Stephen Day

A Look at Season 3 of Formula 1 – Drive to Survive on Netflix

Modern device with netflix app Free Photo

A former partner at RLS International Transportation, Stephen Patrick Day has served as president and CEO of Houston, Texas-based Logistics Group International (LGI), Inc., since 2002. He is also a partner at Petro Wire & Steel, Ltd. In his free time, Stephen Day enjoys watching Formula 1 racing.

Hardcore racing fans hoping to get a behind the scenes look at the world of Formula 1 can do just that by watching Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive. The third season of the acclaimed documentary series was released globally on March 19 and takes an in-depth look at the human elements of racing. In particular, it touches on Daniel Ricciardo’s surprising split from Renault and his decision to sign with McLaren. Ricciardo discusses the sleepless nights he had before making the decision, while Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul talks about his challenges in “not making it personal.”

Another episode of the series chronicles one of the most dramatic events not only in Formula 1, but in all of sport in 2020. Episode nine details Romain Grosjean’s crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix and his remarkable escape with just minor injuries after being stuck in the cockpit of his on-fire vehicle for 27 seconds. Grosjean struck the barrier at 192 km/h, and footage depicts the horror felt by his team and fellow drivers.

Recent Permitting and Automation Advocacy Victories for SC&RA

A Certified Transportation Broker and Certified Diamond Broker based in Houston, Stephen Patrick Day has served as president and CEO of Logistics Group International (LGI), Inc., since 2002. Complementing more than two decades of logistics leadership experience, Stephen Day holds membership with the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA).

Composed of more than 1,400 members in 46 countries, SC&RA is a professional organization that advocates for policy benefiting specialized transportation and rigging operations as well as other industry stakeholders. In this regard, SC&RA scored several recent policy victories concerning permitting and automation to address the nationwide problem of limited truck parking.

On the federal level, it lobbied the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to extend an exception on the 30-minute rest break rule for SC&RA members for an additional five years. FMCSA also made favorable improvements to Hours of Service rules.

Permit harmonization victories at the state level included an extension of single trip permits in Arkansas, while Florida, Montana, Maryland, and North Carolina removed weekend travel prohibitions. Moreover, 19 states ruled that drivers can now divert from permitted routes for rest, fuel, or food.

An Overview of TIA Membership Benefits

Stephen Day serves as the president of Logistics Group International, in Houston, Texas as well as a partner at Petro Wire & Steel, Ltd. Beyond his leadership activities with Logistics Group International, Stephen Day engages with professional organizations such as the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

TIA provides members with a wide range of benefits, including professional education opportunities. To begin, TIA members can pursue the certified transportation broker (CTB) designation, the transportation industry’s most widely recognized certification.

Furthermore, members have access to various education and consulting services. Services have been designed to help members develop improved business strategies and optimize their third-party logistics (3PL) operations, with support geared towards both industry veterans and new 3PL practitioners. These services can be accessed 24/7 via the TIA online portal, with open enrollment further supporting the crowded schedule of an active 3PL professional.

Finally, TIA hosts several meetings designed to enhance professional knowledge and industry awareness, including the TIA Capital Ideas Conference and Exhibition, the TIA 3PL Technovations Conference, and the TIA 3PL Policy Forum.

Hamilton, Mercedes Claim Sixth Consecutive Formula One Championship

Stephen Day joined Logistics Group International in Houston nearly two decades ago and continues to drive operations as its president and CEO. Outside of his work with Logistics Group International, Stephen Day enjoys following NHRA drag racing and Formula One racing.

The 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship, the event’s 70th anniversary, saw Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes defend their respective titles as world driver’s champion and world constructor’s champion. The victory, clinched during the 14th of 17 races comprising the 2020 Formula One season, marked the Hamilton-Mercedes partnership’s sixth consecutive championship season. Hamilton’s championship campaign in 2014 snapped a four-year run by Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull, while his 2020 victory broke a tie with Michael Schumacher and Ferrari for most consecutive Formula One championships.

Hamilton, the second most accomplished racer in Formula One history, enjoyed more than 30 first place finishes over the course of the 2020 season. He won 11 races, tying his career best in fewer events raced. He and Schumacher now share the record for most driver’s championships at seven total.

Entrepreneurs’ Association Launches 200th International Chapter

Stephen Patrick Day has served as president and chief executive officer of Logistics Group International in Houston, Texas, since 2002. He expanded his professional activities in 2007, becoming a partner with Petro Wire and Steel, Ltd., and again in 2009, entering into the role of president at LGI Transport, LLC. Despite his responsibilities with LGI and other business interests, Stephen Day makes time for professional organizations, such as the Entrepreneurs’ Association.

The Entrepreneurs’ Association (EO) consists of more than 14,000 members in 61 nations. As 2020 drew to a close, the organization celebrated the opening of its 200th global chapter. The 2020 fiscal year saw the opening of both the EO Navi Mumbai and the EO Odisha chapters. The fact that EO managed this international growth milestone amid the COVID-19 pandemic is all the more indicative of the organization’s ongoing worldwide expansion.

Kabir Taneja, president of EO Odisha, the newest of the two chapters, took comfort in the thought of entrepreneurs from around the world coming together for education and professional development in such trying times, while Pranav Batra, learning chair at EO Navi Mumbai, was confident that their chapter would have a significant impact on the region.

Batra’s optimism is not unfounded, as EO members have enjoyed considerable success in recent times. In 2020 234 EO member businesses were on the Inc. 5,000 list.

