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Member NewsIf 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. Total Quality Logistics (TQL) received the 2018 Responsible Care Partner of the Year Award from the American Chemistry Council (ACC) at the Annual Responsible Care Conference. The Responsible Care Partner of the Year Award recognizes efforts made by ACC Partner companies to significantly enhance their performance and go above and beyond the standard course of business to improve the health and safety of their employees, the communities in which they operate, and the environment as a whole. ZED Connect has opened its new headquarters in Calabasas, CA. The new location will house the company’s executive staff as well as research and development, engineering, design, product management, accounting and marketing. Translogistics has honored A. Duie Pyle as the 2017 regional LTL carrier of the year. The award is part of Translogistics’ annual Certified Provider Partner Program Awards, which recognize transportation service providers for their performance, on-time service and collaborative relationships. FR8 Revolution, creators of the FR8Star.com marketplace for open deck carriers, announced a partnership with Triumph Business Capital, member of the Triumph Bancorp, Inc. group and provider of factoring and payment processing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses. The agreement provides access to credit for shippers of open deck freight. Estes Express Lines President and CEO Rob Estes won the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Leadership Award in the Top Workplaces mega companies category. He was among four Richmond, VA-area executives recognized for their strong leadership by inspiring confidence and vision in their companies. Meanwhile, Estes Express Lines was also named as one of the top five best places to work in the Richmond, VA, region, and the company also topped the survey’s Transportation sector. 
Meetings
The 2018 TIA 3PL Policy Forum is next month. 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) 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 Friday, May 11, 2018. Don't wait. Register to attend and reserve your hotel room today.
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 For more information and to register, visit the 3PL Technovations site.
Industry News and AdvocacyThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently fined two 3PLs, Marten Logistics $100,000 and Roadrunner Transportation Systems $52,250 for “dispatching” non-compliant trucks into the State of California. Both companies are located outside of California. NAFTA talks heat up again this week when U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mexican Economy Secretary Ildefonso Guajardo meet again in Washington D.C. Lighthizer said he is aiming to conclude an agreement within two weeks to meet congressional deadlines for passage of a deal this year. In a ruling that could change the workplace status of people across the state, the California Supreme Court made it harder April 30 for employers to classify their workers as independent contractors. The unanimous decision has implications for the growing gig economy, such as Uber, Lyft and other app-driven services — but it could extend to nearly every employment sector. Have you seen the latest issue of TIA’s member magazine, 3PL Perspectives? Now you can be a part of it by contributing informative and insightful articles for publication. TIA President and CEO Robert Voltmann has been named to the U.S Chamber of Commerce’s Association Committee of 100 (C100). C100 provides a platform for the leading association executives to represent their membership, network, build partnerships, and discuss issues affecting their respective industries. C100 members represent a broad cross section of the U.S. economy, including manufacturing, technology, services, finance, energy and utilities, health care, transportation and more. Dry Vans Start May with a Jump in Rates As part of its continuing supply chain research, Penn State University, Infosys Consulting, Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry would appreciate your participation in the 2019 23rd Annual Third Party Logistics Study.
Want to learn from the best resource in the industry – seasoned TIA members? TIA's Mentorship Program will match brokerage owners needing guidance with successful members in a structured six-month program designed around your goals. This unique program is designed to help you overcome the challenges of the highly competitive 3PL industry while also helping you increase your revenue potential.
We want to hear from you! What topic would you like addressed at TIA’s 2019 Conference? Do you have a suggestion for a 2019 Conference speaker? Email your suggestions to meetings@tianet.org. 2019 Exhibit Registration has opened and exhibit space is already selling quickly. Don’t wait to reserve your spot for the only conference built just for 3PLs. All booth applications will be accepted on-line for 2019 with payments via credit card. Please be sure to apply early. We anticipate booth space to sell out quickly for 2019 like previous years.
Education
Register for the CTB Online Study Course that started April 2. The course includes new updates and utilizes the 5th edition of the Foundations of Business text book.
TIA Services - Discounted Business SolutionsTIA'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:
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