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.
2025 Speakers
Featured Speakers
Dean Croke
Principal Analyst, DAT Freight & Analytics
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
Brent Hutto
Senior Advisor, Truckstop
Jason Cowan
Founder & President, Silver Creek Transportation
Tyler Johnston
Director of Operations, Mercer 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
9:50 AM
Q & A Audience Participation with Panel Members and Closing Remarks
10:30 AM
Closing Commentary/Networking
Thanks to our sponsor
Featured Speakers
Luke Hugel
President & Regional Business Responsible, Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions
Steve Sykora
Lead, Bosch Mobility Platform & Solutions Go to Market Team in North America
Mark Shevchuk
CEO and Co-Founder of Amous
Winston Maginnis
Senior Sales Director - North America, Cameramatics
Stephen White
Associate Vice President, Enterprise Sales, Geotab
AGENDA
7:45 AM
Doors Open – Check In and Networking
8:00 AM
Breakfast Begins
8:00 AM
Industry leaders helping transform logistics and supply
Luke Hugel
Bosch L.OS
8:15 AM
Overview on State of the Industry
Stephen White
Geotab
8:45 AM
Subject Matter Expert Insights
Providing solutions to challenges within the supply chain service industries, enabling the future of transportation and logistics.
Mark Shevchuk
Amous
Winston Maginnis
Cameramatics
Luke Hugel
Bosch L.OS
Steve Sykora
Bosch L.OS
9:45 AM
Q/A Audience Participation with Panel Members and Closing Remarks
Luke Hugel
Bosch L.OS
Steve Sykora
Bosch L.OS
Mark Shekchuk
Amous
Stephen White
Geotab
Winston Maginnis
Cameramatics
