Werner Enterprises, in collaboration with Daimler Trucks North America, unveiled its second Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure truck, raising awareness for breast cancer, in a presentation at its global headquarters in Omaha, NE on Friday, September 14, to coincide with National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
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TIA has secured a limited number of hotel rooms at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa, featuring contemporary decor, deluxe amenities, and stunning views. Nearby hiking trails will allow you to explore the natural desert setting and surrounding mountains. The nightly room rate is $239.
TIA's room block is almost sold out. In order to reserve your room and receive the discounted rate, you must first register for 3PL Technovations. Register today.
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Tom McLeod is the President and Chief Executive Officer of McLeod Software, which he founded in 1985. Tom is a thought leader in the transportation industry, specifically on the use of current and upcoming information technology to support trucking and brokerage operations. McLeod Software has been an active member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) for the past 14 years, is a founding member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) and a member of ACT1. Tom has long been active and has held leadership positions in the American Trucking Association, the Truckload Carriers Association, and the Alabama Trucking Association.
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We asked him for a preview of what he will present at 3PL Technovations.
“We plan to build our presentation around digital freight matching,” he said. “Systems that support and streamline putting a load on a truck. New technology allows brokers to cover more freight in less time. It’s really changed the game. Technology is important if you don’t want to be left out in the cold.”
Asked how technology has changed the logistics industry, McLeod commented: “It’s improved productivity, streamlined it and eliminated a lot of the drudgery.”
But however important technology is, it doesn’t take the place of what really makes 3PLs successful. Something that never goes out of style. “It has not replaced the need,” he believes, “for a business relationship.”
Register for 3PL Technovations and meet Tom. There is strict seating capacity for this event and spots are going fast. Don’t be left out.
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Last week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments on the standard for determining joint-employer status. All comments must be received on Nov. 13, 2018.
The global transportation services market was estimated at about $5.8 trillion last year, and there is much at stake for legacy freight forwarding, logistics and supply-chain management companies. There also is an increased pressure to respond to the boom in package deliveries with the rise in e-commerce spending.
Read the full Transport Topics article.
“I have never seen a market like this in my entire career,” said Kristy Knichel, CEO of Knichel Logistics, summing up the freight market for 2018. Coming from someone with 25 years’ experience in the industry, this speaks volumes. With that in mind, expect these current market conditions to continue well into 2019 and potentially beyond.
TIA’s Mentorship Program has been so successful that we’ve run out of mentors. We’re looking for experienced and successful brokers with some spare time each month, who are willing to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of brokers.
 
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- Sept. 25-26: Portland, OR - DAT User Conference
- Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Birmingham, AL - McLeod Software User Conference
- Oct. 16-18: Toronto, ON - Multimodal Americas
- Oct. 16-18: Chicago, IL - 3PL Value Creation North American Summit 2018
- Oct. 18-21: Palm Springs, CA - WESCCON
- Oct. 22-25: Washington, DC - National Defense Transportation Association Fall Meeting
- Oct. 27-31: Austin, TX - ATA Management Conference and Exhibition
- Nov. 6-7: Tucson, AZ - 3PL Technovations
- April 10-13, 2019: Orlando, FL - 2019 TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition
It's not too late to register. Join speaker TJ Hoisington for a three-part webinar series focused on enhancing and improving your company's customer service. TJ will cover a host of topics focused on the "nuts and bolts" of effective communication, ingredients to build rapport, and best practices of organizations with high-level customer service.
The cost for this webinar series is $295.
Tuesday, Sept. 25 - Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT
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Register today for the CTB Online Study Course that begins October 1. The course includes new updates and utilizes the fifth edition of the Foundations of Business textbook. The study course contains more than 80 hours of content, tailor-made to prepare you for the CTB Exam, which will be held December 15.
This is the last CTB course for 2018. Don’t wait until next year. Register now.
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If you missed this presentation at the TIA 2018 Capital Ideas & Conference, you are in for a treat. Learn the ins and outs of the tactics that cargo thieves utilize, so you can arm your company with the latest security to prevent cargo theft.
There is no charge for this webinar.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
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Geared to individuals who need to understand the critical issues and concepts involved in moving perishable loads, the Temperature Control Course covers important topics such as industry characteristics, heat, trailer conditions, the impact of packaging and loading on perishable products, and inspections. If your company moves perishable products, or you’re looking to expand your business, you need this course!
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TIA's Compensation Report provides invaluable information about logistics firms’ salaries and compensation, their organization, and job descriptions. More than 80 companies participate in the survey, providing data on more than 30 different job positions. The 2017 paper version of the Measure Up survey is available for $295 per TIA Member.
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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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