Summit Panelists

Philip Nenadov is a logistics and transportation professional with extensive experience in supply-chain operations, freight processes, and industry development. He is prominently known as the organizer of the Driver Legitimacy Summit, a convening focused on addressing systemic risks and operational gaps in freight transportation related to driver authorization and verification. In this capacity, Nenadov engages industry leaders, regulators, enforcement authorities, and technology stakeholders to drive awareness and collaborative solutions around compliance, liability, and legitimacy challenges in logistics.

Jesse Williams is a retired senior law enforcement official with over two decades at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where he rose to Acting Assistant Director. He directed field enforcement programs targeting unauthorized individuals and fraudulent operators posing public-safety and supply-chain risks. With deep expertise in identity verification, document authentication, and enforcement operations, Jesse brings critical perspective on how verification gaps create vulnerabilities across transportation networks. His experience bridges immigration enforcement, driver legitimacy, and supply-chain security, making him a key voice on practical compliance solutions.

Craig Fuller is Founder and CEO of Overhaul, a digital supply-chain platform helping organizations address freight risks, compliance challenges, and supply-chain visibility. With extensive experience in logistics, law enforcement, and technology innovation, Craig brings practical expertise in identifying and mitigating supply-chain vulnerabilities. He is deeply invested in creating transparent, accountable systems that improve operational safety and reduce risk across freight networks. His work bridges the gap between technology solutions and real-world operational needs, helping shippers, carriers, and brokers strengthen their compliance and verification practices.

Retired State Trooper with more than two decades of public service in commercial motor vehicle enforcement, hazardous materials response, and law enforcement instruction. Served with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety from January 2003 through February 2021, following earlier service with the North Carolina Department of Transportation as a Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer. Throughout his career, he specialized in commercial motor vehicle intrastate rules and regulations, motor carrier enforcement, crash investigation, and post-crash inspection. He was extensively involved in hazardous materials operations, serving on the NC State Highway Patrol Haz-Mat Team and holding certifications as a Hazardous Materials Technician, Radiological Specialist, and Explosives and Haz-Mat Instructor. He is MERRTT/T-MERRTT certified and served as both an instructor and evaluator in multiple emergency response disciplines. His instructional background includes serving as an Incident Command System Instructor, Law Enforcement Ethics Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Concealed Carry Instructor, and General Instructor. He holds CVSA Level I, II, III, and VI certifications and served as a CVSA Field Training Officer and Field Evaluator. He also served on the Colonel's Advisory Board, contributing to policy, training standards, and operational guidance. Earlier in his career, he served as a Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer with NCDOT from February 1999 to January 2003. In that role, he conducted size and weight enforcement, served as a Field Training Officer, and acted as an agent for the United States Department of the Treasury and the North Carolina Department of Revenue on motor fuel tax evasion investigations.

Tommy Ruke is the Founder of the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) and one of the most respected educators in motor carrier and transportation insurance. With more than four decades of experience, Tommy has shaped how insurers, underwriters, brokers, and risk professionals understand and manage transportation risk. Through MCIEF, he developed nationally recognized curricula and professional designations focused on motor carrier risk, underwriting discipline, and loss prevention—particularly how gaps in driver legitimacy translate into claims exposure, coverage disputes, and rising insurance costs.

Andy Sharpe is the CEO and Founder of meshVI, developers of meshVerified, the industry's standard for live, dynamic insurance verification. With over 25 years of transportation insurance experience, Andy recognized that reliance on static PDF certificates created massive fraud blind spots. He built meshVI to enable shippers and brokers to access live policy data rather than static files, automating trust and eliminating risks of unauthorized drivers.

Grace Maher is Chief Operating Officer of OTR Solutions, where she has spent 14+ years building trusted fintech platforms for freight brokers and motor carriers. Her work bridges payments, technology, compliance, and risk—areas that directly impact driver legitimacy and supply-chain safety. With deep expertise in fraud prevention and operational standards, Grace focuses on building systems that protect legitimate carriers, reward ethical operators, and raise industry standards. An outspoken advocate for accountability, she works closely with carriers, brokers, and technology partners to ensure innovation does not compromise integrity, helping the industry move toward greater transparency and trust.

Greg Reed is a partner at Hanson Bridgett LLP leading the firm's transportation and logistics practice. An experienced litigator and regulatory attorney with a national practice, he advises and represents companies on commercial and administrative law issues and federal compliance. Greg has extensive experience advocating for logistics companies before Congress and federal agencies, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks. His work bridges legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and legislative advocacy, providing comprehensive perspective on liability and accountability in transportation.

