1 DACA in Action Newsletter – January 2015 A Message from our President… Dear DACA Members, By the time you read this, another year will have flown by and thoughts will be turned toward the opening of the GOP leading 114 th Congress, college & NFL football playoffs, choosing a New Year’s resolution and other winter pursuits. Personally, I probably shouldn’t make any new resolutions this year mainly because I’m still working on the ones from last year. As we reflect on the past year there were some notable events. Attendance at the annual meeting was excellent with a good mix of new and old members. New trade shows were added to our 2015 agenda and additional resources will be directed to retooling the DACA website. Networking opportunities were created by conducting 4 regional meetings and our financial situation was strong aided by the addition of new members and the early receipt of annual dues. Coming in November of this year, we will observe the 44 th anniversary of the DACA organization. Founded on the principles to provide business development networking and the sharing of best practices, we will continue to enhance these objectives. The regional meeting concept will continue with 3 meetings schedule for 2015. The annual meeting site selection will be changed to experience a new venue. A more focused approach to member recruitment has been slated recognizing new members are important to our future success. I hope you will enjoy the line‐up for this year. Remember, you only get out of something what you put into it. Should anyone have any suggestions or topics to address please let Ms. Terri Abruzzese or myself know. Look forward to working with everyone throughout the year. Andy Delaney DACA ‐ President
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DACA in Action Newsletter – January 2015
A Message from our President…
Dear DACA Members,
By the time you read this, another year will have flown by and thoughts will be
turned toward the opening of the GOP leading 114th Congress, college & NFL football
playoffs, choosing a New Year’s resolution and other winter pursuits. Personally, I
probably shouldn’t make any new resolutions this year mainly because I’m still working
on the ones from last year.
As we reflect on the past year there were some notable events. Attendance at the annual
meeting was excellent with a good mix of new and old members. New trade shows were added to our
2015 agenda and additional resources will be directed to retooling the DACA website. Networking
opportunities were created by conducting 4 regional meetings and our financial situation was strong
aided by the addition of new members and the early receipt of annual dues.
Coming in November of this year, we will observe the 44th anniversary of the DACA organization.
Founded on the principles to provide business development networking and the sharing of best
practices, we will continue to enhance these objectives. The regional meeting concept will continue with
3 meetings schedule for 2015. The annual meeting site selection will be changed to experience a new
venue. A more focused approach to member recruitment has been slated recognizing new members are
important to our future success.
I hope you will enjoy the line‐up for this year. Remember, you only get out of something what
you put into it. Should anyone have any suggestions or topics to address please let Ms. Terri Abruzzese
or myself know. Look forward to working with everyone throughout the year.
Andy Delaney
DACA ‐ President
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Welcome New DACA Members! We have a new DACA member to welcome to the organization! We are excited to add these new
members to DACA and hope that each of you takes the time to contact them and welcome them to the
Principal Contact: Ashley Von Derau, President Parkera@rush‐delivery.com
DACA Annual Meeting
DACA 2014 ANNUAL MEETING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2014 LOCATION: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A. Welcome from Andy DACA created in 1971
Regional meetings‐ Great idea, suggested by Jim Latta
Introduction of each member and their companies
Attendance sheets passed around for attendance
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B. Review of the 2013 minutes by Ray Rodriguez Motion to approve by Jim King, 2nd by Kevin Brink
C. Membership Review by Kevin Brink ‐ Pass out spreadsheet of potential members since 2011.
‐ Since last year we sent out 16 new application packets. Out of 16, we gain 3 new
members since last meeting. Cargo Consolidators, Rush Transportation, and Automated
Logistics.
‐ Lost two members: WSI and Panama
D. Review of financials by Rich ‐Overall outlook is good. Reduced expenses, add revenue
‐Last year we had a $ 500.00 assessment and the year prior we had a $ 300.00
assessment. This year there is none.
‐Additional pro‐rated dues this year due to new members.
