OTA Institute: Safety Director Summit

Description

2026 Safety Director Summit
Real Challenges. Real Solutions.

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | The Medallion Club, Westerville

You know the challenges: fewer hands, more data, changing regulations, an FMCSA system that keeps evolving, and employees who don’t always welcome the next new policy. The 2026 Safety Director Summit is your chance to tackle them head-on.

This full-day, in-person event brings together safety professionals from across Ohio for practical sessions and honest conversation with peers who understand the job. The morning focuses on compliance, with updates on regulations, DataQs, Motus and where enforcement may be headed. The afternoon turns to leadership, with strategies for building a healthier workplace culture and turning pushback into buy-in. You’ll leave with solutions you can put to work the next morning.

What’s on the Agenda

Shifting Priorities and Avoiding Burnout
Jeff Davis, Fleet Safety Services, LLC
Reduced staff, mountains of data and ever-changing schedules keep safety directors stretched thin. Get practical tips to focus on what matters most and get more from the tools you already have.

Staying Ahead of the Rules: Regulatory Updates and DataQs Strategies
Bryan Griffith, J.D., Sanborn, Brandon, Duvall & Bobbitt Co., L.P.A.
Catch up on the latest regulatory changes affecting motor carriers and learn how to use DataQs to challenge inaccurate crash and inspection data.

Motus Today, Enforcement Tomorrow: What Carriers Need to Watch
Jeff Davis, Fleet Safety Services, LLC
Get the latest on FMCSA’s Motus platform, what to monitor to stay compliant and in service, and a look at where enforcement and compliance reviews could be headed.

Creating a Culture of Safety in the Workplace
Tim Dimoff, SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.
Learn to recognize the warning signs of a toxic workplace and confront bullying, aggression and workplace violence before they undermine your team.

Rethinking Resistance: From Pushback to Results
Mike Thompson, Mountain View Leadership
Every change brings pushback. Learn how to reduce defensiveness, break the cycle of blame and turn resistance into buy-in.

Focused Safety Discussions: Sharing Best Practices with Your Peers
Facilitated by Greg First, All American Trucking Co. LLC
Close the day with roundtable discussions on key safety challenges. Share what’s working, hear how others are solving the same problems, and take home actionable ideas.

Schedule at a Glance
8:30am – Registration and Breakfast
9:00am – Summit Begins
12:05pm – Networking Lunch
4:00pm – Summit Concludes
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Networking Reception (optional)

Who Should Attend
Safety directors, fleet safety managers, compliance professionals and anyone responsible for keeping drivers, equipment and companies safe and in compliance.

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today.

A full breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is $299 for OTA members and $599 for non-members.

Refund Policy:
Our refund policy is as follows:

• You will receive a 100% refund if you cancel more than 10 days before the training.
• You will receive a 75% refund if you cancel more than 3 days before the training.
• You will receive no refund if you cancel less than 3 days before the training.
• No shows will be responsible to pay 100% of the registration fee.