TIAIRE’s CTB program, sponsored by Avalon
Risk Management, is the most recognized certification in the 3PL
industry, offering professionals a chance to earn the highest broker
certification available.
Scholarship
Options
1. Bill
Tucker Scholarship:
The Bill Tucker CTB
Scholarship, established in 2024, honors the legacy of William J. “Bill”
Tucker, a founding father of TIA and the Certified Transportation Broker (CTB)
certification program. Awarded each trimester to the student with the highest
pre-requisite exam score, this prestigious scholarship recognizes excellence in
the industry. To become eligible for the Bill Tucker Memoriam Scholarship,
enroll in the CTB Course visit here!
2. Avalon Scholarship:
The TIA Foundation is offering 2 (two) TIA Certified Transportation Broker Trimester 1 2026 scholarships sponsored by Avalon Risk Management. Scholarships cover the registration in Trimester 1 from January 12 - April 25, 2026 which includes the Online Study Course, the three CTB Exam Sections for the exam on April 25 from 9am-5pm ET, and one extra CTB Exam section if one section is failed on the first attempt.
The CTB Trimester 1 registration fee is waived for scholarship recipients. The TIA CTB Committee will make final selections.
Each company is limited to one (1) candidate. Candidates must be first time TIA CTB candidates, pass the pre-requisite test on their first two attempts, and be TIA Members. If an applicant is selected as a winner but does not pass the prerequisite exam, the applicant will not be enrolled into the course. To enroll in the CTB Course, please visit: https://member.tianet.org/TIAMEMBER/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CTB26TRI1
Completed applications must be received on or before midnight EST, December 7, 2025 for consideration. Failure to complete the essay section will result in an incomplete application as the essay response is mandatory. Scholarship recipients will be notified by January 12, 2026 and provided necessary information for redeeming their scholarship. All recipients must agree to attend the CTB Exam on April 25 for the exam window between 9am-5pm ET and sign the scholarship agreement with their supervisor.
Click here to apply for the Avalon Scholarship!