‐Expense side‐ Nothing that really stands out. Total expense dropped nearly $ 3000.00
‐1700‐2000 dues change a few years ago. Removed initiation fee and no need for special
assessments.
‐ Dues invoices going out in a few weeks. Please mail your payment ASAP
‐ No strategic recommendations for the coming year.
Motion‐ Dave Galante, 2nd Jim King
E. Bylaws – nothing to report by Mark
F. Marketing – Terri ‐ We have a ton of directories.
‐ Continuing to update booth requirements, data base, cut sheets, and this dinner.
‐Recommendation‐ send any updates for new directory, she will adjust and return a proof.
‐Suggest continuing the tri fold sheet
‐ Continuing the DACA quarterly newsletter‐ send Terri any new info or company updates
‐Still have reciprocal advertising with Leonard’s Guide. Looking at additional sources like
Inbound Logistics and others. Getting our name out there.
‐ Email and website: Terri’s son did some updates to site and we are now looking at getting
costs for new optimized site that continues to have visual continuity with all of our
advertising.
‐ We are now capable of adding social media and pictures to the DACA site if you have it.
Send you update to Terri.
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‐ E‐Blasts‐ We started doing them through new software especially before shows and it
seems to have value and let people know that we are out there.
‐DACA data base‐ Still running and maintained. If you have customers that want a directory
each year, add to data base.
‐ Follow up on potential new members and those that have been sent membership packets.
‐ Show coordinating and Regional Meetings‐ Great feedback!!
‐Reminder – Every DACA member can go to any of the regional meetings and not just the
ones in your area.
Motion Rich Eberhart, 2nd Carl Saverino
G. New Members to the Board ‐Retirement of Rick Staller and everyone then moves up. Mike to VP and Ray to Secretary
‐ We now have one slot on board and it was recommended that Lori Hooper take the spot.
She accepted!!!
‐A suggestion was made to make a change to bylaws adding two new positions called
Chairman Emeritus (past, retired, and no voting rights) and Chairman Exeficio (still in
industry and maintain voting status).
Exeficio‐ serviced as chairman, still active and employed, full voting privileges as long as they
attend at least one board meeting every 2 years
Mark‐The President needs to spell out who is on that list and who can attend the board
meetings each year.
‐ Needs to be a Board member that makes the change. Andy to take the lead on the
change.
Motion Mark Anness, Mike Moran 2nd Motion Passes
Kevin‐ Should the chairmen of each committee be at the board meeting?? We need to
clarify.
Mark Anness‐ Suggests chairmen of committees be added to board of directors
H. New Committee Bylaws‐ Mark
Website Development‐ Mike Moran and Kevin Brink
Membership‐ Lori Hooper, Chris Benyovszky and Mike Oliver
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I. Annual Meeting update ‐ Review of how we got to the point of having our meeting at NITL
‐Need to see how this year’s show goes before making a decision.
‐Discussion about where and when we have our meeting.
‐Russ to get us more info on Council of Supply Chain Management
‐ Either Parcel Forum or CSCMP.
‐ Email vote to follow after team reviews this year’s NITL meeting.
J. Regional Meetings ‐Need to set new meetings for next year.
‐want to post schedule by January for all of next year’s meeting.
‐ Larry in Canada, Mark @ Cargo on East, Kevin Huette @ Nu Way Transportation, Ruben @
Cal State for West.
K. Trade Show Update – Kevin Brink ‐ List reflects trade shows that we have already agreed to participate as per list.
‐RILA, NASSTRAC, TIA, Parcel Forum – 4 already signed up.
‐Kevin reviewed each show and the cost associated with each as well as the special RILA
payment in which each of the four member companies splits the cost of all of the fees
for RILA.
‐Kevin explained new RILA “Launch Pad”‐ new section for first time exhibitors (2 free
passes). No booth but a stand with your name on it.
