Catch up with old friends, new acquaintances, or colleagues who you don't see in the office as much anymore over a buffet breakfast and omelet bar sponsored by the good people at Atlantic Logistics.

Welcome!

Jonathan Starks - CEO, FTR

The U.S. economy has returned to something approximating normal, but echoes of the pandemic upheaval are still disrupting normal patterns.  Hear FTR's economic outlook and how it might affect the demand for and the production of commercial vehicles.

Presenters:
Eric Starks - Chairman of the Board, FTR
Avery Vise - Vice President of Trucking, FTR

Learn from FTR's evaluation of how the dynamics of truck freight and economically driven demand align with Class 8 truck orders, production, and backlogs, and anticipate what the upcoming year holds in terms of shipments and retail sales. The session will also cover potential positive and negative factors impacting the forecast.

Presenter: 
Dan Moyer - Sr. Analyst, Commercial Vehicles, FTR

As tighter Environmental Protection Agency NOx standards loom for the model year 2027, FTR and a panel of commercial vehicle industry stakeholders delve into what the rules will likely mean for technology and costs, plus how the 2027 mandate could affect the CV market.

Presenters:
Krista Toenjes - General Manager, On-Highway Business, Cummins Inc.

Paul Rosa - Senior Vice President, Procurement & Fleet Planning, Penske

Brian Kujala - VP Business Development, Link Mfg. Ltd.

Moderator:
Avery Vise - Vice President of Trucking,  FTR

Join us as FTR reviews recent trends in orders, cancellations, build, and backlogs for major trailer types, while outlining a production forecast for 2025. This session will also address forecast uncertainties that may influence production to either strengthen or weaken.

Presenters:
Eric Starks - Chairman of the Board, FTR
Dan Moyer, Sr. Analyst, Commercial Vehicles, FTR

Different perspectives can help paint a richer picture of the commercial vehicle industry. Listen as a leading equity research analyst shares their views on where the CV industry is heading in the coming year.

Presenter:
Jeffrey Kauffman - Partner, Vertical Research Partners

A recognized leader in the commercial vehicle manufacturing industry addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today and in years to come.

Presenter: 
David Carson - SVP, Sales & Marketing, Daimler Truck North America

Moderator: 
Jonathan Starks - CEO, FTR

The surge in used truck prices from 2021 to 2022, driven by robust freight demand and curtailed new truck production, quickly normalized. This session will examine whether the disruptions are behind us or if the market will continue to face consequences from the pandemic-era stresses, upcoming emissions regulations, and other influencing factors.

Presenter:
Chris Visser - Director, Specialty Vehicles, J.D. Power

The medium-duty truck market has experienced some unusual swings in demand and production in recent years. Hear FTR's views on the economic factors that drive the Class 4-7 market and how those same factors might shape production, sales, and inventories during the coming year.

Presenter: 
Dan Moyer - Senior Analyst Commercial Vehicles, FTR 

Listen to stakeholders discuss the challenges faced by government zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) regulations, considering factors such as cost, range, and infrastructure needs. They will explore strategies for implementing new technologies in a manner that is economically viable while still adhering to regulatory mandates.

Panelists:
Brett Wilson - Director of Partnerships, EV and Advance Vehicle Technology, Ryder

Mike Roeth - Executive Director, NACFE and Principal, NA Freight, RMI

Greer Woodruff - Sr. VP Safety, Sustainability, & Maintenance, J.B. Hunt

Ryan Clayton - Global Head of Sales, Nikola Corp.

Moderator:
Dan Moyer - Senior Analyst, Commercial Vehicles, FTR

Prominent fleet executives delve into a range of immediate and future challenges related to equipment procurement and management. This includes the integration of emissions regulations into their strategic planning and their perspectives on emerging technologies.

Presenter:
Bruce Stockton - Chief Operating Officer, Wilson Logistics

Justin Weber - Chief Operating Officer, Venture Logistics

Aaron Thompson - Vice President, Asset Management, Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC

Moderator:
Avery Vise - Vice President, Trucking, FTR

Join Derek Young, FTR’s VP of Sales & Marketing, as he discusses the importance of devoting resources to your market intelligence toolkit to protect your profits and maximize your margins.
He’ll discuss why a defined market intelligence process is more important now than ever before. You’ll learn who benefits, how the impact trickles throughout the organization, the key components of a robust process, and how FTR subscriptions help our clients with our turnkey market intelligence solutions.

Presenter: 
Derek Young - Vice President of Sales & Marketing, FTR

Location: Grand Hall, Union Station