Introducing the TIA New Broker Course

Based in Houston, Texas, Stephen Patrick Day functions as president of LGI Transport, LLC, as well as president and chief executive officer of Logistics Group International. In addition to his leadership responsibilities with LGI and other business interests, Stephen Day engages with professional organizations such as the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) New Broker Course provides individuals with the opportunity to learn from the industry’s most knowledgeable minds. Rather than being developed by one industry leader or single company, the New Broker Course has been created by a full team of third-party logistics leaders. The course has been specifically designed for individuals beginning their freight brokerage and transportation industry education.

Areas of focus range from how to build lasting business relationships to regulations and licensing processes. Participants can expect to learn from a number of unique, real-world scenarios while utilizing on-demand course materials that allow them to learn at their own pace.

More insight into the TIA New Broker Course, including registration and pricing information, can be found online at www.tianet.org.

McLaren’s Next Generation Artura Plug-In Hybrid EV Supercar

A longtime Houston, Texas business leader, Stephen Patrick Day is president of Logistics Group International (LGI) and delivers safe, reliable transport solutions for even the most extreme over-dimensional loads. A Formula 1 enthusiast, Stephen Day has a strong interest in developments in the super and hyper-car sphere.

One of the most anticipated debuts of early 2021 was the Artura, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) made by McLaren. A complete redesign from the P1 and past-generation hybrids, the Artura makes use of a newly developed McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) and features significant upgrades in areas such as aerodynamics, hybrid powertrain, ergonomics, and cooling. The $225,000 base-price vehicle represents a sea-change for McLaren, which has made a commitment to every major model going forward being a hybrid. That said, a full EV model is not planned until 2025.

One defining aspect of the Artura is a streamlined aesthetic that has been described as “functional jewelry.” It sports staggered 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheel sizes, and has a sunken cabin inhabiting the space between high rear fenders. At the twin-exhaust backside, rear-zone cooling is optimized through the use of a laser-cut mesh, with LED blade lights providing horizontal angularity.

Able to attain a top speed of 205 mph, the Artura can hit 124 mph in 8.3 seconds, and relies on a hybrid powertrain that incorporates a direct-injection V6 engine. The 671 HP powertrain also includes an energy dense lithium-ion battery and custom-designed axial-flux motor. The vehicle is capable of 18.5 miles of emissions free, battery-only travel before the V6 engine engages to provide gas-driven power.

The Use of Pilot Cars with Over-Dimensional Trucking Loads

Stephen Patrick Day leads the Houston-headquartered Logistics Group International (LGI) as president and leads a team that arranges freight movement and transportation. When brokering the transport of high, wide or heavy cargo such as compressors, transformers or large fabricated equipment, Stephen Day and his team source the use of pilot cars or escorts to safely monitor the shipments as they are being transported.

Pilot cars or escorts as they are called, are usually personal vehicles outfitted with strobe lights and over-sized signs that are positioned in front or behind an oversized shipment being transported on the semi-truck. The pilot cars or escorts are used to notify the other cars on the road of the need for caution because a large shipment is in close proximity. In many cases, the pilot car driver may not be a member of the core trucking team, but a contracted third-party who accompanies the load a specific distance spanning a single state or several states.

With an aim of ensuring that the load arrives safely at its destination, the pilot driver will be in front, or behind, the main truck and warn the public in advance of the cargo, through a combination of flashing lights, printed signs, and flags as required. In addition, the driver is able to communicate with the flatbed trailer truck driver via CB and alert them should a hazard or dangerous traffic situation arise ahead. The pilot cars typically contain first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and other equipment for use in an emergency.

In cases of over-height load, the pilot car may also have a telescopic pole set on its front bumper that adjusts to the specific load height. This is used to ensure that the load behind clears overhead obstructions such as power lines, traffic signals, overpasses, and bridges.

Offshore Powerboats P1 Race Series

Stephen Patrick Day is a Houston-based executive who serves as the president and CEO of Logistics Group International (LGI), which arranges transportation of cargo in the United States, Mexico & Canada. Outside of his work at LGI, Stephen Day is interested in fast cars, drag racing, and offshore powerboats.

Powerboat P1 is the fastest growing marine motorsport series in the world and has a long term commitment to growing and developing the sport of power boating at all levels. The Powerboat P1 team works closely with the sport’s governing bodies, the UIM (Union Internationale Mononautique) APBA ( American Power Boat Association), and the IJSBA (International Jet sports Boating Association). P1 has delivered more than 85 world championship events in over twelve different countries for more than a decade.

The P1 journey began with its first Offshore race in 2003 in Italy. Fast Forward to today, P1 has committed itself to developing and growing the Offshore sport into what it once was. Producing high quality events with exciting competition. P1 along with OPA produced the first APBA US Offshore National Championship series in several years.

Miss Geico is the most recognized powerboat in the P1 series. Other Offshore teams include team Lucas Oil, Team MCON, Team 222 Offshore & Victory Team.

Overview of the Certified Transportation Broker Program

The president and CEO of Logistics Group International (LGI), Stephen Patrick Day is an entrepreneur within the freight brokerage industry. In addition to managing LGI, Stephen Day serves as a partner with Petro Wire & Steel Limited in Houston, Texas. He holds several board memberships in the logistics industry and is a certified transportation broker.

The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program is a prestigious and widely recognized certification course that trains transportation brokers to master the basic knowledge of the brokerage and transportation industry. The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) presents the CTB certification to professionals who pass all three sections of the program: brokerage basics and basic business skills, traffic management and transport services contracting, and legal and regulatory issues.

The curriculum offers insight to transport brokers on how to increase business acumen, improve operational and sales skills, and better manage risk. Completing the course takes a participant to the next level: exam. This is a four-hour multiple-choice test that covers all course sections. Furthermore, participants can review course sections prior to taking the exam through the CTB Online Study Course, which lasts 17 weeks. Eligibility criteria for the CTB program includes professional experience and education in the property brokerage or logistics management sectors.