Trucking Matters Seminar Series covers key issues in 2025

The 4th Annual Trucking Matters Seminar Series, hosted by Reliance Partners, brought together nearly 300 industry professionals in Nashville, TN. This year’s event was the largest yet and provided numerous opportunities for networking and collaboration, 

Speakers covered some of the most pressing topics in the trucking and logistics sector today, including handling difficult shipper RFPs, the likely upcoming tractor pre-buy in 2026 and 2029, the fluff and substance around digital brokers, and much more. 

The event’s agenda was packed with sessions featuring major industry players: 

• Freight and Economic Overview 

Thom Albrecht, Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, opened with a discussion on the state of the industry and economy at large. 

• Reshoring and Nearshoring Trends 

Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute and President of Blue Silk Consulting, discussed global supply chain shifts and the strategic importance of reshoring and enhancing domestic freight strategies. 

• Trucking Litigation Panel

Experts from law firms and the American Trucking Association navigated through the latest legal challenges plaguing the industry.

• Shipper Panel

The shipper panel gathered representatives from key industry players like MARS Inc, Ardagh Group, Seaboard Foods, Kroger, and Kimberly-Clark, all with valuable perspectives on logistical trends and challenges, as well as innovative practices adopted by major shippers to improve efficiency and sustainability.

• Breakout Sessions

Tailored breakout sessions provided targeted insights and actionable strategies for tackling specific challenges in freight operations, including FMCSA audits, cargo theft, and freight fraud.

• Insurance Panel

Representatives from Amwins and Nirvana discussed freight insurance issues and risk mitigation in 2025, as well as the pros and cons of captive insurance products.

The annual Trucking Matters seminar series is a major networking opportunity designed to encourage connections and to share cutting-edge trends and strategies. As noted by several attendees, the flow and organization of the event seamlessly facilitated the exchange of ideas and experiences.

Here are a few testimonials from this year’s attendees:

“This year’s event was truly spectacular! Each panel brought fresh insights, and the overall event setup and flow keeps getting better every year. Reliance Partners really knows how to bring value to the industry.”

“We look forward to Trucking Matters every year. Reliance Partners is doing amazing work and we can’t wait for next year’s event!”

“It was my first time attending, and I was impressed by how well-organized and professionally run everything was. The topics were incredibly relevant and provided valuable takeaways for our business.”

The Trucking Matters Seminar Series is a premier event on the trucking and logistics calendar, so be sure you don’t miss out on next year’s gathering, where there will be another combination of insightful panels, engaging keynotes, and extensive networking opportunities. Save the date for July 22-23, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville, TN.

Reliance Partners is committed to advancing the trucking and logistics sectors together with sponsors and industry leaders.

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