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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Recent Insights

Healthcare Analytics: Triaging vital data signs

Nearly a decade ago, an article was published with the title,"The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data." That statement feels more relevant than ever now. In healthcare, data can drivebetter outcomes, smarter decisions, and cost savings, but only if we understandwhat it's actually telling us.

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Common Construction Site Hazards

Construction is in full swing this time of year and jobsites are getting busier every week. Crews are trying to stay on schedule while multiple different trades work in the same area.

Scaffolding Safety

Scaffolding shows up on almost every job site at some point. It's how crews get to the heights they'd otherwise have no safe way to reach.

When the Renewal Bill Is Too Big for One Company to Carry: A Captive Conversation for HR and Finance

How group captives are giving mid-market employers a third option between fully insured stability and self-funded volatility.

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What North Carolina’s Ban on Litigation Funding Means for Trucking Companies

North Carolina has taken a decisive step that could reshape the legal landscape for businesses nationwide. With the passage of House Bill 315, the state became the first in the country to ban third-party litigation investment — a fast-growing practice where outside investors fund lawsuits in exchange for a portion of the outcome.

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While this may sound like a niche legal reform, its implications are far-reaching — especially for trucking and transportation companies that have been on the front lines of rising litigation pressure.

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Supreme Court Ruling - Freight Brokerages

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Montgomery v.Caribe Transport II, LLC that changes the liability landscape for freightbrokers nationwide. Below I’ve outlined the key takeaways and where to focusnext.

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OSHA Clarifies Recordkeeping Rules for Injuries Involving Personal Lithium-Ion Batteries

On January 20, 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a formal interpretation addressing whether injuries caused by personal rechargeable lithium-ion batteries brought into the workplace must be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log. There are several key takeaways listed below:

Toolbox Talks: A Simple Way to Strengthen Safety on Construction Jobsites

Around 90% of companies in the construction industry employ 20 or fewer employees. This can make it very difficult to ensure that employees are receiving the proper safety training, since resources like time and money are often limited. Those tasked with safety compliance usually have other responsibilities, making it hard for them to dedicate the necessary time to safety. However, one easy step that can be taken is the implementation of toolbox talks

How Direct‑to‑Consumer Drug Models Could Impact Employers

The pharmaceutical industry is entering a major transformation driven by two federal pricing reforms: the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and new Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing initiatives signed in 2025. These changes will allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices on many high‑cost medications and tie U.S. drug prices more closely to those in other developed countries. As manufacturers face reduced margins and increasing pressure for price transparency, many are turning to a new strategy: selling medications directly to consumers at cash prices. While this trend is largely aimed at patients, it’s poised to have ripple effects on employer-sponsored health plans.