
Safety conference
January 27, 2026
7:30am:
hot breakfast & networking
8:30am-3:00pm:
conference programming
5:00-8:00pm:
Driver of the Year Banquet
(separate charge)
when
where
Vadnais Heights Commons
655 County Rd F E Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Hotel Options
price
Member
Safety Conference Only: $299
Member
Safety Conference &
Driver of the Year Banquet: $399
Member
Driver of the Year Banquet Only: $109
Non-member
Safety Conference Only: $599

To Be
Announced
OPENING KEYNOTE
Stay tuned for
the announcement!
GENERAL SESSION 2
Minnesota's Big Four: What Enforcement is Seeing on Our Roads
Capt. Robert Zak,
Minnesota State Patrol

Get the latest commercial enforcement update from Captain Rober Zak of Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Enforcement Division. Captain Zak will share the Big Four factors most often contributing to crashes involving commercial trucks in Minnesota. Also, hear what enforcement officers are seeing during roadside inspections, an update on impairment testing, and how these trends impact carriers across the state.
Pow! You've Been Served
(With a Subpoena)
GENERAL SESSION 3
Michael Glover
Partner, DeWitt LLP

This session will focus on best practices to avoid, prepare for and respond to a deposition or document demand subpoena. As part of the litigation process, a subpoena is time sensitive business and blowing through a “real” deadline can be costly in time and money. However, if you act quickly you are not without rights to make the process less expensive, less urgent, less disruptive and, maybe, go away altogether. There are strategies and court rules in your favor to limit the frequently “over the top” demands from the party issuing the subpoena and avoid having your employees appear for a potentially more troublesome in person deposition. This session will answer your questions and will reduce your uncertainty about a lawsuit of which you want no part.
CLOSING SESSION
Safety Truths that Matter:
What the Data Really Tells Us
Dan Murray,
Senior VP, ATRI

In today's high-stakes safety environment, separating signal from noise is critical. This session goes beyond theory to unpack practical, real-world safety research that directly impacts your fleet operations, risk profile, and hiring decisions. You'll walk away with insights to act on and awareness of trends you can't ignore, including: - Identifying top-performing drivers before they hit the road -Driver history deep dive - Navigating liability landmines -A rapid-fire overview of emerging threats and costs
CRITICAL SAFETY CONVERSATIONS
Roundtable discussions on:
Handling DataQs, CAB Reports & FMCSA Crash Reviews
Insurance Renewal Preparation
Evaluating your Shippers
Onboarding & Post-Hire Training
Navigating English Proficiency Requirements
FMCSA Audits
Maintenance Triangle: Drivers, Shop, Ops
Injury Prevention
ELD/ HOS Constraints/ Personal Conveyance
Choosing the Right Safety Equipment Vendor that Fits Your Needs
Commercial Enforcement
FMCSA
Diamond

Silver





Lunch
Bronze
Acrisure Midwest
Conext LLC
J.J. Keller & Associates
Momentum Truck Group
Purple Wave Auction
T-Mobile for Business
Wallwork Financial
Driver of the Year Presenting



