38th Annual Conference Info
PLUS Pre-Conference Seminars offered on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Orlando, Florida at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
Don't miss out on one of the best educational and networking opportunities in the transportation industry. Take advantage of our Early Bird Special -- Register for the Conference by March 1, 2012 and receive a $100 reduction off the regular conference registration fee - ONLY $495.00 for members and $595.00 for non-members.
The 38th Annual Conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld. You can make your hotel room reservations directly with the hotel by clicking on the above link to the DoubleTree. The group rate for the TLC 2012 Conference is $139.00 per night (1-4 occupancy) for the Conference period. This rate is guaranteed until March 30, 2012.
Annual Conference Program
The program includes General Sessions and Workshops touching on all modes of transportation and addressing a wide range of topics including regulatory compliance, risk management, freight charge liability, loss and damage claims and much more! In addition to a lineup of excellent speakers and panelists, we also have Major General John B. Cooper (USAF), Director Logistics, Installations and Missions Support, as a guest speaker at our Monday luncheon and Jack A Holmes, President, UPS Freight as a guest speaker at our Tuesday luncheon.
Pre-Conference (Full-Day) Seminars
CONTRACTING FOR TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS SERVICES
Presented by Raymond A. Selvaggio, Esq.
An intensive workshop on the practical and legal aspects of contracting for both purchasers and providers of transportation and logistics services. Includes a review of important legal principles, statutes, regulations and a "walk through" and in depth discussion of actual contract provisions, terms and conditions.
Presented by Raymond A. Selvaggio, Esq.
An intensive workshop on the practical and legal aspects of contracting for both purchasers and providers of transportation and logistics services. Includes a review of important legal principles, statutes, regulations and a "walk through" and in depth discussion of actual contract provisions, terms and conditions.
FREIGHT CLAIMS IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Presented by Gerard F. Smith, Esq.
Based on the recently published Freight Claims in Plain English, 4th Edition, by George Carl Pezold & William J. Augello, this session covers basics of carrier liability, bills of lading, burdens of proof, defenses, damages, limitations of liability, time limits, liability of freight forwarders, intermediaries, warehousemen, air and ocean carriers.
Presented by Gerard F. Smith, Esq.
Based on the recently published Freight Claims in Plain English, 4th Edition, by George Carl Pezold & William J. Augello, this session covers basics of carrier liability, bills of lading, burdens of proof, defenses, damages, limitations of liability, time limits, liability of freight forwarders, intermediaries, warehousemen, air and ocean carriers.
TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND THE LAW
Presented by Brent Wm. Primus, JD
Presented by Brent Wm. Primus, JD
This unique one-day course is designed to provide a basic working knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the supply chain and governing the relationships between the parties -- shippers, carriers, and intermediaries. · Topics include the critical issues which transportation professionals and attorneys are confronted with in their day-to-day activities: Vicarious liability for highway accidents and deaths --- Schramm v. Foster and the C.H. Robinson cases, safety rating system, CSA 2010, selecting carriers to minimize risk --- liability for freight charges and exposure to having to pay freight charges twice--- the elimination of required cargo liability insurance · The text provides vital information you need for minimizing risks and protecting revenues for your organization AND for your own individual professional growth.
CCP PRIMER CLASS
This is a fast paced review that covers a broad base of subjects to help those preparing to take the Certified Claims Professional (CCP) exam. Attendees must apply and receive pre-qualified approval from CCPAC in order to take the CCP Primer or the Exam. The CCP Exam will be administered on Wednesday immediately following the close of the conference. Information and pre-qualifications requirements can be found on the CCPAC website at www.ccpac.com.
LOOKING FORWARD - THE CRYSTAL BALL- WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
Monday April 23rd 8:30am-10:00am
Industry leaders will address the economic situation, impact of FMCSA initiatives including the new HOS rules and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) on shippers, carriers and intermediaries, and the "5-Year Strategic Plan" - a New Era of regulation?
Moderator:
William D. Bierman, Esq., - Nowell Amoroso Klein Bierman, P.A. and
Executive Director - Transportation Loss Prevention & Security Association (TLP&SA)
William D. Bierman, Esq., - Nowell Amoroso Klein Bierman, P.A. and
Executive Director - Transportation Loss Prevention & Security Association (TLP&SA)
Panelists:
Joe Bonney, Senior Editor, Finance & Economics – The Journal of Commerce
Christina Nugent, Sr. Counsel, Chair, Transportation & Logistics Group-Hanson Bridgett LLP
Michael A. Regan, President – TranzAct Technologies, Inc.
