2026 Primerus Defense Institute Transportation Seminar
In Person
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Join us in Savannah, Georgia to discuss the numerous challenges, changes, and opportunities facing the trucking industry today.
Andaz Savannah, by Hyatt
14 Barnard St.
Savannah, GA 31401
We had more people register than anticipated which is fantastic, but when we tried to extend our block, they didn’t have the capacity.
As a result, any new registrants will need to make a hotel reservation at a nearby property.
See below for a few nearby hotel options.
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$879 Member Registration Fee
$799 Second Member Registration Fee
$749 Young Lawyer Registration Fee
$879 Client Registration Fee
$2,150 Client Assessment Fee
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Each PDI member firm is required to sponsor/bring a client to the Transportation Seminar. Up to two attorneys per firm may register for each client that is registered.
Should you need to sponsor a client, please contact Katie at kbundyra@primerus.com as soon as possible.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cocktails and Dinner
Belford's Savannah Seafood & Steaks
315 W Saint Julian St., 4-minute walk from hotel
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM – 12:00 PM Morning Substantive Programming
Welcome and Introduction
Traumatic Brain Injuries and CRPS
Maximizing Effect of Apportionment of Fault after Tort Reform
Werner Case – Proximate Cause
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch at 22 Square Restaurant – Located in Andaz Savannah
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Afternoon Substantive Programming
Telematics in Litigation: Emerging Misuse and Strategic Defense Considerations
The Legal Impact of FMCSA Regulations on Driver Schedules and Pay
AI in Trucking Technology for Safety Systems
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM Seminar Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Ben Banks – TITLE – TCW, Inc. |
Michael Buckley – Assistant Vice President & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Casey Byers – Director of Claims – Swift Transportation/Mohave |
Andrew Collins – Lead Claims Specialist & Large Loss Claims – Great West Casualty |
Rob DeSiato – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Doug Eaken – Manager & Claims – Great West Casualty |
Vickie L. Fox – Vice President & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Darren Gallup – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Travis Ginest – General Counsel – OOIDA |
Cassie Graves – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Dan Huber – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Lori Jolly – Claims Territory Manager – Canal Insurance Company |
Janine Kirk – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Richie Malone – Claims Manager – P&S Transport Inc. |
R. Allan Morgan – Subrogation Specialist – CBCS Claim |
Beau Mosley – Chief Risk Officer & Executive Vice President – Usher Transport Inc. |
Ken Pixley – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Eric Post – Senior Claims Manager – Cover Whale |
Brian Rittenhouse – Sr. Director, Claims & Litigation – Coca-Cola Consolidated |
Ethan Ruesewald – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Jim Sidou – Vice President & General Counsel – Saddle Creek Logistic Services |
Duane Spangler – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Jess Staggs – Vice President, Safety – Liquid Cargo |
Angie Steeg – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Lisa Stephenson – General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer – CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. |
Todd Stevens – Director, Claims & Procurement – Dana Transport Inc. |
Eva Teut – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Steve D. Weiler – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
Susan Wilson – Lead Claims Specialist & Large Loss Claims – Great West Casualty |
Jeff Wisner – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty |
The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront is a 3-minute walk from the Andaz hotel and a 6-minute walk from Belford’s restaurant.
The Drayton Hotel Savannah is a 5-minute walk from the Andaz hotel and an 8-minute walk from Belford’s restaurant.
The Hyatt Regency Savannah is a 4-minute walk from the Andaz hotel and a 7-minute walk from Belford’s restaurant.
You are not required to book at these hotels, but we wanted to offer them as convenient options.
Questions?
Contact Katie Bundyra at kbundyra@primerus.com or by phone at +1 800.968.2211 or +1 616.454.9939.