Agenda Details
Southwest social | Welcome reception
Kick off Zonar Together with an evening of networking, dinner, and drinks. Pick up your badge, explore the event space, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.
Breakfast, registration & check-in
Event Welcome
Meet Ignition: The new era of fleet management
Join the Product team as they showcase Zonar’s all-new platform, Ignition™ — built to give you complete visibility into your fleet, assets, and drivers in real time. In this session, they’ll introduce how Ignition brings every Zonar solution together in one intuitive platform, designed to help you track, analyze, and act on your data faster than ever. Then, get a sneak peek at what’s next on the roadmap — from upcoming features to innovations that will redefine how you manage your fleet. Don’t miss this inside look at the future of Zonar.
The road ahead: New and what’s next from Zonar
We’ve been building. You’ve been driving. Now see where we’re headed—together. Join our product team for a guided look at what’s new across Zonar solutions and what’s coming next. From enhanced integrations to new capabilities that elevate safety, efficiency, and performance, get a front-row seat to the innovations shaping the future of fleet management.
Miles Ahead Panel: Zonar’s Next Chapter
Join us for the Zonar Together Executive Panel, an engaging conversation where you’ll meet the new Zonar leadership team, hear our vision for the future, and learn what it means for you as a valued customer. This session will provide insight into our strategic direction, upcoming innovations, and how we’re working to help you achieve your goals. Expect an open dialogue, practical takeaways, and a chance to ask questions directly to the executives shaping Zonar’s next chapter.
Lunch
Interactive product breakout sessions
Ignition in action
You’ve met Ignition—now see what it can do. This deep-dive session explores how Zonar’s new platform brings your data to life with intuitive dashboards, customizable alerts, and actionable insights. Learn best practices, hidden features, and ways customers are already using Ignition to simplify operations and maximize uptime.
The smarter route
See how our all-in-one routing platform, Zonar Bus Suite, keeps your routes on time and your riders safe. In this hands-on session, our experts will demonstrate how districts can plan, monitor, and optimize routes in real time—from dispatch and driver coordination to the driver experience and parent communication. Learn how Bus Suite brings routing, student tracking, and driver tools together in one platform to make every trip safer and more efficient.
Safer roads start here: Driving with video-based AI
See how Zonar helps fleets create safer, more efficient drivers through real-time, in-cab feedback and automated performance improvement. In this session, our product team will walk through how video uses AI-powered video and sensor data to identify risky behaviors, automatically generate individualized performance improvement plans and track coaching progress over time.
Built to last: Zonar hardware
From the school bus yard to the city fleet, reliable hardware is the foundation of fleet intelligence. Join our product experts for a deep dive into Zonar’s latest telematics, tablets, and tracking devices. Learn how each piece of hardware connects seamlessly to the Zonar platform to deliver real-time insights, durability in the field, and long-term value for your operation.
Break
Interactive product breakout sessions
Ignition in action
You’ve met Ignition—now see what it can do. This deep-dive session explores how Zonar’s new platform brings your data to life with intuitive dashboards, customizable alerts, and actionable insights. Learn best practices, hidden features, and ways customers are already using Ignition to simplify operations and maximize uptime.
Safer roads start here: Driving with video-based AI
See how Zonar helps fleets create safer, more efficient drivers through real-time, in-cab feedback and automated performance improvement. In this session, our product team will walk through how video uses AI-powered video and sensor data to identify risky behaviors, automatically generate individualized performance improvement plans and track coaching progress over time.
Built to last: Zonar hardware and the data behind it
Reliable insights start at the vehicle. In this session, Zonar’s product team will walk through the hardware that powers our platform and how data is captured directly from the vehicle. Learn how telematics devices, and trackers collect, transmit, and improve data quality—setting the foundation for accurate reporting and a seamless experience from vehicle to dashboard.
Ride and Drive | Bus Suite Live: See It. Drive It. Believe It.
Climb aboard for a real-world look at Zonar Bus Suite in action. Watch as our team demonstrates live route tracking, student ridership verification, and two-way communication between driver and dispatch. Plus, see first-hand how the parent app functions during the trip. It’s the full picture of how Zonar technology keeps every route running safely, smoothly, and on time.
Zonar and AI: The future of fleet intelligence
See how Zonar is using artificial intelligence to make fleet data more powerful and easier to use. From optimizing products with AI-driven insights to the creation of Zonar Lens, our new AI-powered custom reporting tool, this session will explore how intelligent automation is helping customers work smarter, not harder.
Sunset at El Chorro
Join us at Scottsdale’s iconic El Chorro, nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain, for an unforgettable evening of food, music, and connection. Enjoy cocktails and conversation as the sun sets over the desert, followed by dinner under the stars and a special live performance by Harry Mack. Transportation will be provided to all attendees.
Social Boardroom
Wrap up the evening with a nightcap in the hidden speakeasy—where craft cocktails, good company, and candid conversations keep the night going.
Breakfast
Stronger together: Leadership perspectives from Zonar and Rolling Equity Leasing (REL)
Join Zonar CEO Charles Kriete and Tyler Tatum, Co-founder and COO of Rolling Equity Leasing, for a candid discussion on innovation, partnership, and what it takes to move the industry forward. Hear how shared goals and smart technology are transforming operations and creating lasting value for customers.
The Community Quotient: Designing Workplaces for Connection & Impact
The focus on creating connected workplace cultures has been building momentum over the past few years, and now is the time to create a fusion between why it is important and how to do it, and that is at the heart of this energizing and soulful presentation from Liz Bohannon. Participants learn from Liz’s experiences as a leader of a global brand and what it takes to create meaningful connection across your organization that is grounded in a sense of purpose and driven by impact. Growing your company as a connected community is the only way to inspire the kind of collaboration and innovation that will keep you rising to the next level even in the face of change and uncertainty.
Tangible Takeaways
- Prioritize People-Centric Strategies: Emphasize the importance of putting people first in organizational strategies. Encourage leaders to prioritize the well-being and connection of their team members, fostering a culture that values individuals and their contributions.
- Challenge Traditional Notions of Success: Inspire a shift in mentalities by challenging conventional notions of passion and success. Encourage participants to reassess their perspectives and redefine success in a way that aligns with the values of connection, purpose, and community.
- Share Real-Life Connectivity Experiences: Draw from Liz Bohannon's real-life experiences leading a global brand to illustrate the practical aspects of building bridges of connectivity across your organization. Provide tangible examples and case studies that showcase how genuine connections contribute to organizational growth and success.
- Implement Simple Yet Impactful Changes: Demonstrate that creating a connected and purposeful organization doesn't have to be complicated. Encourage leaders to implement simple yet impactful changes in their daily operations that prioritize people, nurture community, and ultimately pave the way for long-term success.
Break
Customer & Industry Presentations (2 Breakouts)
Driving efficiency: Real-world savings in time and cost
Discover how Zonar customers are turning data into real savings. Mick Madden of Helget Gas Products will share how his fleet reduced idling and speeding to improve fuel economy by over 1 MPG—saving more than $140,000 annually. Then, James Graham of Norman Public Schools will discuss how technology like EVIR®, Ground Traffic Control®, improved safety, efficiency, and accountability across their district.
Protecting drivers and assets: video safety and intelligent fleet response
Connor Sterneckert of The Amenity Collective will share how implementing Zonar’s video technology across a 700-vehicle fleet elevated their safety culture, improved driver accountability, and reduced incidents. Tim Steiner of Rolling Equity Leasing will demonstrate how they use FaultIQ® and ZFuel® to monitor engine health, prevent breakdowns, and streamline roadside assistance for vehicles leased to FedEx—ultimately extending uptime and increasing end-of-lease asset value. Together, these insights highlight how visibility, diagnostics, and proactive response work hand-in-hand to protect drivers and keep fleets running at peak performance.
