2:00 PM EDT

Join us as we sit down with Mark Yeager, CEO of Redwood Logistics, who will share his insights on economics, the future of freight and what it takes to succeed in the business of intermodal.

In this one-hour webinar learn about:

• The intermodal business from someone who has grown up in it
• How technology is improving intermodal efficiency and transparency
• Educational pathways to success in the industry
• How technology is reshaping the skillset of the workforce

Since 2018, Mark has served as the CEO of Redwood Logistics, one of North America’s most tech-savvy 3PLs. He also is a Senior Adviser at CI Capital Partners and served as CEO of Simplified Logistics LLC when it was merged with Redwood. Prior to Simplified and CI, Mark served in senior leadership roles at Hub Group including President, COO, President of Field Operations, and Division President, Secretary and General Counsel. Before joining Hub Group, he practiced law with Grippo & Elden and Sidley & Austin. Mark holds a JD from Georgetown University and a BA from Indiana University.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step inside the C-Suite of Redwood Logistics with Mark. No filters, no scripts, just straight talk.

2:00 PM EDT

These are certainly uncertain times. How is intermodal performing? Join us and our experts from TTX Company as we discuss intermodal’s 2020 Q2 performance and how supply chains & transportation have reacted to changing conditions under COVID-19. We will also examine the larger economy, intermodal trends, and offer thoughts on what to keep an eye on.

Our TTX Company guests:

• Pat Casey, Vice President of Fleet Management
• Peter Wolff, Director of Market Development
• John Woodcock, Director of Market Development

IANA collects a unique set of data on the intermodal industry’s freight flows by equipment type and corridor, coupled with IMC loads and other industry results. TTX Company helps IANA crunch the data that delivers invaluable insights into current intermodal market performance and key long-term trends.

2:00 PM EDT

Once a distant dream, alternative-fuel trucks are fast approaching an economic reality, while automation technology is also making critical leaps forward.

As some of the previous barriers, such as cost and weight, fall away, startup innovators have joined well-established truck OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology and closing the time-to-market.

Among the touted benefits are fuel expense savings, improved safety features, longer life and reduced maintenance costs.

Transport Topics' Seth Clevenger will lead a panel discussion of industry experts to include:

• Bill Bliem, SVP of Fleet Services, NFI Industries
• Robert Brown, Head of Government and Public Affairs at TuSimple
• Brian Cota, VP of National Accounts at Daimler Trucks
• Tony Hatch, Principal, AB Hatch Consulting

The Global Intermodal Equipment Registry (GIER) web portal will soon have a new look and will offer more streamlined access to pertinent information for GIER Subscribers. Please join Information Services staff on Monday, August 10^th at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) for an “advance” overview of the redesigned GIER web interface along with some of enhanced functionalities that will be available to GIER Subscribers once the newly designed web portal is implemented.

11:30 AM EDT

Join us as we sit down with Katie M. Farmer, the Executive Vice President of Operations for BNSF Railway—and past Chairman of IANA—as she shares her insights on trade, the future of freight and what it takes to succeed in the business of intermodal.

In her current role, Katie oversees BNSF Railway’s entire operations organization, including engineering, environmental, mechanical, operations support, transportation, safety and training, service design, and resource protection. Since starting her career in the railroad industry as a management trainee with the Burlington Northern in 1992, Katie has held a variety of positions in nearly every area of railroading. She has served in roles in sales and marketing, finance, customer solutions and network operations.

2:00 PM EDT

The economy has taken a big hit from the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the intermodal world has not been immune. This, on top of the tariff issues that already were in play, has affected the business. Now, more than ever, it’s important to know the facts regarding where intermodal stands and what the trends are.

This is the second session in IANA's new a free webinar series, Intermodal Analyzed, geared toward helping our members and the intermodal community navigate through today's turbulent economic waters. Join leading intermodal analyst Larry Gross, “The Intermodalist”, as he imparts his knowledge and makes use of new analytical tools such as IANA’s Intermodal Volume Analyzer to paint the big picture in intermodal and looks for important messages indicators in the numbers.

2:00 PM EDT

Join us for a conversation with IANA Board Member, Robert Cannizzaro, Vice President of Operations at Virginia International Terminals and fellow Board member Trevor Ash, the Executive Vice President, CIE Manufacturing.

Mr. Ash will serve as interviewer and explore how Mr. Cannizzaro got started in intermodal, some of his most memorable experiences, and what it takes to succeed in this business called intermodal. They will also talk about their thoughts on:

• What’s the best way to take advantage of IANA offerings for furthering your business and your career?
• What lessons have they learned along the way that they can share with people newer to the industry and those looking for perspectives from a seasoned veteran?

