We look forward to seeing you in April. Amy Lathrop, COO Perfect Pallets, Inc.

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2 On behalf of the Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA), I would like to invite you to attend this year s Spring Transportation Summit. The Summit Committee has developed a broad spectrum agenda which includes professional development, networking opportunities and visiting with IMTA exhibitors to learn about new products and services. Dynamic General Session speaker presentations will spur new insights and encourage fresh ideas. Topics include updates on trucking regulations, business in Indiana, safety, recruiting, wellness and much more. New in 2016, a Carrier/Shipper panel will host a discussion surrounding ways to work together to reduce the supply chain obstacles that can negatively impact both cost and service. We look forward to seeing you in April. Amy Lathrop, COO Perfect Pallets, Inc.

3 Hotel Reservations IMTA Discounted Rate: $125+tax To Make Reservations: Call: (888) and ask for IMTA Spring Summit Online: resweb.passkey.com/go/imta16 Check In: 4:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 PM Cut-Off Date is March 28, A room block has been arranged with limited availability. Reservation requests made after March 28 will be confirmed on a space-available basis at prevailing hotel rates. Hotel Parking Hotel Valet Parking - $36 for overnight (includes in/out privileges). Self-Parking in Pan Am Parking Garage (located directly in front of hotel) 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN $22 for overnight parking; $3-$14 daytime parking - depending on length of stay (no in/out privileges). Please be sure to ask front desk for chaser ticket.

4 TIME/SPEAKER(S) EVENT SUMMARY MONDAY, APRIL 18 10:00 am Registration 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lunch 12: 00 pm - 5: pm GENERAL SESSION Gerry Dick State of the State Business Overview Inside Indiana Business Broadcast news veteran & Indiana economy expert, Gerry Dick gives his State of the State Business Overview. Brandon Wiseman FMCSA Regulatory Update Brandon will discuss recent and proposed revisions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Jason Miller Lease Accounting Update This session will update the audience on the new 2020 lease accounting standard, as well as provide some insights on how best to prepare financial statement users. Rebecca Brewster Trucking s Top 10 There are a myriad of issues that impact the trucking industry on a daily basis. ATRI President Rebecca Brewster will share how the overall industry ranks these issues. Todd Carrier Technology Based Insurance Todd will review new technologies and how they are being used by fleets and insurance carriers to provide benefits of reduced costs and improved safety performance. Thomas Albrecht, Paul Will, Felix Santana, Greg Eddy, PANEL - Shipper/Carrier David Uncapher, David Frizzell Building lasting shipper-carrier relationships by working together to eliminate pain points in the supply chain. Thomas Albrecht will moderate this panel of carriers, shippers and 3pl experts to discuss how they work together and ultimately impact driver retention. 5:15 pm Reception TUESDAY, APRIL 19 7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast 8:30 am - 4:30 pm GENERAL SESSION John Hill, Major Michael J. Eslinger, Jim Poe, Indiana Government Agencies Stephen M. Leak, Chris Kiefer State government agencies provide updates important to the trucking industry. Chief of Staff for Public Safety, John Hill will kick off this session that includes experts from the ISP CVED, INDOR, BMV and INDOT. Jeff Davis Growing Your Own - Successful Strategies to Cultivate New Drivers The driver shortage is real. This discussion will look at industry resources available through the Professional Truck Driver Institute as well as others. Lunch (includes SMC Awards) & Exhibits Fleet Safety & Safety Professional of the Year will be awarded and the SMC Officers will be elected. Brian Fielkow Driving to Perfection: Creating a Culture of Prevention Brian will show you how to develop and anchor a behavior-based environment that promotes accountability. Lori Furnell Structuring Your Recruiting Department for Success Discover why successful recruiting departments look different than they did just a few years ago. Judy Porter Can Wellness Work in the Trucking Industry? Yes it Can! We will share the latest trends and strategies on implementing successful wellness benefits that will make you more money and retain the highest level of drivers. Dean Huth Will Your Safety Program Hold Up to a Court Challenge? At the end of the day, it doesn t matter how compliant you meant to be if you don t have a system in place that can prove you were actually doing initial, corrective, and ongoing training.

5 Thomas Albrecht, CFA has spent 10 of the last 15 years at BB&T Capital Markets, where he follows the Surface Transportation sector, including truckload and less-than-truckload carriers, intermodal and selected equipment companies. Brian Fielkow, J.D. is the owner of Houston-based Jetco Delivery, he is also the author of Driving to Perfection: Achieving Business Excellence By Creating A Vibrant Culture. Steve Leak is the Executive Director of Credential Programs for the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Rebecca M. Brewster is President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). David Frizzell David Frizzell is the President and CEO of Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT), a High Service 3rd party logistics company that specializes in supply chain solutions for the Food and Beverage industry. Jason Miller is a partner in Katz, Sapper & Miller s Audit and Assurance Services Group. He advises transportation clients on a wide variety of accounting, reporting, compliance and internal control matters. Todd Carrier, AU, ARM has over 20 years of insurance loss control experience, providing safety and health consultations to companies of all sizes and industries across the globe. Todd is the Director of Risk Management, Loss Prevention & Safety Services at Protective Insurance Company. State Representative Randy Frye was elected to serve Indiana s House District 67 in Nov HD 67 includes Ohio and Switzerland counties as well as portions of Ripley, Decatur, Jennings, Jefferson and Dearborn counties in southeastern Indiana. Jim Poe is now serving as the Special Tax and Support Administration Deputy Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Revenue, which he joined in Jim graduated from Indiana State University with his bachelor s in business in Jeff Davis has been involved in commercial trucking insurance since For the last 20 years he has been Vice President of Safety at Motor Transport Underwriters. Lori Furnell as Vice President of Business Development for Conversion Interactive Agency, Lori is dedicated to creating new and innovative strategies that successfully connect fleets with the best drivers for their organization. Judy Porter is a Registered Dietitian and the Director of Wellness for Fit Livin. Gerry Dick The host and creator of Inside INdiana Business television, Gerry Dick also serves as president and managing editor of Grow INdiana Media Ventures, LLC. John H. Hill has more than 38 years in public service at the federal and state levels. He was a member of the Indiana State Police for 29 years. John is the Deputy Chief of Staff, Public Safety. David Uncapher is the Americas Director of Transportation Sourcing for Owens Corning, a Toledo based global company that produces building materials and fiberglass products. Greg Eddy is the President of Transcorr/Venture Logistics. Dean Huth is a respected industry veteran with more than two decades working in transportation. Dean is a Safety Consultant for Vertical Alliance Group. Paul Will was appointed Chairman of the Board of Celadon in August 2015, and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since Major Michael J. Eslinger is a Commander in the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Command Chris Kiefer is the Chief of Staff for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). Brandon K. Wiseman, Attorney is devoted to serving clients on a wide variety of legal issues directly affecting the transportation industry. Brandon is an Attorney for Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary.