An entrepreneur headquartered in Chicago, Perry Mandera leverages his many years of experience in the transportation industry in his work as the president of The Custom Companies, Inc. In addition, Perry Mandera retains membership to the Illinois Trucking Association (ITA), a nonprofit trade association that serves the needs of over 37,000 companies in the trucking and transportation industries.
Joining the ITA ensures members have access to the latest trucking industry news on both the state and national levels, ensuring they can confront the latest regulatory issues that affect the transportation industry. Further, the ITA helps members communicate and form partnerships via its forum, which encompasses the organization’s annual meeting and exhibition, in addition to several workshops, seminars, and safety council meetings.
Beyond this, ITA members receive the “Illinois Trucking This Week” newsletter and free subscriptions to the “Illinois Trucking News” magazine. Through its partnerships with various companies, the ITA also offers exclusive membership discounts, which include a six cents per gallon discount at all Love’s gas stations and reduced rates on shipping services from UPS.
