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JULY 22, 2021 – ALEXANDRIA, VA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics industry, is pleased to announce the release of their updated Co-Broker Agreement. This updated contract is just one of the many model contracts offered exclusively to TIA Members via the Member Resource Library.

The TIA Contracts Committee began working on the updated model contract earlier this year to confirm the most relevant and recent contractual terms and conditions were reflected in the model agreement. There were additions made that focused on the current legal and insurance landscapes that directly affect the third-party logistics industry and TIA Members.

“TIA is honored to continue to provide these invaluable resources for our members, as a member benefit. I applaud the Contracts Committee and the leadership of Chairman James Lee for their tireless efforts in keeping these model agreements updated and relevant for our members,” stated Chris Burroughs, TIA Vice President of Government Affairs.

To view the latest version of the Co-Broker Agreement, please visit the member’s only section of the TIA website.

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $214 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations. To learn more about TIA, please call us at (703) 299-5700 or at www.tianet.org.

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JULY 16, 2021 – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics industry, released today the following statement on the introduction of legislation that would finally allow Department of Transportation (DOT) licensed property brokers to participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. Since the program’s inception back in 2006, TIA Members have not been allowed to participate not because of their merits but because of a bias against DOT licensed property brokers.

“For years TIA Members were inexplicably omitted from a program that was developed in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks,” said TIA President & CEO Anne Reinke. “C-TPAT does a great job securing our homeland and defending our supply chain. We will continue to impress upon CBP that 3PLs add value to this effort and we look forward to doing our part to ensure that freight that is being transported cross-border is done to the highest safety standards.”

S. 2322, also known as the “C-TPAT Pilot Program Act” is bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Cornyn (R-TX), Menendez (D-NJ), Scott (R-SC), and Carper (D-DE). Under the legislation, 10 previously neglected companies will be granted the chance to participate in a pilot program that will give applicant companies C-TPAT certification if they meet the minimum requirements.

“This is a common-sense approach to a problem that never should have taken place. The status quo is contrary to legislative intent. Our members play an integral role in national security. This legislation is about national security, jobs, and fairness,” said Chris Burroughs, Vice President of Government Affairs for TIA.

For more information on TIA’s government affairs and advocacy efforts, please visit us online.

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $214 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations. To learn more about TIA, please call us at (703) 299-5700 or at www.tianet.org.

June Is TIA Member Appreciation Month in Conjunction with National Logistics Day on June 28

JUNE 1, 2021 – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, announced today the 2nd Annual TIA Member Appreciation Month begins today and will run throughout June. TIA Member Appreciation Month is a time to recognize the significant and often under-appreciated role of the logistics industry within the greater transportation ecosystem. TIA’s month-long campaign will highlight the logistics industry and culminate in the 3rd Annual National Logistics Day on June 28, 2021 – an annual day to recognize and appreciate the importance of the logistics industry.

“We helped start the first National Logistics Day movement three years ago on June 28,” said Scott Frederick, Vice President of Marketing and LTL Carrier Relations for Logistics Inc., an Erie, PA-based global third-party logistics company. “Now that TIA, the preeminent voice for third-party logistics, has taken the reins, this is truly an industry-wide celebration. We are proud of what we do to support global supply chains, and we are equally proud to be a long-time member of this great association.”

During TIA Member Appreciation Month, we will be highlighting our milestone members – those that have had 25, 30, 35 & 40 years of Membership with the Association! The TIA Board of Directors and Staff thank these members for their long-standing support of the Association and the logistics industry.

“From all of us at TIA, we are proud to honor all of our members this month for their dedication and service to the supply chain,” said Anne Reinke, TIA President & CEO. “The Association would not be able to flourish without such a strong membership base, which TIA is grateful to have. We strive to continue supporting the efforts of the third-party logistics industry by providing the tools and resources needed to grow a successful and ethical freight brokerage while advocating for our members about the critical role they play in the supply chain.”

TIA has created a dedicated page on its website to recognize Member Appreciation Month and National Logistics Day. In addition to providing background and information on the logistics industry and National Logistics Day, the page also includes promotional materials that members can share with their customers or display on their own websites and social platforms!

