The Council has also led movements for retaining and strengthening laws, regulations and rules affecting carrier liability in both domestic and international trade, and has organized strong coalitions of shipper interests in these areas. Members also receive a directory of members, transportation consultants and attorneys, as well as discounts on books, educational materials, workshops and seminars. New members receive a complimentary copy of Freight Claim Prevention in Plain English and Transportation Insurance in Plain English . Each spring and fall, the Council conducts educational seminars on topics of direct interest to persons involved in transportation. The Council's Annual Meeting and Conference is held, at a different U.S. city, each year in March or April.
Membership is open to all segments of the transportation community.
Our members include transportation, distribution and logistics managers, purchasing managers, credit managers, cargo inspectors and surveyors, insurers, transportation consultants, attorneys and others having a role in the transportation of goods.