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Unlocking Hidden Profit: How Technology-Driven Operations Transform Logistics Performance

In the third-party logistics industry, there’s a persistent tendency to focus on what’s most visible—sales numbers, new customer acquisitions, and revenue growth. Amid all this though, brokerages may be overlooking […]

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Future-Proofing Your Brokerage: Why Freight Brokerages Need to Get Serious About Technology

Even when freight markets are stuck in what feel like flat, motionless doldrums, innovation and technology keep surging forward. Every market participant is looking for new avenues to outcompete and […]

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Strengthening Business Relationships with Technology

By Russ Felker, Trinity Logistics Artificial intelligence is often discussed in the context of automation, efficiency and productivity. But what if AI could also help you be a better person—like […]

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Leverage the Latest in Cutting-Edge Technology

The world of technology is evolving faster than ever, and there’s no better place to stay ahead of the curve than at TIA’s highly anticipated Capital Ideas Conference. This isn’t […]

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TIA’s Standout Year: Empowering the 3PL Community Through Innovation, Advocacy and Technology

Cindy Amos | TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES ASSOCIATION THIS YEAR HAS been a standout one for the TIA, marked by a series of successful meetings and initiatives that engaged and empowered the 3PL […]

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TIA’s Technovations Day 2 Showcases Emerging Technology for Broker Back Office Success

On Day 2 of TIA’s Technovations attendees were introduced to a number of new products coming out from supply chain suppliers that will assist brokers with their back-office management leading […]

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Technology 101

(60 days of access) In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, successful freight brokers must master advanced technology. This course teaches you to select and implement the right tools for tracking shipments, […]

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Unraveling Why Most New Freight Technology Falters

In the ever-evolving landscape of freight tech innovation, the allure of once groundbreaking technology like “Book It Now”, “Blockchain” or “Digital Brokerage” often captivates both creators and businesses alike. However, […]

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TIA Launches Vendor Advisory Committee to Help Identify, Evaluate and Assess Emerging Technology in the Industry

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) – the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce – announced the formation of its Vendor Advisory Committee […]

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Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Technology Committee’s Three Goals

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Rising Freight Rates Are Rewriting the Brokerage Playbook

Freight markets do not need booming demand to become difficult. Sometimes, the pressure comes from having fewer available trucks, changing carrier behavior, and rates that move faster than shipment volumes. […]

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Why Cargo Theft Reports Matter

The cargo theft landscape is changing fast, and it is not just more of the same. Bad actors are using technology to pose as legitimate companies, exploit gaps in onboarding […]

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Meet the Brokers: TEN Logistics

Following National Logistics Day on June 28, TIA is continuing to highlight the small and mid-sized businesses that help keep America’s supply chain moving. From finding more efficient transportation solutions […]

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Meet the Brokers: River City Logistics

Following National Logistics Day on June 28, TIA is continuing to highlight the small and mid-sized businesses that help keep America’s supply chain moving. From redesigning transportation networks to helping […]

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Meet the Brokers: Complete Shipping Solutions

With National Logistics Day coming up on June 28, TIA is highlighting the small and mid-sized businesses that help keep America’s supply chain moving. From coordinating shipments to solving transportation […]

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AI is Rewriting the Rules of 3PL Service

AI is forcing 3PLs to prove they can scale service, not just provide it. A recent freight industry report found that manual, repetitive tasks, including data entry, check calls and […]

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Digital Standardization is Shaping the Future of Freight

Content for this blog came from the TIA Livestream, How Open API Standards Are Changing Freight Connectivity Digital standards are becoming critical for freight; not simply as buzzwords, but as […]

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Why Disaster Recovery Can’t Wait

Content for this blog came from the TIA Livestream Mitigating Risk, Minimizing Downtime: Why Disaster Recovery Matters The big picture: Freight brokers and 3PLs are more data-dependent than ever, and most […]

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Beyond the Buzz: The Practical Use of AI in 3PL Operations

For 3PLs, freight execution depends on timing, accuracy and communication. Every shipment carries a chain of updates, documents, carrier interactions and customer expectations. When a pickup is missed, a delivery […]

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AI Agents Are Rewriting How Freight Gets Done

Content for this blog came from the TIA Livestream Agent-Assisted Logistics: How AI Is Redefining 3PL Execution The freight industry’s relationship with AI has crossed a turning point. It’s no […]

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The $100 Million Mistake Most T&L Owners Are Already Making

Content for this blog post came from the TIA Livestream The Decisions That Define What Your T&L Business Is Worth Building a $100 million business in transportation and logistics is […]

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Building an Operation That Can Handle Any Freight Market 

Freight brokerage has always been a business of timing, relationships, and execution. But the brokers best positioned for long-term success are not only focused on the next load or the […]

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Secure the Load: Rethinking Carrier Vetting in Small-Truck Freight

At the TIA Capital Ideas Conference 2026, industry leaders came together for a timely discussion: how to safely vet small-truck carriers in an environment where speed and risk are constantly […]

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Is Your Brokerage a Cyber Target?

Content for this blog came from the TIA Livestream Is Your Brokerage a Cyber Target? What Transportation Leaders Need to Know. The big picture: The most dangerous cyber threats facing […]

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Can You Feel the Pressure? How Smart Brokers Are Navigating the Tightest Market in Years

Content for this post came from the TIA Livestream Can You Feel the Pressure. The big picture: Spot volume is surging, capacity is tightening, and the pricing playbook that worked […]

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The Capacity You’re Overlooking Is Already on the Road

Content for this blog came from the TIA Livestream Savvy 3PLs Finding New Capacity to Combat ELP Enforcement. The big picture: Millions of cubic feet of truck capacity move across […]

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Poor Training Processes: The Biggest Risk Brokers Don’t See

Content for this blog post came from the TIA Livestream Training Mistakes in Brokerage with Nick Dangles of Sync Logistics training . Watch it here. The Big Picture: Freight brokerages […]

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The AI Tax on Brokerages, and What It Means

Content for this blog came from the recent TIA Livestream, The AI Tax on Relationships: Automating Brokerage Without Losing Your Edge What to Know: Artificial intelligence is reshaping freight brokerage, […]

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Cargo Theft Has Gone International

Content for this blog came from the TIA Livestream Cargo Theft, The Chameleon Effect: How Crime Rings Target Supply Chains The big picture: Cargo theft in the U.S. has hit […]

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The Cost of Standing Still: Why Thinking “Nothing Is Broken” Could Break You

Freight brokers these days focus on enduring.  When facing a hard to guess market, changing rates, capacity changes, and rising customer expectations, brokers are pushed to move faster. In this […]

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