The Messenger Courier Association of America (MCAA) members elected three new members to its Board of Directors.
The new members include Jason Burns of QCS Logistics (St. Rose, La), Steve Howard of Esquire Express (Hialeah, Fla.) and Julie Thomas of Priority Dispatch (Cincinnati). Ten returning members complete the MCAA Board of Directors.
For more information, visit www.mcaa.com.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow’s Webinar!
Tomorrow at noon, speakers Robert Hulteng and Damon Ott of Littler Mendelson P.C., Employment and Labor Law Solutions Worldwide (San Francisco) will discuss the legal aspects of using Independent Contractors (ICs) in their presentation IC Legal Alarms.
When: Tomorrow at noon
Who: Robert Hulteng and Damon Ott of Littler Mendelson P.C., Employment and Labor Law Solutions Worldwide
Cost: $25 for subscribers; $35 for nonsubscribers (subscribe here)
Registration is still open.
Sign up before you miss out: click here
Be sure to mark your calendar for Courier Magazine’s last two webinars of the season:
• Aug. 17: “Technology to Enrich Your Enterprise” (with speaker Laura Olson of Datex).
• Oct. 19: “Medical Specimen Delivery 101” (with speaker Ken Arnold of Integrity Delivers).
To participate in any of the upcoming webinars or to purchase recordings of past webinars, call 800.414.8016 or visit www.couriermagazine.com.
When: Tomorrow at noon
Who: Robert Hulteng and Damon Ott of Littler Mendelson P.C., Employment and Labor Law Solutions Worldwide
Cost: $25 for subscribers; $35 for nonsubscribers (subscribe here)
Registration is still open.
Sign up before you miss out: click here
Be sure to mark your calendar for Courier Magazine’s last two webinars of the season:
• Aug. 17: “Technology to Enrich Your Enterprise” (with speaker Laura Olson of Datex).
• Oct. 19: “Medical Specimen Delivery 101” (with speaker Ken Arnold of Integrity Delivers).
To participate in any of the upcoming webinars or to purchase recordings of past webinars, call 800.414.8016 or visit www.couriermagazine.com.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
DHL Express to Deliver Pizzas to Servicemen in Afghanistan
Independence Day is all about patriotism, and no one is more patriotic than the men and women serving overseas for our country. As an effort to honor these men and women, DHL Express (Plantation, Fla.), Pizzas 4 Patriots (Cedar Knolls, N.J.) and UNO’s (Boston) teamed up to deliver thousands of pizzas to United States and Canadian soldiers for the upcoming U.S. and Canadian Independence Days.
Pizzas 4 Patriots organizers plan to load 6,000 deep-dish pizzas from UNO’s into a DHL cargo jet about a week before the holidays, which will then arrive at military bases in Afghanistan.
“We are happy to partner, once again, with Pizzas 4 Patriots and DHL in sending our troops a taste of home this Fourth of July,” Vietnam Veteran and UNO’s CEO Frank Guidara said. “Our troops have told us how much enjoyment it brings to receive a taste of home, and that is what this program is all about. It’s a way to show our appreciation for all they do.”
Pizza 4 Patriots and DHL Express organizers have shipped more than 60,000 pizzas to servicemen and women during the past three years. The idea began in 2008 with Ret. Master Sergeant Mark Evans and his son, Kent, who wanted to send frozen Chicago-style pizzas to soldiers overseas.
“As a retired member of the military, I know firsthand what this special care package will mean to our U.S. and Canadian service members serving in those faraway places,” Evans said. “We are so thankful to DHL Express for stepping up year after year and donating their services to deliver a slice of home to those men and women serving their countries.”
For more information, visit www.dhl.com or www.pizzas4patriots.com or www.unos.com.
Pizzas 4 Patriots organizers plan to load 6,000 deep-dish pizzas from UNO’s into a DHL cargo jet about a week before the holidays, which will then arrive at military bases in Afghanistan.
“We are happy to partner, once again, with Pizzas 4 Patriots and DHL in sending our troops a taste of home this Fourth of July,” Vietnam Veteran and UNO’s CEO Frank Guidara said. “Our troops have told us how much enjoyment it brings to receive a taste of home, and that is what this program is all about. It’s a way to show our appreciation for all they do.”
