WTX Keynote Announced: Death by Dogma

The presentation will explain how systemic failures can lead to nuclear verdicts and how plaintiff attorneys exploit these vulnerabilities to secure multi-million-dollar settlements.

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August 22, 2024

Photo of Doug Marcello for Death By Dogma Keynote presentation at WTX — Just announced for the 2024 event is keynote speaker Douglas Marcello, who will present a session titled Death by Dogma.
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Have you applied for Work Truck Exchange 2024, which will take place September 25-27 in Scottsdale, Arizona, yet? We only have one spot left, and we hope it's yours! Help us continue to make this the must-attend event of the year.

Just announced for the 2024 event is keynote speaker Douglas Marcello, who will present a session titled Death by Dogma.

This session will explore the critical role of routine procedures in trucking operations and how these seemingly mundane tasks can significantly impact the outcome of a lawsuit. The presentation will explain how systemic failures can lead to nuclear verdicts and how plaintiff attorneys exploit these vulnerabilities to secure multi-million-dollar settlements.

Attendees will learn:

What are the common practices of trucking companies that are potential nuclear detonators?
What can you do to eliminate the exposure from these regular practices?
What are you routinely doing today that you should eliminate?

Ready to network, learn, and grow your fleet knowledge base and connection list? Apply today!

Topics:Work Truck Exchange industry events WTX Keynote Speech WTX24 Safety

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