Bus & Motorcoach Session: FMCSA Updates

Buses and other larger vehicles continue to be a strategic way to tap into different revenue streams, but they also come with heavy regulation. Danielle Smith of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will provide insights and the latest updates on policy and procedures on numerous topics that pertain to your business and the safe operation of those regulated vehicles.

Presented by: Danielle Smith of the FMCSA


International Session: Panel & Open Discussion

The reach of your operation may have traversed the globe, but doing business with worldwide partners isn’t without its challenges. Our panel of speakers from all corners of the map will address a variety of common operational and cultural differences as well as areas of opportunity for any operation regardless of their location and best practices that the industry can share.

Presented by: Mike Bell of Driven Worldwide, Colin Devine of Devine’s Worldwide Chauffeur Services, Aditya Loomba of ECO Limos India, and Patrick Pierron of EQSL Global


Finding the Right Balance of Profitability vs. Scale

Did you just land a huge client but now that means additional costs that you weren’t expecting? Revenue is only one metric of success, and often has little to do with profitability or cash in your pocket. Of course you want to grow, but doing so too rapidly comes with its own problems, while steady and controlled growth can be king. This session will explore how to properly scale your business, ensuring profitability at every step of the way.

Presented by: TJ Doyle of Gold Shield Transportation and Andi Gray of Strategy Leaders
Moderated by: Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide


Roundtable Session: Finding and Creating Champion Chauffeurs

It’s an issue that practically every operator faces at some point: How can you hire and keep the best chauffeurs? This roundtable session will give you the chance to learn tips and tricks from fellow operators on attracting, employing, and retaining the right driving team for your company. Engage with your peers and share your own successes on the topic during this open discussion about all the key points of chauffeur management.

Moderated by: Douglas Schwartz of Executive Ground Transportation and Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide


It Could Be YOU! Developing a Proactive Crisis Management Strategy

Is your company prepared for when your team, place of business, or equipment are involved in a catastrophic incident? All employees and stakeholders must understand their roles and think quickly on their feet during a crisis or things may spiral out of control very quickly. Learn from insurance and public relations experts as well as an operator who has first-hand experience on how to prepare your company and staff for any potential crisis.

Presented by: Bob Crescenzo of Lancer Insurance, Jeff Greene of Greene Worldwide Transportation, and David Harrison of EVINS Communications