Pizza 4 Patriots and DHL Express organizers have shipped more than 60,000 pizzas to servicemen and women during the past three years. The idea began in 2008 with Ret. Master Sergeant Mark Evans and his son, Kent, who wanted to send frozen Chicago-style pizzas to soldiers overseas.
“As a retired member of the military, I know firsthand what this special care package will mean to our U.S. and Canadian service members serving in those faraway places,” Evans said. “We are so thankful to DHL Express for stepping up year after year and donating their services to deliver a slice of home to those men and women serving their countries.”
For more information, visit www.dhl.com or www.pizzas4patriots.com or www.unos.com.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Red Arrow Logistics Ranked as one of Washington’s Best Companies to Work For
Seattle Business magazine announced Red Arrow Logistics (Bellevue, Wash.) as one of Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 2011 last week.
Seattle Business presents the award to companies that set the standards for leadership, benefits, work environment, innovative training programs and happiest employees.
“The companies on our 100 Best Companies to Work For list have created better workplaces by addressing such issues as communications, leadership and culture,” Seattle Business Editor Leslie Helm said. “As the economy recovers and competition for talent intensifies, these companies will have an edge.”
Seattle Business based the ranking on an online survey that Red Arrow Logistics employees completed regarding topics ranging from employee benefits to extracurricular activities.
“The company’s growth has been amazing and it has only been possible because of the great team that supports my vision and delivers consistently for our customers,” Red Arrow Logistics CEO Liz Lasater said. “Red Arrow has been recognized for many growth awards, but this is the singular most important recognition we could receive. I wanted to create an organization that was healthy, customer-centric and contributed in a meaningful way to our employees and community, and through this recognition, I know we are on the right path.”
For more information, visit www.redarrowlogistics.com or www.seattlebusinessmag.com.
Seattle Business presents the award to companies that set the standards for leadership, benefits, work environment, innovative training programs and happiest employees.
“The companies on our 100 Best Companies to Work For list have created better workplaces by addressing such issues as communications, leadership and culture,” Seattle Business Editor Leslie Helm said. “As the economy recovers and competition for talent intensifies, these companies will have an edge.”
Seattle Business based the ranking on an online survey that Red Arrow Logistics employees completed regarding topics ranging from employee benefits to extracurricular activities.
“The company’s growth has been amazing and it has only been possible because of the great team that supports my vision and delivers consistently for our customers,” Red Arrow Logistics CEO Liz Lasater said. “Red Arrow has been recognized for many growth awards, but this is the singular most important recognition we could receive. I wanted to create an organization that was healthy, customer-centric and contributed in a meaningful way to our employees and community, and through this recognition, I know we are on the right path.”
For more information, visit www.redarrowlogistics.com or www.seattlebusinessmag.com.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Digital Subscription of Courier Magazine Available FREE
We are currently offering a FREE subscription to our digital magazine (which offers the exact same content as the print version with added features such as live links and archived issues).
To sign up for your free subscription, follow these three simple steps:
1. Visit www.couriermagazine.com
2. Click on the free subscription link
3. Fill in your information and SUBMIT!
Sign up today to receive a free publication filled with information that is vital to the courier industry.
Courier Magazine also offers:
• A website that offers a "Find a Courier" search engine.
• A Yahoo group e-forum.
• Webinars.
• Other resources designed to help courier company management and operations improve their business.
Check out Courier Magazine to learn about timely, informative and useful articles about the path to business success in the courier industry. Visit www.couriermagazine.com.
To sign up for your free subscription, follow these three simple steps:
1. Visit www.couriermagazine.com
2. Click on the free subscription link
3. Fill in your information and SUBMIT!
Sign up today to receive a free publication filled with information that is vital to the courier industry.
Courier Magazine also offers:
• A website that offers a "Find a Courier" search engine.
• A Yahoo group e-forum.
• Webinars.
• Other resources designed to help courier company management and operations improve their business.