1:00 PM EDT

This webinar will talk about creating and sustaining a fleet safety program for businesses with fleets. Our expert will address questions like:

• What is poor driving behavior and how do you monitor driving patterns?
• What does it take to build a safety culture and gauge its impact?
• What’s safety got to do with efficiency and compliance?
• How to build resilience into the system to combat any emergency?

Moderator

Hal Pollard, Director of Education, Intermodal Association of North America.

Speaker

Gail Barnes Technical Solutions Engineer Verizon Connect.

Barnes has over 20 years of experience in the fleet management world while actively managing vehicles and drivers for businesses related to Fresh/Frozen Food Transportation, Live Animal Hauling, Environmental Remediation, Industrial & Municipal Services, Underground Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipeline/Drilling Support, Hazardous Waste Hauling, Emergency Hazardous Waste Response Team.

Her specialties include:

300+ Driver Management, Best Practices, Driver/Field Service Technician Trainer Including Driver Dispatch, Safety, Training, ELD Specialist, DOT Regulations, IFTA/IRP Vehicle Registrations/Insurance, SOPs and Best Practices, Driver Training, Disciplinary Policies and Procedures.

2:00 PM EDT

The economy has taken a big hit from the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the intermodal world has not been immune. This, on top of the tariff issues that already were in play, has affected the business. Now, more than ever, it’s important to know the facts regarding where intermodal stands and what the trends are.

To help our members and the intermodal community navigate through these turbulent waters, IANA is launching a free monthly webinar series, Intermodal Analyzed. Join leading intermodal analyst Larry Gross, “The Intermodalist”, as he imparts his knowledge and makes use of new analytical tools such as IANA’s Intermodal Volume Analyzer to paint the big picture in intermodal while also pointing out the important messages in the numbers. For a quick and insightful look into the state of intermodal, be sure to sign up for Intermodal Analyzed.

2:00 PM EDT

Information Service staff will provide an overview of the more streamlined billing payment process that will be introduced into the UIIA application. The new process will provide UIIA participants more flexibility with managing the annual billing associated with UIIA participation. Motor Carriers and Equipment Providers are encouraged to register for the short demo of this new enhancement.

2:00 PM EDT

Intermodal operators across the value chain – carriers, terminal operators, drayage companies, equipment providers, and others – are facing significant disruptions associated with the COVID-19 crisis. Container volumes are down significantly in North America, and blank sailings data indicates that this trend may continue. But perhaps a more significant concern is the uncertainty moving forward – there is no consensus on when and to what extent this market will recover. Faced with expensive assets and high fixed costs, it is critical for intermodal operators to take near term steps to effectively navigate this crisis while at the same time positioning their operations to best operate in an uncertain future.

AlixPartners Presenters:

• Peter Appel, Director
• Jim Blaeser, Director
• Marc Iampieri, Managing Director

2:00 PM EDT

IANA is pleased to welcome the head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Jim Mullen to provide an agency update. Jim has an extensive portfolio of industry experience, including more than a decade as the executive vice president and general counsel for Werner Enterprises, one of the five largest truckload carriers in the United States. He will provide an overview on FMCSA's regulatory agenda, including its COVID-19 response and HOS final rule, with time allowed for question and answer.

See FMCSA on our Coronavirus Resources page as well as on our Federal Regulatory Activities page.

12:00 PM EDT

The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, or PUA, is a federally funded program that was recently announced under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act. For the first time ever, independent contractors have been specifically included in this program for unemployment coverage. In this webinar, we’ll distill:

• The many nuances of PUA
• Its impact on 1099 workers
• Best practices for sharing CARES and PUA information with your contingent workforce
• How to protect yourself during an unemployment claim from an IC

Our Presenters:

• Deborah Stevens, Chief Compliance Officer, OpenForce
• Ryan Kelly, CEO, OpenForce

Join Information Services staff for an overview of the role of the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) and gain a better understanding of recent modifications to the UIIA. In addition, a demo of the new EP Contact Directory and EP Notification of Outstanding Interchanged Equipment feature will also be provided. UIIA participants are encouraged to register for this event.

12:00 PM EDT

It has never been more important to understand the economics of intermodal and how it fits into, and is affected by, the global economy. Lee Klaskow, Senior Analyst, Transportation and Logistics at Bloomberg Intelligence will get things started with a look at how the global and North American economies are faring. Pat Casey, Vice President, Fleet Management at TTX Company will then dig into the state of intermodal, with a look at how 2019 finished out and what to watch for the remainder of this year on into next.

Presenters:

• Pat Casey, TTX Company
• Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence