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Expo workshops cover wide range of topics

Expedite Expo 2011 is practically right around the corner, and those in attendance will have access to a wealth of information through the Expo’s popular driver workshops.

The theme for this year’s workshops is “Profit Potential Through Education,” and several speakers will be on hand to discuss a wide range of topics related to the trucking industry as a whole and expedite trucking in particular.

The workshops will kick off at 9 a.m. Friday, July 22, with John Dobrowolsky of Sylectus, a division of GPSNet Technologies. Dobrowolsky’s presentation is titled “Technology Tools That Strengthen Carrier Competitiveness.”

At 10 a.m., the topic will switch to Compliance Safety Accountability. John Mueller, safety director for Premium Transportation Logistics, LLC and Shelly Benisch, C.I.C., Commercial Insurance Solutions Inc. will present their workshop titled “What Drivers Need to Know About CSA: Fact or Fiction.”

Equipment issues are up next at 11 a.m. when Karen Piccolomini, manager of truck service strategic programs for TravelCenters of America, presents “Roadside Breakdowns Are a Fact of Life.”

Friday’s workshops will conclude at 3 p.m. when Ellen Voie, president and CEO of Women In Trucking Inc., presents “Women In the Trucking Industry.”

On Saturday, July 23, the workshops will begin at 9 a.m. with Doug Morris, director of safety for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. Morris will present “First Observer Program-Highway Security.”

Technology will be the focus at 10 a.m. when Spencer Angerbauer, president of EQUINOX Owner Operator Solutions Inc., discusses “Trucking Meets Technology — Running Your Business in Real-time.”

The final workshop of the Expo will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Hosted by Linda Caffee, forum moderator for ExpeditersOnline.com, the networking and roundtable discussion will be titled “Everything You Want to Know About Expedite Trucking.”

Expedite Expo 2011 is scheduled for July 22 and 23, 9am - 4pm, at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. I-71 exit 50

Registration, parking and admission are all free at the Expo.

Visit Expedite Expo for more information.