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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