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David Halsema to represent the load tracking solution provider on the Transportation Intermediaries Association Directors Circle

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, November 10, 2016 – MacroPoint, creator of patented freight tracking software designed to give shippers, brokers, 3PLs and carriers real-time visibility into load status, today has been selected to join the exclusive Directors Circle of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). Dave Halsema, executive vice president of MacroPoint, will serve on the TIA Directors Circle.

“David Halsema is a welcome addition to the TIA Directors Circle,” TIA President and CEO, Robert Voltmann said. “MacroPoint has an in-depth understanding of the needs of third-party logistics companies, and as a supportive and innovative company they are perfectly positioned to help benefit our members,” Voltmann added.

“MacroPoint is honored to be named to the Directors Circle and work with the TIA and third-party logistics providers to help address industry issues,” said Halsema. “Brokers and 3PLs play a large role in our growth and ongoing success, so this is an opportunity to help them find ways to improve their operations and their businesses while also allowing us to offer our assistance to the TIA and its members.”

Limited to only ten seats, the Directors Circle was created by the TIA Board of Directors so leading vendors could have direct input into ways to solve the issues and challenges faced by professionals in the third-party logistics industry.

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About Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

Since 1978, the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has been recognized as the trusted voice of the $160.2 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA members are able to establish and protect, ethical, profitable, and growing businesses in service to their customers. 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

About MacroPoint

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and founded in 2011, MacroPoint is the provider of a global freight visibility platform for shippers, brokers and 3PLs. MacroPoint’s patented, automated load monitoring and tracking software provides real-time load location visibility by using any cell phone, in-cab ELD/GPS device, or trailer and container tracking system. The cloud-based solution enables location monitoring and tracking, delivery monitoring and event notifications, and exception management and predictive analytics capabilities.

TIA promotes staff to support burgeoning 3PL industry and TIA’s growing membership and services for the third-party logistics industry

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, September 26, 2016 – – Robert Voltmann, TIA’s President and CEO, and the TIA Board recently approved several promotions in support of the successful growth efforts at TIA. TIA has experienced strong growth through the last few years and in support of their membership the organization is proud to announce the following promotions to support these initiatives.

The approved promotions include Tom Malloy, Vice President of Membership, Nancy O’Liddy, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Cindy Amos to Vice President of Meetings. Additionally, Chris Burroughs and Will Sehestedt were named Directors of Government Affairs and Matt Hirniak was named Senior Communications Manager.

This move corresponds to the Association’s goal of servicing all 3PLs who ethically run and grow their third-party logistics company. The 3PL industry’s sustained growth has TIA planning to offer more education, advocacy, and best practices to varying supply chain providers.

“TIA members continue to grow and expand their services offered and so will TIA,” TIA President and CEO, Robert Voltmann said. “As our members strengthen their relationships with their shipper and carrier customers, TIA will strengthen our relationship with the 3PL and the global supply chain industry,” Voltmann added.

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About Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Since 1978, the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has been recognized as the trusted voice of the $160.2 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA members are able to establish and protect, ethical, profitable, and growing businesses in service to their customers. 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

Transportation industry veteran to oversee organization’s strategic plan initiatives and programs in support of TIA’s growing membership and services for the third-party logistics industry.

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, September 19, 2016 – Jeff Mason, transportation industry leader and long-time media professional, has been appointed chief of staff for TIA. He will oversee and coordinate with staff on strategic growth plan initiatives and program management in support of the CEO and board of directors.

“Jeff brings solid industry insight and management experience to TIA,” TIA President and CEO, Robert Voltmann said. “His industry background in strategic sales, marketing and media skills will be invaluable in helping us connect with new and existing members who understand the vital role TIA can play in growing their business. Jeff’s talents will allow TIA to keep up with the dynamic and fast-growing 3PL industry,” Voltmann added.

Mason joins TIA from his recent role as executive vice president at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and publisher of Transport Topics. Prior to ATA, Mason was a partner with Randall Reilly, a Tuscaloosa AL based media and data company leading the Trucking Media Group division. He is the former president of the industry supplier group ACT I and a member of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association.

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About Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

Since 1978, the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has been recognized as the trusted voice of the $160.2 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA members are able to establish and protect, ethical, profitable, and growing businesses in service to their customers. 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

Transportation professional to oversee development and execution of marketing programs supporting TIA’s growing membership and services for the third-party logistics industry.

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, August 24, 2016 – Leslie Kranz, an award-winning marketing leader with broad third-party logistics and transportation industry experience, has been appointed director of marketing for TIA. She will oversee all marketing and communications programs designed to support the Association’s growing membership and member services.

“Leslie brings industry insight into the challenges facing 3PL businesses of all types and sizes,” TIA President and CEO, Robert Voltmann said. “Her background and strategic marketing skills will be invaluable in helping us connect with new and existing members who understand the vital role TIA can play in growing their business.”

