Recent Speeches

August 13, 2007 — Lana Batts spoke at the PeopleNet Users Conference on "What the Future Holds for Trucking," in Hilton Head, SC. She addressed certain factors that are now a given, such as high, volatile fuel prices, chronic driver retention issues, and highway congestion. She also pointed out positive factors affecting the industry such as increased freight volumes, improved trucks, and new markets.

October 30, 2006 — American Trucking Associations' annual meeting, Dallas, Texas. Lana discussed recent merger and acquisition activities in the trucking industry, as well as the new inflow of money from private equity companies. She was also quoted in the November 6, 2006, Transport Topics about the presentation.

September 25, 2006 — National Accounting & Fnance Council's annual meeting, Washington, DC. Lana discussed what buyers and sellers are looking for in an acquisition.

February 25, 2006 — Landstar Logistics Carriers Conference, Dallas, Texas. Lana gave the keynote address entitled "Change, Uncertainty and Profits: How to Thrive in Logistics."

September 22, 2005, Unipro Food Service's Operations Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. Lana gave a speech entitled "How to Thrive in Uncertain Times."

August 16, 2005, PeopleNet Communications Annual Users Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Lana gave the keynote address, entitled "Change, Uncertainty and Profits: How to Thrive in the Trucking Industry."

March 30, 2005, Newport Communications meeting, Mid-America Truck Show, Louisville, KY.

February 26, 2005, Landstar Logistics Carrier Conference, Dallas, TX. Lana gave the keynote address, entitled "The State of the Trucking Industry."

January 13, 2005, National Academy of Science's Transportation Research Board, 84th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC. Lana participated in a panel discussion about the truck driver shortage.