TIA is also excited to announce a few special promotions available exclusively to TIA Members throughout Member Appreciation Month:

• Enter a raffle to win the chance to join TIA Leadership for a virtual luncheon to discuss any issues, concerns, or ideas you may have for the Association or industry. Entries will be placed into three groups based on the company’s size (small, medium, and large), with five winners being drawn from each of these three groups.

• Enter a raffle to win a complimentary registration for TIA’s New Employee Orientation (NEO) Online Course. Designed to ease the burden of employee onboarding, the NEO Online Course covers all the basics of transportation and freight brokerage, including an overview of rules and regulations, business ethics, how to sell, and more!

• Enter a raffle to win a complimentary registration to TIA’s 2021 3PLXTEND Hybrid Xperience, taking place October 21-22, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. The winner will be able to select from an in-person or virtual registration.

This past year has been very difficult for many TIA Members but through it all, they continued to serve tens of thousands of shippers every day while connecting to tens of thousands of carriers, and play a key role in domestic and international commerce. TIA Members have expressed steadfast resolve and dedication to the industry, assuring that our Nation’s store shelves were stocked, and goods were received – all while navigating unprecedented disruptions to the global supply chain as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

To learn more about TIA Member Appreciation Month or National Logistics Day, please visit us online.

ABOUT NATIONAL LOGISTICS DAY:

In 2019, TIA Member and Erie, Pennsylvania-based Logistics Plus Inc. formally registered “National Logistics Day” on June 28 as an official holiday for the Registrar at National Day Calendar. Logistics Plus also obtained official proclamations from the Mayor of Erie; the County Executive of Erie County; the Governor and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania (H.R. 395); the States of Ohio and South Carolina; and from members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation (by Congressional Record). In 2020, Logistics Plus sought to take National Logistics Day to the next level and partnering with TIA, the voice of the third-party logistics industry to reach a broader base of supporters.

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $214 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines, doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of the 3PL industry to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

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MAY 25, 2021 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways shippers and 3PLs connect with last-mile transportation providers. Many shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) companies formed new strategic partnerships in the face of these changes to combat same-day delivery expectations fueled by the “Amazon Effect” during lock-down.

That was the conclusion of a new whitepaper entitled The Age of Amazon: Why 3PLs & Last-Mile Delivery Fleets Must Draw Closer. The whitepaper is a joint project of the Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA), the trade association for final-mile delivery companies, and the Transport Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry.

“The last-mile sector has growing opportunities for 3PLs to broaden their menu of supply chain services by creating partnerships with local fleets operated by CLDA members,” said Steve Howard, president of CLDA. “That’s why we partnered with TIA to create this whitepaper and offer it to every member of the supply chain.”

“The final-mile logistics is an important relationship for our members and is a multi-billion-dollar industry that plays an integral role in the supply-chain, noted Anne Reinke, TIA President & CEO TIA “We brought together the expertise of the two associations’ members as well as industry analysts to highlight that relationship and to pinpoint trends where 3PLs and last-mile delivery providers can join together to compete against Amazon’s market dominance.”

The whitepaper points to four areas where these two players in the supply chain can and have worked together to meet the increasing demands of consumers.

E-Commerce: With people spending more time at home during the pandemic, online sales increased by 44% in 2020 to reach 21.3% of total retail sales. Delivery of heavy goods purchased through e-commerce channels is an area of opportunity the whitepaper cites for fleets that can meet specialized delivery requirements such as setup and reverse logistics for items such as medical devices, exercise, and home office equipment.

Medical Lab Logistics: Laboratory tests for blood and tissue samples are conducted 13 billion times a year in the United States and have time-sensitive and specialized handling and delivery requirements. Last-mile providers have seen their medical business increase significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, including work transporting vaccines with hospital networks.

B2B: Freight opportunities in the B2B last-mile sector abound for pallet-sized LTL freight and heavier items that have unique service requirements such as after-hour deliveries to business and residential customers. These are best met by a combination of 3PL and last-mile providers. Motor carriers and 3PLs are chasing opportunities in the last mile of this sector to offer blended warehousing and delivery services that smooth order fulfillment for customers that experienced supply chain disruptions from COVID-19.