Kranz joins TIA from her role as marketing director at two leading technology companies, Banyan Technology, Inc. and TMW Systems, Inc. Prior to entering the transportation industry eight years ago, Kranz was a marketing communications practitioner in Silicon Valley for over twenty years. She is a member of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association and Women in Trucking.

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $160.2 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA

Alexandria, VA – August 22, 2016 – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released their Second Quarter 2016 TIA 3PL Benchmarking Report and the results show that participants’ total shipments increased compared to Q1 2016, while gross profit margin percentage declined.

The report represents nearly 1.3 million shipments and over $2.1 billion in total revenue for Q2 2016:

Total Activity Summary
Metric	Q216	Q116	% Change
Total Shipments	1,283,929	1,199,522	7.0%
Total Revenue (000)	$2,121,391	$1,985,995	6.8%
Invoice Amount per Shipment	$1,652	$1,656	-0.2%
Profit Margin %	16.0%	16.1%	-10 Basis Points

Combined total shipments of truckload, intermodal, and LTL increased 7 percent. Truckload bolstered the total shipments with a 6.2 percent increase in Q2. Participants in the less than $16M annual revenue had the greatest increase of total shipments at 13.0 percent.

Truckload participants’ margin percent varied between the groups, with those in the less than $16M group seeing a margin percent increase, while participants in the $16 to $100M and over $100M groups saw a margin percent decrease.

The report contains rolling eight-quarter trends, fuel price comparisons, and allows 3PLs to see how the overall industry is performing as well as to compare their business to companies of a similar size. The full report is available to the public for purchase on TIA’s website.

Author Mark Christos speaks on the value of the benchmarking report here.

The publication is based on a monthly survey of TIA members who submit current operating data, and answer questions on business conditions affecting the 3PL industry. TIA’s efforts provide a truly comprehensive report on the trends and practices of the 3PL industry

For additional questions, contact Matt Hirniak ([email protected] 703.299.5714).

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $160.2 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

Alexandria, VA – August 8, 2016 – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) proudly announce the joint publication of “Doing Business as a Freight Broker in Canada,” a detailed white paper that provides insight on freight regulation in Canada.  The white paper was written by Gordon Hearn, a Partner at Fernandes Hearn LLP in Toronto, Ontario.

TIA and CIFFA partnered to publish the paper so that their members can have access to detailed information on the Canadian regulations that govern freight brokerage, an important business component of diversified international third-party logistics companies.  Canadian regulations for arranging freight vary by the province. Mr. Hearn is an accomplished attorney who has previously lent his expertise as a panelist and contributor to publications for both TIA and CIFFA.

Bob Voltmann, President and CEO of TIA, notes that “Gordon’s white paper will be an invaluable resource to TIA members on both sides of the border, as they learn how to best grow their business and work with customers who are moving freight among or from the provinces.  We are grateful to CIFFA and to Gordon for their help in producing this tool for our association.”

“Any company acting as a freight broker arranging the movement of goods into, out of or through Canada by truck will find the information they need in Gordon’s comprehensive white paper,” commented CIFFA Executive Director Ruth Snowden. “Members of our associations on both sides of the border will benefit from his encyclopedic knowledge of the subject.”

Both publishing organizations will make the white paper available to their members on their websites. TIA members can find this document in the Members Only section of www.tianet.org. CIFFA members will find the paper in the Toolbox.  Login is required.

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $160.2 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) represents some 250 regular member firms from the largest of global multi-national freight forwarding organizations to small and medium-sized Canadian companies. CIFFA member companies employ tens of thousands of highly skilled international trade and transportation specialists. As a vital component of Canada’s global supply chain, CIFFA member companies facilitate the movement of goods around the world. International freight forwarders are the foremost experts in cargo transportation solutions and an essential partner in advancing the Canadian economy and the economic prosperity of Canadians.

Alexandria, VA – June 1, 2016, Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released their First Quarter 2016 TIA 3PL Benchmarking Report and the results show that TIA members’ total shipments decreased compared to Q4 2015, while an increase in gross profit margin percentage balanced the lacking freight volume.

However, total revenue still decreased 10.3 percent between the quarters and all modes surveyed experienced revenue declines between 5.3 percent and 12 percent.Below is a comparison of performance for the three primary modes in Q1 2016 versus Q4 2015:

Mode Summary Q116 vs. Q415 Metric TL LTL Intermodal Total Shipments -1.9% 2.6% -1.6% Invoice Amount/Load -11.2% -7.8% -5.6% Total Invoice Dollars -12.0% -5.3% -7.1% Margin % 70 Basis Points -30 Basis Points 40 Basis Points

The report represents nearly 1.2 million shipments and $2 billion in total revenue for Q1 2016.

