Like many other shipping customers in the United States, NACD members depend on our nation’s freight rail network to run their businesses successfully. Because of the nature of certain common chemicals, such as chlorine, many chemical distributors solely rely on rail to service their customers in a consistent manner.
Registration is now open for our upcoming Central & Southern Regions Meeting taking place in Nashville, TN. From June 13-15, 2022, the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville will host a special combined meeting, providing the perfect opportunity for members from both regions to reunite.
Across the country, businesses large and small – including chemical distributors – depend on rail service to connect us with our customers. At the federal level, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) is the agency responsible for overseeing our nation’s freight rail network. In the not-so-distant past, staffing and policy issues at the agency meant that many freight rail issues went unaddressed, making it harder, more expensive, and less efficient to move goods across the country by rail.
As an industry, it’s fair to say we’ve experienced a considerable amount of upheaval and change these past few years. Politically, economically, and socially—we’ve all had to adapt our professional lives accordingly.
NACD prides itself on our efforts to support and represent both you and your business. That’s why we offer a huge range of resources to help you tackle these challenges head-on and seize opportunities when they arise.
Transportation, trade, tariffs, and taxes were just some of the hot topics discussed during our 2022 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook webinar.
To cover these challenging issues, we drew on the entire NACD policy team to provide a comprehensive breakdown of incoming rules and regulations and exactly how the association was working on our members’ behalf to address them.
Thousands of workplace deaths each year can be attributed to one main issue, a lack of proper safety training. Safety training isn’t just a good idea; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require that your personnel be trained. Education and training are fundamental tools for informing workers and managers about workplace hazards and controls so they can work more safely and be more productive.
Last year’s State of the Industry Report, produced in association with Affiliate member Datacor, Inc., highlighted the impact of COVID-19 and the supply chain snarl-ups on the chemical distribution sector.
The study, carried out during a particularly disruptive period of uncertainty, lockdowns, and safety restrictions, asked over 500 industry professionals to share their experiences and expectations for the year ahead.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 20 percent of workers in the U.S. have found new jobs. As many as 50 percent of Americans were predicted to be looking for new work towards the end of last year; this trend isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Amidst this historically fluid labor market, successfully onboarding new talent has never been more important.
NACD is delighted to announce the 2022 edition of our member toolkit is available on our website.
In the five years since its introduction, NACD members and Affiliates have found it invaluable for providing the resources and reference materials needed to help ensure the smooth running of their business and to stay up-to-date on the latest changes and requirements across our industry.
After a prolonged hiatus because of the pandemic, we are delighted that our regulatory and Responsible Distribution Spring Workshops will once again welcome attendees in person next month.
Registration is open for each of the upcoming training sessions – and, as well as benefitting from all the guidance and networking on offer, you will also enjoy significant savings by attending both.