TOPIC:
Mental Health & Physical Health Awareness
The trucking industry is facing a wellness crisis—and it’s time to take action. This seminar will explore the critical intersections of driver health, retention, and performance through the lens of data, real-world strategies, and industry insight.
Attendees will learn how driver wellness impacts every stage of the driver lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to long-term retention and quality of life. We’ll explore practical, sustainable solutions that can be implemented on the road and within companies of any size.
A key highlight of the seminar will be a presentation of newly collected data on chronic stress, aging, and cardiometabolic health in the trucking workforce—offering valuable insight into how long-term occupational stress affects drivers and what can be done to reverse the trend.
This is a must-attend event for industry professionals, safety managers, wellness coordinators, and anyone committed to creating a healthier, more sustainable future for professional drivers.
PRESENTERS:
Wan-chin Kuo PhD, RN
Assistant Professor at UW–Madison School of Nursing, Dr. Wan‑Chin Kuo is a nurse scientist specializing in aging, chronic stress, and health disparities. Her research uses behavioral and social data to better understand and improve cardiometabolic health outcomes in high-risk populations.
Jeremy Reymer
Jeremy Reymer is a longtime trucking industry leader focused on solving key challenges in driver recruiting, retention, and wellness. With 20+ years of experience and roles in ATA and Next Gen Trucking, he founded DriverReach (acquired by Tenstreet) to modernize hiring and compliance. He hosts the podcast Taking the Hire Road and leads PROJECT 61, a mission to raise awareness and improve the health and longevity of professional drivers.
Dr. Mark Manera
President & Chief Health Officer at Project 61, leading the movement to solve trucking’s driver health crisis. A physical therapist by training, he founded Offshift—a digital health platform built for life on the road—which was acquired by Project 61 in 2025. His mission is simple: help drivers build healthier habits so they can live longer, safer, and stronger lives.
Greg Giefer
Greg Giefer is the Chief Sales Officer at DARI Motion, creator of the world’s only FDA-cleared, markerless human motion analysis system. With a background in healthcare technology and decades of experience in sales leadership, Greg has been instrumental in expanding DARI’s reach across sports, healthcare, and human performance industries. He works closely with organizations ranging from athletic programs to clinical providers, helping them harness advanced motion analytics for performance optimization, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
John Hickok, RPSGT
The visionary behind it all, John founded iSLEEP to transform sleep care from frustrating to joyful. With over a decade in sleep medicine and a passion for redefining the patient experience, he inspires the team to push boundaries and deliver excellence every day.
Jason Johnson
A WI road team captain and truck driver turned author whose first book, One Mile at a Time, was written as a way to heal and share his journey. His writing isn’t about fame, but about connection—offering hope to anyone who’s ever felt broken or alone.
Stephanie Bostedt
She serves as the Regulatory Services Manager at Schneider National, a position held since November 1998. Prior to this role, Stephanie Bostedt worked as the Medical Compliance Manager within the Regulatory Services department at the same company. With over two decades of experience in regulatory compliance, Stephanie Bostedt has developed a strong expertise in managing compliance processes within the transportation industry.
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AGENDA:
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Seminar
12:00 noon Lunch
5:00 p.m. Adjournment
COST:
Safety Council Members: $100
WMCA Members: $125
Non-Members: $150