Dan Lindsay is Vice President of Safety at Trinity Logistics, where he oversees comprehensive safety operations and carrier compliance programs. With extensive experience in transportation risk management and driver qualification verification, Dan has established industry-leading practices for carrier vetting and ongoing compliance monitoring. He brings critical operational perspective on how verification gaps impact daily freight operations and create liability exposure for logistics providers. His work directly addresses the real-world challenges of validating driver credentials across complex carrier networks and partnerships.

Brett Eifler is Founder and CEO of BE Recruiting + Consulting, a specialized firm dedicated to professional development and organizational growth in logistics and transportation. With extensive experience in freight brokerage and carrier operations, Brett connects high-quality talent with leading logistics companies and helps organizations achieve their potential. His consulting practice addresses operational assessments, sales strategy, and vendor analysis, with deep insight into how workforce quality and compliance standards drive sustainable growth in transportation logistics.

Dale Prax is Co-Founder and CEO of Cargo Ops, a technology platform providing real-time visibility and compliance solutions for freight logistics. With deep expertise in supply-chain optimization and risk management, Dale is committed to building systems that enhance transparency, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen accountability across freight networks. His work bridges operational technology with compliance requirements, helping logistics providers address verification gaps and reduce supply-chain risk. Dale brings practical perspective on how technology solutions can enable scalable driver legitimacy verification across industry networks.

Jack Van Steenburg is Vice President of Government Relations at the American Trucking Associations, representing the industry's interests before Congress and federal agencies. With extensive experience in transportation policy, regulatory compliance, and government affairs, Jack advocates for practical solutions that advance industry standards and protect legitimate operators. His work bridges industry perspectives with policy development, helping shape regulatory frameworks that address supply-chain vulnerabilities while supporting responsible freight operations and driver accountability.

Bryan J. Nelson is a transportation and logistics attorney assisting clients in the development and review of transportation agreements, the resolution and mitigation of cargo claims, and the establishment of corporate compliance strategies in accordance with state and federal regulations. Prior to joining Taylor Nelson, Bryan practiced as general counsel and served as a chief administrative officer in the transportation industry for over a decade, representing a family of companies that included a motor carrier, a third-party logistics corporation, and a transportation management system (TMS) provider. Bryan graduated from Stetson University earning his juris doctorate and his master's degree in business administration. He received his undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University. With his hands-on experience in the transportation industry, Bryan recognizes and understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing transportation companies throughout the supply chain. Bryan lives in St. Petersburg with his family and enjoys spending his time with his family, paddle boarding, snorkeling, boating, and supporting Florida State athletics.

Keith serves as an Investigator for the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (GA POST), where he is involved in oversight and standards related to law enforcement professionalism and accountability across the state. Now, as VP of Operations for CargoNet, Keith leads operational oversight, investigative coordination, and member training focused on preventing cargo theft and freight fraud nationwide. His background uniquely positions him to speak to one of the most urgent issues in transportation today: how unauthorized and improperly vetted drivers create systemic exposure for carriers, brokers, shippers, and insurers. Keith's career in transportation began early. While still in high school, he worked at his father's trucking company, driving a tractor-trailer and learning the business from the ground up. After graduation, he continued working in the family operation while earning a degree in Criminal Justice. Following the sale of his father's company, Keith advanced into leadership roles with three global logistics organizations. His logistics career culminated as a General Manager overseeing a just-in-time (JIT) automotive operation in Graz, Austria, where precision, timing, and operational discipline were critical to success. In 2000, Keith transitioned from logistics to law enforcement, serving as a Task Force Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Major Theft Unit. In that role, he participated in undercover and sting operations focused on organized theft activity, gaining firsthand experience with the criminal side of freight, cargo, and transportation networks.

