Ascent Global Logistics has recognized four team members for outstanding achievement, innovation-driven performance and steadfast commitment to excellence with its annual Everest Award.
Lehigh Valley Business has named Westgate Global Logistics President Mark Fiorini, CTB, as one of its Forty Under 40 honorees for 2019. The honorees were selected based on their contributions to their companies, industries and communities. They will be recognized at the seventh annual Forty Under 40 awards reception and ceremony in April.
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If you’re a new or smaller 3PL, the best way to grow your business is to learn from the best. And that’s exactly why TIA created the Fundamental Track. Designed with you in mind, you’ll get advice from industry experts on topics ranging from contact negotiation, capacity, claims, and more.
Jon Taffer, international speaker, creator and host of Paramount Network’s hit show Bar Rescue will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition to be held April 10-13, 2019, at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal, Orlando. Taffer will deliver the keynote address on Friday, April 12 at 10:00 AM.
On Feb. 21, 2019, the White House announced it has formally stop negotiating with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) over its rollback of auto emissions regulations. This ultimately means that the battle will now move to the courtroom, pitting the State of California and the Trump Administration against one other. California, along with several other states that have adopted its rules, is already involved in a lawsuit with the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision to roll back the standards last year. That suit is still pending. California has also indicated it will challenge the Trump administration's final rule in court as well.
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The deadline to renew your TIA membership is March 1. If you haven’t already done so, please renew today to avoid any interruption in member services, or access to the many benefits membership has to offer.
Thank you to those members who have already renewed and committed to adding value to your company and your professional development.
Email membership@tianet.org or call 703-299-5700 if you have any questions.
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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.
- 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
Learn how one asset-based logistics company used a horrendous cyberattack as a catalyst to work toward a brighter future, while maintaining a healthy amount of paranoia. Details of the hack will be shared, along with how the company responded, and how they got on a first name basis with lead FBI agents. The webinar will also include some high-level recommendations for what you can do if you find yourself under attack.
TIA joined with TranStrategy Partners in a business alliance to provide a more robust education and services suite for TIA and its membership, starting with the launch of three new assessments available on our site.
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!
Are you taking advantage of the TIA Advantage program? As part of TIA’s commitment to helping its members grow and succeed, TIA has partnered with several companies to offer its members products and services at special savings!
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