CSA Event hosted by Artisan Logistics

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul. 26, 2011 - 90+ memebers of Law enforcement, carriers, manufacturers and others serving the trucking industry gathered on Thursday, July 21, during the DRB Carrier Expo in Columbia, SC to discuss critical transportation issues.

“We developed The Artisan Carrier Expo to cater to those individuals who own or operate heavy-duty trucks in their daily business. With new proposed regulations and CSA already in effect, the transportation industry is evolving every day,” said Dennis Brannon, owner of Artisan Logistics, an independent Landstar Agent. “Capacity, safety, fuel, driver recruitment, and retainment are on the minds of each and every leader in the transportation market.  We want to provide a platform for education and networking among industry professionals.”

Col. Moore, Director of the South Carolina Transport Police, addressed his agency’s task of enforcing new federal regulations imposed on “for hire” trucking companies. Others addressed topics such as cargo theft and new programs designed to protect drivers and their cargo.  According to Doug Wilkes, Artisan Logistics Safety Officer, “Our goal is to bridge the gap between commercial carriers, manufacturers and law enforcement to ensure a unified approach, as well as a commitment to safety and compliance.”  Last year, Wilkes was named the Region 8 Safety Officer of the Year.  

Ben Hoover from WIS NEWS Channel 10 MCed the event.  Other speakers included Walt Woloszczuck of the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Rocco Davanzo an Executive VP at Landstar, Jeannie Gordon the VP of Compliance and Landstar, Chris Goedeke of Gamma 88, and Tom Scalise of IOA.

Sponsors included Gamma 88 Fuel Additive, Landstar, Michelin, Insurance Offices of America (IOA), Skybitz, Carolina International Trucks, National Insurance Crime Buero (NICB), South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), South Carolina Transport Police, SaferWatch, Post Everywhere, Aflac Independent Agent, The Hampton Inn, Trailer X-Press, The Carolina Traffic & Transportation Club, and Guard Dog Security Fences.

You can view all of our individual services at http://www.artisanlogistics.net or watch our video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e794Njm8O0o.




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Dennis Brannon and Doug Wilkes focus on Sales and Safety. We have an Operations Manager and many Account Managers to provide you with constant customer service, competitive pricing, and high value insurance on any mode of transportation.

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