Check out Courier Magazine to learn about timely, informative and useful articles about the path to business success in the courier industry. Visit www.couriermagazine.com.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Coming Soon: CM Webinar No. 2
Courier Magazine is gearing up for its next informative webinar designed for courier owners to get more out of their business. This is the last edition of our two-part webinar series about the use and regulations of independent contractors. Our first featured Stephen Mullen of Bush Truck Leasing who presented the ins and outs of constructing an IC model in a courier organization.
Robert Hulteng and Damon Ott of Littler Mendelson P.C., Employment and Labor Law Solutions Worldwide (San Francisco) will give their presentation about the law side of the IC model.
According to Hulteng and Ott, the use of ICs in the courier industry has been under attack for years, particularly at the state level. Get a detailed explanation of these legal developments to help you understand how they may impact your ability to lawfully use IC drivers.
To register for the webinar, click the following link: http://www.my-registration.com/registration/index.asp?EID=9497116069
For more information, visit www.couriermagazine.com.
We hope to see you there!
Robert Hulteng and Damon Ott of Littler Mendelson P.C., Employment and Labor Law Solutions Worldwide (San Francisco) will give their presentation about the law side of the IC model.
According to Hulteng and Ott, the use of ICs in the courier industry has been under attack for years, particularly at the state level. Get a detailed explanation of these legal developments to help you understand how they may impact your ability to lawfully use IC drivers.
To register for the webinar, click the following link: http://www.my-registration.com/registration/index.asp?EID=9497116069
For more information, visit www.couriermagazine.com.
We hope to see you there!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Logistics Company Receives Security Accreditation
DHL Express attained full Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certification for each of its 20 North American facilities.
TAPA is an industry security accreditation that is given to facilities in order to recognize high security standards. To receive TAPA certification, facilities must undergo a two-day process during which auditors evaluate aspects of its security including employee training, alarm systems, investigations and more.
DHL Express coordinators say that the certification will help to further develop the security of its global shipping network.
“Knowing that every one of our key locations has met the rigorous requirements for TAPA certification assures our customers that DHL Express maintains the highest levels of security within the supply chain,” DHL Express head of Global Customs and senior vice president Adrian Whelan said. “We are continually looking for ways to provide the very highest levels of security for our customers.”
For more information, visit www.dhl.com or www.tapaonline.org.
TAPA is an industry security accreditation that is given to facilities in order to recognize high security standards. To receive TAPA certification, facilities must undergo a two-day process during which auditors evaluate aspects of its security including employee training, alarm systems, investigations and more.
DHL Express coordinators say that the certification will help to further develop the security of its global shipping network.
“Knowing that every one of our key locations has met the rigorous requirements for TAPA certification assures our customers that DHL Express maintains the highest levels of security within the supply chain,” DHL Express head of Global Customs and senior vice president Adrian Whelan said. “We are continually looking for ways to provide the very highest levels of security for our customers.”
For more information, visit www.dhl.com or www.tapaonline.org.
Friday, June 3, 2011
New Forklift May Prove Beneficial for Courier Companies
A new product developed by Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (Houston, TX), Jungheinrich EJC B14/EJC B16 Heavy-Duty Electric Walkie Straddle Slacker, is now on the market which could potentially help courier owners succeed in warehouse servicing.
This product comes at a good time for courier owners with features that make it optimal for use in warehouses. The new EJC series boasts speed and torque control that allow for careful maneuvering, giving a sense of security when faced with a tight warehouse. By allowing the user to control the lift/lower speed, the series reduces the risk of lift truck, rack or product damage.
The new series enhances safety precautions by adding features to make usage comfortable such as increased visibility and noise control.
Advanced technology allows for a long battery life and limits hardware repairs, helping courier owners to save money.
According to Mitsubishi, the EJC series can maximize efficiency and minimize operator fatigue and repair costs, leaving competition in the dust for courier companies.
For more information, visit www.jungheinrich-lift.com.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Strengthened Airline Relationship means new Benefits for Customers
Japan Airlines (Tokyo) and American Airlines (Fort Worth, Texas) cargo customers now have more routing options, destinations and cargo space due to an agreement that strengthened the cargo relationship between the two airlines.
