March 30 marked a milestone for the delivery industry in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as 43 industry leaders launched the Tri-State Delivery Association. The group is uniting around preserving the IC model.

“Things are heating up and we cannot hide,” cautions Claudia Post, president of Diamond Transportation Group (Philadelphia, PA), who spearheads the group. “We need to face the issue head-on with intelligence and a huge war chest!”

The launch committee includes Ted Kauffman, Eastern Connection (Boston, MA); JD Gamble, AEX Group (Philadelphia, PA); Paul Steffes, Jet Messenger (Jamesburg, NJ) Ralph Richter, US Cargo (Columbus, OH) Vic Finnegan, American Expediting (Philadelphia, PA); and Rob Johnstone, Priority (Boothwyn, PA).

“On a personal note,” notes Post, “I want to thank my stalwart colleagues, without whom this would not have been possible.”

 The association’s next steps include developing a plan of action, gathering a substantial war chest, structuring a lobbying effort and formalizing the group.

All companies operating within the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware area are encouraged to contact Claudia Post for more details: e-mail: [email protected]; phone: 800-959-0050.