course for development, product roadmaps and overall priorities for the PrePass and Prepass+ product offerings.
DAY ONE: THE MAINTENANCE VP SESSIONS
Sponsored By
A fleet maintenance executive is charged with countless responsibilities - developing training programs, regular analysis of maintenance processes for action needed, and providing your team with the organizational tools they need. The first day of Retool speaks to your needs as an executive and the needs of your repair shops to offer insights on performance and process improvements.
11:00 AM
Welcome
Host, Dan Ronan, welcomes YOU, and offers a look at the day's schedule and purpose behind the magazine relaunch.
11:15 AM
Daily Report
What's happening in the industry today? Find out in this segment, with a 60-second report on hot topics of the day.
11:30 AM
Keynote Interview
Robert Braswell, Executive Director of the American Trucking Associations Technology and Maintenance Council joins Michael Freeze to address today's maintenance executives.
11:45 AM
Cup of Joe
TT's Chief Editor, Joe Howard hosts a roundtable on the BIG trends in the industry and where maintenance practices fit in.
12:15 PM
Brown Bag Lunch
25 pressing questions about equipment, answered. Dan Ronan sits with a special guest for a Q and A session you won't want to miss.
12:45 PM
RoadSigns
Transport Topics ' popular podcast goes video - just for this special event! RoadSigns' newest host and Calibrate magazine editor, Michael Freeze, sits with equipment experts to talk spec'ing and safety.
1:15 PM
Re-Route
Where tech and maintenance meet: this in-depth discussion takes a look at the truck in an all-new way.
1:55 PM
Closing Statements
Final words from our MC, Dan Ronan, and a look at what is to come tomorrow.
DAY TWO: THE TRUCKING TECHNOLOGY SESSIONS
Sponsored By
As tech-alignment has become intrinsic to business success, the role of CIOs has grown significantly in recent years. What does this mean for your priorities as a CIO? The second day of our event focuses on issues you most need to concern yourself with now and what future investments you should be researching for tomorrow.
11:00 AM
Welcome
Host, Dan Ronan, again introduces you to your day ahead.
11:15 AM
Daily Report
What's happening in the industry today? Dan gives a 60-second report on hot topics of the day.
11:30 AM
Keynote Interview
Tom McLeod, President of Mcleod Software and key figure in the truck tech space joins Seth Clevenger to discuss technological advancements and trucking's future.
11:45 AM
Cup of Joe
TT's Chief Editor, Joe Howard hosts a roundtable to talk about the BIG trucking trends and tech's place within them.
12:15 PM
Brown Bag Lunch
25 pressing questions about technology trends, answered. Dan Ronan sits with a special guest for a Q and A session you won't want to miss.
12:45 PM
RoadSigns
Transport Topics' popular podcast goes video - just for this special event! RoadSigns' favorite host and leading technology expert, Seth Clevenger, looks at what is about to power the industry with two special executive guests.
1:15 PM
Re-Route
Where tech and maintenance meet: this in-depth discussion takes a look at the truck in an all-new way. To get more, Dan Ronan sits with TT's chief technology guru, Seth Clevenger.
1:55 PM
Closing Statements
Final words from our MC, Dan Ronan.