Justin Olsen has 35 years of experience as a transportation attorney focused particularly on freight brokers and other intermediaries and is recognized nationally for his expertise in identifying and developing innovative solutions to mitigate legal and practical risks in the transportation sector. Prior to recently joining LogistIQ Insurance Solutions as VP Legal, Risk and Stakeholder Relations, Olsen served for 10+ years as VP Legal & Risk for England Logistics, Inc., a nationally leading 3PL brokerage, where he oversaw all of the legal, risk and compliance issues for the company and was a member of England Logistics' Executive Team. Olsen has also recently served as a member of Transportation Intermediary Association's ("TIA") Board of Directors and serves on numerous TIA Committees and Task Forces, including currently serving as the Chair of TIA's In-House Legal Committee. Olsen first started in the transportation industry in 1989 working in-house for two different large motor carriers. He was then in private law practice for over 20 years, with a heavy emphasis and focus on truck transportation and brokerage, along with other transportation related areas, including freight invoice factoring. Olsen was co-founder of the Salt Lake City law firm of Olsen, Skoubye & Nielson, LLC in 2002 (n/k/a Skoubye, Nielson, Johansen & Baxter, LLC) – a firm that he helped grow to about ten attorneys prior to his joining England Logistics in 2015. Along with many other contributions to the transportation industry, Olsen has served on the Executive Committee of Transportation Lawyers Association ("TLA"), as Vice-Chair of TLA's Logistics & E-Commerce Committee and has served on numerous TIA committees, including current service on TIA Fraud & Cargo Theft Task Force, TIA's Highway Committee, TIA's Carrier Selection Framework Committee and several other committees. Olsen regularly presents at industry and legal conferences.

Doug Marcello, a shareholder with the law firm of Saxton & Stump, is a trucking defense attorney with a CDL. He had represented trucking clients across the country, having been specially admitted for cases in 36 states. Doug received the 2018 Leadership Award of the ATA Safety Council. He has served on the advisory board of the American Trucking Research Institute. Doug is a member of numerous trucking organizations, including Treasurer of the PA Motor Truck Association and member of the American Trucking Associations Safety Council as well as trucking legal defense organizations including TIDA. He has written numerous articles concerning trucking safety and defense and is a frequent guest on the Mark Willis Show on SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking. You can also find his interviews and presentation on his Youtube channel and podcast, 'TransportCenter', on iTunes as well as the Saxton & Stump YouTube channel.

Alex Snook is a logistics entrepreneur and freight technology leader with hands-on experience across brokerage, fleet operations, and freight technology development. He is the Chief Executive Officer of OnSight and co-owner of Presidential Trucking, bringing a dual perspective from both carrier operations and logistics technology innovation. Alex began his career in logistics with a freight brokerage, where he built a book of business and developed deep expertise in carrier relationships, freight execution, and customer service. He later transitioned into trucking ownership, managing fleet operations, driver hiring, and growth strategy while gaining firsthand insight into the operational challenges carriers face on the road and at the dock. Following a significant cargo theft incident, Alex was inspired to develop OnSight, a driver verification and dock-visibility platform designed to improve security, reduce fraud, and provide real-time accountability for shippers and logistics providers. His work focuses on bridging the gap between operational execution and technology-driven risk mitigation in modern freight networks. Alex is also an industry mentor and advocate, sharing real-world lessons on freight fraud prevention, fleet growth, and technology adoption. He is passionate about strengthening partnerships across shippers, brokers, and carriers to build a safer, more transparent supply chain.

Ryan Haase is a seasoned sales leader with more than a decade of experience in freight factoring and transportation finance. He is recognized for driving sustainable growth by building trusted relationships across the carrier and broker ecosystem. Ryan's spent the last 13 years at TAFS, Inc. (now eCapital), advancing from Sales Account Manager to Vice President of Sales. In this role, he led high-performing teams, managed complex national accounts, and helped customers scale confidently amid evolving market and risk dynamics. His approach is grounded in deep customer understanding—linking operational insight, payment behavior, and risk awareness to long-term, responsible growth. At The Driver Legitimacy Summit, Ryan will share his perspective on fraud prevention in transportation finance. He believes the most effective risk mitigation starts with relationships—equipping teams to identify red flags early, strengthen underwriting and monitoring practices, and partner with customers in a transparent, proactive way.

Adam L. Wingfield is one of the most recognized voices in the small carrier and owner-operator space, with over 25 years of hands-on experience in trucking operations, compliance, and business growth strategy. Adam started his career as a professional driver, operating everything from flatbeds to reefers to dry vans, giving him a first-hand understanding of the demands, challenges, and nuances of life on the road. As the Founder of Innovative Logistics Group and iDispatchHub, Adam has built a reputation for turning complex industry challenges into practical, actionable solutions for carriers looking to grow profitably and sustainably. Through his mentorship program, he has taught hundreds of carriers how to scale without sacrificing profitability, operational control, or compliance. Known for his straightforward, no-fluff approach, Adam works directly with small fleet owners, owner operators, and aspiring entrepreneurs to help them master KPIs, secure direct freight, and implement systems that keep them in business for the long haul.