RILA‐ Jim @ Kid Glove, David @ Oak Harbor, Ray @ Honolulu Freight, Kevin @
Nu Way
NASSTRAC‐ Andy @ Capitol Express, David @ Fowler’s
TIA ‐ Lori @ Frontline, Raymond @ Honolulu Freight
Parcel Forum‐ Ashley @ Rush, David @ Speed
If you are a coordinator, make sure you are there on time, available for set up and take
down, and participating in the show at the booth!!! You need to coordinate!!!
Motion to approve participation: Dave Cox 2nd by Carl Savarino
POTENTIAL SHOWS
‐ Kevin asked certain DACA members to attend potential shows and give feedback.
Cargo Logistics Canada Expo show‐ notes per sheet‐ Not a good fit for DACA exhibit.
Intermodal Expo 2015 – IANA – Cal State and Honolulu feedback as per sheet‐Not a
good fit for DACA exhibit.
JOC GROUP ‐ 24/7 Express and Wagner Logistics‐ Not a good fit for DACA
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NITL‐ Raymond, Mike Moran, and Steve Hartman to provide feedback after show. To
determine if we are come back to show.
MODEX – Did not have much feedback on show
Home Delivery World‐ Did not have much feedback on show.
ECA 2015 –Might be a good show to exhibit to recruit new members.
Motion by Kevin to participate in meeting and 2nd by Mike Moran
Chris to be main point of contact for meeting. Potentially Mike Oliver.
L. New Business
‐RILA show review‐ New process what discussed to determine which members would be
selected to attend the show each year. If there are more members that want to attend,
a drawing would be held each year to determine who gets to go so there is an equal
opportunity for everyone to attend.
‐Comments were made by Jim and Mark with regards to continuity with someone
going each year to the show.
‐Comment made by Mike Moran with regards to members having to be here to select a
participating spot for any show. Discussion to follow.
‐ Need to email entire group and remind them of the booth selection process and that
you must be here at the meeting to be a selected participant.
‐ Kevin to request funding to replace 2 panels on booth to reflect new members.
Cost $ 400.00
Mark Anness requested that the order of the members on the booth be other than
alphabetical.
Suggestion: Some companies need to send Kevin a better logo for the new 2 booth
panels.
Motion: Kevin Brink; 2nd: Andy Delaney
‐Website‐ New website ‐ Check with Rob DeVitis of DeVitis Design
Andy discussed process for setting aside money for building and maintaining a new
site for DACA to include optimization.
Kevin Brink and Mike Moran to head the committee.
Lori Hooper and Ashley Von Derau to assist in the committee.
Mark Anness‐ New coordinators‐ Need to understand the requirements of what
needs to be done and ordered so we are buying at the most affordable levels.
Terri orders and sets up all orders for booth and exhibits.
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‐Don’t fall for the shows requiring you to use their services for packing and shipping.
Closing – Andy
DACA Networking Have any networking experiences with other DACA members? We would love to hear about it. Please
email us at [email protected] and we will post it in the next DACA‐IN‐ACTION.
Jim King of Kid Glove reached out to DACA members in regards to transporting to Canada and Customs issues. Several DACA members responded to help out.
Kevin J. Brink of NOTS sent several leads to Alisam and other DACA members to assist his customers with their needs.
Mark Andrews of Cargo Logistics reached out to DACA members when looking for a new Warehouse Manager in their Chicago facilities.
There was much networking at the DACA dinner and meeting this year. Please continue to send me information about how DACA helps your business through networking with one another!
Review of Parcel Forum Trade Show According to Ivars @ SW Freight, “Comparing Parcel show with TIA, it seemed we had more visitors and
interest at our DACA booth during Parcel. Perhaps this was due to location of our booth and the new
lights Kevin got which helped light up our booth.”
Both are good conferences/expo, and well attended and organized.
Trade show registration list and business cards collected at the show are attached to the email.
Review of NITL Trade Show According to Jim King of Kid Glove, “The event was very poorly attended. The DACA booth and the
booths of individual DACA members combined to be approximately 15% of the total exhibitors. About
95% of the people that stopped at the booth were selling and not buying. I saw no value to exhibiting at
this show.