Special Projects: Last-mile fleets that operate facilities near large urban centers, like New York City, are seeing demand increase from shippers, 3PLs, and motor carriers to utilize their local delivery services. These customers are dropping off large-volume truckload and LTL shipments at their docks. Last-mile carriers separate volume loads into smaller shipments and make urban deliveries on repeat schedules, such as distributing shipments to retail stores.

Drawing on the expertise of industry analysts and members of both associations, the whitepaper also identified a number of additional facts about the supply chain:

• In the United States, approximately 15,000 registered 3PLs generate about $90B in annual revenue primarily by managing truckload and LTL freight transactions.
• The fourth quarter of 2020 was the strongest in the history of the last-mile segment.
• Last-mile fleets serviced 21% more stops in 2020 than in 2019.
• Much of the growth came after the April 2020 pandemic dip to reach a total of one-half billion delivery stops by year’s end across more than two dozen industry sectors.
• Overall, the last-mile delivery market in North America is expected to reach $44.88 billion from 2020 to 2024 at a compound annual growth rate of over 14%.
• Amazon continues its dominance as the world’s largest third-party logistics (3PL) provider, reaching 60% market share in the U.S.
• Amazon currently delivers to 72% of all Prime customers within 24 hours.

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About the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association

The Customized Logistics and Delivery Association (CLDA) is a non-profit professional association that connects and leads members of the time-critical logistics and delivery industries. The association serves the needs of its 2,900 essential service members who are logistics professionals, carriers, shippers, drivers, air cargo logistics providers, 3PLs and vendors servicing today’s supply chain companies. The CLDA gives its members access to a diverse network of logistics professionals looking to create new business opportunities and share decades of practical insights. They provide an avenue for amplifying members’ voices on key issues and helps them participate in the regulatory discussions shaping the industry. The CLDA keeps members informed and educated on trends, current issues and best practices.

CLDA’s Final Mile Forum & Expo is expected to be the logistics industry’s first national conference to be held in-person following the COVID-19 pandemic. It will take place June 23-25 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and will feature educational sessions, networking events, and a front-row seat to the industry’s latest innovations.

For more information see www.clda.org.

About the Transportation Intermediaries Association

Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the annual TIA 3PL Policy Forum or a potential first-time attendee, join your fellow TIA Members in helping shape the future of the industry in the nation’s capital. The 2021 TIA 3PL Policy Forum is a hybrid event featuring in-person and virtual registration options and will take place September 28-29, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Over 100 TIA Members participated in the 2019 Policy Forum, where they met with over 200 Members of Congress and their staff to support the 3PL industry, the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard, and the USMCSA trade deal.

For more information see www.tianet.org.

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $214 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations.

Becomes Latest Industry Partner to Support Efforts to Prevent Human Trafficking on America’s Roadways

MAY 12, 2021 – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, announced today that it has partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to further the Association’s efforts to combat human trafficking in the transportation industry. TIA’s $10,000 corporate sponsorship will support TAT’s efforts to eradicate human trafficking through its TAT Shipper Partner Program, which works to educate suppliers on the scope and impact of human trafficking and how they can become part of the solution. 

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking as part of TIA’s recent efforts to engage its members, the transportation industry, and the general public in raising awareness in identifying instances of human trafficking and preventing it from taking place in communities across America,” noted TIA President & CEO Anne Reinke. “TAT is an organization that has shown a passion about and commitment to this issue for more than a decade, and we’re honored to be the latest industry partner to join in supporting the amazing programs and services TAT provides.”

TIA made the announcement of its partnership and donation during the Day 2 Opening Session of the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference in front of an audience of more than 300 virtual attendees from across the 3PL and freight brokerage industry. TIA President & CEO Anne Reinke was joined by newly installed TIA Board Chair Michael Riccio, CTB, and TAT Executive Director & Co-Founder Kendis Paris, as they discussed how members of the transportation industry can come together in support of efforts to prevent human trafficking on America’s roadways. 