Avante K. Jackson is a dedicated husband, Class A CDL driver, trainer, mentor, and owner of CDL Shorty D4D, LLC. With more than a decade of experience in the trucking industry, Avante has operated in both over-the-road and regional capacities, gaining hands-on expertise in dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated freight operations. Avante has four years of experience as a CDL instructor, where he provided both classroom and field training for aspiring commercial drivers. His instruction covered federal and state regulations governing interstate and intrastate operations, pre-trip inspections, coupling and uncoupling procedures, backing and maneuvering techniques, driver log compliance, and safe operation in urban and highway environments. He is known for preparing students to pass CDL testing and to operate safely and professionally in real-world conditions. More recently, Avante has focused on mentoring and coaching rookie drivers, helping them build confidence, technical skill, and professional awareness through peer-support training and industry guidance. After receiving a life-saving heart transplant, Avante gained a renewed perspective on life and purpose. He now speaks openly to the trucking community about his health journey, the warning signs of heart-related conditions, and the importance of proactive health awareness. Avante believes that knowledge is power—and that sharing his experience can help save lives within the trucking community.

Drew Singleton Wilder is the Founder and CEO of Vicarious Liability Risk Management LLC (VLRM) and a recognized subject matter expert in motor carrier and freight brokerage risk management. His career spans dock operations, senior risk management leadership, and advisory roles focused on trucking safety, certificate of insurance compliance, cargo claims, and vicarious liability mitigation. Drew is actively involved in transportation policy and legislation in Washington State. In 2018, he was appointed Co-Chair of the Washington Department of Licensing Autonomous Vehicle Subcommittee, where he helped evaluate regulatory challenges across liability, infrastructure, safety, technology, workforce, and equity domains. The committee delivered recommendations to state leadership through its completion in 2024. In 2003, after eighteen years in the freight industry, Drew founded VLRM to provide specialized compliance and risk advisory services. He has built a team of experienced COI compliance professionals with deep freight industry backgrounds to help organizations reduce exposure and improve operational controls. Drew Singleton Wilder is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, Master of Jurisprudence, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Law, Politics and Economy, University of Washington, Bachelor of Science, Business Management, University of Phoenix, Tukwila, Washington, and AAS, Freight Logistics Mgmt., Green River College, Auburn, Washington.

Sharon McCaw is a results-driven supply chain leader with more than 30 years of experience helping suppliers and carriers maintain strong delivery performance, optimize supply chain systems and data, and reduce operational costs. She previously served as Logistics Manager – Compliance at The Home Depot, where she led compliance and documentation oversight within large-scale retail supply chain operations. Following her retirement from The Home Depot, Sharon joined Larry Holcomb at Axle Compliance, LLC, where she works directly with motor carriers to streamline FMCSA compliance processes, documentation management, and administrative workflows. Her work ensures carriers remain organized, compliant, and prepared for audits and scalable growth. Sharon is passionate about building strong cross-functional partnerships and implementing practical solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and execution across the entire supply chain.

Larry Holcomb is a transportation and logistics professional with firsthand experience as a shipping manager at TKO Polymers, where he managed freight operations and carrier engagement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. In that role, Larry directly encountered repeated instances of unauthorized and non-compliant drivers attempting to move freight, giving him a practical, real-world understanding of the risks, liabilities, and operational disruptions these failures create. Recognizing these risks, Larry led efforts to strengthen compliance practices, improve carrier vetting, and elevate internal accountability standards. His leadership focused on protecting supply chain integrity, mitigating liability exposure, and ensuring that freight partners met regulatory and contractual obligations. Today, Larry brings that operational and risk-aware perspective to Axle Bot, where he contributes to technology-driven solutions aimed at improving verification, automation, and transparency across the freight ecosystem. His work bridges shipper realities with modern freight technology, helping create scalable systems that reduce fraud, enhance compliance, and improve execution.

Kristina Insley is President of InsuranceHub Leavitt Agency located in Lawrenceville GA and President of TruckingHQ, a DOT compliance company supporting trucking operations. She entered the insurance industry in 2002, later founded Insley Insurance, and in 2018 merged her agency with InsuranceHub—where she led the commercial sales team until 2025 when she assumed the role of President of the agency. Kristina specializes in transportation risks, holding the CIC and TRS designations. She works with trucking company owners to identify exposures, improve risk decision-making, and build cost-effective strategies that protect the business and the people behind it—often tying insurance programs to practical safety and compliance efforts.