A review from Mike Moran of Moran Transportation, “The show was pretty much a bomb. There was
really no one there except exhibitors for almost the entire 3‐4 seasons. They have very low attendance
and we never even saw many of the attendees that were listed on the attendance roster. With that
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being said we all did get a few decent contacts throughout the show. I think many of these were people
that were really involved in the NITL and might have felt a duty to stop by and visit with each of us due
to the embarrassing attendance.
At this point it does not sound like they have any plan for next year as they did not publicize anything
but simply announced (at the last exhibit time) that they would be calling us in the March/April time
frame to discuss setting something up for next year. “
Trade show registration list and business cards collected at the show are attached to the email.
Upcoming Trade Show RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association) When: February 22‐25, 2015 Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL Exhibit Times: Monday, February 23: 5:00 ‐ 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 24: 11:30am ‐ 1:15pm Tuesday, February 24: 5:00 ‐ 6:30pm
Website: www.rila.org Contact: Tripp Taylor at 703‐ 600‐2023 or [email protected]. Booth Number: 734 Cost to Exhibit: $5,500 (includes 1 comp. registration; option to purchase up to 3 add’l executive registrations @$795 per registration to be divided among 4 attendees)
Members Coordinating Booth: Jim King ‐ Kid Glove Mike Moran – Moran Transportation Ray Rodriguez – Honolulu Freight David Galante – Speed
Recruitment Recruitment is the life blood of DACA. We need to be recruiting on a continual basis so that we can
keep our membership strong and provide the best service possible for our current and future customers.
Being able to network with DACA members that provide the level of service our customers come to
expect enables DACA to continue its great reputation as a solid organization.
We would like to see every DACA member try to recruit companies who fit the DACA profile and request
Terri to send out recruitment packages.
The following Recruitment Packets have been sent out since the meeting:
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1. Mr. Rick Howenstine, Sr. VP Operations
Clark Group, Inc., 5008 Lenker St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
DACA Shirt Orders DACA shirts should be worn when working the DACA booth. They are also great to promote the DACA
organization. They are also available to have your company name as well as the DACA logo on the shirt.
All DACA members should have at least one DACA shirt. Please contact Kevin Brink for an order form if
you need a shirt.
Press Releases/Blogs During our Annual meeting we discussed having all DACA members copy any press releases of their
company and send them to Terri at [email protected]. These press releases will then be put in
the Quarterly newsletter. In addition, if any DACA member would like to share any news or sales leads,
please submit them as soon as possible so they can either get in the quarterly newsletter or sent out in a
separate email.
Jason Jansen named president of LTI, Inc./Milky Way; Bill Johansen
new president of Brown Line
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Cargo Integrated Logistics acquires facility in Conover. For full press release see “Cargo” attachment on this email.
October 23, 2014
MAPLE LOGISTICS ACHIEVES SHARP STATUS We are pleased to report that each of the three Maple Logistics warehousing and fulfillment sites – York, Lebanon, and Mount Joy – have individually been awarded OSHA’s elite Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification. The certification recognizes employers who operate an exemplary injury and illness protection program. Only 51 workplace sites in Pennsylvania have achieved this honor.
This exceptional achievement is the culmination of all employees focusing on safety. Successful initiatives range from increased training and awareness to safety audits, procedures, investments in ergonomic equipment to reduce the likelihood of injuries, and a robust and involved Safety Committee.
Aside from reduced injuries, the benefits of being SHARP certified also include increased employee engagement, reduced employee turnover, improved safety awareness inside and outside of the workplace, and being granted an exemption from programmed OSHA inspections.
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Congratulations to everyone involved with making this outstanding achievement possible!
