OPENING BREAKFAST
Join us for breakfast and networking with other trucking professionals as industry leaders share valuable insights on the current state of the industry, updates on trucking regulations, and strategies for owner-operators and small fleets to optimize their operations and overcome any challenges in 2026.
Thursday, March 26
7:45 AM
Admission is $100. Attendees can add this event to their badge during MATS Registration.
Registration for this event is now closed.
2026 EVENT SPONSOR
2026 Speakers
Featured Speakers
Lee Klaskow
Senior Analyst - Transportation and Logistics, Bloomberg Intelligence
Kenneth H. Riddle
Director - Office of Registration, FMCSA
Pavan Pidugu
Chief Information Officer, U.S. DOT
Lewie Pugh
Executive Vice President, OOIDA
Jamie Hagen
President, Hell Bent Xpress
Dale Prax
Founder, FreightValidate and Strategic Fraud Advisor at Truckstop.com
Brent Hutto
Chief Relationship Officer, Truck Parking Club
Jason Cowan
Founder & President, Silver Creek Transportation
Ingrid Brown
Operations Manager & Driver at Blackjack Express, & Industry Consultant
AGENDA
7:45 AM
Doors Open – Check In and Networking
7:45 AM
Breakfast Begins
8:00 AM
Economic Outlook/Freight Market Update
Dean Croke
Principal Analyst, DAT Freight & Analytics
8:35 AM
Regulations & Fraud in the Freight Industry – Effects and Solutions
Kenneth H. Riddle
Director - Office of Registration, FMCSA
Pavan Pidugu
Chief Technology Officer, FMCSA
9:25 AM
Moderated Panel of Trucking Professionals (Broker, Fleet, Owner-Operator) Discuss Important Topics Affecting the Industry and Best Practices/Solutions.
Brent Hutto (Moderator)
Senior Advisor, Truckstop
Lewie Pugh
Executive Vice President, OOIDA
Jamie Hagen
President, Hell Bent Xpress
Ingrid Brown
Operations Manager & Driver at Blackjack Express, & Industry Consultant
Jason Cowan
Founder & President, Silver Creek Transportation
Tyler Johnston
Director of Operations, Mercer Transportation
