Whether you’ve never attended the Accelerate! Conference & Expo or if you’re a regular attendee, you don’t want to miss this pre-conference session to help you navigate the conference and gain the most value from your conference experience.

Lana Nichols, Interim President and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association, will welcome the group and give context around WIT’s mission – which drives the content and experience of the conference.

During this session, you’ll also:

Hear how to best map out the educational sessions and activities that are most relevant to you and your career
Learn critical details about the Women In Trucking Expo, the Truck & Technology Tour, Interactive Roundtable Discussions that provide peer networking
Understand what to expect during all the receptions each evening of the conference so you can show up ready to have fun and enjoy the experience
Gain access to the resources available to you as you navigate the session hour by hour – including how to effectively leverage the conference app

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INTRODUCTION

Chris Schewe

VP, Agent Development
Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc.

Chris Schewe is Vice President of Agent Development at Landstar, overseeing agent onboarding, training, field support, and technology initiatives. With more than 20 years of experience at Landstar, she has held roles in agent development, operations, and agent technology. Her extensive background in transportation and logistics includes truckload, LTL, brokerage, and third-party logistics. Schewe is committed to helping agents grow their businesses through innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic development.

Jenny Fall

Director of Driver Engagement
Women In Trucking

Jenny’s responsibilities include managing the programs for the Women in Trucking Image Team as well as the Driver Ambassador program and WITney trailer. She has more than 20 years of experience in employee communications with 8+ years in the transportation industry, managing engagement and enrichment programs for a carrier based in Findlay, OH. Prior to joining Women in Trucking, Jenny was responsible for the development of several driver focused incentive programs with a focus on maximizing the opportunities available to drivers across the industry. In addition, she managed the Learning Management training program for the fleet as well as the administrative side for the Safety Department, all while gaining understanding of general ELD and regulatory policies specific to driver safety.

Jenny has been an active participant with programs provided by Ohio Trucking Association, American Trucking Associations, CarriersEdge platform, and completed coursework through the Truckload Academy provided by Truckload Carriers Association. She has also been a frequent guest commentator on Garner Trucking’s podcast “Beyond the Cab.” Jenny earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from The University of Toledo. Raised in Northwest Ohio, she currently resides in Findlay, Ohio and has three children.