• Ahead of the Curve: Carrier Selection Framework – Another Valuable TIA Member Benefit
• New Webinar Series: Leveraging an Opportunistic 2019
• Free Members-Only Webinar Wednesday – Are You Prepared for the Changing Landscape of CARB Regulations?
• Keep Your Cool with TIA’s Temperature Control Course
• 2019 Capital Ideas Conference: Unlimited Networking Opportunities
• Recognize a Colleague with TIA's Samaritan Award

Monster and Military.com have named Schneider Logistics as a Top 10 employer for military veterans. This is the third straight year that Schneider has made the Top 10 list.

“While it’s an honor that Monster has recognized us again for our commitment to hiring military veterans, the spotlight truly belongs on the Schneider associates who bring their military experience to our organization,” said Rob Reich, Schneider senior vice president and a U.S. Army veteran. “We are proud that 22 percent of our associates have military experience, and we have them to thank for the strength and success of the company.”

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.

The TIA 2019 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition offers unlimited opportunities to network with more than 1,500 of the most successful brokerage-based logistics professionals.

Connect with your colleagues at 10 varied and unique networking activities, including:

• Play golf at Orange Tree Golf Club. The course is a stern, but fair, test of a golfer’s game and culminates with “The Loop.”
• Participate in a Charity 5K Run to burn those calories while raising money for a worthy cause
• Renew your friendships and forge new partnerships at events ranging from the Young Executives Luncheon to the Late Night Networking Party to the Women in Logistics Luncheon.

Space is limited, so register today.

The 2019 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition is the only conference built just for third-party logistics providers. The agenda 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.

TIA has only a few exhibit booths and kiosks left for the exhibit hall at the 2019 TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition.

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.

Register for your 2019 TIA Conference Booth/Kiosk, view the floor plan, and review other pertinent information here.

Questions?
Please contact Valerie Sumner at vsumner@vrsevents.com.

In this week’s edition of Ahead of the Curve, TIA highlights one of the most valuable benefits offered to our members: the TIA Carrier Selection Framework. The Carrier Selection Framework (CSF) is now in its 12th iteration and it continues to be updated on an annual basis, providing TIA members with the most current information. Since its inception in 2006, the CSF offers expert advice and opinions from a broad and diversified range of subject matter experts, with firms and individuals who are authorities in 3PL and freight broker operation.

2019 is looking to be one of the best freight markets for savvy 3PLs. It’s imperative to focus on creating a strategic plan that will take advantage of these favorable market conditions and position your organization to capture its rightful share of the market.

Please take a few minutes to review the list of TIA Member Candidates for the month of December. If you have any information on why a Candidate should not be accepted into membership, please contact TIA immediately. Opposition or inquiries must be submitted in writing. A copy of the inquiry will be sent to the Candidate.

TIA is 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.

• Jan. 21-23, 2019: San Antonio, TX - NIT League Transportation Summit
• Feb. 5-6, 2019: Vancouver, BC - Cargo Logistics Canada
• Feb. 10-12, 2019: Las Vegas, NV - AirCargo Conference 2019
• Feb. 24-27, 2019: Orlando, FL - 2019 RILA Supply Chain Conference
• March 10-13, 2019: Las Vegas, NV - Truckload Carriers Association Annual Conference
• March 25-27, 2019: Memphis, TN - Transportation & Logistics Council Annual Conference
• April 10-13, 2019: Orlando, FL - 2019 TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition
• April 14-17, 2019: San Antonio, TX - NCBFAA Annual Conference
• June 11-12, 2019: Washington, DC - TIA Fly-In and 3PL Policy Forum
• Nov. 12-13, 2019: Amelia Island, FL - 3PL Technovations

There's still time to sign up! 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).

Teaching your new employees the basics of brokering in addition to your office operations can be a challenge, so let TIA ease the burden with our unique New Employee Orientation (NEO) course. This course covers all the basics: rules and regulations, how to sell, business ethics and more!

This online course is geared to individuals who need to understand the critical issues and concepts involved in moving perishable loads. It 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, you need this course!

TIA'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.

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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:

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