“The transportation industry and, more specifically, truck drivers, play a critical role in combating human trafficking,” said Michael Riccio, CTB, Chief Marketing Officer of Leonard’s Express and TIA’s Incoming Board Chairman. “It is critical that we continue to educate, train, and engage with law enforcement and others in our industry to stop this horrible crime, and partnering with Kendis and Truckers Against Trafficking will help position TIA to do just that.” 

TIA’s partnership with TAT comes on the heels of the Association formally signing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking initiative during Day 1 of the conference. 

With three core goals – to saturate trucking, bus, and energy industries with information and materials; to partner with law enforcement and government agencies to facilitate the investigation of human trafficking; and to marshal the resources of our partners to combat this crime – TAT has a proven track record of delivering on its mission. With more than 87% of every dollar donated going directly to their anti-human trafficking programs and services, TAT is an organization that is affecting change on a daily basis.

“Using their points of intersection, 3PLs play a critical role in helping to educate and activate their logistics partners to address the realities of human trafficking through TAT partnerships,” noted Kendis Paris, TAT Executive Director & Co-Founder. “TIA’s support will specifically help bolster our Shipping Partners program, which last year alone, led to over 300 new carrier relationships for our organization. We applaud the Association’s efforts in marshaling their resources in the fight to end human trafficking.”

To learn more about Truckers Against Trafficking, the TAT Shipper Partner Program, or how you can get involved in supporting the organization and its programs and services, please visit www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org. 

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MAY 11, 2021 – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of third-party logistics (3PL), announced today the installation of new association leaders at its 2021 Capital Ideas Conference, taking place virtually May 11-13.

As you may know, individuals seeking to serve on the TIA Board of Directors are strongly encouraged to have served in volunteer positions with the Association prior to their running. TIA also seeks to have a diverse presence on the Board, providing insights from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences to help guide us into the future.

To this end, the recently elected Board members come to their new positions with extensive resumes that include years of dedicated service to TIA, having served on the Education Committee, Highway Logistics Conference, Mentorship Program, Shipper Committee, Operations Committee, and TIAPAC Board, in addition to participating in various roles at TIA meetings and events over the years.

Please join TIA in welcoming the following individuals as At-Large members of the TIA Board, who will each serve a three-year term expiring in 2024:

• Liz Wayne, President & Owner of Able Transport Solutions;
• Omar Singh, President of Surge Transportation;
• Dave Menzel, President & COO of Echo Global Logistics; and
• Erin Van Zeeland, Group SVP & General Manager of Logistics Services at Schneider National.

“We had such an impressive selection of candidates for our members to choose from, with each candidate deserving of a position,” noted TIA President & CEO Anne Reinke. “I congratulate Liz, Omar, David, and Erin as they take their seats on the Board and I look forward to working together as we position TIA for the future.” 

Additionally, Mike Riccio, CTB, Chief Marketing Officer of Leonard’s Express was elevated to the position of Chairman of the TIA Board of Directors, while Brian Evans, CTB, President of L&L Freight Services, became the Board’s Immediate-Past Chairman. 

TIA congratulates the newest slate of Association leaders and thanks all of our nominees for their interest in leading TIA into the future. And thank you to our amazing members for letting your voice be heard, resulting in the highest voter turnout in TIA board election history. 

Please visit us online to view the full listing of the TIA Board of Directors or to learn more about how you can get involved!

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Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $214 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations. 

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Becomes Latest Industry Partner to Join DOT’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking Initiative

 