Break
Customer & Industry Presentations (3 Breakouts)
From uncertainty to assurance: Real stories of safety and innovation
Hear how two Indiana school districts transformed their transportation operations through safety, visibility, and innovation. James Hanna of Rossville Consolidated Schools will share how Zonar became a lifeline during critical moments on the road, while Bradley Ogborn of South Putnam Community Schools will highlight how Ground Traffic Control® powers everyday efficiency and readiness.
When safety matters most: Protecting fleets and communities
Safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a culture. Robert Federico of Tropical Shipping will share how Zonar tags and pre-trip inspections have reduced downtime, cut DOT violations, and strengthened their safety-driven culture across trucks, trailers, and drivers. Jeffrey Taylor of Franklin County Public Schools will follow with how real-time visibility and telematics transformed crisis response and everyday operations—keeping students, staff, and families safe while building trust on every route.
On route and in view: Insights that keep fleets moving
From recycling routes to school bus operations, real-time visibility drives smarter decisions. Gary Wahl of OTC Services will share how his team uses Zonar to track vehicle performance, support drivers, and streamline fleet maintenance through real-time diagnostics. Then, Brian Hauptman, Senior Consultant for Student Transportation, will explore how Bus Suite brings the same visibility and routing precision to school transportation, keeping every route efficient, connected, and on track.
Lunch
Office hours
Customer and industry presentations (2 breakouts)
Smarter fleets through AI, data, and field expertise
Discover how data, AI, and hands-on expertise are transforming fleet operations. Henkel’s & McCoy will share how AI-powered reporting through Zonar Lens is improving uptime and cost savings through better visibility and faster insights. Las Vegas Paving will highlight how they use Zonar EVIR® to simplify fueling processes and how a former Zonar installer’s perspective helps their team manage installations efficiently and effectively.
Innovation with Impact: Building safer, smarter fleets
Innovation is only powerful when it makes a difference. Zack Corter of Power Corp America will share how his team uses Zonar to track utilization across utility vehicles, optimize fleet performance, and ensure consistent implementation and customer experience across multiple locations. Then, Damaris Robins of East Stroudsburg Area School District will present how Zonar transformed their transportation operations—strengthening safety, compliance, and community trust. Together, these stories highlight how technology and care unite to build safer, smarter fleets.
Customer and industry presentations (3 breakouts)
Partnerships that drive value
Strong partnerships remove friction and create real operational value. Felix Kuhlmann, COO of Draivn, will share how telematics-backed insurance programs help fleets reduce risk and unlock smarter protection through data-driven insights. Then, Craig Stakvel with Canyon State Bus Sales will explain how the Mohave Buying Group partnership enables Arizona districts to purchase vehicles and technology—installed and ready—without going through traditional bids or RFPs.
Right on time: Data-driven strategies for reliable school bus service
Consistency matters when every minute counts. Katrina Falk of Madison Consolidated Schools will share how she uses Zonar Ground Traffic Control® to compare planned versus actual route performance—revealing efficiencies, safety improvements, and time-saving opportunities. Jonquez Moore of Little Elm ISD will highlight how data and communication tools are driving measurable improvements in on-time performance and community trust.
Better Together: How Mastec’s Fleet and Safety Teams Drive Results with Zonar
Safety and performance go hand in hand. In this session, Mastec shares how its fleet manager and safety manager collaborate using Zonar’s telematics solutions to improve visibility, prevent incidents, and streamline operations. Learn how teamwork, data, and proactive insights create a stronger safety culture and measurable results across the organization.
Farewell, prizes, and what’s next
Join us as we wrap up Zonar Together 2026 with a few words of gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead. We’ll announce the Zonar Together 2027 dates, celebrate our community, and close out the week with a special giveaway you won’t want to miss.