2026 NCTA Workshop Series: Workers' Compensation

Description

NCTA SHRC Workshop Series Event

Workers' Compensation

Please join fellow NCTA members for a workshop series focusing on workers' compensation. Our SHRC Advisory Board will be doing the final selection of topics.

Date:  Tuesday, March 10, 2026     Start Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:  The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College 

7908 Leabourne Road, Colfax, NC 27235

Join us for a full day of learning and networking focused on workers’ compensation issues impacting the trucking industry. This seminar brings together industry professionals, legal experts, and technology leaders to share insights, best practices, and strategies for managing claims and improving workplace safety.

Tentative Agenda:

9:00 – 9:05 AM
Opening Remarks
Ben Greenberg, President & CEO, NCTA

9:05 – 10:10 AM
Navigating Benefit Termination and Return-to-Work Challenges
Reghan Schmidt Bates, Attorney – MGC
Mason Emily Littlefield, Attorney – MGC

10:15 – 11:15 AM
“Practical Benefits and Legal Challenges to XRTS FCEs"
Kari Schultz, Partner – Chartwell
Josh Foster, Physical Therapist – Work Recovery Solutions 

11:15 – 11:30 AM
Exhibitor Break

11:30 – 12:30 PM
Working Lunch
Trucking Case Law Update
Tracey Jones, Partner – Teague Campbell

12:30 – 2:00 PM
Minimizing Workers’ Compensation Exposure through Collaboration

Panelists: 

•    Jason Brown – Alliance Interstate Risk

•    Brysan Almstead - Mabe Trucking

•    Amber Cubberley – Sedgwick

•    Pam Teague - Carolina Case Management

2:00 – 2:15 PM
Exhibitor Break

2:15 – 3:00 PM
Fireside Chat with PI
Lindsay Underwood, Partner – Skidmore Law Group
Paul Seguin, Executive VP – Command Investigations

3:00 – 3:15 PM
Exhibitor Break

3:15 – 4:00 PM
Subrogation within the Context of Workers’ Compensation
Scott Farwell, Partner – Blackman Farwell Law

4:00 – 4:15 PM
Final Exhibitor Break – Conclude

Who Should Attend:

• Safety and Risk Managers
• HR Professionals
• Claims Specialists
• Fleet Owners and Operators

Why Attend:

• Stay informed on the latest trends and legal updates in workers’ compensation.
• Learn practical strategies to reduce claims costs and improve safety.
• Network with peers and industry experts.

NCTA Motor Carrier Member Cost: $50

NCTA Motor Carrier Non-Member Cost: $150

NCTA Allied Member, Sponsor Cost: $100

NCTA Allied Member, Non-Sponsor Cost: $375

Sponsorship Levels

Becoming a sponsor demonstrates your support of the industry along with increasing your brand presence. Through sponsorships, you'll enhance attendees' workshop experience, while increasing your company's presence, networking opportunities and impressions with customers.  

Base Sponsorships 
In order to have a booth or to be able to select one of the exclusive add-on sponsor opportunities at this event you must first be a base level sponsor

Expand your visibility with these Add-On Branding Opportunities
***Minimum Bronze Level Base Sponsorship Required for Add-Ons***

Increase your brand presence at the Summit by upgrading your sponsorship package with these highly visible add-on sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship package is required for add-on branding opportunities.

Exhibitor Information

***Minimum Bronze Level Base Sponsorship Required for Booths***

Exhibits are located inside the room where the workshop will take place. Included in your exhibitor fee is one 6-foot table, one chair.

*If you are having trouble locating the Exhibit Booth Registration please click here.

Other Information

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your conference registration, please email written notification of cancellation to lharris@nctrucking.com.  Refunds will not be issued after February 24, 2026. 

If you are currently not a member of the NCTA but would like to attend, please contact Petrina Lawrence at plawrence@nctrucking.com.