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CCJ Fall Symposium speakers talk engaging drivers, upcoming regulations, roadside inspections, industry image and more

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Updated Jun 29, 2017

John Elliott, president and CEO of Load One, presented a breakout session at the CCJ Fall Symposium on Nov. 6 about how to use online technologies to boost driver recruiting and retention. Click here to read coverage of Elliot’s address.

During his one-year term as the ATA chairman, Duane Long said he will focus on ways to improve the image of the trucking to attract more drivers, technicians and executives to the industry and to help advance ATA’s safety agenda in Washington, D.C. Click here to read coverage of Long’s address.

While many fleets look at the roadside inspections as an unwanted hassle, CVSA head Stephen Keppler defends their use, noting that roadsides work to ensure consistent compliance with both state and federal regulations. He also told attendees a fleet’s safety record has a lot to do with its attitude and culture. Click here to read coverage of Keppler’s address.

Meil does not expect a recession in '15, '16 or '17. Things slow sustained growth will continue for awhile. #ccjsymp

— Jack Roberts (@By_JackRoberts) November 7, 2014

Meil: We are celebrating an impressive 5-year economic turnaround. But rate of growth has been slower than post WWII yrs.