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What's Inside THE PULSE


5 BROKERS: Develop Culture within Your Transportation Company


7 BROKERS & CARRIERS: Why Betting on Yourself May be the Best Succession Plan


9 MPowered Customers! 11 Customer Photo Contest


13 Did You Know How Fast McLeod Software is Growing?


15 Is Perfectionism Holding Women Back in Transportation Leadership Roles?


17 Kudos to Customers _____________________


19 USERS' CONFERENCE 2015 20 High Value Learning Tracks


21 New and Remodeled Birmingham Convention Center Hotels


23 McLeod Product Showcase Conference WiFi and App


25 BIG Prizes to Celebrate McLeod’s 30th Anniversary!


27 Featured Speakers


29 Conference Events and Networking Opportunities


32 McLeod University Classes


Transportation Technology & Services Exhibition _____________________


35 Understanding How to Make the Best Use of Your Assets


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