NPTC2019 Cover files_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:38 PM Page 1 Program book sponsored by NPTC2019 Cover files_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:39 PM Page 2 2019 Onsite_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:34 PM Page 1 General Information . .2 WELCOME BACK TO CINCINNATI NPTC Board of Directors . .3 NPTC 2019 ANNUAL EDUCATION Hotel Map . .4 MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION Convention Center Map . .5 n behalf of the NPTC Board of Directors, the NPTC Institute Board of Governors, the Conference NPTC Institute Board of Planning Committee, and the entire membership of NPTC, we are pleased to extend a personal Governors . .6 O welcome, greetings, and thanks for attending NPTC 2019. Daily Program: You are among some 1200 of the nation’s best private fleet professionals who are registered for this event. Over 160 of the industry’s top­tier supplier/vendors have exhibit booths in our world­class Exhibition and Sunday . .7 Trade Show Exhibit Hall which, as one of the largest association­sponsored events of exhibitors in the trucking industry, is an enormous learning experience in itself and a great resource for fleets in helping shape Monday . .9 their buying decisions. Tuesday . .12 Thanks to the leadership of some 45 Fleet and Allied/Supplier company member representatives serving on the Conference Planning Committee, nearly three dozen workshops and breakfast roundtable discussions Awards: are offered. Over the next three days, some 60 expert private fleet practitioners will serve as speakers and panelists showcasing the latest, most innovative “best ideas” and state­of­art business practices in the NPTC/TransForce Group private fleet community. Professional Leadership A strong take­away message from NPTC 2019 is that private fleets are a huge competitive advantage, Awards . .14 particularly in the current market of booming demand for truck freight services, skyrocketing outside carrier rates, tight capacity, and extreme driver shortages. Conference presenters on numerous critical topics of NPTC/Lytx, Inc. Fleet Safety interests will show while there never has been a better time to “sell” the justification of a private fleet, fleet Awards . .16 managers must constantly “make the case” to upper management with current data documenting the comparative cost and customer service advantages of the private fleet versus alternative outside service NPTC/Lytx, Inc. Driver Hall of providers. Fame Inductees . .17 Reward and recognition ceremonies highlight NPTC annual conferences and 2019 will be no exception. Certified Transportation At the Kick­Off Brunch on Sunday, April 14th, opening general session, NPTC will recognize Professional Professionals® (CTP) Leadership award winners for the year following by the graduation ceremony of the CTP Class of 2019—more 2019 Graduating Class . .19 than 85 new Certified Transportation Professionals. Driver Hall of Fame and Fleet Safety Award honorees will be recognized at the luncheon ceremony held on Monday, April 15th. NPTC Institute and Five­Star Contributors . .22 NPTC 2019 is a great opportunity for networking. Our slogan, “You Must Be Present to Win” sums Sponsors . .23 up the essential value proposition of being at the conference in person and experiencing first­hand Exhibit Hall Floor Plan . .26 the culture of mutual trust and confidence. You will meet hundreds of private fleet practitioners Exhibitors . .27 who, like yourself, are on a career­long journey of continuous improvement for their companies and Speaker Biographies . .44 professional development for themselves. Carol Heino NPTC Committee Leadership . .48 Thanks for being here. We greatly appreciate your wski Gary Petty participation. Best wishes for a most productive NPTC Board Chair President and CEO and enjoyable experience. Logistics Mgr, Safety & Compliance National Private Truck Council NPTC 2019 Annual Conference Meijer, Inc. Planning Committee . .48 2019 Onsite_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:34 PM Page 2 General Information Registration Hours Registration is located outside of Exhibit Hall A of the Duke Energy Convention Center. Saturday, April 13 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours The Exhibition is located in Exhibit Halls A and B of the Duke Energy Convention Center. Sunday, April 14 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Name Badge Reception Your official NPTC 2019 conference badge is required for Monday, April 15 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. admission to all events. Exhibit Hall Extravaganza Please note that badges will indicate exhibitor, sponsor, speaker, press and/or first time attendee (initials of FT). Locations of Events The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is the site for all Certified Transportation Professionals® (CTP) General Sessions, the Sunday Kick-Off Brunch as well as Individuals who are certified earn 25 points toward their the Best Practices Breakfast Roundtables and lunch ses- recertification by attending the Conference. sions on both Monday and Tuesday. HCNP next to an agenda item indicates the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. See map on page 4. Dress Code Business casual attire is recommended for NPTC meet- ings and events. The NPTC 2019 Exhibition and all Education Workshops will be held at the Duke Energy Convention Center. DECC next to an agenda item indicates the Cell Phones Duke Energy Convention Center. See map on page 5. We ask that you refrain from using your cell phone for incoming or outgoing calls during all general sessions and workshops. Please silence your cell phone when you are attending a meeting or workshop. Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite Registered spouses and guests are invited to visit this open lounge in the Julep room of the Hilton for refresh- ments on Sunday and Monday. Sunday, April 14 9:00 a.m. – 6:0 p.m. Monday, April 15 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2 2019 Onsite_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:34 PM Page 3 The NPTC BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Lewis Allen, CTP Bob Larsen Carol Heinowski Director, Fleet Operations Sr. Director, Business Services Logistics Manager, Safety & Aaron’s, Inc. Marketing Compliance J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Meijer, Inc. VICE-CHAIR David Barth, CTP Robert L. Mann Mike Schwersenska, CTP Transportation Area Manager Vice President and Assistant General Director of Transportation/Logistics Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Manager, Vocational Business Brakebush Transportation, Inc. International Truck / Navistar, Inc. TREASURER Erle Bergstrom Jr., CTP Paul F. Miller, CTP J. Bedford Monday, Jr., CTP Transportation/Fleet Manager Director of Transportation Director of Warehouse Operations Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC Merchants Distributors, LLC The Schwan Food Company SECRETARY Meghan Chan, CTP Larry L. Ogg, CTP Chuck Amen, CTP Fleet Safety & Compliance Director of Logistics Manager Transportation Operations Manager Universal Forest Products, Inc. Hillyard, Inc. Mondelez International LLC PRESIDENT & CEO Luann Dunkerley Mariko Roberts, CTP Gary Petty Sales Leader-NE Territory Senior Director of Transportation National Private Truck Council CEI Group Frito-Lay, Inc. Keith Frantz, CTP Rosemary Schaffer, CTP DOT Compliance Manager Director, Non-Profit Business ADM Trucking, Inc. Penske Truck Leasing Company Brian Johnston, CTP Pat Toler, CTP Sr. Director of Transportation Director of Freight & Warehousing Core-Mark International T. Marzetti Company 3 2019 Onsite_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:34 PM Page 4 Meeting Room Floor Plans HILTON CINCINNATI NETHERLAND PLAZA 4 2019 Onsite_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:34 PM Page 5 Meeting Room Floor Plans DUKE ENERGY CENTER NPTC Registration Entrance 5 2019 Onsite_Layout 1 3/22/19 12:34 PM Page 6 The NPTC Institute BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR: Brian Casey Steven Garrish, CDS, Susan Baranczyk Mike Schwersenska, Mariko Roberts, CTP Director, Inbound MBA, CTP Corporate Communications CTP Senior Director of Trans- Transportation, Pepsi SVP, Safety & Regulatory & Corporate PR, J. J. Keller Director of Transportation portation, Frito-Lay, Inc Beverages Company Compliance, SleepSafe & Associates, Inc. & Logistics, Brakebush Drivers, Inc. Transportation, Inc. VICE CHAIR: Kim Castagnetta Jim Harmon Joe Laskowski, CTP Robert W. Slaughter, Duane Woods, CTP Senior Vice President, Account Executive, Director, Fleet Safety & CTP Director of Transportation Sales and Marketing, National Accounts, Compliance, MedTrans Sr. Regional Operations Albertsons Companies TransForce Group Cummins, Inc. LLC Manager, Murphy-Brown LLC Meghan Chan, CTP Teresa Allen-Tignor, Del Lisk, CTP George “Bill” Sleeth, Fleet Safety & Bill Hartman, CTP CTP Vice President, Safety Sr. Compliance Manager, Senior Fleet Manager, VF Assistant Vice President, Services, Lytx General Transportation Mondelez International Jeanswear National Transportation, Manager, Walmart LLC Custard Insurance Adjusters Transportation John Anderson, CTP Gary A. Ciapetta, Keith Hazelwood, Robert L. Mann Ron Tartt, CTP Director, Sales CTP CTP V.P. & Assistant General Managing Partner, DRC, Engineering, Omnitracs, Regional Director, Fleet Director of Transportation, Manager, Vocational Inc. LLC Sales, Hendrickson Batesville Logistics, Inc. Business, International Truck/Navistar, Inc. Dave Belter Nick Cindrich, CTP, David E. Helge, CTP, Laura McMillan, CTP Andrea Viele, CTP VP/GM Transportation CDS CDS Vice President, Training Group Transportation Management-Supply Director, Enterprise V.P., Maintenance & Development, Manager, Nestlé USA Safety & DOT Safety, Idealease, Inc. Instructional Technologies, Chain, Ryder System Inc. Compliance, CVS Health Abhishek Bharadwaj, Bryan Coyne,