“By combining the resources and talents of the two organizations, we create a stronger voice for the same-day delivery industry,” says MCAA President Michael Gualtieri, “Many of the issues that are important to MCAA members are also important to the success of NTLA members.  By combining, we have greater resources to advocate for those issues together and to encourage more networking among members of both organizations.  Each is dedicated to sharing best practices and innovations and ensuring ever-higher standards of delivery, professional conduct and safety in the same-day delivery industry. NTLA is unique in their use of shippers’ input and involvement in preparing quality education.”

“The move is a natural one for NTLA,” adds J.D. Gamble President of NTLA.  “The MCAA represents the same-day expedited delivery industry while NTLA has been an organization focused on the last-mile sector of the scheduled transportation industry. By combining forces it gives the membership of both organizations access to “best-in class” executive education, advocacy on behalf of the industry and the ability to present the public face of the same-day delivery industry in its most favorable light.”

The joint association’s first event will be an educational conference and trade show. Called the Executive Roundtable, the meeting will be held Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2009 at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale. The two groups hosted their first combined show in 2008.  The show presented educational seminars on a range of issues affecting both expedited delivery companies as well as shippers. The 2009 show The Executive Roundtable will kick off with a golf tournament and will feature educational seminars, a trade show and business networking opportunities. 

For more information, see www.mcaa.com.