CNS COMPANIES

2025 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE

This conference was a blast!

Check out the presentations and speaker recordings from this premier event for compliance professionals, a must-attend transportation-focused event dedicated to promoting safety and compliance across all sectors of the industry. See you all in 2026 – stay tuned!

We cover critical topics related to regulatory updates, risk management strategies, and innovative safety practices.

DATE: February 28, 2025
TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Eden Resort, 222 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

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Presentations

2025 Safety & Compliance Conference Presentations

Thank you to our speakers and sponsors!

DOWNLOAD: Addressing Industry Challenges [John Irwin, CDS] 
DOWNLOAD: Accident Management [Saxton & Stump]
DOWNLOAD: Walz Group CPA – Fuel Tax Credit [Josh Hoover, Robin Davis]
DOWNLOAD: Data-Driven CDL Training [Ryan Berardi] 
DOWNLOAD: 2025 Regulatory Update [Jared Kline]
DOWNLOAD: Safer Together: The PMTA Advantage [Rebecca Oyler] 
UNAVAILABLE: Commercial Vehicle Safety [Greg Fischer, Gary Scollins] 

SHRM Professional Development Credits

CNS Companies is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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Our Speakers

2025 Safety & Compliance Conference

John Irwin, CDS

CEO

John Irwin is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of CNS and all of its' subsidiaries.

Saxton & Stump’s Trucking and Commercial Transportation attorneys understand that this industry is essential and arguably the backbone for many other major industries. When it comes to legal matters that impact your business, you need a trusted legal advisor who understands your business, industry and strategic goals.

Lane Brody, Alyssa Adams

Transportation Attorneys

This is a 3-person panel of Trucking and Commercial Transportation Attorneys with over 30 years of experience between them.

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Josh Hoover

Tax Senior Manager

Josh has 8 years of experience in public accounting. He is a senior manager of the tax division at Walz Group and works with relationship managers and clients on planning and executing complex tax matters.

ryan berardi, SVP of Training and Development at CNS Companies

Ryan Berardi, Ed.D.

SVP of T&D

Ryan leads the Training & Development function for CNS Companies employees and clients.

jared kline speaking at the CNS Conference to discuss CSA & Crash Preventability in 2025: Key Updates for Safer Fleets

Jared Kline

VP of DOT Compliance & Risk Management

Jared provides both direct support to companies in various industries when it comes to both Federal/State Regulations, but also insight into best practices and strategies to limit overall risk.

Rebecca Oyler, President and CEO of PMTA

Rebecca Oyler

President & CEO

Rebecca Oyler is President & CEO at Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association for the last 4 years.

Greg Fischer, Program Administrator in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division for the Pennsylvania State Police

Officer Greg Fischer, Officer Gary Scollins

Program Administrator, Commercial Vehicle Safety Division

Greg has over 15 years with the PA State Police as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Specialist and Program Administrator with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Division.

Event Sponsors

2025 Safety & Compliance Conference

Blackworth Custom Trucks is much more than a paint shop. Dallas Good and his team capably oversee truck rebuilds from start to finish.

Blackworth Custom Trucks is much more than a paint shop in Central Pennsylvania. Dallas Good and his team capably oversee truck rebuilds from start to finish.

McConkey Insurance & Benefits logo

McConkey Insurance & Benefits is one of largest insurance brokerage firms in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving nearly all 50 states and 20 countries.

Saxton & Stump’s Trucking and Commercial Transportation attorneys understand that this industry is essential and arguably the backbone for many other major industries. When it comes to legal matters that impact your business, you need a trusted legal advisor who understands your business, industry and strategic goals.

Saxton & Stump’s represents motor carriers, manufacturers, shippers, owner operators, and more on transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, labor and employment and accident investigations.

CNS Driver Training Center, CNS Connects, CNS Insurance, CNS Occupational Medicine, CNS Licensing, and Compliance Navigation Specialists

CNS Companies is a network of companies specializing in services related to the transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, education and medical industries.

Season 3 of Podcast Caution: Wide Right is coming soon

Caution: Wide Right podcast discusses the best tips, education, and interviews on compliance related to trucking and transportation for individuals and companies to help them remain safe, compliant, and profitable.

Progressive Insurance sponsoring CNS Safety and Compliance Conference 2025

Progressive has supported truckers for over 50 years. In that time, we've grown to be the #1 commercial truck insurance company in America. We provide flexible coverage and payment options, free filings, specialized heavy truck claims service, discounts, and expert support.

Safety & Compliance Conference Questions

If you have any questions about our past conference or upcoming conferences, please submit them using the form below. For immediate assistance, call 888.260.9448 to speak with a DOT Compliance Specialist.