American and JAL began their agreement on April 1 and started using more transfer points for cargo traffic including Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York in the United States, and Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in Japan.
The strengthened relationship allows the airlines to maximize cargo space and provide customers with added value. Customers can expect to see changes such as the ability to receive immediate confirmation of space on both airlines for packages under a designated weight.
The airlines are searching for other opportunities that will allow them to provide customers with additional benefits and value.
For more details, visit www.jal.com or www.aa.com.
American and JAL began their agreement on April 1 and started using more transfer points for cargo traffic including Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York in the United States, and Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in Japan.
The strengthened relationship allows the airlines to maximize cargo space and provide customers with added value. Customers can expect to see changes such as the ability to receive immediate confirmation of space on both airlines for packages under a designated weight.
The airlines are searching for other opportunities that will allow them to provide customers with additional benefits and value.
For more details, visit www.jal.com or www.aa.com.
Did you miss Courier Magazine’s webinar last week?
No problem!
It’s not too late to receive the valuable guidance webinar attendees received on how to get the most out of the independent contractor (IC) system! During Courier Magazine’s first webinar of the year last Wednesday, Stephen Mullen of Bush Truck Leasing (Mason, Ohio) discussed “Understanding the IC Model: Upsides, Hopes and Risks.” Mullen spoke to courier owners about using or transitioning to the IC model.
Webinar recordings of the session are available for purchase!
Highlights of the webinar include:
• IRS common-law factors and IC financing.
• Choosing the proper trucks for IC routes.
• Common drawbacks.
• Proper program endorsement.
• Handling trucks in IC-turnover situations.
Sharing this convenient, low cost, educational tool is an excellent way to help you and your staff learn how to make the best decisions for your company when working with ICs.
Purchase your copy today.
Contact:
Courier Magazine
info@couriermagazine.com
800.414.8016
Purchase price: $20 for subscribers, $30 for nonsubscribers (includes the webinar recording and Powerpoint presentation).
Don’t let this valuable opportunity pass you by. Get your hands on a copy of the webinar today!
Be sure to sign up for Courier Magazine’s upcoming webinar on June 28:
Speakers: Robert Hulteng and Damon Ott, Littler Mendelson P.C., Employment and Labor Law Solutions Worldwide (San Francisco).
This webinar focuses on the legal aspects of the IC model and how it impacts you.
Click here to register!
To learn about more of Courier Magazine’s future webinars, visit http://www.couriermagazine.com/Content.asp?CID=116 or call 800.414.8016.
It’s not too late to receive the valuable guidance webinar attendees received on how to get the most out of the independent contractor (IC) system! During Courier Magazine’s first webinar of the year last Wednesday, Stephen Mullen of Bush Truck Leasing (Mason, Ohio) discussed “Understanding the IC Model: Upsides, Hopes and Risks.” Mullen spoke to courier owners about using or transitioning to the IC model.
Webinar recordings of the session are available for purchase!
Highlights of the webinar include:
• IRS common-law factors and IC financing.
• Choosing the proper trucks for IC routes.
• Common drawbacks.
• Proper program endorsement.
• Handling trucks in IC-turnover situations.
Sharing this convenient, low cost, educational tool is an excellent way to help you and your staff learn how to make the best decisions for your company when working with ICs.
Purchase your copy today.
Contact:
Courier Magazine
info@couriermagazine.com
800.414.8016
Purchase price: $20 for subscribers, $30 for nonsubscribers (includes the webinar recording and Powerpoint presentation).
Don’t let this valuable opportunity pass you by. Get your hands on a copy of the webinar today!
Be sure to sign up for Courier Magazine’s upcoming webinar on June 28:
Speakers: Robert Hulteng and Damon Ott, Littler Mendelson P.C., Employment and Labor Law Solutions Worldwide (San Francisco).
This webinar focuses on the legal aspects of the IC model and how it impacts you.
Click here to register!
To learn about more of Courier Magazine’s future webinars, visit http://www.couriermagazine.com/Content.asp?CID=116 or call 800.414.8016.
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