The report contains rolling eight-quarter trends, fuel price comparisons, and allows 3PLs to see how the overall industry is performing as well as to compare their business to companies of a similar size. The full report is available to the public for purchase on TIA’s website.
Author Mark Christos speaks on the value of the benchmarking report here.

The publication is based on a monthly survey of TIA members who submit current operating data, and answer questions on business conditions affecting the 3PL industry. TIA’s efforts provide a truly comprehensive report on the trends and practices of the 3PL industry
For additional questions, contact Matt Hirniak ([email protected] 703.299.5714).

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $160.2 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

Visit our website for a three minute video featuring an interview with Dr. John Drea, Administer of the CTB Program and Department Chair of Management and Organizational Leadership at Illinois College, and testimonials from course participants.

Alexandria, VA – March 23, 2016 -Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics industry, has granted 54 industry professionals the designation of Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB). Over 2,100 participants have now earned the much sought after CTB designation.

The CTB allows brokers to differentiate themselves within the marketplace by demonstrating core competencies in three tested sections of: brokerage basics and basic business skills; contracts and pricing; and lastly the regulatory environment and legal issues. To complete the CTB Program the participant must pass all three sections.

“Customers, carriers, and staff deserve the highest degree of expertise and professionalism available,” said Jeff Tucker, CTB, TIA’s Chairman of the Board, and CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, Inc. “My father Bill, co-founded TIA and introduced the Certified Transportation Broker certification program. I’m a big believer in CTB.” Tucker encourages and incentivizes 100 percent of his employees to complete their CTB certification.

TIA, in addition to sponsoring the examination, also offers an online CTB Home Study Course that lasts for a period of up to 17 weeks. The course, which entails rigorous study, helps to prepare those individuals who are seeking CTB certification to prepare for the examination.

Participants must earn at least five candidate points, which are based on professional experience and education to be eligible to take the examination. The participants must also have at least one year of experience working as a broker. Candidates may earn additional CTB eligibility points if they have completed formal education such as being granted a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree.

This program was created in 1986 to significantly increase the professionalism and integrity of property brokers.

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $157.2 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

Alexandria, VA – February 29, 2016 Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released the Fourth Quarter 2015 TIA 3PL Benchmarking Report and the results show that TIA members’ total shipments increased compared to Q4 2014, while total revenue decreased.

In the comparison to the fourth quarter of 2014, total shipments increased 8.5 percent overall, an improvement driven by truckload and intermodal loads. Gross profit margin percent per load increased nearly 200 basis points, yet total revenue for all loads decreased by 4.7 percent.

The report also indicates that total shipments decreased 5.3% when compared to Q3 2015.

The report is comprised of data drawn from three categories of members based on revenue; the report represents over 1.3 million shipments and nearly $2.3 billion in total revenue for Q4 2015.

Below is a comparison of performance for the three primary modes in Q4 2015 versus Q3 2015:

Mode Summary Q415 vs. Q315
Metric	TL	LTL	Intermodal
Total Shipments	-2.4%	-8.1%	-2.5%
Invoice Amount/Load	-15.7%	-0.2%	-0.5%
Total Invoice Dollars	-14.3%	-8.3%	-2.9%
Margin %	90 Basis Points	50 Basis Points	-20 Basis Points

 

Author Mark Christos speaks on the value of the benchmarking report here.

The report contains rolling eight-quarter trends, fuel price comparisons, and allows 3PLs to see how the overall industry is performing as well as to compare their business to companies of a similar size.

The publication is based on a monthly survey of TIA members who submit current operating data, and answer questions on business conditions affecting the 3PL industry. TIA’s efforts provide a truly comprehensive report on the trends and practices of the 3PL industry.

For additional questions, contact Cindy Amos ([email protected] 703.299.5710).

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $157.2 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

Pictured above: TIA’s vice president of education Laurie Denham at the Pentagon signing TIA’s commitment to supporting the ESGR.

Alexandria, VA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics industry, attended a signing ceremony at the Pentagon to affirm their commitment to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

TIA will coordinate with leading freight brokers and 3PLs from around the country to display its continued dedication to our nation’s heroes and to publicly affirm that members of the ESGR are ready to bolster the third-party logistics’ workforce.

The ESGR Signing Ceremony is an annual event that will take place the day before Wreaths Across America Day.

TIA continues their efforts to facilitate hiring veterans since their successful Hiring Veterans Initiative led to the hiring of over 100 returning veterans. TIA has worked with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Troops to Transportation Logistics (T2TL) to interface between returning veterans and TIA members looking to hire quality people.

For additional questions, contact Matt Hirniak ([email protected] 703.299.5714).

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $160.2 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. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

About ESGR

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR’s mission is encouraging the employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach initiatives and volunteer opportunities is available at www.ESGR.mil or by contacting Jacqueline Leeker, 571-372-0690 or by email at [email protected].