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Kid Glove Opens New Warehouse Facility
Kid Glove now has opened a 5 rail door warehouse facility on the northwest side of the city. We currently have approximately 50,000 S.F. but we are looking to double our footage right after the first of the year. The
CPB
York, PA 717-764-4596 ♦ Mount Joy, PA
717-653-5483 ♦ Lebanon, PA 717-865-7600
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warehouse is used to service our roll stock customer, International Paper, but other customers will be added in the near future.
We would like to thank Tom Walker with A. Duie Pyle, Inc. for the warehouse lead he passed along to us in September. Negotiations have been concluded and we just signed a two year agreement with Bag Corp out of Dallas Texas.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A. Duie Pyle Parkesburg Facility Honored by The Scotts Miracle-Gro
Company for Exceptional Service Northeastern-based logistics solutions provider wins award for fifth-straight year
WEST CHESTER, Penn., December 17, 2014 —A. Duie Pyle, the Northeast’s premier provider of asset-and-non-asset based supply chain solutions, has received the Scotts Miracle-Gro “2014 Service Provider of the Year Award.”
The award honors A. Duie Pyle’s Parkesburg, Pennsylvania warehouse and distribution facility for outstanding service performance. The 570,000 square foot facility exceeded performance
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expectations in four measurable areas, which included 99.9 percent on-time accuracy. Pyle had no service failures during peak times, an incredible accomplishment given the harsh weather of 2014.
“We are extremely honored to receive this award for the fifth consecutive year,” said John Wisser, Director of Warehousing and Distribution at Pyle. “This award reflects our commitment to quality and superior service.”
Pyle has been providing logistics solutions to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company for 20 years. “A. Duie Pyle has been supporting Scotts in the Northeast with superior warehousing and transportation services since 1994, and during that time has proved to be an important element of our supply chain success,” said Bill Couchman, Director of Global Distribution for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.
A. Duie Pyle Expands Heated Trailer Fleet for Winter Season Leading supply chain solutions provider offers comprehensive service to protect water‐based products
during cold winter temperatures
WEST CHESTER, Penn – Nov. 19, 2014 ‐ A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), the premier leader in asset and non‐asset‐
based transportation and supply chain solutions in the Northeast, announces the start of its PFF (Protect
from Freeze) program for the 2014/2015 winter season. Pyle’s PFF service allows customers who ship
water‐based product to transport less‐than‐truckload (LTL) shipments without the fear that their
products will be damaged by freezing temperatures. Pyle has added 80 new heated/insulated trailers
this season, augmenting its existing pool of over 400 heated/insulated units.
“Many businesses that ship and/or receive water‐based products will find that freight carriers won’t
transport their products during cold snaps,” said Randy Swart, COO of A. Duie Pyle. “Pyle’s Protect From
Freezing service is different. Because of the strategic investments we’ve made in infrastructure, systems,
equipment and training, our customers are able to secure their supply chain against freezing
temperatures 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without interruption.“
During last season’s Polar Vortex winter, Pyle delivered over 43,000 temperature‐sensitive shipments
requiring PFF service. Because of last winter’s PFF demand, Pyle has expanded its heated fleet,
increasing capacity to protect freeze sensitive shipments for an ever growing list of customers who
depend on Pyle for protection.
A. Duie Pyle’s comprehensive PFF (Protect from Freezing) service consists of heated service centers and
heated/insulated trailers for line haul, pick up, and delivery operations providing around the clock
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protection. These initiatives and investments are supported by temperature sensitive load planning and
routing technology. Each Pyle service center is equipped with on‐site, company‐owned snow removal
equipment and independent emergency power sources to protect customers’ shipments and assure
continuous operations during even the most severe weather event.
“Everything changes in the Northeast when the temperature drops,” said Swart. “From snow to extreme
temperatures, Pyle’s Protect from Freeze program is the most comprehensive in the Northeast, ensuring
shipments are handled with care and delivered on time.” For information about A. Duie Pyle, visit
www.aduiepyle.com or call 1‐800‐523‐5020.
