
NOV. 11 BLOCK 3 1:30PM - 2:30PM
The Future of Connected Trucking: Safety, Design, and Driver Experience
OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
About This Session
It's no secret that Class-8 tractors, while built for durability and heavy-duty performance, often run on software and hardware systems that lag behind modern technological standards. Many fleets keep these trucks in service for a decade or more, and during that time, the onboard electronics, telematics, and engine control modules can become outdated. Older tractors may lack compatibility with the latest diagnostic tools, routing systems, and fuel-efficiency software, leaving drivers and fleet managers with limited visibility into performance data. Additionally, manufacturers’ proprietary systems can make upgrades costly or impractical, leading fleets to continue operating with technology that was advanced at the time of purchase but is now obsolete compared to today’s real-time, data-driven platforms.
Learn from this real-life success story as UPS’s Fleet Systems Manager and Sparq’s Principal Product Specialist discuss how they tackled solutions for professional truck drivers who faced a critical challenge with outdated software and hardware that impacted operational efficiency. During this session, you'll learn how they:
- Consumed data from vehicle sensors to improve decision making, driver experience
- Used data and technology to enable improved regulatory compliance with changing Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Developed solutions on how outdated systems significantly improved operational efficiency across the supply chain.
- Ultimately closed the gap between legacy Class-8 tractor technology and modern logistics demands that no longer eroded competitiveness and made it easier for the UPS fleet to achieve maximum productivity.
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Brittany Chance
Principal Product Specialist
Sparq
Brittany Chance is a Product Consultant with more than 14 years of experience helping organizations turn complex business needs into clear product outcomes. As a Principal Product Strategist at Sparq, she partners with clients across industries to align vision with execution, driving digital transformation and measurable results. For the past three years, she has focused on transportation and logistics, leading initiatives that enhance compliance, safety, and connectivity for fleets and drivers. Chance’s cross-functional background in product management, business analysis, and consulting informs her human-centered approach, ensuring solutions reduce friction while meeting evolving industry standards.

Krys Grondorf
Head of Communications
Phillips Connect
Krys Grondorf is a senior communications executive with deep experience shaping brand narratives and leading strategies across the transportation, technology, and mobility industries. She has guided companies through pivotal transformations, from positioning Telogis for acquisition to establishing communications strategies that became strategic growth drivers at Verizon Connect.
A seasoned storyteller and speaker, she has shared her perspective on leadership and innovation at the Women in Telecom conference and served as executive sponsor and emcee for Verizon’s inaugural women’s conference, Rise. She currently leads communications at Phillips Connect, where she shapes the company’s voice, guides executive and internal communications, strengthens its reputation, and builds strategic partnerships across the industry.
Grondorf holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University, Fullerton and lives in Orange County, California.

Kam Roshan
Senior Product Manager
Fleetworthy
Kam Roshan is a seasoned product leader with more than two decades of experience driving innovation in transportation technology. As Senior Product Manager at Fleetworthy Solutions, she leads connected truck initiatives that advance safety, efficiency, and compliance across commercial fleets. Her product design philosophy is rooted in improving the driver experience — ensuring that every solution is intuitive, impactful, and developed with the end user in mind.
Roshan’s career spans roles in fleet support, training, implementation management, and the development of cutting-edge safety and compliance products. This breadth of experience informs her empathetic approach to product leadership, aligning technical execution with the evolving needs of drivers and fleet managers.

Melanie Vittitow
IT Project Coordination Manager
UPS
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