MAY 11, 2021 – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, announced today that it has signed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) pledge. In becoming a TLAHT signatory, TIA joins with our partners across the transportation industry to stop the flow of human trafficking. “Human trafficking is an issue that transcends borders, race, gender, and politics; it is a global scourge that is often overlooked but demands attention and action,” said TIA President & CEO Anne Reinke. “As the voice of the 3PL industry and a leader in the larger transportation ecosystem, it is incumbent upon us as an organization to provide our members with the education, tools, and resources needed to identify and prevent the further spread of this heinous crime. We are honored to stand with the DOT and the transportation industry in support of this momentous initiative.” TIA made the announcement of its signing the TLAHT pledge during the Day 1 Opening Session of the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference in front of an audience of more than 300 virtual attendees from across the 3PL and freight brokerage industry. TIA President & CEO Anne Reinke was joined by Outgoing TIA Board Chair Brian Evans, CTB, in making the announcement to attendees. “The U.S. Department of Transportation is proud to work, through its Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking Initiative, with the private and public sector across all modes of transportation on critical counter-trafficking efforts, including training front line workers to recognize and report possible instances of human trafficking,” said Julie Abraham, Director of the Office of International Transportation and Trade, whose office leads the Department’s human trafficking initiative. With as many as 24.9 million men, women, and children sold into prostitution, domestic servitude, or other forced labor globally, human trafficking is one of the greatest atrocities of our time. While it may seem like a problem beyond our borders, human trafficking takes place every day in communities across America – rural, suburban, red, and blue. “Through the strength of our unified 1,600 member companies, TIA is ready to meet the challenge and lend our network resources to eliminate human trafficking,” stated Brian Evans, CTB, Chairman of the TIA Board of Directors. “As we stand united in our efforts, we are honored to join the Department of Transportation, along with all other organizations, that are working tirelessly to combat this issue in the United States.” Human traffickers are using America’s roadways, railways, waterways, and skies to traffic their victims. We cannot allow our transportation system to be an enabler in such awful acts. As part of TIA’s efforts in support of the TLAHT initiative, the Association will implement a five-prong approach in support of our pledge focused on leadership engagement, industry education and training, policy development, public awareness, and information sharing and analysis. To learn more about the TLAHT initiative, please visitwww.transportation.gov/TLAHT.

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Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $214 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations.

MAY 10, 2021 – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of third-party logistics (3PL), announced today that Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-4th/OR), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, will deliver the Day One Keynote Address to the roughly 400 attendees at the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference. 

Chairman DeFazio will be speaking about the President’s plan for addressing our nation’s infrastructure challenges and Congress’ role in developing a Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill, with the FAST Act set to expire again on September 30, 2021. 

“TIA is honored to have Chairman DeFazio join us at the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference,” stated Chris Burroughs, TIA’s Vice President of Government Affairs. “Chairman DeFazio is arguably the most important player in Washington, D.C., right now in terms of transportation issues, and TIA thanks for him for spending time with our members and supporting several initiatives of ours over the years.”

President Biden’s American Jobs Plan is a $2.2 trillion package focused on physical infrastructure needs and projects, as well as goals favored by his Administration. This will be a tremendous lift for the Administration, and Chairman DeFazio will be at the forefront and working to achieve this goal and pass the American Jobs Plan.  

Chairman DeFazio is set to speak on Tuesday, May 11 at 11:00 AM ET, during the morning’s live General Session. For more information or to register now, please visit www.tianet.org/meetings.  

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Alexandria, VA – On Thursday, May 6^th, the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) released the latest version of their landmark framework, the TIA Carrier Selection Framework. The TIA Carrier Selection Framework assists TIA members with industry guidance and things to consider when selecting motor carriers to haul your customers freight.

In the 2021 update, the TIA CSA-Carrier Selection Framework Subcommittee led by Chairman Jeff Tucker, CTB, CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide and former Chairman of the TIA Board of Directors focused on the latest updated changes to motor carriers’ drivers’ hours-of-service (HOS), which were changed through a Final Rule released by President Trump on June 1, 2020. The Final Rule provided greater flexibility for drivers of commercial motor vehicles without adversely affecting safety.

“On behalf of our members, and the many companies who care deeply about the carriers they select, we’re pleased to offer TIA’s 2021 Carrier Selection Framework—the 16^th edition of this document. We anxiously await FMCSA delivering on its long-anticipated safety fitness determination system for rating carriers. TIA is working very closely with the Biden Administration and Congress to move this rulemaking forward, as it will clear up a lot of confusion surrounding carrier selection with 89% of motor carriers having an unrated safety rating,” stated Jeff Tucker, CTB, CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide and Chairman of the CSA Carrier Selection Framework Subcommittee.

“TIA is honored to continue releasing this landmark framework that can assist members navigate the complexities of carrier selection. I appreciate all the hard work of the Subcommittee and Chairman Tucker on continuing to refine this framework and provide our membership with the latest information and findings”, stated TIA Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Burroughs.

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TIA is the professional organization of the $214 billion third party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations.