• Tom McLeod Joins 3PL Technovations Lineup
• NLRB Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Joint-Employer Status
• How Logistics Firms Can Compete in the Age of Amazon
• September 3PL Perspectives Article: Transportation Market Continues Hot Streak
• Free Webinar Thursday: Don’t Lose Your Load on Friday
• Registration Open for Fourth Quarter CTB Online Study Course
• 2019 Conference Exhibit Space Still Available

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.

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.

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.

Don’t delay and lose that spot you want in the 2019 Exhibit Hall. The deadline for second round of booth assignments has now passed, and booth assignments will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your space now to ensure you have a spot.

All booth applications will be accepted online for 2019 with payments via credit card. Please be sure to apply early. We anticipate booth space to sell out quickly. Final payment is due on Oct. 2, 2018. No refunds will be issued after that date.

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 at www.tianet.org/2019exhibit

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

• 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
Register Now

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
Register Here

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!

Learn More and Register

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.

Purchase now

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

TIA's innovative member-only video production service is designed to assist and enhance your company’s commercial outreach efforts.