Here are some of the topics and speakers that will be at this year's Fall Forum

 NJ Election Results/Legislative Update. NJMTA Lobbyist Eric DeGesero, EDGE Consulting

 What are the potential impacts of New Jersey’s recent election results on the trucking industry.

 NJ DOL Audits & the Owner-Operator Model Steven Rowland, Senior Consultant Stevens & Lee

 Since 2018, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has, through regulation and   practice, treated owner-operators as employees of the motor carriers that hire them, contrary to state statutory   law.  Effectively, NJDOL has overturned its governing legislation and in its audits of motor carriers, imposed   significant back state employment taxes even though motor carriers are supposed to be statutorily exempt from   them.  Learn the legal basis of NJDOL’s actions, the existing challenges to them, and whether changes can be expected considering the recent gubernatorial election.

Beyond the Premium – Smarter Coverage for Smarter Fleets Matt Ferris, Vice-President Transportation Group, Cottingham & Butler

Learn about captive insurance and the potential financial and strategic advantages it can offer your business.

 Vulnerability Assessment Report (Security Assessment) Antonio A. Gonzalez, State Critical Infrastructure   Coordinator, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness

 Learn more about how the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) conducts   vulnerability assessments through its Infrastructure Security Bureau to help organizations identify and address physical   security weaknesses. They provide resources like a Facility Self-Assessment Tool and offer on-site security   assessments.

 Protecting the Load: How Cargo Theft Impacts Trucking, Sal Marino, Vice-President, CargoNet and Detective NJ   State Police

 This session will explore the latest trends in cargo theft and fraud.  Discover how criminal tactics are evolving across the supply chain.  Learn about best practices, and discuss effective methods of operation to help mitigate risk.

 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulatory Update Christopher Rotondo, FMCSA Division   Administrator, New Jersey Division

 Stay informed with the latest updates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This session   will cover recent and upcoming regulatory changes, enforcement priorities, and compliance requirements affecting   motor carriers.

NJMTA Roadmap Ahead – Special Recognition Chris Lutick, Acting Executive Director, New Jersey Motor Truck Association