Transportation Summit

POSTED ON:

8/4/26

Get ready to dive into the future of travel and transit with industry pros at this hands-on summit.

Transportation leaders are facing more pressure than ever.

From nuclear verdicts and regulatory changes to workforce challenges and safety performance expectations, today's transportation companies must navigate an increasingly complex risk environment.

Join OVD Insurance for the Transportation Summit, a morning designed specifically for transportation owners, executives, safety professionals, operations leaders, and risk managers. Hear from nationally recognized experts addressing some of the most important issues facing the industry today and walk away with practical strategies you can put to work immediately.

Keynote Presentation

Supersonic Safety

Captain Jack Becker | Former U.S. Navy F-18 Fighter Pilot

What can transportation organizations learn from fighter pilots operating in some of the world's most demanding environments?

Drawing from his experience flying combat missions, Captain Jack Becker shares proven principles for reducing human error, improving communication, strengthening accountability, and building high-performing teams.

Attendees will gain practical strategies to:

Improve decision-making under pressure
Strengthen team communication
Increase situational awareness
Build a stronger safety culture
Create greater ownership and accountability throughout the organization

Through powerful stories and actionable lessons, Captain Becker demonstrates how the same principles used in military aviation can help transportation companies improve safety performance and operational excellence.

Featured Industry Sessions

Transportation Mock Trial & Litigation Trends

Doug Marcello | Saxton & Stump

One of the transportation industry's leading legal voices, Doug Marcello will provide insight into today's litigation environment and discuss the strategies carriers can use to better prepare for emerging legal challenges.

FMCSA Regulatory Update

Stay informed on the latest regulatory and compliance developments impacting transportation operators. This session will highlight key industry updates and practical considerations for transportation companies navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.

What You'll Take Away

· Insight into today's transportation litigation environment

· Key FMCSA and compliance updates

· Practical strategies to reduce human error and improve safety performance

· Leadership tools used in high-risk, high-performance organizations

· Valuable connections with transportation industry peers

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