NACV Show Solutions Theater
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In the NACV Show Solutions Theater powered by HDT, enjoy sessions focused on some of today’s top industry issues:
Making the change from AOBRDs to ELDs
Wednesday, Oct 30, 11:15 – 11:50 a.m.
Thursday, Oct 31, 11:05 – 11:40 a.m.
The December deadline is right around the corner for the adoption of mandated electronic logging devices for driver hours of service by fleets that have been using grandfathered automatic on-board electronic recording devices. But there’s more to it than just buying a new device and plugging it in. In this session, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge will interview compliance expert John Seidl as they explore the top areas of confusion fleets may encounter as they transition to ELDs.
Wednesday, Oct 30, 11:15 – 11:50 a.m.
Thursday, Oct 31, 11:05 – 11:40 a.m.
The December deadline is right around the corner for the adoption of mandated electronic logging devices for driver hours of service by fleets that have been using grandfathered automatic on-board electronic recording devices. But there’s more to it than just buying a new device and plugging it in. In this session, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge will interview compliance expert John Seidl as they explore the top areas of confusion fleets may encounter as they transition to ELDs.
Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief, HDT
Known for her award-winning, in-depth features on diverse issues from counterfeit parts to cargo security to alternative fuels, Deborah leads HDT’s team of talented journalists, planning and coordinating all editorial for HDT, Truckinginfo.com and conferences. She has covered trucking since 1990; her specialties include big-picture issues and trends, business, and drivers.
John Seidl, Vice President of Risk Services, Reliance Partners
Recognized as the FMCSA Safety Investigator of the Year for two consecutive years, John Seidl is a nationally known DOT & FMCSA expert. He is a 20+ year veteran of the transportation safety community, and he has facilitated countless safety seminars and mock compliance reviews throughout the U.S. John also has extensive law enforcement experience working as the following:
- Wisconsin State Patrol Motor Carrier Inspector
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Hazmat Specialist
- Member, National Drug/Alcohol Technical Advisory Group
- Member, ELD team
Drivers: Hire Fewer, Keep More
Wednesday, Oct 30, 1:45 – 2:20 p.m.
Slowing down and focusing on finding drivers that fit your fleet’s corporate culture and operations can save you money long-term. While it is tempting to hire CDL holders as fast as they can be found, particularly in the face of the ever-widening driver shortage, that will only drive up driver churn. Increased driver churn drives up the cost of recruitment and training, as well as costs involved in bringing on drivers less likely to drive as fuel-efficiently and safely as possible. Put simply, don’t hire your turnover. HDT Executive Editor David Cullen will share insights from fleets that have found hiring fewer drivers – the right drivers – can help you keep more of them.
Wednesday, Oct 30, 1:45 – 2:20 p.m.
Slowing down and focusing on finding drivers that fit your fleet’s corporate culture and operations can save you money long-term. While it is tempting to hire CDL holders as fast as they can be found, particularly in the face of the ever-widening driver shortage, that will only drive up driver churn. Increased driver churn drives up the cost of recruitment and training, as well as costs involved in bringing on drivers less likely to drive as fuel-efficiently and safely as possible. Put simply, don’t hire your turnover. HDT Executive Editor David Cullen will share insights from fleets that have found hiring fewer drivers – the right drivers – can help you keep more of them.
David Cullen, Executive Editor, Heavy Duty Trucking
David has been covering trucking since 1981. He likes to dig into trends in the industry, the hows and whys behind the news and how it affects HDT’s audience. He covers legislative and regulatory issues for Truckinginfo.com and HDT’s monthly Washington Watch, as well as writing substantive features for the magazine on management issues, equipment trends and more.
The Rapid Pace of Technology Change in Trucking
Wednesday, Oct 30, 4:15 – 4:50 p.m.
Each month in HDT’s Future Fleet department and in his online Truck Tech blog, HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts reports on groundbreaking technical developments and trends in an industry being transformed by technology. As a leading authority on the increasing use of advanced technology in working trucks today, he will offer a fast-paced, entertaining look at the industry’s rapidly advancing technological changes, including intelligent drivetrains, advanced safety and driver assist systems, autonomous vehicle technology, electric trucks and more.
Wednesday, Oct 30, 4:15 – 4:50 p.m.
Each month in HDT’s Future Fleet department and in his online Truck Tech blog, HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts reports on groundbreaking technical developments and trends in an industry being transformed by technology. As a leading authority on the increasing use of advanced technology in working trucks today, he will offer a fast-paced, entertaining look at the industry’s rapidly advancing technological changes, including intelligent drivetrains, advanced safety and driver assist systems, autonomous vehicle technology, electric trucks and more.
Jack Roberts, Senior Editor, Heavy Duty Trucking
A commercial driver’s license holder, Jack is known for his reporting on advanced technology like intelligent drivetrains, advanced safety and driver assist systems, autonomous vehicle technology, truck platooning and alternative fuels. With a history degree, he often brings a long-view perspective to his Truck Tech blog on Truckinginfo.com and the Future Fleet department in Heavy Duty Trucking. He has been covering since 1995.
