The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association

08/03/2026

What does CLDA’s future look like? Our Board recently wrapped up an annual strategic planning session with one goal: building success for our members’ businesses.

We spent time asking hard questions and challenging our own assumptions. The result? A clear, actionable roadmap for the next year focused on delivering the education, advocacy, and connections you need most.

Existing Members:
Check your inbox for the July Member Newsletter, Movement by CLDA!
Follow us on LinkedIn for CLDA Final Mile Fridays beginning August 7: https://ow.ly/acOO50ZvSf7

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07/29/2026

Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions involving transportation workers have generated significant discussion across the logistics industry. While much of the attention has focused on Montgomery v C.H. Robinson, another case deserves close attention from companies that utilize independent contractors: Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock.

In the recent edition of “Movement by CLDA”, Openforce’s General Counsel, Doug Grawe, broke down what transportation companies need to know now. Read his article and become a CLDA member today for more expert content inside our monthly newsletter, "Movement by CLDA". https://clda.org/flowers-foods-arbitration-clauses-transportation/

07/27/2026

Join us this week as industry experts from GigSafe and CXT Software examine what healthcare customers prioritize when choosing courier partners.

Come ready to learn vital compliance requirements in the medical courier market, driver credentialing, data-handling practices, and documentation standards. Secure your spot here 👉 https://ow.ly/9cog50Ztmsy

07/24/2026

Education doesn’t just happen at conferences! 🚀 CLDA Final Mile Fridays are coming soon...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of CLDA Final Mile Fridays, a new weekly LinkedIn Live series designed to keep you connected, informed, and equipped with practical insights you need to grow your business.

Starting August 7, tune in each Friday for 20-minute conversations featuring industry experts. We’ll be covering the topics that matter most to final mile carriers From technology and AI to compliance, risk management, healthcare logistics, workforce challenges, and operational best practices.

Check out our inaugural speaker lineup for August:

📅 August 7 — Tom Jowers, ADL Final Mile
📅 August 14 — Wendy Greenland, Openforce
📅 August 21 — Brian Jungeberg, Brown & Brown
📅 August 28 — Arthur Axelrad, Dispatch Science

Whether you join us live or catch the recording later, don’t miss these opportunities to learn from industry leaders and engage with your peers.

👉 Make sure to follow CLDA on LinkedIn so you never miss an episode: https://www.linkedin.com/company/customized-logistics-and-delivery-association/

07/23/2026

Rising costs continue to be one of the biggest challenges facing the final-mile delivery industry today. In fact, industry research indicates that the final mile can account for up to 53% of total delivery costs, making it one of the most expensive segments of the supply chain.

CLDA Member and Truck Freedom COO, Walter Cabrales, shared timely insights to help you navigate this challenge. Heed his advice and join or renew with CLDA today for more industry content inside our monthly newsletter, "Movement by CLDA". https://ow.ly/iSkl50Zs4J0

07/22/2026

The courier delivery industry has never been more critical — or more complex. Whether you’re a small regional courier company with 15 drivers or a national delivery network managing hundreds of contractors, compliance responsibilities continue to grow. Courier companies can meet those obligations by having a strong compliance process in place that is supported by automated systems. https://clda.org/courier-company-compliance-best-practices/

Dominick Simone, SVP-Client Services, SCI LLC, shared his expertise with CLDA members in the first edition of “Movement by CLDA”, our new member-only newsletter. Read more and join our association today for more insights like this!

Courier compliance risks are growing. Learn why manual tracking fails and how automation ensures safety and reduces legal liability.

07/21/2026

Are You Ready for Your Next Hospital or Pharmacy Compliance Review?

Join CLDA on July 29 for a live webinar powered by CXT and featuring experts from CXT Software and GigSafe. The panel will break down what hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare systems evaluate when selecting and retaining courier partners.

Don't wait until a customer audit exposes the problem. Register today and prepare your business for the requirements healthcare clients are already requesting. Register Here: https://clda.org/education-events/clda-webinar-series/

07/16/2026

Networking is the new currency. 🤝Last week in Philly, the CLDA community proved that while sporting events might bring people together, meaningful networking is what actually moves our industry forward.

Our recent CONNECT PHL 2026 at Maggie’s Waterfront Café was a standing-room-only success! We dove deep into technology, innovation, and the future of final mile logistics, thanks to an outstanding panel moderated by Charlie Pisciotta of Key Software Systems (KSS).

A massive thank you to our sponsor, Key Software Systems, and all the industry leaders who joined us to share insights, build new partnerships, and strengthen our community.

Missed the event or need a recap? Click below to read the full highlights from CLDA Marketing Chair, Roslyn Ellerbee, and get ready for our next CLDA CONNECT event October 8 in Scottsdale, AZ!

https://ow.ly/mjsy50ZomJY

07/15/2026

Meet our new and renewed members from January to June 2026! Drop a like and a comment on how CLDA membership has helped you succeed.

Want more out of your membership? Update your profile and check out the members-only resource center for new connections and industry insights. It all happens here: https://ow.ly/WHYZ50ZnWaX

07/08/2026

Are your business leads finding you?
We’re upgrading the CLDA Partner Map and Member’s Only portal to help you connect, grow, and secure more business partners. But an incomplete profile is a missed connection.

Take 5 minutes to ensure your business is positioned for success in the new rollout:

- Add your logo
- List your service offerings
- Update your locations

Update your profile: https://ow.ly/P9ZJ50ZlLSr Not a member yet? Join now: https://ow.ly/bQX950ZlLSs