Blair focuses his practice on commercial vehicle and motor carrier liability. His litigation work ranges from accident litigation to complex multi-defendant wrongful death cases. Blair represents clients in all phases of litigation in all Georgia state and federal courts. Blair is an active member in the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA), Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA), and Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA). He serves as General Counsel to GMTA, regularly advising on industry matters, legal updates, and legislative advocacy. He has been published in the DRI Trucking Law Committee's Newsletter, "In Transit." He has also given numerous CLE presentations through the CEU Institute and the National Business Institute (NBI) on topics such as Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Law, Ethics in Claims Handling, and Bad Faith Claims. He regularly gives presentations and continuing education seminars to industry clients in the areas of commercial and common carrier liability, automobile liability, dram shop liability, and ethics in claims handling. Blair has been named to the list of Rising Stars® in Georgia from 2018 to 2024, which appears annually in Atlanta Magazine and honors the top lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 or who have been practicing for less than 10 years. The Rising Stars list is limited to only 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Georgia and is compiled through a process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. Blair was recognized in the General Personal Injury Defense category.

Darrell Ruban is a former Associate Administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), where he served in a senior federal leadership role overseeing national motor carrier safety, compliance, and regulatory initiatives impacting the U.S. trucking industry. In this capacity, Darrell was responsible for advancing federal safety policy, regulatory implementation, and programmatic oversight across commercial motor vehicle operations. His work intersected with motor carrier compliance, enforcement frameworks, CDL policy, safety data systems, and coordination with state enforcement agencies and industry stakeholders. As a senior FMCSA executive, Darrell contributed to shaping national policy and operational strategies designed to reduce crashes, improve carrier accountability, and strengthen the regulatory infrastructure governing drivers and motor carriers. He gained firsthand insight into the complexities of federal rulemaking, enforcement limitations, and the systemic challenges of ensuring compliance across a decentralized national freight system. Darrell's experience at FMCSA provides a strategic perspective on how federal transportation policy is developed, how enforcement mechanisms function in practice, and where structural gaps exist between regulatory intent and real-world industry behavior. This background informs his ongoing work in transportation risk, compliance strategy, and industry reform initiatives.

Phillip Wigginton is a Senior Transportation Risk Consultant with the HUB Risk Services Division, based in Houston, Texas. He brings more than 24 years of experience in the trucking industry, including 17 years dedicated to transportation risk management and safety leadership across construction, oil and gas, and commercial transportation operations. Phillip began his career with the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Compliance Review Investigator, conducting DOT audits and roadside commercial vehicle inspections. He later transitioned into industry roles as an HSE and DOT Specialist, managing fleet safety and regulatory compliance in high-risk environments. Prior to joining HUB, Phillip served as National Director of Risk Management Services for a national motor carrier, where he focused on commercial auto risk and enterprise-level safety strategy. He is a frequent industry speaker and has presented at events hosted by the Truckload Carriers Association, the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation, and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. His expertise includes safety program development, internal ISO audits, accident and incident investigations, and the implementation of telematics and risk-reduction technologies. Phillip holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and a Transportation Risk Specialist (TRS).

Lewie Pugh is the Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), where he leads the organization's federal advocacy and regulatory affairs efforts on behalf of America's small-business truckers. He is widely respected for his deep knowledge of transportation policy, safety regulation, and the legislative process. In his role at OOIDA, Lewie works closely with members of Congress, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders to address issues affecting independent owner-operators and small fleets. His work focuses on ensuring that regulations are practical, enforceable, and reflective of real-world trucking operations. With decades of experience representing professional drivers at the national level, Lewie brings a pragmatic, carrier-focused perspective shaped by policy expertise and a commitment to protecting the interests of those who keep America's freight moving.

Omar Draz is a technology-focused fraud and identity leader, most recently serving as Head of Fraud Strategy & Operations at DoorDash. He's now a Co-Founder of Indemni, a platform building the next generation of driver level vetting and legitimacy infrastructure for the logistics industry

Scott Cornell brings over 20 years of frontline experience in transportation risk, cargo theft, and freight fraud. Currently Vice President of Transportation Risk & Strategy at LogistIQ, he advises shippers, brokers, and carriers on emerging risk trends and mitigation strategies. His extensive career addressing complex freight crime provides critical insurance and risk-management perspective to the transportation industry. Scott's expertise helps organizations understand how driver legitimacy, verification standards, and supply-chain transparency directly impact underwriting decisions and loss prevention.