Press Releases
TIAIRE’S COURSE CATALOG NOW ACCEPTING GI BILL FUNDS
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | July 25, 2024 | Comments Offon TIAIRE’s Course Catalog Now Accepting GI Bill Funds
Active-duty military and veterans will now be able to submit for reimbursement from the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the cost of the TIAIRE’s Certified Transportation Broker certification and exam – sponsored by Avalon Risk Management – and/or the New Broker course and exam.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET CAMERON GOTTFRIED OF PERFORMANCECENTRE, INC.
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | July 23, 2024 | Comments Offon MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Cameron Gottfried of PerformanceCentre, Inc.
Meet Cameron Gottfried, account executive, with PerformanceCentre, Inc., in West Hollywood, Calif.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET ANDY BAHR FROM BAHR TRANSPORTATION
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | July 16, 2024 | Comments Offon MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Andy Bahr from Bahr Transportation
TIA loves celebrating and getting to know our members. This week we are featuring Andy Bahr, owner of Bahr Transportation, in Fort Mill, S.C.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET JOANNE BRICKER WITH JERSEY GIRL LOGISTICS, LLC
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | June 24, 2024 | Comments Offon Member Spotlight: Meet JoAnne Bricker with Jersey Girl Logistics, LLC
Bricker was recently named the Trimester 2 recipient of the Bill Tucker CTB Scholarship. For more information on TIA’s CTB course, click here.
TIA NAMES BILL TUCKER CERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION BROKER SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FOR TRIMESTER 2
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | June 19, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Names Bill Tucker Certified Transportation Broker Scholarship Winner for Trimester 2
“Tucker Company Worldwide is pleased to congratulate JoAnne on winning the Bill Tucker Scholarship,” said Jeff and Jim Tucker.
TIA LAUNCHES VENDOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO HELP IDENTIFY, EVALUATE AND ASSESS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY IN THE INDUSTRY
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | June 14, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Launches Vendor Advisory Committee to Help Identify, Evaluate and Assess Emerging Technology in the Industry
The Committee will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting technology trends and their implications for the transportation industry, as well as proposing actionable strategies and innovative technologies to enhance TIA members’ operations.
LOGISTICS INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO SEE DECLINES AS THE SUPPLY CHAIN MARKET CORRECTS ITSELF FROM PANDEMIC HIGHS
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | June 6, 2024 | Comments Offon Logistics Industry Continues to See Declines as the Supply Chain Market Corrects Itself from Pandemic Highs
The report outlines a decline across the board since last quarter.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET SCOTT FREDERICK FROM LOGISTICS PLUS, INC.
By CAVE@TIANET.ORG | June 4, 2024 | Comments Offon MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET SCOTT FREDERICK FROM LOGISTICS PLUS, INC.
TIA loves to celebrate our diverse membership. Meet Scott Frederick, chief marketing officer and less-than-truckload carrier relations at Logistics Plus, Inc. Introduce your company and what makes it special. Logistics […]
TIA COMMENDS D.C. DELEGATE HOLMES NORTON AND REP. EZELL’S HOUSEHOLD GOODS SHIPPING CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | May 22, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Commends D.C. Delegate Holmes Norton and Rep. Ezell’s Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
The Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act is a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and security of household goods shipping.
AVALON NAMES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR TIA’S CTB PROGRAM FOR TRIMESTER 2
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | May 9, 2024 | Comments Offon Avalon Names Scholarship Winners for TIA’s CTB Program for Trimester 2
“We appreciate the generosity of Avalon in awarding two scholarships each trimester for our CTB program,” said Anne Reinke, president & CEO of TIA. “It is a testament to the value that companies place on the CTB certification in the logistics industry. Those who participate in the program are truly the best of the best in the industry.”
TIA RECOGNIZES THE TRIMESTER 1 2024 CTB GRADUATES
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | May 9, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Recognizes the Trimester 1 2024 CTB Graduates
“Congratulations to Trimester 1 graduates. TIA’s CTB certification sets logistics professionals apart from their counterparts,” said Anne Reinke, president & CEO of TIA. “Receiving your designation signifies that you are indeed the best of the best.”
TIA LAUNCHES WHITE PAPER ON 5 WAYS LOGISTICS LEADERS CAN HARNESS AI SUCCESSFULLY
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 26, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Launches White Paper on 5 Ways Logistics Leaders Can Harness AI Successfully
The latest white paper from TIA covers the five key areas that AI can help business run more efficiently: data synthesis and insights; front-end automation; identifying potential fraud on web-based platforms; customer service; and ethical concerns and governance.
