Fleet Safety Symposium

Speaker: Jerry Curl, Chief Operating Officer, G&D Trucking Inc./Hoffman Transportation LLC 

Day 1 will focus on the critical components of a safety plan, emphasizing its pivotal role in not only mitigating risks but also optimizing operational efficiency. Through interactive discussions, roundtable discussion and panel presentations, you’ll gain a profound understanding of why a proactive approach to safety is non-negotiable in today’s transportation ecosystem. How does a comprehensive safety plan fit into your actual company culture?   

Roundtable Discussions 

Roundtable 1: When was the last time you updated your safety plan? How often do you review it? 

Roundtable 2: What is covered in your safety plan? Facilities? Vehicles?  

Roundtable 3: Who is responsible for enforcing the safety plan? How do you deliver the message? 

Roundtable 4: How do you get buy-in from top to bottom? 

Roundtable Share Back 

Panel Presentation – Case Studies in Safety Success 

Jerry Curl, Chief Operating Officer, G&D Trucking Inc./Hoffman Transportation LLC  

Sue Miller, Geotab

Led by industry experts, this workshop is crafted to equip you with practical strategies and actionable insights essential for driving policy compliance and operational excellence. Uncover the keys to successful policy implementation through case studies and interactive roundtable discussions. Learn from real-world examples of organizations that have successfully navigated policy implementation challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieved measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and compliance in the panel presentations. 

Roundtable Discussions 

Roundtable 1: What policies do you have in place and what policies are you lacking? Is your Cell Phone policy included under safety or is it separate? 

Roundtable 2: When was the last time your policies were updated and what did you add the last time around? 

Roundtable 3: What new technology do you need to address and add to your policy? 

Roundtable 4: How do you get sign off from the top on a policy change? What drives a change?

Roundtable Share Back

Panel Presentation – Technologies and How to Enforce

Summary of Key Learnings

The Importance of Safety Culture  

Led by industry leaders with a passion for safety culture, this day will dive into the fundamental principles of building a robust safety culture within your organization. We’ll examine how leadership commitment, employee engagement, and open communication channels are essential ingredients for cultivating a culture where safety is prioritized at every level. Through interactive roundtable discussions, you’ll gain practical insights into integrating safety and environmental considerations into your fleet management strategies.

Roundtable Discussions 

Roundtable 1: Who or what leads your safety culture? 

Roundtable 2: What message does your culture send and what message do you want it to send? 

Roundtable 3: How do you get everyone on board with the safety culture? 

Roundtable 4: How much does a safety culture cost and what is the price if the safety culture is not from top to bottom? 

Roundtable Share Back

Panel Presentation – Safety Culture: Insights and Strategies 

Closing  

Take Aways