Did You Know that the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference kicks-off in just seven days? You will not want to miss the 30+ sessions from 75+ industry experts and thought leaders we have planned over three days, as they talk AI, machine learning, data security, the RFP process, digital freight management, leadership and risk management, and more! The clock is ticking, but there is still time to join us for the 3PL industry’s marquee annual event. Register now!

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In a tight freight market, finding more trucks to cover loads means more revenue. Leveraging technology can help solve the issue of dynamically sourcing current loads, as well as identifying the best candidates for new and growing strategic lanes. Using AI-based technology to instantly visualize how available carriers stack up is proving to be a vital strategy for many 3PLs. In this session, our panel will share their approach to carrier screening and how they use that information every day to influence the way they select the best carrier.

Join us at the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference for Leveraging AI to Drive Revenue in a Tight Capacity Market on May 13 at 1:15 PM ET as presenters introduce some AI-based tech that could enhance your carrier selection process. Register today!

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:

Join TIA & Roanoke Trade on Thursday, May 6 at 12 PM ET for Best Practices in Carrier Selection & Vetting. Carrier selection is fundamentally one of the most important aspects of truck brokerage, and at the same time is sometimes the most overlooked. During this 1-hour Lunch & Learn presented by Roanoke Trade, David Pasco will walk you through why having best practices are so important, and share some of his experiences from his time in the brokerage industry. By the end of this session, you will be better equipped to:

• Understand the need for carrier vetting
• Create your carrier vetting process
• Make it sustainable

Make sure to register today!

The meaning of ethics can be hard to pin down and harder still to define with precision. Developed by Dr. John Drea, TIA's Ethics in Transportation Brokerage Course is the only course focused specifically on current ethical issues impacting 3PLs.

If you have any questions, please contact the TIA Education Team at education@tianet.org.

The Member Resource Library is a collection of guidelines and frameworks, contracts, legal cases, and other resources to provide TIA Members with a knowledge bank for 3PL success. Be sure to check out the latest additions to the library, including the recently updated Carrier Selection Framework and Framework to Combat Fraud.

You must be logged into the TIA website to access this library. Contact a member of TIA staff at
703.299.5700 if you need assistance.