Mark Solomon, Senior Editor – DC Velocity
Robert A. Voltmann, President & CEO - Transportation Intermediaries Association
Joe Bonney, Senior Editor, Finance & Economics – The Journal of Commerce
Christina Nugent, Sr. Counsel, Chair, Transportation & Logistics Group-Hanson Bridgett LLP
Michael A. Regan, President – TranzAct Technologies, Inc.
Mark Solomon, Senior Editor – DC Velocity
Robert A. Voltmann, President & CEO - Transportation Intermediaries Association
LAW OF THE LAND, LAW OF THE JUNGLE
Monday April 23rd 1:30pm-3:00pm
A continuation of the ever popular annual session where "Lawyers Explain the Law, and Businessmen Tell it Like it Is"
A continuation of the ever popular annual session where "Lawyers Explain the Law, and Businessmen Tell it Like it Is"
Moderator:
Gerard F. Smith, Esq. – Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
Gerard F. Smith, Esq. – Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
Panelists:
Jim Attridge, Esq. – Business Trial Lawyer
Wesley S. Chused, Esq. – Looney & Grossman LLP
Jim Attridge, Esq. – Business Trial Lawyer
Wesley S. Chused, Esq. – Looney & Grossman LLP
Daniel I. Hill, CPP, Director, Cargo Claims & Prevention - ABF Freight System, Inc.
Karen McCoury, Freight Claims Manager – Marten Transport, LTD.
Ray Selvaggio, Esq. – Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
Clark Van Orman, Sr. Mgr., Corp. Freight Claims & Carrier Contract Compliance – Sysco Corp.
Karen McCoury, Freight Claims Manager – Marten Transport, LTD.
Ray Selvaggio, Esq. – Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
Clark Van Orman, Sr. Mgr., Corp. Freight Claims & Carrier Contract Compliance – Sysco Corp.
AN AMERICAN JOURNEY
Tuesday April 24th 8:30am-10:00am
A Marten truck driver who carried 9/11 steel beams to a memorial site in Mississippi describes an American Journey. Two beams taken from the rubble of the 9/11 attacks are transported to a site in Hattiesburg, on the campus of Southern Mississippi University, on a Marten Transport truck and trailer specially outfitted for the haul.
Presenter: Alan McCoury, Marten Transport, LTD.
TRANSPORTATION ATTORNEYS PANEL
Tuesday April 24th Part 1 10:30am-12:00pm, Part 2 1:30pm-3:00pm
Top transportation attorneys will address current issues and recent court decisions impacting shippers, carriers and intermediaries loss and damage claims, freight charge disputes, liability for highway accidents. Bring your questions for "free" legal advice from the experts!
Top transportation attorneys will address current issues and recent court decisions impacting shippers, carriers and intermediaries loss and damage claims, freight charge disputes, liability for highway accidents. Bring your questions for "free" legal advice from the experts!
Moderator:
George Carl Pezold, Esq. – Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
Panelists:
George Carl Pezold, Esq. – Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
Panelists:
John Anderson, Esq. - Anderson & Yamada, P.C.
Eric R. Benton, Esq. - Lorance & Thompson, P.C.
Peter W. Fudali, Esq. - Law offices of Peter W. Fudali, P.A.
David Popowski, Esq. – Popowski Law Firm, LLC
Beata Shapiro, Esq., – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Bruce C. Spitzer, Esq. – Metge Spitzer
Eric R. Benton, Esq. - Lorance & Thompson, P.C.
Peter W. Fudali, Esq. - Law offices of Peter W. Fudali, P.A.
David Popowski, Esq. – Popowski Law Firm, LLC
Beata Shapiro, Esq., – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Bruce C. Spitzer, Esq. – Metge Spitzer
MEET THE EXPERTS - ONE ON ONE MEETINGS
Tuesday April 24th 3:30pm-5:00pm
Tuesday April 24th 3:30pm-5:00pm
Would you like help with a problem or have questions that need answers? Then this session is perfect. A Pre- Scheduled One on One meeting with top transportation professionals will give you an opportunity to ask specific questions or get guidance with a problem. Each meeting will be 10 - 15 minutes of uninterrupted time with a presenter or panelist of your choice. Sign up at the registration table for your own personal consultation.
