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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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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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How Freight Brokers Actually Make Money (And Where They Quietly Lose It)

This article content comes from the TIA Livestream Leading for Growth: How Brokers Make Money & Coach Teams to Win Revenue numbers look impressive on paper, but as Alex Fritz, […]

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Leadership in Logistics: Building Ethical, Sustainable Businesses in Challenging Times

This article comes from a recent TIA Livestream The logistics industry has transformed dramatically over the past two decades. While technology has revolutionized operations, the fundamental principles of leadership (ethics, […]

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Leading Through Change: What Freight Leaders Need to Know in 2026

The freight brokerage industry stands at a critical inflection point. Technology is advancing at breakneck speed, cargo theft has reached crisis levels, and market conditions remain challenging. For leaders navigating […]

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Proper Training – The Crucial Step in Building Leaders

Let’s face it. Training has long been a shortcoming in freight brokerage. While some of the largest organizations have invested in formal development programs, most brokerages still rely on an […]

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Leadership from the Front Lines: Alex Fritz on Building Tomorrow’s Freight Leaders

Alex Fritz, CFO at NT Logistics, shares his perspective on leadership, financial acumen, and why the Freight Leadership Lab from TIA is essential for the next generation of industry professionals. […]

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No More Labels, Just Great Solutions

We’re in one of the most exciting periods our industry has ever seen when it comes to adopting and building new technology. Nearly every conference or webinar showcases another wave of innovative ideas and solutions.  But as […]

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 Seven Reasons Every 3PL Leader Needs to Take the Class Accelerating Logistics Excellence: A Coaching Playbook

This article is a preview of Dr. James Kenny’s session in TIA’s Freight Leadership Lab, kicking off at Capital Ideas Conference in April 2026. Register today by emailing education@tianet.org. Let’s […]

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Improve the RFP Process – For You And the Shipper

The goal of an RFP is to create a relationship between a shipper and a service provider for a defined period of time. Typically it’s quarterly, half a year or […]

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How 3PLs Turn Connectivity into a Competitive Advantage 

3PLs have spent the last decade wiring together a digital foundation that finally puts real-time information at their fingertips. APIs delivered a breakthrough by giving instant access to carrier data, […]

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Stop Waiting for the Market to Change: Start Creating Opportunity 

I’ve heard this statement over and over in recent months: “We’re just waiting on the market to change.”  That mindset has caused too many companies to sit idle, cutting expenses, blaming market conditions, and lamenting revenue […]

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A Conversation with Georgette Hunter-Franklin, TIA Freight Leadership Lab Instructor

Georgette Hunter-Franklin, Director of Learning and Development at MODE Global, shares her insights on leadership in freight brokerage and what participants can expect from the Freight Leadership Lab. What does […]

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Four Keys to Keeping Your Best Clients: Strategies for Long-Term Success in Freight Brokerage

Content for this article was sourced from a TIA Lunch & Learn, 4 Keys to Keeping Your Best Clients: Strategies for Long-Term Success In an industry where prospects receive 5-15 […]

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Looking Ahead to TIA Technovations 2025: AI, Fraud Prevention, and the Future of Freight Tech 

November 5–7 | Phoenix, AZ | JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa  TIA’s Technovations Conference is always a highlight for the 3PL community as a chance to gather […]

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