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| Convention Emcee: Toby Bogard  |
Professional truck driver, Toby Bogard has driven over one million miles to date, while employed by the sixth largest trucking company in North America, since 2003 . He is the official Truck Driver Spokesperson for Cobra Electronics, the premier Citizen's Band Radio and GPS Navigation Units manufacturer in North America . He is also the Official Spokesperson for North American BlueTiger, manufacturer of the #1 selling BlueTooth Headset for truckers available today.
Mr. Bogard is author of "Semi-Aware" and "On the Big Road"of which the latter received a letter of appreciation and commendation from the FMCSA.
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Trucking Social Media
Jim Lupkin |
Jim Lupkin is the Co-Founder of WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com. He is now the senior social media director of Summa Social, where he and his staff help professionals define objectives, launch smart Social Media Marketing, and also train so that “goals are accomplished.” For 15 years, Jim has used Social Media and was recently cited in Inc.Magazine for his own accomplishments. Jim brings to the convention the experience and passion to help others who desire to understand and utilize the powerful tools of social media. |
Kylla Leeburg |
Kylla Leeburg, co-founder of
Truckers Against Trafficking
will discuss the founding principles of their organization: to educate,
equip, empower and unite members of the trucking and travel plaza
industry to combat domestic sex trafficking. Kylla will also be sharing how they were able to take a grass roots organization from being virtually unknown to global recognition using the tools of Social Media. |
Trucking Employment Law
Paul Taylor |
Attorney Paul Taylor of the Truckers
Justice Center
is an expert in trucking employment law and has been assisting drivers
for over 20 years through his law office at Taylor & Associates,
Ltd. By popular demand, Mr. Taylor returns as our guest speaker to continue further discussion on the legal rights of professional truck drivers. |
CDL Training & the Truck Driver Shortage
Richard Wilson |
Regulatory expert, Richard Wilson of Trans Products
& Trans Services
returns for the 2nd Annual Convention to discuss the problems and
solutions for CDL training and the truck driver shortage within the
U.S. trucking industry. Mr. Wilson will expand on several aspects of these issues including: the hours of service changes, potential EOBR mandates, driver medical qualifications and the institution of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. |
Truck Driver Health
Rick Ash |
With 26 years as a professional driver,
Rick Ash is Chairman of the Trucking
Solutions Group. In 2010,
they formed the sub-group, Driver Health Council. He was a speaker at the first International Conference on Commercial Driver Health and Wellness in Baltimore, Md., presenting topics relating to the health challenges facing owner-operators. Mr. Ash will speak on the health issues faced by professional truck drivers and steps that can be taken to lead to a healthier lifestyle. |
Trucking Regulations
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Special Guest
Attendees
James McCormack |
James McCormack is founder of Trucking Careers of America, a
career advisory and job placement company specializing in truck
driving employment. James brings a 10 year track history of assisting drivers in successful OTR job placement. Whether you are a veteran trucker, recent CDL school graduate or just considering a career in truck driving, Mr. McCormack will be available to discuss your options to help move your career forward. Trucking Careers of America specializes in the following areas:
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Hope Rivenburg |
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Our "Special Guest"
Sunshine Survivors Club |
A charity dedicated to helping those and their loved ones in their fight against the devastation of cancer. "Cure Childhood Cancer- The Children are Waiting." |