FIGHTING TERRORISM AT HOME
Wednesday April 25th 8:30am-10:00am
A presentation about carrier best practices for illegal and contraband shipment identification and intervention. A Con-way security director will discuss the company's program and training provided to front line management, and how a terrorist plot was prevented last year.
Moderator:
Dan Egeler, Esq., Associate General Counsel – Con-way Inc.
Panelist:
Brian Baker, Senior Manager, Global Security - Con-way Inc.
Dan Egeler, Esq., Associate General Counsel – Con-way Inc.
Panelist:
Brian Baker, Senior Manager, Global Security - Con-way Inc.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
Monday April 23rd 10:30am-12:00pm
Cargo loss or damage often have a greater impact than just the value of the lost or damaged goods. Likewise, catastrophic events like earthquakes, hurricanes and floods can disrupt your entire supply chain. What about possible legal liability? Does your insurance cover these events and exposures? What kind of policies do you need to protect your company, and do they actually cover the risks or will coverage be declined because of policy exclusions?
Moderator:
John O'Dell, Executive Director – Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council (CCPAC)
John O'Dell, Executive Director – Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council (CCPAC)
Panelists:
Marc S. Blubaugh, Esq. – Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Hilary Arrow Booth, Partner – Booth LLP
James R. Zuhlke, Executive Chairman – Avalon Risk Management
Marc S. Blubaugh, Esq. – Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Hilary Arrow Booth, Partner – Booth LLP
James R. Zuhlke, Executive Chairman – Avalon Risk Management
SELECTING CARRIERS AND BROKERS
Monday April 23rd 10:30am-12:00pm
Impact of CSA; What are your obligations as a shipper of broker? What are the proper selection criteria? What can carriers do? What tools are available such as contract clauses, monitoring services? Panelists will discuss checklists and "best practices" to help avoid "negligent hiring" claims and lawsuits.
Impact of CSA; What are your obligations as a shipper of broker? What are the proper selection criteria? What can carriers do? What tools are available such as contract clauses, monitoring services? Panelists will discuss checklists and "best practices" to help avoid "negligent hiring" claims and lawsuits.
Moderator:
Michael J. Tauscher, Esq. - Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, PLC
Michael J. Tauscher, Esq. - Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, PLC
Panelists:
Robert C. Black, Jr., Esq. – Webster, Henry, Lyons, White, Bradwell & Black, P.C.
Josh Hoyle, Compliance Coordinator – AFN – Advantage Freight Network, LLC
Eric Zalud, Esq. - Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff
Robert C. Black, Jr., Esq. – Webster, Henry, Lyons, White, Bradwell & Black, P.C.
Josh Hoyle, Compliance Coordinator – AFN – Advantage Freight Network, LLC
Eric Zalud, Esq. - Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff
IMPORTING AND EXPORTING
Monday April 23rd 3:30pm-5:00pm
Compliance with the new Customs & Border Protection and Homeland Security initiatives and requirements including advanced manifests, cargo screening, restricted articles; Ocean service contracts and service arrangements; Suggested "best practices" for shippers, carriers and intermediaries involved with air, ocean and cross-border shipping.
Compliance with the new Customs & Border Protection and Homeland Security initiatives and requirements including advanced manifests, cargo screening, restricted articles; Ocean service contracts and service arrangements; Suggested "best practices" for shippers, carriers and intermediaries involved with air, ocean and cross-border shipping.
Moderator:
Reed R. Tepper, Manager, North American Logistics & Transportation – Parker Hannifin Corp.
Reed R. Tepper, Manager, North American Logistics & Transportation – Parker Hannifin Corp.
Panelists:
Andrew M. Danas, Partner – Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert LLP
Gordon Hearn, Esq. – Fernandes Hearn LLP
Jerrod Slaughter, Corporate Transportation & Freight Audit Manager – Columbia Sportswear
Andrew M. Danas, Partner – Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert LLP
Gordon Hearn, Esq. – Fernandes Hearn LLP
Jerrod Slaughter, Corporate Transportation & Freight Audit Manager – Columbia Sportswear
CLAIMS - FAQ'S AND HOT TOPICS
Monday April 23rd 3:30pm-5:00pm
Mitigation of loss; legal obligations; ownership of damaged and undeliverable goods; compliance with Uniform Bill of Lading, FMCSA regulations and state laws; salvage procedures; public & private sales; trademarked and sensitive goods; perishables; product liability considerations; Offsetting claims against freight charges.
