TOPIC:
Political Shifts, Regulation & Insurance Exposure
In an increasingly dynamic political and regulatory environment, motor carriers are facing heightened scrutiny, evolving compliance requirements, and continued volatility in the insurance market. This session will examine how current political trends are influencing regulatory policy, enforcement priorities, and insurance availability and pricing across the transportation industry.
Industry experts will provide practical insights into what these shifts mean for carriers today, including emerging risks, regulatory expectations, and strategies for navigating insurance challenges in a changing climate. A third speaker (TBD) will round out the discussion with additional perspective on how carriers can proactively manage exposure, remain compliant, and position themselves for stability amid ongoing uncertainty.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the forces shaping the industry and actionable takeaways to help their organizations adapt and plan ahead.
PRESENTERS:
Grant Barnes
Grant Barnes is a Risk Consultant at Acrisure with more than 15 years of experience in commercial motor vehicle safety, compliance, and federal transportation regulation. He previously served with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), where he conducted and oversaw safety investigations, analyzed SMS data, supported enforcement actions, and delivered regulatory training to industry and state partners. Grant was named FMCSA Safety Investigator of the Year in 2015 and is widely respected for his deep understanding of enforcement priorities and regulatory risk.
Tim Kordula
Tim Kordula is a transportation risk and safety professional with extensive experience in motor carrier operations, insurance strategy, and regulatory compliance. In his role with Acrisure, he works closely with trucking and transportation clients to develop risk mitigation strategies that improve safety performance, control loss exposure, and strengthen long-term operational resilience. Tim brings practical industry insight shaped by leadership experience within motor carrier operations and active involvement in industry advocacy, including engagement with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association. His work focuses on aligning safety culture, compliance, and insurance solutions to help carriers navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and claims environment.
Tim Kelly
Tim Kelly is a seasoned risk control and transportation safety professional currently serving as Senior Captive Risk Control Representative in Corporate Risk Control Services at Great West Casualty Company, where he partners with carriers to enhance loss prevention, safety performance, and captive insurance strategy. With over 25 years of industry experience spanning risk control roles and leadership in safety-focused associations, Tim brings deep operational insight and a pragmatic approach to helping insureds manage exposures and strengthen their safety cultures. His background also includes extensive experience in transportation operations and safety leadership, which informs his work delivering value-driven risk management solutions for Great West’s trucking clients.
