Wednesday, 5/11/1612:00 p.m. Opening Luncheon – Crystal Ballroom

Sponsored by RDO Truck Centers • Keynote Speaker: Kevin Burch, President of Jet Express & ATA First Vice Chairman

» Elizabeth Barna, ATA Vice President of Image & Outreach Advocacy

2:00 p.m. Breakout Session • Executive Session:

• The Importance of Understanding & Preventing Fraud – Bach» Brett Johnson, Forensic Accounting Manager, Eide Bailly LLP

• Industry Session: • Driver Training Panel – Brahms» Joe Schreiner, North Dakota State College of Science» Vicki Oehle, Cankdeka Cinkana Community College» Melissa A Olheiser, Minnesota State Community and Technical College» Moderator - Mark Wolter, Midnite Express

• Compliance Session: • Controversies of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Mozart» Dr. Joel Blanchard, MD, Sanford Health Occupational Medicine

3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by HELP Inc. – Provider of PrePass

Registration Information Navigate to www.ndmca.org to register • Deadline:

Join us

May 11-13, 2016 for the 71st

North Dakota Motor Carriers Association Annual Convention

Navigating the Future.Ramada Plaza & Suites, Fargo, ND

We’re all passionate about trucking and focused on driver recruitment, safety ratings and the bottom line. But sometime it’s good to step back and look at emerging issues and trends that will impact transportation from a 10,000 foot view.

The goal of the 2016 NDMCA Annual Convention is to navigate through these issues for a safe and profitable future.

Convention Schedule

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3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions • Executive Session:

• ND’s Annual Vehicle Inspection Program - An overview for executives – Bach» John Sova – ND Highway Patrol

• Industry Session: • Veterans in Trucking Panel – Brahms» John Pitsiladis, ND Military Outreach Program» Todd Moore, Minot Airforce Base» Jerome Billups, Job Service ND’s Veteran’s Employment Representative» Moderator - Senta Grzadzielewski, Britton Transport

• Compliance Session: • Compliance Top Ten – Mozart» Kelly Krapu – ITL Compliance Solutions

• Compliance Session: • A Thriving Workforce – Overture» Katie Nermone – Sanford Health Plan

4:45 p.m. Industry Conference (Segments) Meetings:Allied Conference: Bob Christianson, Chair – BachHousehold Conference: Wally Keller, Chair – Classics LoungeLTL Conference: Eric Grove, Chair – Cyrstal BallroomPrivate Conference: Paul Gibree, Chair – Crystal BallroomSpecialized Conference: Alan Coldwell, Chair – BrahmsTruckload Conference: Jim Stockeland, Chair – Mozart

6:00 p.m. Fun Night Social – Crystal BallroomSponsored by Freightliner Corp

Fargo FreightlinerForks FreightlinerTrucks of BismarckWestlie Truck Center

7:00 p.m. Fun Night Dinner – Crystal Ballroom

7:45 p.m. Rocky Laporte, Comedian – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by Interstate PowerSystems

9:30 p.m. Fun Night Dessert – Crystal BallroomSponsored by All State Peterbilt

Thursday, 5/12/167:00 a.m. Leadership Breakfast – Crystal Ballroom

Sponsored by Johnsen Trailer Sales • Keynote Speaker: Bryan Klipfel, Director ND Workforce Safety and Insurance (Speaking at 8:00 am)

8:30 a.m. Hear from ND Gubernatorial Candidates – Crystal Ballroom • Doug Burgum & Wayne Stenehjem, Attorney General of North Dakota

9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Health Fair – CourtyardSponsored by Sanford Health Occupational Medicine

Transportation Club of Fargo-MoorheadMidnite ExpressFoltz Trucking, Inc.Holland Enterprises, Inc.Direct TransportE.W. Wylie Corp.Killoran Trucking

9:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions • Executive Session:

• Owner-Operator vs. Employee Drivers - Understanding the Differences and Avoiding the Pitfalls – Bach» Jason Engkjer – Kalina Wills Gisvold & Clark, PLLP

• Industry Session: • The FAST Act and FMSCA Regulatory Update – Brahms» Leeann Jangula & Brian Bonness, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

• Compliance Session: • Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes in ND - Morzart» Rod Hair – Research Analyst, ND DOT Safety Division

10:15 a.m. Morning Break – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by Lahr Agency

10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions • Executive Session:

• Corporate Structure Considerations in the Transportation Industry – Bach» Jason Engkjer – Kalina Wills Gisvold & Clark, PLLP

• Industry Session: • ND Truck Size & Weight Harmonization Study & County/State Road Assessments – Brahms» Tim Horner and Al Dybing, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute

• Compliance Session: • Workplace Injuries in the Trucking Industry - Causes and Solutions – Mozart» Rick Else, North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance

12:00 p.m. Member Luncheon – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by Wallwork Truck Centers

• Keynote Speaker: Jeff Beals – Leadership and Marketing Expert

2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions • Executive Session:

• Corporate Cyber Security – Bach» Kelvin Daniels, KAS Security Specialist, Network Center Communications

• Industry Session: • The FAST Act and FMSCA Regulatory Update – Brahms» Leeann Jangula & Brian Bonness, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

• Compliance Session: • Employee Wellness Programs that Work – Mozart» Pete Seljevold, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota

3:15 p.m. Afternoon Break – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by FedEx.

3:30 p.m. NDMCA Annual Meeting (Open to all attendees) – Bach

5:00 p.m. Truck PAC ND Contributors Reception (By Invitation Only) – Presidential Suite

• With Special Guests: » House Majority Leader Al Carlson» House Minority Caucus Leader Ben Hanson

6:00 p.m. Awards Banquet Social – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by Nelson International

7:00 p.m. Annual Awards Banquet, Senator Jon Casper, MC – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by Greatwest Casualty Company

Dixon Insurance & ITLVaaler InsuranceLahr AgencyButler MachineryJ.J. Keller & Assoc. Inc.HELP Inc. – Provider of PrePassDrivewyze

9:00 p.m. Awards Banquet Dessert – Crystal Ballroom Sponsored by Cummins NPower

Friday, 5/13/168:30 a.m. NDMCA Golf Outing – Edgewood Golf Course

12:30 P.M. Lunch for Golfers – Edgewood Golf Course

All Times & Speakers subject to change.