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Meetings
TIA has organized three exciting pre-conference seminars on Sunday, April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Topics include:
You’ll have the opportunity to gain critical insight from industry experts and network with other 3PL leaders. The price includes breakfast and lunch. Register here. TIA has less than 10 exhibit booths and only a handful of kiosks left for the exhibit hall at the 2019 TIA Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition. All booth applications will be accepted online for 2019 with payments via credit card. Payment is due upon registration. No refunds will be issued. This is the only meeting for third-party logistics providers. It is a once-a-year opportunity for you to interact with representatives, owners and senior managers from throughout North America and abroad. Key decision makers with buying authority attend this meeting. Questions?
Industry News and Advocacy
We have heard from many members about states assessing taxes on transactions within those states based on 1099s issued to carriers within those states. Upon review, our attorneys have reported the following: There is a general exception from the requirement to file I.R.S. 1099 forms for payments made for “freight services.” According to a 1999 IRS ruling, the exception for “freight” has been in existence since 1918. The IRS has consistently interpreted the term “freight” using its plain meaning, “as a method or service for transporting goods or the cost of such transportation.” The interpretation results in a general exception from reporting of payments for truck, rail, ship, and air freight services. Additionally, payments to incorporated trucking companies are excepted from reporting (Internal Revenue Code Section 1.6041-3(c)). Click here for TIA's brief one-page white paper on this issue. There’s no better way to start the New Year than by taking a more active role in TIA, enabling you to impact the direction and policy positions of the Association and the 3PL industry. A great way to get involved is to participate in one of TIA’s Policy Committees. These Committees are overseen by four major “Conferences,” which cover all the major modes of transportation. In this time of giving, TIA is excited to announce that making contributions to the TIAPAC will be easier than ever with the implementation of an auto-draft feature beginning in January 2019. TIA members will be able to have their personal credit card auto drafted on a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly basis, or whatever fits their budget.
EducationTIA has granted 142 logistics professionals the designation of Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB) in 2018. Congratulations to the following individuals on your hard work:
2019 is looking to be one of the best freight markets for savvy 3PLs. It’s imperative to focus on creating a strategic plan that will take advantage of these favorable market conditions and position your organization to capture its rightful share of the market.
Join us on Wednesday, January 16 as CarrierDirect CEO Peter Rentschler makes sense of technology trends, and discusses how you can keep an eye on the future while still delivering on what your customers need today.
This online course is geared to individuals who need to understand the critical issues and concepts involved in moving perishable loads. It covers important topics such as industry characteristics, heat, trailer conditions, the impact of packaging and loading on perishable products, and inspections. If your company moves perishable products, you need this course!
TIA Services - Discounted Business SolutionsTIA's innovative member-only video production service is designed to assist and enhance your company’s commercial outreach efforts. Are you taking advantage of the TIA Advantage program? As part of TIA’s commitment to helping its members grow and succeed, TIA has partnered with several companies to offer its members products and services at special savings including, but not limited to: TIA's Compensation Report provides invaluable information about logistics firms’ salaries and compensation, their organization and job descriptions. More than 80 companies participate in the survey, providing data on more than 30 different job positions. The 2017 paper version of the Measure Up survey is available for $295 per TIA Member. |
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