February 2010 Webinar: "Fighting Driver Distraction"

The federal government has existing regulatory authority to ban drivers of commercial motor vehicles from texting on handheld while driving. Learn what more might be in store from the government and what best practices fleets have used to fight distraction in the cab.

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January 2010 Webinar: "The Outlook for Trucking"

John Larkin, Managing Director and Head of Transportation Capital Market Research will discuss the most recent developements in freight markets and the overall economy to help fleet owners assess their threats and opportunities in the coming months. This webinar is Sponsored by FleetOne.

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November 2009 Webinar: "The latest on California’s regulations"

California is finalizing or about to enforce several major regulations that affect equipment management for fleets operating there whether or not they are based in the state. The rules directly address engine technology, aerodynamics, tires and trailer refrigeration and could have a significant impact on carriers throughout the country. Michael Tunnell, director of environmental affairs for the American Trucking Associations, will bring fleet managers up to speed on what they will need to do to operate legally in California.

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October 2009 Webinar: "Working with brokers"

Carriers can’t field their own sales staff in every market, but by working intelligently with brokers you can expand your opportunities without giving away the store. The session, which will include Transportation Intermediaries Association President Robert Voltmann and executives from a carrier and a broker, will address working with brokers day to day, what to expect, getting paid and building long-term relationships.

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September 2009 Webinar: "The Outlook for Trucking"

Recent data seems to suggest that the worst is behind us in the economy. Is this the case? And if so, how soon will freight demand return? What's happening with capacity and the outlook for pricing? Donald Broughton, Managing Director and Senior research analyst-transport for Avondale Partners LLC, will address these and other questions.

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August 2009 Webinar: "New thinking on managing profit"

With the recession in trucking going into its fourth year, it may be time to consider creative approaches to both the measurement and management of trucking profitability. Bob Matheson, senior manager of accounting firm Reznick Group, will offer fresh insights into the measurement and management of profit and loss.

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July 2009 Webinar: "Shop Technologies"

Keeping your service facitity state-of-the-art requires evaluating and integrating the right technologies to maximize effiency and productivity. The new tools and systems that can take your shop to the next level will be the focus of the fourth in a series of monthly business building Webinars.

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June 2009 Webinar: "Managing Risk: Indemnity & Insurance"

Motor carriers face increasingly liability for the actions of others, including subcontractors and shippers. Learn how to limit your risk in such areas as negligent entrustment, vicarious liability and insurance gaps loopholes presented by Hank Seaton.

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May 2009 Webinar: "Outlook For Freight Demand"

The outlook for the economy seems to change hourly as everyone pounces on the latest indicators. Join our knowledgeable analyst as Bob Dieli sorts through the data to see where the economy in general and the trucking industry in particular are headed in the coming months.

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April 2009 Webinar: "FMCSA’s New Maximum Fines Policy"

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently adopted a supplemental policy on assessing maximum fines as called for by Section 222 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. Jack Van Steenburg, director of FMCSA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance, will explain and discuss the new maximum fines policy.

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March 2009 Webinar: "Surviving The Recession"

The U.S. economy and the trucking industry are in the midst of the worst recession in decades, and indications are that it will continue for most of 2009 – if not longer. Hear leading financial advisors in the trucking industry discuss steps carriers can take to make it through.

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February 2009 Webinar: "Update on 2010 Engines"

Representatives of Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Mack, Navistar, Paccar and Volvo will discuss their 2010 engine solutions, readiness for the market and challenges that lay ahead.

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January 2009 Webinar: A Look At 2009"

Leading transportation analyst John Larkin – managing director of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company – will discuss the most recent developments in freight markets and the overall economy to help fleet owners assess their threats and opportunities in the coming months.

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November 2008 Webinar:"THE FUTURE OF SAFETY OVERSIGHT"

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and its partners today audit only a tiny fraction of motor carriers. Learn how FMCSA's current targeting system works today, how the agency plans to use information technology to change the way it oversees trucking companies and private fleets and what all this means to you.

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October 2008 Webinar:"IMPACT OF CALIFORNIA ON TRUCKING OPERATIONS"

California has been a challenging environment for trucking for years, but recent developments are making it more difficult than ever to operate in the state -- even if you aren't based there. In addition to environmental efforts at Southern California ports, the State of California is on the verge of adopting an aggressive phaseout of older engines as well as mandatory truck and trailer specifications for long-haul operations. Meanwhile, the state is cracking down on employment practices that could make it even more expensive to operate there. This webinar will update these efforts and discuss the outlook for doing business in the nation's most populous state.

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October 2008 Webinar:"FLEET STRATEGIES FOR SAVING FUEL"

High and volatile fuel prices are leading fleet owners to rethink their operations. Tom Kretsinger, Jr., president and chief operating officer of American Central Transport, leads a discussion of steps fleets can take in equipment and operations management to become more fuel efficient..


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September 2008 Webinar:"THE OUTLOOK FOR TRUCKING"

Mr. Broughton will address the outlook for key drivers of trucking revenue and profitability, such as:

Known to many in the trucking industry for his tracking and analysis of trucking bankruptcies, Donald Broughton joined investment banking firm Avondale Partners in 2008 after 12 years as a senior research analyst for A.G. Edwards covering trucking, air freight and railroads. Previously, he worked 8 years in various distribution and operations management roles in the beverage industry, including serving as the corporate distribution manager for the Dr Pepper/Seven Up companies and chief operating officer of Bevmark Concepts.

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August 2008 Webinar: "AVOIDING THE DIRTY DOZEN"

Has a shipper ever held you responsible for its own negligence?
Have you been told you must cover the cost of an assembly line shutdown?
Have shippers withheld legitimate freight charges to cover cargo claims?
Have you been held liable for a shipment count your driver couldn't verify?

These are just a few actions that shippers may be able to take legally if you let them write the contract.

Federal laws and regulations give you certain protections and assurances in your dealings with shippers, but that security vanishes if you waive those protections by contract. Veteran transportation attorney Henry Seaton discusses 12 provisions shippers and brokers frequently insert into motor carrier contracts and how to respond to them

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July 2008 Webinar: "GOING GREEN, SAVING GREEN"

With diesel prices above $4.50 a gallon and pressure coming for trucks to reduce greenhouse gases, fleet owners find that reducing fuel costs is good for the environment and essential for the bottom line.
Speakers:
Dennis Beal - VP- Physical Assets FedEx Freight
Avery Vise - Editorial Director Commercial Carrier Journal

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