
Kansas City
SAFETY STAND-UP
Friday, October 10, 2025
Vander Haag's Inc.
Kansas City, MO
About the Event
USED PARTS HELP YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Join us in Missouri for an engaging walk-through of one of Vander Haag's eleven nationwide facilities where they have over 40 acres of salvage truck units and parts storage. We are going to learn how to reduce your total cost of ownership by using a combination of aftermarket new parts and quality recycled parts. We will also learn some service and repair best practices that can increase uptime and reduce unexpected costs and explore options to liquidate your trucks no matter the fleet age or condition. Inside their 60,000 square foot parts and service facility we will also meet for some classroom style Safety Education and finish off the afternoon by building connections with fellow vendors, contractors, and others in the linehaul space to learn other ways of improving your business at the networking reception.
Schedule
All times are tentative and subject to slight changes in the final schedule.
Friday, October 10, 2025
~2 hours
Facility Tour, Salvage Explanation, and Educational Sessions
~2 hours
Networking Reception with Sponsors, Contractors, & Carriers
Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers while connecting with fellow LH contractors, vendors, carrier representatives, and Vander Haag's partners.
After 6:00 PM
Optional Dinners
Friday, October 10, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hands-on DOT Roadside Inspection and Educational Sessions
Safety Talk: Live DOT Inspection + Q&A
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On-site mock inspections guided by a WI State Patrol DOT officer
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REL trucks available for walkthroughs and fault spotlights
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Focus on awareness, common violations, and how to pass with confidence
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Moderated in-office education session by Tyler Tattum: “What They’re Looking For (and How to Stay Ahead)”
Safety Brief: Industry Trends from Acrisure
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Expert insights on national safety focus areas and regulatory trends
Special Guest: Financial Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
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Review key policy areas the bill touches on impacting your bottom line!
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What accounting changes you need to implement to work best with OBBBA changes
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Does the OBBBA law impact the way you pay or incentivize drivers?
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Matt Heglin with Accounting Associates will be sharing some hints and be available during the event
Carrier Q&A
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Network Capital and Network 2.0.
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Safety priorities and upcoming initiatives
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Open Q&A with direct answers
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking Reception with Sponsors, Contractors, & Carriers
Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers while connecting with fellow LH contractors, vendors, carrier representatives, and REL partners.
After 7:00 PM
Optional Dinners
CONTRACTORS
SPONSORS
Register
Attendance is FREE for Linehaul News Community Contractors registering prior to the event. ($199 value)
Location
Vander Haag's Inc.
7501 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64129
Accomodations
These nearby hotels may still have availability.
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