Crews, drivers and trucks from Southwest International Freight (SWF), Dallas, TX, helped collect and transport children's toys donated for those in need. For the eighth consecutive year in early December, SWF lent support to the efforts of the Small World and the Frisco Independent School District and their Christmas Angel program. The program assists struggling families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with donated children’s gifts.
“Our crew members take pride in supporting the Small World effort and donating trucks to transport the toys has become a worthwhile tradition for Southwest Freight,” says Rich Eberhart, president, SWF. “Two trucks go
out to about 45 schools to pick-up donations. Frisco students helped load the trucks and we’ll plan to participate again next year.”
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It's a Small World is a partnership of Dallas-Fort Worth area schools, communities, and businesses with a mission to assist struggling families, focusing especially on the needs of children. Each year, the charity's Angel Program supports hundreds of struggling Frisco area families.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 2, 2014
Polaris Transportation Announces New VP for U.S. Operations
The management at Polaris Transportation Group is excited to announce the
appointment of David Bush as VP of Business Processes. The newly created position
will focus on improvements to the U.S. infrastructure for the fast growing,
Transborder LTL carrier.
As a Canadian based operation, Polaris saw a need to add a senior person with a
strong U.S. carrier background. President Larry Cox explains, “David Bush came to us through our
partnership with his former employer. He’s great with detail and has a comprehensive blend of ops,
sales, technology and carrier relationship experience. He is the ideal candidate to fine tune and expand
the U.S markets we serve.”
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David’s past career accomplishments have seen him in senior roles with A. Duie Pyle, Translogistics and
most recently with Land Air Express. David’s new position will see him on the road extensively as he
assesses and implements the changes he feels will boost Polaris’s position in the U.S. David states, “I’ve
been told I’m relentless when I come across something that isn’t working like it should. I have always
been able to see the broken links in processes and operational procedures and I don’t give in until
they’re fixed and working properly.”
David resides in Birdsboro PA, a small community of 5,166 people and as a point of interest, hometown
to YouTube founder Chad Hurley. Dave Cox, EVP & COO at Polaris states, “David Bush and I hit it off
immediately. He was great to work with as a carrier partner and he liked our company’s business
approach as well. When the opportunity came up to bring him on as a VP with our company, we jumped
at it.”
David Bush starts his new career with Polaris Transportation Group on December 8, 2014. At this time,
he will be based out of Birdsboro and his immediate plans include a trip to meet the Polaris Team at
their head office facility in Mississauga, Ontario, previous to the holiday season.
Founded in 1994, Polaris is best known for its scheduled LTL service between Canada and the USA,
specializing in the shipment of dry goods. Making life easier for the shipping community is a core
company value. Polaris offers a full suite of services while providing customers with real‐time shipment
updates and EDI interface. For more information on Polaris visit their website at
www.polaristransport.com
Other News…
Christa Brzozowski, Counselor to the Deputy Secretary, DHS has authored another in her series of blogs on DHS and the US Government’s progress in developing the International
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Trade Data System (ITDS), the “Single Window.” ITDS is a modern electronic trade processing system in which a single filing can meet the requirements of all U.S. Government agencies regulating trade. The purpose of these blogs is to engage and update stakeholders on feedback the industry has shared with DHS, discuss those areas that have resonated immediately with government agents, and highlight those areas subject to challenges.
The NCBFAA is sharing these posts with you for your review; we encourage you to share them with your network of clients and colleagues so that they too can become familiar with the progress of this initiative. For those stakeholders seriously concerned about this “Single Window” initiative the site hosting these blogs permits readers to post comments or questions or even provide more detailed feedback through an entire “reaction post.”
This post is Implementation Priorities for 2015 (4 of 4). The first post is an Introduction (1 of 4), the second discussed the Highlights of Executive Order 13659 (2 of 4), and the third addresses Implementation of Executive Order 13659 (3 of 4).
Wishing you all a healthy, happy and prosperous 2015!
Best Regards,
Terri Abruzzese Administrator, DACA
Distributors & Consolidators of America 2240 Bernays Drive, York, PA 17404
