Kudos to the eight who attended the CCP Exam Primer Class on Sunday, March 20, 2022 and sat for the CCP Exam and passed it on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Both the Class and the Exam were held in conjunction with the Transportation & Logistics Council (TLC) at the Doubletree by Hilton Resort at Sea World in Orlando, FL.  Please welcome our newest CCP’s”

• Richard L. Holland, CCP – PFG Performance Food – Lebanon, PA
• Susan LePage, CCP – Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. – Fall River, MA
• Carli F. Mitchell, CCP – Syfan Logistics – Gainesville, GA
• Gayle Murray, CCP – Perimeter Global Logistics – Irving, TX
• Wendy K. Olson, CCP – Marten Transport – Mondovi, WI
• Thomas Perrin, CCP – Sysco – Cypress, TX
• Carla S. Bay-Rumford, CCP – BM2 Freight Services – Covington, KY
• Deena A. Walechka, CCP – FedEx Logistics – Green Bay, WI

CCP Acknowledged as the Cargo Claim Profession’s Highest Recognition

Whether you’re negotiating with new prospective clients or seeking a new career with a Fortune 500 company, it is increasingly important that you have the right credentials. It does not matter whether you are a claim adjuster, consultant, shipper, insurer, attorney, paralegal, logistics provider or an air, ocean, rail or truck carrier.

As a Cargo Claim Professional, you know the importance of winning the confidence of others both within your organization and with that of your customers and vendors. Achieving the “CCP” accreditation builds trust and credibility by providing evidence of your professional competence and conformance to high industry standards.

Something so central to your identity as your career is what makes you who you are. It is all about credibility and leadership. It is all about proven expertise and possessing up-to-date knowledge. And as an indicator of your qualifications in cargo claims management, the Certified Claims Professional “CCP” designation has set the standard for more than 40 years.

“CCP” is a highly valued and sought-after credential because it identifies those who have demonstrated the depth of their expertise and mastered a fundamental body of knowledge of the subject. Earning board certification as a “CCP” reflects a practitioner’s commitment and validates your status as a professional in cargo claims management for the transportation industry. Practitioners who have earned board certification in cargo claims management are leaders in the profession.

A CCP‘s high professional standards require that practitioners successfully complete a comprehensive examination, as well as provide proof of previous education, work experience, and pledge to maintain their accreditation through continuing education.

The CCP certification lays a foundation for continued professional growth and is evidence that a practitioner is at the forefront of best practices in the industry.

CCP Exam On-Line Is Here Now !

Available On-Line, any day and any time, any where, 24/7.  

Great News!  The CCP Exam  is now accessible on-line for all cargo claim candidates residing in North America and can be taken any day, any time, any where, 24/7.  This means that instead of having to spend time and travel expenses to attend a live designated exam site that was typically only offered once or twice annually is now available any day, any time, any where, 24/7.  You can access the CCP Exam Portal by clicking on the “Certification” tab on the Home page of this website, scroll down and select “Application to become Certified” and from there click on “Go To On-Line Exam Portal”.  NOTE: Be certain that you read the Certification process that takes applicants through the required steps by first Register and create an On-Line Exam Account.  Once you have completed this step you will need to complete the On-Line CCP Exam  Application and Calculation of Points forms.  Once your Application has been submitted along with attached supporting documentation, Applicants will need to wait until the CCP Exam Committee Approves your Application before you can proceed to purchase and take the timed CCP Exam. The CCP Exam is a timed exam and the CCP Exam Fee is $575.00 for CCPAC Members and $725.00 for non-members.

You can Join Now or if your are already a member, Annual Membership renewal for 2022 can now be paid made now as membership must be renewed each calendar year by all members (CCP , Associate and Professional Membership categories) in order to maintain active status and to earn CCPAC continuing education credits.  Membership dues are still only $75 for CCP Members and Associate Members and $150 for Professional (attorney membership).  Membership Renewal & Dues can be made on-line by clicking on this link Membership Renewal complete the on-line renewal application and completing the security feature “Captcha” before clicking on Submit.  Members who renew on-line but prefer to pay by check may do so by making their check payable to CCPAC, Inc. and mailing to CCPAC, Inc., P. O. Box 600249, Jacksonville, FL 32260.  All Members will receive 5 CCPAC continuing education credits just for renewing their membership and paying their annual dues. 

