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MeetingsTIA is currently accepting applications for its Samaritan Award, which recognizes a TIA member for exceptional service and assistance to others in need. The Samaritan Award will be presented at the 2019 TIA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.
The 2019 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition is the only conference built just for third-party logistics providers. We know many of you want to get your room, so we are opening registration earlier this year to accommodate you. Education and other details are being worked out, but why not go ahead and add the best meeting for the 3PL community to your spring 2019 calendar? Register here. "The TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition is the place where logistics professionals, innovation and education come together. The entire team at DAT immensely values the opportunity to connect with brokers, share information, learn from experience, and collect the feedback that inspires the next generation of solutions. Each year the TIA Conference just keeps getting better and better." -Eileen Hart, VP Marketing & Corporate Communications, DAT
Industry News and AdvocacyLooking for key performance metrics about the 3PL industry? TIA's 3PL Market Report is a must-have report on trends and practices by providing comprehensive analysis of what is happening in the industry. The publication is based on a monthly survey of TIA members who submit real operating data, and answer questions on business conditions affecting the 3PL industry. TIA Members receive a discounted rate of $169 for a one-year subscription.
It seems everybody and his brother is suddenly offering free shipping. Order before Dec. 22, and shipping is free. Some retailers have even guaranteed free, two-day shipping until that date, with no minimum purchase requirements.
October shipments, at 1.224, were up 6.2 percent annually and down 1.4 percent compared to September. This marks the 25th consecutive month of growth for shipments. Don’t delay and lose that spot you want in the 2019 Exhibit Hall. We have a limited number of 10’x10’ booths remaining. Reserve your space now to ensure you have a spot. All booth applications will be accepted online for 2019 with payments via credit card. Payment is due upon registration. No refunds will be issued. This is the only meeting for 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. Questions?
EducationDecember Members-Only Webinar – Are You Prepared for the Changing Landscape of the CARB Regulations?
Are you a 3PL domiciled in the State of California? Does your company arrange the transportation of goods in California? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are now subject to three specific regulations under the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
TIA Services - Discounted Business SolutionsTIA's innovative member-only video production service is designed to assist and enhance your company’s commercial outreach efforts. 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. 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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Virtually every commercial big-rig truck rolling down the highway these days is carrying goods that can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more than a million. For cargo thieves, those are inviting targets that are easy to attack, and in many cases the products can quickly be turned into cash on the black market.
