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 Zach Trepanier and Grant Barnes 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:
Zach Trepanier
Zach Trepanier is Senior Director of Transportation – Midwest at Acrisure, where he provides strategic risk management and insurance solutions tailored for the trucking and motor carrier industry. With deep expertise in transportation risk, regulatory impacts, and insurance market dynamics, Zach has become a trusted advisor to carriers navigating evolving compliance requirements and insurance challenges. He is actively engaged in industry leadership, including service on the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association board, and works closely with carriers to align safety, risk, and financial outcomes across their operations.
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.