Certified Members (CCP) are required to renew membership each calendar year and pay the professional dues of $75 as part of their requirement to maintain their “CCP” certification and active membership status.  Certified Members (CCP) are also required to acquire 30 continuing education credits (ce’s) every 3 years in order to maintain their certification. Renewing annual membership and paying dues every year and in 3 year increments, will provide the Certified Member with 15 of the 30 credits needed.  Up to an additional 15 credits can be earned by taking transportation related courses either on-line or in person, attending regional and national claims or transportation related events, seminars, webinars, conferences, etc. such as those sponsored by the Transportation & Logistics Council, Transportation Loss Prevention & Security Association, Transportation Intermediaries Association, Delta Nu Alpha , American Trucking Association, etc.  A list of events are typically listed on the website under the Calendar tab “Current Year”.  A Certified Member can opt to re-take the CCP Exam On-Line every 3 years in lieu of earning the additional continuing education credits.

2 CCPAC Regional Director Positions Open

The Certified Claim Professional Accreditation Council (CCPAC) currently has 2 Regional Director positions open:

Region 5 – Great Lakes (MN, WI, Upper Peninsula Michigan)

Region 8 – Mid-Western Region (IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD)

Interested candidates for these volunteer part-time positions should live in one of the States listed for the Region and must be a CCP. The estimated time commitment is approximately 1 hour per month.  Candidates should email their work resumes to director@ccpac.com for consideration.

The Transportation Arbitration Board (TAB) Has Positions Open for Shipper Arbitrators.  These are part-time volunteer positions ( 1-2 hours per month). Candidates should email their work resume to the Administrator at wallycd3@gmail.com Arbitrators need to be CCP’s and should contact the Administrator for additional information or to apply.

ProClaim Spring & Summer 2021 Edition  Click on the link to view your complementary edition.   

Armstrong Transport is seeking a CCP to fill Claims Professional position.  Click on link below for additional information and contact details.

Armstrong-Job-Posting-9-16-2021

Congratulations and Thank You !

After years of planning, months of developing, programming and testing, we are pleased to announce that the CCP Exam is now available on-line 24/7.    None of this would have been possible without a great team of experienced and knowledgeable volunteers who spent countless hours on the project. Team listed in alphabetical order:

Robyn Connelly, CCP of Syfan Corp and CCPAC Vice President Membership

Andrew M. Danas, Esq. and Partner of Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert, LLP

Carrie Frisbie, CCP of SEKO Logistics and CCPAC Central Regional Director, Region 4

Dave Nordt, CCP of Gilbert USA and CCPAC Council President

Brent Primus, Esq. and CEO of Primus Law Office, P.A. and Publisher

John O’Dell, CCP and CCPAC Executive Director

Jessica Renner, CCP of Jarrett Logistics and CCPAC Southern Regional Director, Region 3

Neal Willis, CCP of Kuehne + Nagel (Formerly ReTrans Freight) and CCPAC New England Regional Director, Region 1

All 3 Transportation & Logistics Council’s Fall Seminars have been approved for CCPAC Continuing Education Credits (6 or 8 CE Each Completed Seminar)  Additional Information and Registration at T&LCouncil diane@transportlaw.com  631-549-8984

Transportation, Logistics and the Law, Presented by Brent Wm. Primus, J.D.            (6 CCPAC CE)  6 hour course held over 4 days Tuesday, September 21st & Thursday September 23rd – 1:00pm – 2:30pm Eastern and Tuesday, September 28th & Thursday September 30th– 1:00pm – 2:30pm Eastern

Freight Claims in Plain English, Presented by Gerard F. Smith, ESQ.  (8 CCPAC CE)  8 hour course being offered over 4 days – Monday October 18 – Thursday October 21, 2021 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern

Contracting for Transportation & Logistics Services, Presented by Raymond A. Selvaggio, ESQ.  – 8 hour course being offered over 4 days Tuesday October 26th & Thursday October 28th – 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern & Tuesday November 2nd & Thursday November 4th – 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern

March 20, 2022, Sunday at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL  – Live CCP Exam Primer Course, Sunday, March 20, 2022, Preceding the Transportation & Logistics Council’s national cargo claim Conference. Additional information and registration will be available on-line this Fall here at www.ccpac.com

March 23, 2022, Wednesday afternoon after the close of the T&LC Conference at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL – Live CCP Exam, Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2022, Following the 12 Noon Close of the Conference.  Additional information and registration will be available on-line this Fall at www.ccpac.com

T&LC Cargo Claim Conference, March 21-23, 2022, at Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld Orlando,1000 International Drive, Orlando, FL  Additional information and reservations will be available on the Transportation & Logistics Council website (tlcouncil.org)