COMPANY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: REVENOVA, BANNOCKBURN, ILL.
By CAVE@TIANET.ORG | April 25, 2024 | Comments Offon COMPANY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: REVENOVA, BANNOCKBURN, Ill.
Revenova is a provider of multi-modal transportation management systems (TMS) designed for 3PLs, carriers and shippers. This spotlight was provided by Mike Horvath, executive vice president & chief marketing officer […]
TIA CALLS OUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S OVERTIME REGULATIONS FOR HURTING SMALL BUSINESSES
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 24, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Calls out Department of Labor’s Overtime Regulations for Hurting Small Businesses
This will not just increase costs for small businesses but ultimately the consumers as well. The TIA will continue to advocate for our members and allowing our members to thrive without burdensome regulations.
TIA RELEASES UPDATED VERSION OF ITS FRAMEWORK TO COMBAT FRAUD
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 23, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Releases Updated Version of Its Framework to Combat Fraud
This comprehensive 40-page framework examines the latest trends in fraud in the supply chain and assists members in developing and implementing their own policies and procedures to reduce potential fraud and theft of cargo.
COMPANY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SONAR BY FREIGHTWAVES, CHATTANOOGA, TN
By CAVE@TIANET.ORG | April 16, 2024 | Comments Offon COMPANY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SONAR BY FREIGHTWAVES, CHATTANOOGA, TN
SONAR, developed by Freightwaves, serves as the data engine empowering logistics companies to comprehend supply and demand data at a deeper level. It provides multiple rate tools supported by the […]
SUE SPERO AWARDED TIA’S TOM FIORINI HERITAGE AWARD
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 13, 2024 | Comments Offon Sue Spero Awarded TIA’s Tom Fiorini Heritage Award
“She has worked tirelessly to promote the higher educational standards in the industry, which has raised the professionalism and reputation of our industry.”
TIA WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS DURING ANNUAL CONFERENCE
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 13, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Welcomes New Board Members during Annual Conference
“I look forward to working with David, Rob and Mike as we continue to advocate for the 3PL industry,” said Anne Reinke, president & CEO of TIA.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET JIM VACA FROM SOURCE ALLIANCE NETWORK, LLC
By CAVE@TIANET.ORG | April 11, 2024 | Comments Offon MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET JIM VACA FROM SOURCE ALLIANCE NETWORK, LLC
TIA loves to celebrate our diverse membership. Meet Jim Vaca, CEO of Source Alliance Network, LLC in Chicago, IL. How did you get involved in the industry? How many years […]
TIA’S INAUGURAL MEDIA DAY SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON LOGISTICS INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 11, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA’s Inaugural Media Day Shines Spotlight on Logistics Industry Innovations
“We were thrilled to spotlight the groundbreaking innovations shared during TIA’s inaugural Media Day at the 2024 Capital Ideas Conference,” said Anne Reinke, TIA president & CEO.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET VINCENT CARRANO FROM FENICHEY LLC
By CAVE@TIANET.ORG | April 8, 2024 | Comments Offon MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET VINCENT CARRANO FROM FENICHEY LLC
TIA loves to celebrate our diverse membership.”Meet Vincent Carrano, certified transportation broker at Fenichey LLC.” in Wallingford, CT. How did you get involved in the industry? How many years have […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET KRISTY KNICHEL FROM KNICHEL LOGISTICS
By CAVE@TIANET.ORG | April 8, 2024 | Comments Offon MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET KRISTY KNICHEL FROM KNICHEL LOGISTICS
TIA loves to celebrate our diverse membership. Meet Kristy Knichel, President and CEO of Knichel Logistics in Gibsonia, PA. How did you get involved in the industry? How many years […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET SALVADOR CANO FROM PENTONIX FREIGHT
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 2, 2024 | Comments Offon MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Salvador Cano from PENTONIX Freight
I was first introduced to logistics when I was commissioned as an officer in the Marine Corps.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET LIZ WAYNE WITH ABLE TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS IN OMAHA
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 2, 2024 | Comments Offon Member Spotlight: Meet Liz Wayne with Able Transport Solutions in Omaha
TIA ensures I stay up to speed on everything I need to know to run my business. It is also a great place to meet vendors and providers to support my business, many of them really know the freight brokers business and do a great job of adding value.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET CHELSEA ALWIDYAN WITH MIDWAY LOGISTICS IN WICHITA, KAN.
