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2026 Leadership Symposium

April 8 & 9
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Westin Indianapolis
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THE TRUCKING LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM EXPERIENCE

Great West Casualty Company is the premier provider of trucking insurance. With 220 insurance agencies spanning the nation, and thousands of trucking companies placing their trust in us, Great West is the partner you want on your business's side. 

The Great West Trucking Leadership Symposium is an excellent opportunity for Great West's agency partners, insured trucking companies, employees, and companies interested in learning what Great West has to offer to connect. Save your seat today to learn from and engage with knowledgeable industry professionals. 

10 speakers
70 years of Great West
350+ attendees
17 STATES REPRESENTED

AGENDA

  • Day 1: Wednesday, April 8
  • Day 2: Thursday, April 9

12:30 P.M.

Grand Ballroom Foyer

CHECK-IN

 

1:30 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

EXECUTIVE WELCOME

Great West Casualty Company Executive

1:35 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

Great West Casualty Company Executive

2:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

THE ECONOMIC & STRATEGIC IMPACT OF EARLY JURY RESEARCH

Bill Kanasky, Jr. Ph.D. | Senior Vice President, Litigation Psychology, Courtroom Sciences
John Pion | Founding Shareholder, Pion, Nerone, Girman & Smith

3:40 P.M.

BREAK

4:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

WOWING CUSTOMERS DOESN'T GUARANTEE LOYALTY

KEYNOTE: Ross Shafer | Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Comedian

5:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom Foyer 1, 2, & 3

WELCOME RECEPTION

Drinks & Heavy Appetizers

6:30 P.M.

END OF DAY 1

7:30 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 1, 2, & 3

BREAKFAST

9:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

EXECUTIVE WELCOME

Great West Casualty Company Executive

9:10 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

ATA ADVOCACY UPDATE

Dan Horvath | Chief Operating Officer, American Trucking Associations

10:00 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

FROM HIRE TO FIRST DISPATCH: A REPEATABLE DRIVER ONBOARDING SOP

Adam Wingfield | Founder, Innovative Logistics Group

10:45 A.M.

BREAK

11:15 A.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Eric Starks | Chairman of the Board, FTR Transportation Intelligence

12:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 1, 2, & 3

LUNCH

1:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

ATRI TOP 10: CRITICAL TRUCKING INDUSTRY ISSUES

Rebecca Brewster | President and Chief Operating Officer, ATRI

1:45 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

PLAINTIFF STRATEGIES: WHAT TO EXPECT & HOW FLEETS CAN STAY PREPARED

Steve Setliff  |  Partner, Setliff Law, P.C.

2:45 P.M.

BREAK

3:15 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES

KEYNOTE: Raymont Harris | Elite Mindset Coach, Former NFL Running Back, Author, CEO and Founder of Elite Mindset & Performance

4:15 P.M.

Grand Ballroom 4 & 5

CLOSING REMARKS

Great West Casualty Company Executive

4:30 P.M.

Grand Ballroom foyer 1, 2, & 3

NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

Drinks & Light Appetizers

6:00 P.M.

END OF EVENT

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TRAVEL

The Westin Indianapolis

 
 
Room Rate: $235/night
Booking Deadline: March 18, 2026
 
Please note: registering for the symposium does not automatically book a hotel room. Accommodation reservations must be made separately. 
 
Please contact Melissa Merriman at m.merriman@gwccnet.com with any travel-related questions.
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