Freight Transportation & Logistics: July 2026
NUTC’s Executive Education Freight Transportation & Logistics program has a proven track record of delivering current and forward-looking insight and actionable knowledge into North American and global transportation and supply chains. From domestic transportation (intermodal, parcel and last mile delivery, rail, third-party logistics, trucking), to international (air cargo, ocean shipping, ports), the three-day program provides unmatched insight into how freight moves. Attendees receive a first-hand look at logistics, and supply chain trends, while learning to leverage freight management technology and data analytics in order to enhance efficiency and ensure resilience within their respective organization.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by instructors, to ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding and unique perspective of both domestic and international transportation sectors. Program content is interactive, providing numerous networking opportunities and in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow attendees. Prior knowledge and experience in logistics, transportation and supply chain management will benefit attendees, but is not a prerequisite. This year's course is specifically designed for early- to mid-level transportation managers, at both carriers and shippers, seeking to deepen their overall knowledge of the freight transportation ecosystem.
Instructors*
- Mike Burton – CEO, MEDLOG
- Eric Jakubowski - Rail consultant
- Shawn McWhorter - President (Americas Region), Nippon Cargo Airlines
- Marty O'Hara - CenterPoint Properties
- Chris Pickett - Chief Operating Officer, Flock Freight
- Steven Rothberg - Founding Partner, Mercator International
- Ian Savage - Associate Chair and Professor of Instruction in Economics, Northwestern
- Joseph L. Schofer -Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern
- Dana Thompson, Transportation and Logistics Strategy Consultant, Timothy L Jones & Associates
- Jan Van Mieghem - A.C. Buehler Professor & Deputy Dean, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
- Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
* Subject to change
Course Leadership
- Bret Johnson - Interim Director, NUTC
- Justin Zubrod - Managing Partner, Justin Zubrod & Co.
Hotel Recommendations
Many of our students choose to stay in Chicago and commute to Evanston by public transportation or rideshare or rental cars. Some of the nearby hotels include:
- Graduate Evanston (0.6 miles)
- Hilton Orrington/Evanston (0.5 miles)
- Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston (0.6 miles)
- Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston (0.6 miles)
Executive Education
Professional programs for transportation and logistics industry leaders.
NUTC offers a regular series of non-degree, executive courses for professionals in the transportation and logistics industries. The Executive Education Series exposes participants to a wide range of management techniques and decision-making skills to ensure attendees leave the program equipped with what they need to excel in the competitive global business market.
Executive courses are taught by leading authorities in their field and provide a rigorous and comprehensive, yet efficient, educational experience. These multi-day programs are aimed at decision-makers and investors in transportation and logistics, including shippers responsible for purchasing freight transportation domestically or internationally and those in the logistics, traffic, sourcing, and finance functions. Carrier staff and line executives who handle freight operations, marketing, and finances can benefit, as well.
Program content is thoroughly integrated by experienced course faculty, ensuring participants emerge with a comprehensive understanding and dynamic perspective of both domestic and international transportation.
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