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PREMIER EXPEDITED TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION PLANS FOR EXTENSIVE GROWTH

TEANA is growing its membership through new geographic markets and enhancing membership value.

Philadelphia, PA (PRSOURCE.CA) October 29, 2009 – TEANA, The Expedite Alliance of North America is seeking to aggressively grow its membership in 2010.

While membership in TEANA requires expedited transportation companies to meet specific qualifications, TEANA sees membership growth as a means to enhance the value of the alliance not only for its members, but also for its members’ client base.

“We won’t sacrifice quality of membership for quantity, says TEANA President Mark McLochlin.  Our value lies in the calibre of our member companies and maintaining a ‘best in class’ mandate.”  Even with the mandate, McLochlin believes there are many quality and time-definite ground transportation providers throughout North America who could benefit in joining the group and enhance TEANA’s overall value.

Currently, most TEANA members are east of the Mississippi with the majority in the mid-west and central states.  Over the past few years there has been a widening of geographic scope, but the group seeks to broaden it further.  “We’d like to see more quality providers from the west coast, north and southwest and the Atlantic coast, explains Jennifer Mead a TEANA member.  By increasing the number of members in these areas, member companies would dramatically improve capacity, reduce deadhead miles from non-core areas and tap into markets difficult to manage for the traditional expediter.” 

An increase in geographic scope and capacity will aid in the sustainability of current member companies, open up new lanes for expedited companies throughout the country and improve service to expedited customers.  TEANA membership growth will help member companies continue unprecedented growth during tough economic times.

TEANA will be marketing its value to prospective members in its upcoming membership drive.  In addition to the drive, TEANA is implementing a number of enhancements to attract more quality expediters to the association.  Enhancements include increased branding of the TEANA name, implementation of a new Facebook page, improved communication through an updated website (www.teana.org) and additional member-focused committees.  To view the TEANA Membership Application click here.

TEANA invites prospective and current members to its upcoming annual meeting in July of 2010 to be held in Chicago.  At the annual meeting, the Board will provide highlights of its success in 2009 and early 2010, describe new initiatives, offer exciting educational tracks and host numerous networking events.

About TEANA:  TEANA, The Expedite Alliance of North America, is the only professional association comprised solely of expedited transportation providers.  TEANA is the voice of expediters within government and regulatory organizations.  Membership in TEANA symbolizes a commitment to quality and a strict code of ethics.   TEANA is managed by Fernley & Fernley, a fourth-generation firm in the association management business, representing over 20 non-profit trade associations and professional societies.

For More Information Contact:
Kate Marlys
Associate Director of TEANA
Phone:  215-564-3484 x2208
Email:  teana@fernley.com

 

TEANA Members Set the Pace for the Expedited Industry

 

TEANA plans July meeting in Indianapolis for members to network and discuss plans to maintain growth in tough economic times

Philadelphia, PA-June 15, 2009—TEANA, The Expedite Alliance of North America, makes final preparations for its annual meeting to be held July 19th -July 21st 2009. “Indianapolis, home to the famed motor speedway, is a great venue to host a TEANA event, says Mark McLochlin, TEANA President. It’s the perfect place for a fast-paced industry that leads in quality and service to meet!” At its annual meeting, key management from expedited carriers throughout the US meet to network and discuss ways to improve capacity utilization and insure best practices are being followed.

 

This year’s focus is on helping members maintain capacity and profitability during the economic slowdown. “The fact that TEANA members are able to sustain during these tough times is a testament to the TEANA model, explains Jennifer Mead, TEANA member. When expedited business is volatile and volumes change daily, cooperative competition helps our members to share capacity and customers, so fleets are maintained, volumes remain more consistent and customer needs are met.”

 

In addition to members participating in strategic discussions, the annual meeting is an opportunity to fortify the alliance. Through golf and other social events, TEANA members build the trust necessary to develop long-term partnerships with their competition. Each annual meeting builds and strengthens the foundation that already exists.

 

Founded in 2003, TEANA is the only organization representing providers of expedited trucking in the North American market. TEANA is the voice of expediters within government and regulatory organizations. Membership in TEANA also symbolizes a commitment to quality and to a code of ethics. TEANA members share resources and experiences to develop Best Service Practices, enhancing service performance and capacity to shippers and 3PLs. Customers who select a TEANA member as their expedited carrier can be certain they will receive a Best in Class provider.

 

For more information about TEANA, contact Kate Marlys, by phone 215-564-3484, 2208 or by email.

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