University of North Texas 
The Department of Supply Chain Management at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business invites you to join industry leaders, alumni, students, and partners for the 2026 Supply Chain Management Annual Awards & Scholarship Breakfast.
This annual event celebrates excellence in supply chain management while recognizing outstanding students and scholarship recipients who represent the future of the industry.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Location: DATCU Stadium HUB Club
Hosted By: Department of Supply Chain Management, G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University
of North Texas
The breakfast will feature networking opportunities, department updates, student recognition, scholarship presentations, and a special fireside chat focused on one of the most transformative topics in transportation and logistics today: autonomous trucking.
2026 Fireside Chat: The Future of Autonomous Trucking
Autonomous trucking continues to reshape the national conversation around logistics, transportation infrastructure, workforce development, public policy, and the future of freight mobility. This year’s fireside chat will bring together leaders from transportation operations, manufacturing, public policy, and autonomous vehicle technology to explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding this rapidly evolving industry.
Featured Panelists
CEO, Titus Transport and Texas State Senator, District 30
Senator Brent Hagenbuch is CEO of Titus Transport, a privately held nationwide logistics and transportation company headquartered in Denton, Texas. In addition to leading one of the region’s most respected transportation companies, Senator Hagenbuch has played a significant role in advancing Texas legislation that supports autonomous vehicle deployment and innovation, helping position Texas as a national leader in AV authorization and infrastructure development.
Assistant Chief Engineer, Peterbilt Motors Company
Alison Cochran serves as Assistant Chief Engineer for Peterbilt Motors Company, a leader in commercial vehicle innovation. Peterbilt is actively helping shape the future of freight transportation through the integration of Level 4 autonomous technology into its flagship Model 579 heavy-duty trucks. Through strategic partnerships with autonomous driving technology firms, Peterbilt continues to develop autonomous-ready commercial platforms designed for the next generation of logistics operations.
Public Affairs Manager, Kodiak AI
Blake Clavert represents Kodiak AI, one of the leading companies in autonomous trucking technology. Following its public debut on the Nasdaq, Kodiak AI has emerged as a major player in the autonomous freight sector with an estimated valuation of approximately $2.5 billion. The company has logged more than 3 million autonomous miles and thousands of hours of fully driverless commercial operations, helping redefine the future of long-haul transportation.