• Meet with Your Member of Congress and Tour George Washington’s Home
• Enhance Your 3PL Industry Skills with TIA’s Mentoring Program
• Share Your Industry Knowledge with TIA Colleagues
• Longevity Awards Given to 35-Year TIA Members
• Webinar Next Week: Marketing and the Hidden Pieces to Accelerating Your Business Growth
• Mark Your Calendars for 3PL Technovations
• 2019 Exhibition Booth Reservations Open!

DAT Solutions announced last week the introduction of DAT OnTime, a load tracking application that enables freight brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) professionals to monitor the location and status of their managed freight using an app installed on the driver’s smartphone.

DAT OnTime is designed specifically for freight intermediaries, who are responsible for managing the intricacies of thousands of freight deliveries, but do not have technology on board the trucks themselves.

If you have news you would like to share with other TIA members, send it to us and we'll place it in the next issue of Logistics Weekly.

3PL Technovations is a new meeting laser-focused on the rapid changes in technology affecting the 3PL industry. This highly-energized event will feature rapid presentations by technology providers discussing the latest industry trends and issues as well as presentations and information sessions led by thought leaders. 3PL Technovations is designed to keep leading 3PLs operating at the top of their game.

November 6-7, 2018
JW Marriott Starr Pass
Tucson, Arizona

For more information and to register, visit the 3PL Technovations site.

The 2018 TIA 3PL Policy Forum is rapidly approaching! It’s the most effective way for you to increase awareness and educate members of Congress and their staffs on the issues that affect your industry and your business.

From June 5-6, 2018, you can:

• Experience two days of high-level briefings, meetings with decision makers in Congress and exclusive events with U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL)
• Walk the halls of Congress advocating on behalf of your business and your industry
• Build a personal relationship with your elected officials
• Gain the maximum value from your TIA membership
• Enjoy a private tour and memorable dinner on the grounds of historic Mount Vernon, home of President George Washington

TIA has reserved a limited number of hotel rooms at the Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill; the cutoff date to reserve a room is May 5, 2018.

Don't wait. Register to attend and reserve your hotel room today.

Are you looking to enhance your skills or grow your business? Want to learn from the best resource in the industry– seasoned TIA members? TIA's Mentorship Program will match you with successful members in a structured, six-month program designed around your goals. You and your mentor will meet monthly by phone, Skype, or email and culminate in a face-to-face meeting at the 2019 TIA annual conference.

Have you seen TIA's new monthly member magazine, 3PL Perspectives? Now you can be a part of it by contributing informative and insightful articles for publication.

In recognition and appreciation of loyal membership, TIA presented six Longevity Awards to members for their continuous membership in TIA since 1988:

TIA is very pleased to announce the 2019 Exhibit Registration is now available. This is the only meeting dedicated to third-party logistics providers. It is a once-a-year opportunity for you to interact with representatives, owners and senior managers from throughout North America and abroad. Key decision makers with buying authority attend this meeting.

Beth Carroll and The Prosperio Group are collecting data for the 2017 Compensation Survey. Participants who provide their compensation data receive a copy of the survey free of charge.

• April 29-May 2, 2018: Rancho Mirage, CA - NCBFAA Annual Conference
• May 6-8, 2018: Palm Springs, CA - CNS/IATA Partnership Conference
• May 5-9, 2018: Charlotte, NC - Warehousing Education and Research Council Conference 2018
• May 23-24, 2018: Atlanta, GA - Blockchain In Trucking Transparency18
• June 5-6, 2018: Washington, D.C. - TIA 2018 3PL Policy Forum
• June 25-27: Chicago, IL - UnitedFresh/Global Cold Chain Expo
• Nov. 6-7, 2018: Tucson, AZ - 3PL Technovations
• April 10-13, 2019: Orlando, FL - 2019 TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition

We're holding a spot for you. Joel McGinley, Managing Director with TranStrategy Partners, Inc., presents this webinar that will focus on designing the right framework and process to promote the vision, message and brand of your organization to customers, carriers and future team members.

In a thriving 3PL industry, it’s critical that companies learn how to attract the best talent and encourage them to flourish.

Register for the CTB Online Study Course that began on April 2. The course includes new updates and utilizes the 5th edition of the Foundations of Business text book.

Expand Your Knowledge of the 3PL Industry. Register Today for These Essential Courses:

TIA's innovative member-only video production service is designed to assist and enhance commercial outreach efforts. For as little as $700, you can have professionally-produced videos to complement your marketing strategy.

Are you taking advantage of the TIA Advantage program? As part of TIA’s commitment to help its members grow and succeed, TIA has partnered with several companies to offer its members products and services at special savings including but not limited to:

• Special year-round discounts on auto rentals and parking
• Discounted subscription for cargo theft and prevention programs
• Many more promotions