Annual Conference
The 2024 Annual Conference Celebrates Industry Excellence, Honors Top Professionals and Companies
The Ohio Trucking Association hosted its 2024 Annual Conference, presented by Pilot Company, on Monday, September 23, and Tuesday, September 24, at the Renaissance Hotel in Westerville. There were over 180 attendees who were joined by our record number of exhibitors and sponsors for the event. The conference featured outstanding programming, opportunities to network, and the ability to connect with leading industry suppliers.
Several companies and professionals were recognized for their dedication to the industry during the event.
- Jay Sewell, Chairman and CEO of Sewell Motor Express, was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Clopay Transportation Company, Carter Express, Inc., J.W. Didado Electric LLC, Wooster Motor Ways, Inc., and Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. were awarded Fleet Safety Awards for their 2023 driving record
- Missy Orzechowski with TTR Shipping was named the 2023 Safety Professional of the Year
- Jim Subler with Classic Carriers, Inc. was inducted into the Hall of Honor
During the conference, attendees enjoyed impactful presentations from Chris Henry of KSM Transport Advisors, Austin Hill of Stoops Freightliner, and Andre Young, author and leadership trainer. They also enjoyed a fireside discussion with ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. Breakout sessions were led by Acrisure Truck Group, Roetzel and Andress, Geotab, and On Demand Occupational Medicine.
Conference Location & Host Hotel
The Renaissance Columbus Westerville - Polaris Hotel will serve as the host hotel. The event will take place inside the Admiral Ballroom.
Renaissance Columbus Westerville - Polaris Hotel
409 Altair Parkway
Westerville, OH 43082
2024 Featured Speakers & Sessions
Keynote Sessions
Moving the Needle with ATA
Chris Spear
President & CEO
American Trucking Associations
Evolve Your Leadership in 3!
Andre Young
Speaker, Author & Leadership Trainer
You Evolving Now
Traits of Profitable Trucking Companies
Chris Henry
KSM Transport Advisors
EPA & The Impact on Transportation
Austin Hill
Stoops Freightliner
Business Building Concurrent Sessions
Fraud in Trucking and How to Protect Yourself from Bad Actors
Alex Karcher and Phil Heebsh, Roetzel & Andress
Lowering Insurance Costs: An Insider's Perspective
Joe Lucci, Acrisure Truck Group
Too Much of a Good Thing? What’s the Right Amount of Data for Your Fleet
Stacy Sadar, Geotab
Steering Clear of Compliance Pitfalls: Key Updates on Drug and Alcohol Policies for 2024
Ruth Bowdish, MSPsy, LICDC, CEAP, SAP, On Demand Occupational Medicine
Thank You to the 2024 Conference Exhibitors
Conference PAC Dinner Presenting Sponsor
Opening Lunch Sponsor
Breakout Education Sponsors
Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Gateway Distribution, LLC
Hub International
Pohl Transportation
Break Station Sponsors
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
National Interstate Insurance
PNC Equipment Finance