Mitigation of loss; legal obligations; ownership of damaged and undeliverable goods; compliance with Uniform Bill of Lading, FMCSA regulations and state laws; salvage procedures; public & private sales; trademarked and sensitive goods; perishables; product liability considerations; Offsetting claims against freight charges.
Moderator:
Dirk Beckwith, Attorney – Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Dirk Beckwith, Attorney – Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Panelists:
Raymond Flemming, CCSP, President & CEO, Flemming Cargo Claims Service, Inc.
David L. Jordan, Mgr. of Transportation - SpiceTec Flavors & Seasoning, ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Clark Van Orman, Sr. Mgr., Corp. Freight Claims & Carrier Contract Compliance – Sysco Corp.
Raymond Flemming, CCSP, President & CEO, Flemming Cargo Claims Service, Inc.
David L. Jordan, Mgr. of Transportation - SpiceTec Flavors & Seasoning, ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Clark Van Orman, Sr. Mgr., Corp. Freight Claims & Carrier Contract Compliance – Sysco Corp.
INTERMEDIARIES - RISKY BUSINESS?
Wednesday April 25th 10:30am-12:00pm
Brokers, freight forwarders, 3PL's and IMC's play a major role in today's freight transportation. Panelists will discuss the risks such as liability for loss and damage and "double payment" of freight charges, with suggestions on vendor qualification and how shippers, carriers and intermediaries can protect their interests and avoid potential liabilities.
Brokers, freight forwarders, 3PL's and IMC's play a major role in today's freight transportation. Panelists will discuss the risks such as liability for loss and damage and "double payment" of freight charges, with suggestions on vendor qualification and how shippers, carriers and intermediaries can protect their interests and avoid potential liabilities.
Moderator:
Robert A. Voltmann, President & CEO - Transportation Intermediaries Association
Robert A. Voltmann, President & CEO - Transportation Intermediaries Association
Panelists:
Michael J. Curry, CTB, Vice President Carrier Relations - Logistics Plus, Inc.
Tony Nuzio, CEO/President - ICC Logistics Services, Inc.
Martha Payne, Esq. - Benesch Friedlander Coplan Aronoff LLP
Michael J. Curry, CTB, Vice President Carrier Relations - Logistics Plus, Inc.
Tony Nuzio, CEO/President - ICC Logistics Services, Inc.
Martha Payne, Esq. - Benesch Friedlander Coplan Aronoff LLP
TECH SESSION
Wednesday April 25th 10:30am-12:00pm
Shippers and carriers are using sophisticated devices such as shock, impact and temperature recorders, GPS units and EOBRs for loss prevention, monitoring and tracking of shipments and vehicles, and are using the data in the event of litigation over loss or damage in transit or highway accidents. Use of EDI for load tendering, shipment status messages, creating advance shipment notices, receiving freight bills and freight payment is another growing area. Panelists will explain how these work, the benefits of using the technology and industry trends.
Shippers and carriers are using sophisticated devices such as shock, impact and temperature recorders, GPS units and EOBRs for loss prevention, monitoring and tracking of shipments and vehicles, and are using the data in the event of litigation over loss or damage in transit or highway accidents. Use of EDI for load tendering, shipment status messages, creating advance shipment notices, receiving freight bills and freight payment is another growing area. Panelists will explain how these work, the benefits of using the technology and industry trends.
Moderator:
Keith Mowery, Director of Transportation – United States Cold Storage
Keith Mowery, Director of Transportation – United States Cold Storage
Panelists:
Kevin Kohleriter, Vice President, Marketing & Product Development - ShockWatch, Inc.
David L. Jordan, Mgr. of Transportation - SpiceTec Flavors & Seasoning, ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Nick Manzie, HCCP, Director Loss Prevention - New England Motor Freight
Kevin Kohleriter, Vice President, Marketing & Product Development - ShockWatch, Inc.
David L. Jordan, Mgr. of Transportation - SpiceTec Flavors & Seasoning, ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Nick Manzie, HCCP, Director Loss Prevention - New England Motor Freight
The registration fee for the Annual Conference is $495 for Members of T&LC and TLP&SA and $595 for Non-Members. Separate registration fees apply to the optional full-day Pre-Conference Seminars. To register for the Annual Conference and/or one of the Pre-Conference Seminars:
- Register online by using the Online Registration Form.
OR
- Register by downloading a Printable Registration Form (pdf). You can then either mail or fax the completed form to TLC (see Registration Form for details).
