MAR 26-28, 2026
LOUISVILLE, KY
March 26-28, 2026 / Louisville, KY

OPENING BREAKFAST

Kick off your MATS experience with an opening breakfast designed for owner-operators and small fleets looking to build resilient businesses in a difficult market. Don’t just attend the show—gain the insights required to operate a sustainable and profitable business that can endure any challenge in the year ahead.

Date / Hours

Thursday, March 26
7:45 AM

Admission

Admission is $100. Attendees can add this event to their badge during MATS Registration.

Registration for this event is now closed.

2026 Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

DAT

2026 Speakers

Featured Speakers

Lee Klaskow

Senior Analyst - Transportation and Logistics, Bloomberg Intelligence

Sanjay Vyas

General Manager - Commercial Lines Product & Pricing, Progressive

Dale Prax

Founder, FreightValidate and Strategic Fraud Advisor at Truckstop.com

Jason-Cowan

Jason Cowan

Founder & President, Silver Creek Transportation

Brent-Hutto

Brent Hutto

Chief Relationship Officer, Truck Parking Club

Jamie Hagen

Owner & President, Hell Bent Xpress LLC

Bill Driegert

Executive Vice President, DAT Carrier Products + Convoy Platform

Adam Wingfield

Founder & Managing Director, Innovative Logistics Group

Lee Klaskow

Senior Analyst - Transportation and Logistics, Bloomberg Intelligence

Sanjay Vyas

General Manager - Commercial Lines Product & Pricing, Progressive

Pavan Pidugu

Pavan Pidugu

Chief Information Officer, U.S. DOT

Lewie Pugh

Executive Vice President, OOIDA

Dale Prax

Founder, FreightValidate and Strategic Fraud Advisor at Truckstop.com

Jamie Hagen

President, Hell Bent Xpress

Brent-Hutto

Brent Hutto

Chief Relationship Officer, Truck Parking Club

Jason Cowan

Founder & President, Silver Creek Transportation

Adam Wingfield

Founder & Managing Director, Innovative Logistics Group

AGENDA

7:45 AM

Doors Open – Check In and Networking

8:00 AM

Breakfast Begins

8:10 AM

Understanding Insurance and Solutions to Reduce Costs

SanjayVyas

Sanjay Vyas

General Manager - Commercial Lines Product & Pricing, Progressive

8:35 AM

Economic Outlook/Freight Market Update

LeeKlaskow

Lee Klaskow

Senior Analyst - Transportation and Logistics, Bloomberg Intelligence

Pavan Pidugu

Pavan Pidugu

Chief Technology Officer, FMCSA

9:00 AM

Panel Session 

Industry experts will share valuable insights into the current state of the industry and provide solutions for overcoming operational challenges.

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Bill Driegert

Executive Vice President, DAT Carrier Products + Convoy Platform

DalePrax

Dale Prax

Founder, FreightValidate and Strategic Fraud Advisor at Truckstop.com

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Jamie Hagen

President, Hell Bent Xpress

AdamWingfield

Adam Wingfield

Founder & Managing Director, Innovative Logistics Group

Brent-Hutto

Brent Hutto (Moderator)

Chief Relationship Officer, Truck Parking Club

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Jason Cowan

Founder & President, Silver Creek Transportation

SanjayVyas

Sanjay Vyas

General Manager - Commercial Lines Product & Pricing, Progressive

LeeKlaskow

Lee Klaskow

Senior Analyst - Transportation and Logistics, Bloomberg Intelligence

9:50 AM

Q & A Audience Participation with Panel Members and Closing Remarks

10:30 AM

Closing Commentary/Networking 

Thursday / March 30

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

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