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Proper tire management and a tire purchasing strategy are key to larger organizational goals for many trucking companies — greater safety, efficiency, and sustainability. What key factors matter most to today's maintenance leaders when it comes to tire management? What do manufacturers prioritize when designing the latest tire models? How can you improve upon your fleet's current strategy?
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Seth Clevenger
Seth Clevenger is managing editor of features and multimedia at Transport Topics, responsible for news features in the weekly newspaper and annual supplements. He also creates content for Transport Topics’ audio and video programming.
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. His past experience also includes news reporting as well as public relations work.
Joe Howard
Joe Howard is executive editor of Transport Topics. He had served in a variety of editorial roles at TT from 2008 to 2015, after which he assumed a communications role for two American Trucking Associations councils for 16 months.
Keep an eye on this space as our expert reporters book tire management professionals and specialists.
Kenneth Eggen
Ken’s experience within the transportation industry spans more than 35 years with a focus towards total asset management. Ken has been responsible for many thousands of vehicles as it relates to what he terms "cradle to grave" management. This includes Operations, Safety/Risk, Acquisition, Maintenance and Disposition. Ken’s success within the asset roles has led to a COO role in which he is able to lead at a higher level.
Anthony Marshall
Anthony is responsible for the development of vehicle engineering specifications and maintenance procedures for UPS’s transportation fleet which consists of tractors, trailers, and converter dollies. He directly manages the transportation team engineers and staff, and oversees maintenance practices and vehicle disposals for the non-power fleet and trailer shops. Anthony provides guidance to subsidiaries and represents UPS at automotive industry events.
Robby Hamby
Robby Hamby is the Director of Commercial Product Strategy for Bridgestone Americas. Robby is responsible for Bridgestone’s Commercial product portfolio which encompasses four strategic business units (TBR&R, OTR and AG). Robby has been with Bridgestone since 2005 and is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Dan Funkhouser
Dan Funkhouser is Yokohama's vice president of commercial sales with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Strong sales professional skilled in negotiation, retail, account management, transportation, and product development. Funkhouser was promoted to director of commercial dealer business in 2014. He joined Yokohama in 1994 as a district sales representative in Minnesota and was promoted to national account manager in 1998. In 2008, Funkhouser was promoted to manager of national accounts. Funkhouser holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Central Michigan University.
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson has an extensive tenure leading emerging solutions organizations across several industries. He is currently
the Director of IoT Sales, Public Sector and Enterprise West Region for T-Mobile. In this role he leads teams to provide
federal, state, and local communities with connected solutions which enable opportunity. He has held several leadership roles in sales and product/business development where he drove IoT-connected community
eco-system growth, including around advanced transportation/mobility solutions.
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EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE LEARNING SESSIONS
A fleet maintenance executive is charged with countless responsibilities - managing fleet resources, increasing operational efficiency, and most importantly, keeping your trucks running. Rotate speaks to your needs as an executive to keep your company functioning safely and securely.
11:00 AM ET
Welcome
Host, Seth Clevenger, welcomes YOU, and offers a look at the day's schedule.
11:15 AM ET
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.
11:20 AM ET
Keynote Interview
Michael Freeze is joined by Anthony Marshall, vice president of maintenance and engineering for UPS.
11:30 AM ET
Cup of Joe
TT's Executive Editor, Joe Howard, hosts a roundtable on the BIG trends in the industry and the issues covered in Calibrate.
12:15 PM ET
Brown Bag Lunch
Brown Bag Lunch featuring host Seth Clevenger and a T-Mobile executive.
12:45 PM ET
RoadSigns
Transport Topics ' popular podcast goes video - just for this special event!
1:15 PM ET
Editorial Interview
Let's talk about the technology behind tires with Managing Editor, Seth Clevenger.
1:55 PM ET
Closing Statements
Final words from our MC, Seth Clevenger.
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