October

25

Overview of Enhancements to BOES and GIER — for Intermodal Equipment Providers

Open to All Webinar

IANA’s Bad Order Equipment Status Service — BOES — provides a clearinghouse for equipment status information (bad order, gate hold, release) that allows for standardization of data communication formats, simplification of operating system interconnectivity and streamlining of trading partner information for all subscribers related to bad order equipment. The Global Intermodal Equipment Registry — GIER — offers a virtual technology solution to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations requiring the identification of intermodal equipment and the intermodal equipment provider responsible for maintenance and repair of that equipment. This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of recent enhancements to both of these programs.

October

17

Intermodal Data Analytics for Brakes, Lights & Tires Optimization

Open to All Webinar

In reviewing Roadside Inspection data for intermodal equipment, the most often cited violations include brakes, lights and tires. IANA’s Maintenance and Repair Committee continues to produce a high-level analysis of the FMCSA data for members, which also can be viewed in Intermodal Insights. This webinar will explore what data that is available, different methods of analysis, and how to use the results to be more proactive to enhance safety and maintenance & repair operations.

Learning objectives

  • Discuss what data is available
  • Identify methods of data analysis
  • Examine analytics-aided purchasing, maintenance, and repair programs

Moderator:

  • Cliff Creech, Group Manager, Intermodal Maintenance & Contracts, Norfolk Southern Corporation

Panelists:

  • Steve Bryan, President, Vigillo, A SambaSafety Company
  • Ronnie Holland, Director, Safety, TCW
  • Tim Smith, VP, Safety, Hub Group Trucking

August

18

Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics: 2017 Mid-year Update

Open to All Webinar

Every quarter IANA delivers a comprehensive review of the intermodal freight industry by equipment and corridor in its Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics Report. Coupled with IMC loads and revenue numbers, as well as trucking industry results, this report offers invaluable insights into current intermodal market performance and examines key long term-trends.

Join Pat Casey, Vice President, Fleet Management at TTX Company, Edgar Gutierrez, Director of Market Development, TTX Co. and Peter Wolff, Director, Market Development at TTX Company as they discuss the financial results from the second quarter of 2017, examine what the numbers mean and help explain how you can use the Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics Report in your business today.

August

08

ELDs and Intermodal Implementation: What Draymen Need to Know to be Ready

Open to All Webinar

As of December 18th, 2017, all motor carriers will need to be in compliance with FMCSA’s new electronic logging device (ELD) regulations. There are certain exceptions to the rule, most notably the 100-air-mile radius exemption, but how will these actually affect intermodal draymen? No two intermodal motor carriers are the same, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Join our experts as we discuss the fundamentals of the forthcoming ELD requirements, identify potential challenges and opportunities the rule presents and review an action plan to prepare for compliance.

Audiences:

Motor Carriers, UIIA participants, Suppliers

Learning objectives:

  • Discuss the fundamentals of the forthcoming ELD requirements as they relate to intermodal
  • Identify potential challenges and opportunities the rule presents
  • Review an action plan to prepare for compliance

Participants:

  • Fred Fakkema, Vice President, Compliance, Zonar Systems
  • Joe DeLorenzo, Director, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

July

25

Innovative Approaches to Driver Recruitment (Part of the Behind the Wheel Webinar Series)

Open to All Webinar

Intermodal drivers are an essential link in the global and domestic supply chains, providing the first and last mile service for every load. A healthy and vibrant intermodal network depends upon an adequate and ready supply of drayage drivers. Intermodal offers an attractive alternative to other forms of trucking, with appealing attributes such as more predictable schedules and shorter travel distances. What are some innovative ways to recruit drivers? Join us as our experts identify current driver recruiting and retention trends, explore innovative driver recruiting techniques and discuss building a well-rounded recruiting program.

Learning objectives:

  • Identify current driver recruiting and retention trends
  • Explore innovative driver recruiting techniques
  • Discuss building a well-rounded recruiting program

Moderator:

  • Tim Hindes, CEO, Stay Metrics

Speakers:

  • Ken Miller, VP Operations, JB Hunt Intermodal
  • Priscilla Peters, VP Marketing & Training, Conversion Interactive Agency
  • Ellen Voie, President/CEO, Women in Trucking

May

10

Overview of DVER Application and Enhancements — Roadside Enforcement Personnel

Open to All Webinar

IANA’s Driver Vehicle Examination Report Service (DVER) provides Intermodal Equipment Providers (IEPs) and Motor Carriers (MC) with paperless DVER access, retrieval and storage to assist with roadability compliance requirements. As a DVER subscriber, Motor Carriers and Intermodal Equipment Providers will receive a copy of any DVER associated with US DOT Number should your driver neglect to supply a copy to you. DVER delivery is available via e-mail, XML or via API.