The Power of Partnership: Spring Conference 2021
The energy was palpable at FTA’s Spring Conference. Everyone lamented about how long it’s been and how excited they were to reconnect with friends and colleagues. The importance and success of our relationships, both within the Association and with other organizations and people, is one reason FTA shines. A perfect theme on which to focus the conference. The Power of Partnership started just before dawn at the SMC voluntary vehicle inspection at the FDOT eastbound Seffner Weigh Station with Florida Highway Patrol. Fueled by doughnuts and lots of caffeine, more than
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Lloyd, guided groups of first-timers, who came from all sectors of the industry.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
40 people participated in the event. The group of veterans, flanked by SMC Chair Ray
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The educational sessions began with John Lynch, Senior Vice President of Federal and Industry Affairs at American Trucking Associations and then moved to a fireside chat with Ken and Alix on policies and politics. Breakout sessions included government collaborations with FHP-CVE Chief Jeffrey Dixon; FDOT Statewide Scale Operations Manager Paul Clark; and DHSMV CDL Coordinator Tod Browning and a regulatory update with FHP Captain Amos Santiago.
