Talking Freight Seminar Series
The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Office of Freight Management and Operations and the Office of Planning host the "Talking Freight" seminars. The seminars are part of a broader Freight Professional Development Program aimed at providing technical assistance, training, tools, and information to help the freight and planning workforce meet the transportation challenges of tomorrow. Seminars are held on a monthly basis throughout the year and are open at no cost to all interested parties in both the public and private sectors.
Register for Upcoming Seminars
To register for a seminar, select the seminar topic in the table below. You will be taken to a registration form on the National Highway Institute web site. You must register individually for each seminar in which you are interested. When registering you will be asked to enter your name, organization, phone number, and email address. This information will only be used to keep track of seminar participation and will not be shared with others. Please make sure you enter your email address correctly, as you will be sent login information via email. If you register for a seminar and later find out you can no longer attend, please inform Jennifer Symoun (SAIC) via email at jennifer.e.symoun@saic.com.
| Date & Time | Topic | Description of Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2008 1:00-2:30 pm ET |
Supply Chains | Learn about supply chain operations and the impacts on transportation/planning. |
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Past Seminars
All Talking Freight seminars are recorded and are available for viewing online after the seminar has past. An archive of presentations, recordings, and transcripts from all past Talking Freight Seminars is available at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/freightplanning/talking.htm.
Freight Planning LISTSERV
Information about the Talking Freight Seminar Series, including upcoming topics and registration availability, is distributed through the Freight Planning LISTSERV. The LISTSERV also provides a venue for exchanging information about freight planning among public and private sector professionals. There are over 400 subscribers, comprised of transportation professionals from State DOTs, MPOs, professional associations, businesses, the academic community, and others.
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