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inspiration. Every year, attendees walk away from STS with fresh insights that turn immediate challenges into lasting success for their businesses.”
Jerry Rothwell, director of sales North America Transport Technology for Goldhofer, Inc., agreed.
“ The 2025 SC & RA Transportation Symposium has provided industry leading education for all aspects of specialized transport. We gain valuable insight from the people that do the work every day,” he said.
Unique to the event this year was an opportunity for attendees to meet individually with any of the 27 state department of transportation permitting officials that were onsite.
In addition, members networked with top operations managers, safety directors, pilot car professionals, permitting officials, law enforcement and state and federal officials, as well as browsed the 49
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vendor booths that had the best and the brightest of their products on display.
“ The Exhibit Hall always provides the best opportunity to share with attendees what is new and ask how we can help provide solutions customers are asking for. The voice of our industry speaks here. Everyone is welcoming and ready to share their knowledge. If you are not a member I recommend you join. If you are a member and haven’ t attended a meeting: You are missing out!” enthused Rothwell.
“ And that’ s a wrap on the 2025 Transportation Symposium in chilly, but beautiful Charlotte NC!” touted a social media post on its timeline by
WCS Permits.“ What an amazing show connecting with industry leaders and sharing innovative ideas. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. Until next time!”
Next-Gen Workforce: Attracting Young Talent
From an educational perspective, Smith said one of the hottest topics of the event was the seminar on how to attract and retain next gen workers, drawing in 120 members that wanted to hear what speaker Lindsey Trent, co-founder and president of Next Generation in Trucking Association, had to say. For those that were able to get a seat, they got an earful on best practices for recruitment, retention and managing a diverse workforce.
“ For trucking to thrive in the years ahead, attracting young people will be critical,” Trent said.“ Young people need to see a career path and where it can
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