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 2, 2024 | Comments Offon Member Spotlight: Meet Chelsea Alwidyan with Midway Logistics in Wichita, Kan.
TIA loves to celebrate our diverse membership. Meet Chelsea Alwidyan, chief financial officer, Midway Logistics in Wichita, Kan.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET PILAR DORFMAN OF PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SERVICES, INC.
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | April 1, 2024 | Comments Offon Member Spotlight: Meet Pilar Dorfman of Phoenix International Freight Services, Inc.
TIA loves to celebrate our diverse membership. Meet Pilar Dorfman, customs broker for Phoenix International Freight Services, Inc. in West Covina, Calif.
TIA 3PL MARKET REPORT Q4 2023: NAVIGATING THROUGH CHALLENGES WITH A GLIMPSE OF RECOVERY
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | March 19, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA 3PL Market Report Q4 2023: Navigating Through Challenges with a Glimpse of Recovery
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of third-party logistics professionals, has released its much-anticipated 3PL Market Report for the fourth quarter of 2023. This latest report captures the ongoing […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET CHARLIE SAFFRO OF CS RECRUITING
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | March 16, 2024 | Comments Offon Member Spotlight: Meet Charlie Saffro of CS Recruiting
March is Women’s History Month and TIA believes in celebrating the diversity in our membership.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET HARINDER KAUR OF VINEYARD BROKERAGE IN INDIANAPOLIS.
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | March 10, 2024 | Comments Offon Member Spotlight: Meet Harinder Kaur of Vineyard Brokerage in Indianapolis.
March is National Women’s Month. This month we will be highlighting our women-owned brokerages.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET MARTHA BROWN OF ADVANTAGE BROKERAGE CORPORATION IN LOVELAND, COLO.
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | March 8, 2024 | Comments Offon Member Spotlight: Meet Martha Brown of Advantage Brokerage Corporation in Loveland, Colo.
March is National Women’s Month. This month we will be highlighting our women-owned brokerages.
TIA AND AVALON ANNOUNCE TRIMESTER 1 2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | February 27, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA and Avalon Announce Trimester 1 2024 Scholarship Recipients
This year’s recipients of the scholarships are Francis Murdoch with RKA Transportation in Bridgewater, Mass., and Brock Bonner with Prosponsive Logistics in Atlanta.
TIA ANNOUNCES DORA MCCANN AS DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | February 26, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Announces Dora McCann as Director of Government Affairs
“We are thrilled to have Dora join our team to help advance the legislative and regulatory goals of the third-party logistics industry,” said Anne Reinke, president & CEO of TIA.
TIA RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON SAFEGUARDING SHIPMENTS AGAINST FRAUD
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | January 29, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Releases White Paper on Safeguarding Shipments Against Fraud
Focused on shippers in the marketplace, the whitepaper identifies seven strategies for shippers to protect themselves from cargo and payment fraud.
TIA LAUNCHES NEW INDUSTRY FRAUD REPORT
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | January 18, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Launches New Industry Fraud Report
Collaborating with the International Factoring Association, the global leader among associations for accounts receivable finance organizations, the TIA Fraud Task Force will work with its members to highlight how often fraud happens in the industry.
TIA EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT IN DOL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RULING
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | January 10, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Express Disappointment in DOL Independent Contractor Ruling
[Alexandria, Va., Jan. 10, 2024] — TIA released the following statement in response to the final rule issued recently by the Department of Labor related to the classification of independent […]
TIA ENHANCES EDUCATION PROGRAMMING WITH SYNC TRAINING
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | January 9, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Enhances Education Programming with SYNC Training
[Alexandria, Va., Jan. 9, 2024] — The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) – the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce – […]
TIA’S CAPITAL IDEAS CONFERENCE EXHIBIT HALL SOLD OUT
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | January 4, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA’s Capital Ideas Conference Exhibit Hall Sold Out
[Alexandria, Va., Jan. 4, 2024] — The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) – the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce – […]
TIA CONGRATULATES 2023 TRIMESTER 3 GRADUATES
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | January 3, 2024 | Comments Offon TIA Congratulates 2023 Trimester 3 Graduates
[Alexandria, Va., Jan. 3, 2024] — The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) – the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce – […]
WOMEN IN TRUCKING CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2024 DISTINGUISHED WOMAN IN LOGISTICS AWARD
By HINTON@TIANET.ORG | January 2, 2024 | Comments Offon Women In Trucking Call for Nominations: 2024 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
Alexandria, Va. – January 2, 2024 – Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truckstop, and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) are seeking nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “We are proud to recognize […]