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Gain access to industry leading safety and security professionals and decision-makers and promote your brand at the 2021 Safety Management Council and Transportation Security Council Policy Conference. Over 100 safety and security professionals participate in this meeting every year to make safety and security recommendations, learn from the brightest in the industry and engage in policy discussions. Show your support for the industry and make an impact by sponsoring a committee meeting at the 2021 SMC & TSC Policy Conference. To discuss how we can help with your marketing goals, please contact Dan Duggan, Director of Sponsorships and Exhibits at dduggan@trucking.org or 703-838-1756.
The 2021 SMC & TSC Virtual Policy Conference provides you with a platform to inform, receive input and discuss the most pressing issues regarding trucking safety and security. It’s also a great opportunity for you to learn from the foremost technical, regulatory and legislative experts.
Whether you are a committee member or not, we encourage each SMC and TSC member to attend this important meeting. Our Councils thrive when you, our membership, are engaged and provide input on association and policy matters. Conference attendees will gain valuable industry knowledge, have the opportunity to participate in council functions, and provide input on how we move forward. Attending the 2021 Policy Conference is one of the best ways to capitalize on your membership. Do not miss this once-a-year opportunity to join your colleagues and friends virtually for productive discussion, decision-making, and education.
“Though we won’t be there in person, we will still be able to learn what is going on within our industry. This is especially important with what is going on with Covid-19 and proposed regulatory changes. Please make every effort to attend."
Curtis Carr, Vice President, Safety & Risk Management, Estes Express Lines
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
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“Our membership and involvement have allowed us to have a real impact on safety trends and programs at our company.”
Rich Kaczynski, Safety Manager, A. Duie Pyle
"It has been a great experience for me – I’ve had the opportunity to get involved and I feel really make a difference as far as having a say in what are some of the regulations. It allows you to get the updates and truly understand how that will impact you and your company."
Lisa Gonnerman, Vice President, Safety & Security, Transport America
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
SMC Management Advisory Board (Closed)
Chair: Lisa Gonnerman, Transport America
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
TSC Management Advisory Board (Closed)
Chair: Mark Landry, FedEx Freight
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SMC Regulations Committee
Sponsored by Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
Chair: Jeff Mercadante, PITT OHIO
Staff Liaison: Dan Horvath, American Trucking Associations
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SMC Occupational Safety & Health Committee
Chair: Clay Bradshaw, J.B. Hunt Transportation, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Abigail Potter, American Trucking Associations
TSC Homeland Security Committee
Chair: R.D. Fortner, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
Speaker: David W. Cooper,
Industry Engagement Manager, Surface Policy Division Security Policy, Plans & Engagement
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SMC State Association Safety Committee
Chair: Kate Kennett, Trucking Association of New York
Staff Liaison: Lonnie Edwards, American Trucking Associations
TSC Claims and Loss Prevention Committee
Chair: Geoff Stephany, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
Speakers:
Fredric Marcinak, Founding Partner, Moseley Marcinak Law Group, LLP
Rob Moseley, Founding Partner, Moseley Marcinak Law Group, LLP
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Please take a look at our detailed list of frequently asked questions. If you have any further inquiries, please contact us at registrations@trucking.org or (866) 821-3468. We look forward to connecting with you virtually during this important event!
THURSDAY, APRIL 29
"Attendance at the conference provides the opportunity to communicate and share recommended practices, new regulatory requirements, and technology being used or considered. It's a great opportunity to make lifelong friends in the transportation industry to reach out to on a variety of subjects."
Becky Perlaky, Executive Vice President, Safety, Kenan Advantage Group
SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Hours of Service Update – Discussion with FMCSA Experts
Join FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo, Acting Associate Administrator for Enforcement and Richard Clemente, Transportation Specialist of the Driver and Carrier Operations Division as they discuss the revised hours of service (HOS) rules taking effect on September 29, 2020. Find out the new final rule changes, determine how they may affect your operation and ask the experts your pertinent questions.
Joe DeLorenzo,
Acting Associate Administrator of Enforcement,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
U.S. Department of Transportation
Richard Clemente,
Transportation Specialist,
Driver and Carrier Operations Division,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
U.S. Department of Transportation
COVID-19: Impact on Workers' Compensation and OSHA
Is COVID-19 a compensable work injury under state workers’ compensation acts? With the complexity of the current legal environment and continued focus on the wellbeing of the injured workers, new claims management techniques and solutions are being utilized to care for the injured worker, expedite return to work and maximize outcomes.
In this session, we will discuss the changing landscape of workers’ compensation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the legislative activity is evolving in several states. Additionally, we will highlight the enforcement of COVID-19 specific to recordkeeping, documentation and inspections within OSHA State Plans.
Carla R. Hounshel,
Partner,
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
Sarah Allender,
Safety & Loss Control Specialist,
Cedar Rapids, IA,
TrueNorth Companies
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SMC Driver Recruitment & Retention/Health & Wellness Committee
Chair: Frank Ems, FedEx Freight
Staff Liaison: Abigail Potter, American Trucking Associations
TSC Technology Committee
Chair: Richard Rein, PITT OHIO
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
TSC Membership Meeting
Chair: Mark Landry, FedEx Freight
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SMC Conference Program Development Committee
Sponsored by Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
Chair: Heath Arnold, ABF Freight
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SMC Awards and Recognition Committee
Chair: Steve Ralston, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SMC Accident Review Committee
Sponsored by Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
Chair: Adrian Wheeler, Roehl Transport
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
SMC Membership Meeting
Chair: Lisa Gonnerman, Transport America
Staff Liaison: Jacob Pierce, American Trucking Associations
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
To show our appreciation for your continued commitment to SMC and TSC, this event is offered free of charge and restricted to Council members only.
Now's the Right Time to Invest in Your Company's Safety and Security
Become an SMC or TSC member today to attend this meeting FOR FREE! SMC and TSC Councils provide professional development, expert solutions, discounts and more! Learn about SMC and TSC membership benefits.
Make a commitment to improving your organization’s safety and security culture, policies, and practices. Become a member and get involved today!
For more information on SMC or TSC membership, please contact Greg Brawner at gbrawner@trucking.org, or 703-838-1745.
David W. Cooper,
Industry Engagement Manager, Surface Policy Division Security Policy, Plans & Engagement
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Department of Homeland Security