Thursday, April 12, 2012

6:00AM – 4:00PM
Meeting Registration
Sponsored by: Allison Transmission, Inc. and Visual Marking Systems

7:00AM – 8:00AM
Breakfast
Sponsored by: Baldwin Filters

8:00AM – 8:15AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Doug Clark, President and CEO, AmeriQuest Transportation Services

8:15AM – 9:30AM
Keynote Speaker
Billy Beane, General Manager for Oakland Athletics
Considered one of the most progressive and talented baseball executives in Major League Baseball, Billy Beane has molded the Oakland Athletics into a perennial contender since assuming general manager duties following the 1997 season. Beane’s executive talents and the organization’s baseball philosophy were the subject of Michael Lewis’ best-selling book “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game,” also an Oscar-nominated film, which opened the eyes of many of the top sports executives and business CEOs in the nation.
Sponsored by: AmeriQuest Transportation Services Premier Partners

9:30AM – 10:15AM
Ron Huibers, President of Sales and Marketing, Volvo North America, Inc.
Ron will provide an overview of energy alternatives inclusive of hybrids and review gas alternatives, combustion methods, operating characteristics, and pros and cons. He will contrast the different fuels and the benefits to transportation organizations.

10:15AM – 10:30AM
Break
Sponsored by: Barnes Distribution

10:30AM – 11:45AM
A View from Wall Street: an Update on the State of the Economy and the Trucking Industry
John G. Larkin, CFA, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc.

12:00PM – 1:00PM
Lunch
Sponsored by: Brenntag NA/Terra Environmental Technologies and Safety-Kleen Systems

1:00PM – 1:45PM
Private Fleet Update and Industry Trends
Gary Petty, President and CEO, National Private Truck Council
With 20 years of C-level experience in the truck transportation sector, Gary Petty is recognized as a national spokesman for the private truck industry.  He will share his thoughts on the year ahead—the changing regulatory environment that will govern it, the technologies that will redefine it, and the skills and knowledge that will play an essential role.

1:45PM – 3:00PM
Industry Panel
Moderator: Terry Young, President, Advantage Truck Leasing
Panelists: Kim Whitten, SVP Administrative Support Services, Cardinal Logistics Management; Mike Breeden, Executive Director National Accounts, Cummins Inc.; Brian Cota, Vice President of Sales, Daimler Trucks North America; Kevin Buss, Director of Fleet Maintenance, DOT Foods; Brian Hogan, President and CEO, Hogan Truck Leasing, Inc.; Herb Broadmeadow, Director National Accounts, Volvo Trucks North America

3:00PM – 3:15PM
Break
Sponsored by: Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies and Lawson Products

3:15PM – 4:00PM
How to Avoid Death, Heart Attack, or Stroke Before Your Time
Dr. Shelly Goldberg, M.D., FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Goldberg’s presentation will focus on the risk factors for sudden death, heart attack, and stroke, which include hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes. Dr. Goldberg will also discuss screening procedures and therapy including opening blocked arteries feeding the heart and brain. He will educate the audience in understanding the key numbers which determine survival.

5:30PM – 7:30PM
AmeriQuest Reception and Trade Show
Welcoming Stations sponsored by: Roadranger Field Marketing Eaton/Dana Corp.
Cocktails sponsored by: Shell Oil Products U.S.

Friday, April 13, 2012

8:00AM – 9:00AM
Breakfast
Sponsored by: Donaldson Company Inc. and Navistar Inc., Parts

9:00AM – 10:15AM
Keynote Speaker
Jeb Bush, 43rd Governor of Florida
In his long, varied, and very high-profile career, Jeb Bush has dealt with success, defeat, crisis, controversy, and intense publicity. He is uniquely placed to address the key challenges and opportunities facing North American businesses today from a political, environmental, and economic perspective. Remembered best for his work to improve the state’s educational system and ecology, he now heads a consulting company that helps companies refocus and thrive.
Sponsored by: Cummins Inc. and Cummins Filtration

10:15AM – 10:30AM
Break

10:30AM – 11:15AM
Industry Update
Brian Cota, Vice President of Sales, Daimler Trucks North America
Brian Cota will provide an update of the transportation industry, along with a future forecast on truck production, supplier challenges, technology changes, future offerings, and environmental changes.

11:15AM – 12:00PM
Panel on Electric Trucks and CNG/LNG
Moderator: David Nitzsche, Vice President of Supply Management, AmeriQuest Transportation Services
Panelists: Bill Boyce, Sales Director, Cummins Westport Inc.; Robert Carrick, Sales Manager - Natural Gas, Daimler Trucks North America; and J. Alexander, President and COO, Mansfield Oil

12:00PM – 1:00PM
Lunch
Sponsored by: Bridgestone Commercial Solutions and HARCO National Insurance Co.

1:00PM – 2:15PM
Economic Update
Dan North, Chief Economist, Euler Hermes ACI
As a leading top economist, Dan will provide members with an in-depth economic update, plus share his thoughts on the future of the economy.
Sponsored by: Atlantic Truck Center and Four Star Freightliner

2:15PM – 2:30PM
Break
Sponsored by: G&K Services and Hino Trucks/MHC

2:30PM – 3:45PM
Robert Tucker, President, The Innovation Resource
As an internationally recognized leader, Robert Tucker will share his insight in the field of innovation. He has appeared on PBS, Bloomberg, and was a featured guest on the CNBC series The Business of Innovation. Tucker’s groundbreaking book, Driving Growth Through Innovation, reveals the emerging best practices of 23 innovation vanguard companies, making him a much sought after keynote speaker.
Sponsored by: Maxon Lift Corp. and Volvo Trucks North America

5:00PM – 6:00PM
Premier Partner Event

6:30PM – 7:00PM
Cocktails

7:00PM
Dinner and Entertainment
Dinner sponsored by: Daimler Trucks North America
Entertainment sponsored by: Michelin North America Inc.

*Agenda is subject to change.