November 1, 2022
Logistics Weekly

Did you know that registration for the 2023 TIA Capital Ideas Conference is now open? Join over 1,400 of America's most successful brokerage-based logistics professionals in Orlando, Florida on April 19-22. This is the only meeting for third-party logistics providers. It is a once-a-year opportunity for you to interact with representatives from throughout North America and abroad. Register Now!

Make Payments Fast and Easy
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What if you could automate carrier payments, offer quick pay and automate dealing with factors? What if you could get your margin advanced on a load only when you want or need to without heavy recourse or the terms of traditional factoring or financing? And even eliminate most of your time spent following up with shippers for payment? Now you can... 
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Member News
It's Time to Renew Your Membership!

2023 TIA membership renewal period is now open! If you have not prepaid for 2023, your membership will expire on December 31. The main contact and billing contact of your business are authorized to make changes and renew online. Act now to ensure you contine receiving member benefits and resources. Don't delay... renew today!

 
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Meetings
Registration for TIA's 2023 Capital Ideas Conference Is Open!

More than 100 unbeatable 3PL educational sessions await you in Orlando. Connect with your colleagues at unique networking activities. Plus, the best brokerage-based trade show. That’s exactly what the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Conference is all about. Register Today!

Secure a Booth at the 2023 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition TODAY

The deadline for the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Exhibit Hall final booth assignments is today. Don't delay, click here to reserve your spot in the best freight-based exhibit hall! Your customers will be there, will you? If you have questions, contact meetings@tianet.org

Industry News and Advocacy
Let us Know About Your Carrier Selection Process

TIA would like your feedback on how you conduct your carrier selection. Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey to help TIA shape our legislative and regulatory priorities as it relates to motor carrier selection. Thank you for participating! Take the Survey 
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Education
Less-Than-Truckload Course

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) have you stumped? TIA's LTL Course has you covered. Developed by leading transportation & freight brokerage professionals with extensive LTL experience, this online, on-demand course consists of four (4) modules and final exam. Register today!

 

Temperature Control Transport

The Temperature Control Transport Course is geared toward individuals looking to understand the critical issues and concepts involved in transferring perishable loads. The course covers important topics such as industry characteristics, heat and trailer conditions, impact of packaging, loading of perishable products and inspections.

 

Ethics in Transportation Course

 

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.

 

 

AscendTMS Mopping Up Vast Market Share In Brokerage
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Brokers with less than $100m in sales are turning to AscendTMS in droves to digitize their brokerages, lower their costs, and increase their profit margins. The key for these brokers, representing over 97% of all active brokerages, according to CEO Tim Higham, is that they’re all eager to access the newly available digital shipper freight and digital carrier capacity being made available – which just isn’t available in most legacy TMS systems.
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Member Resource Library

We have just updated the Member Resource Library with a new section devoted exclusively to whitepapers TIA has produced over the years. These resources are designed to help our members gain a better understanding of issues, trends, and developments in the industry as they navigate an increasingly crowded 3PL marketplace. The Member Resource Library also includes a collection of guidelines and frameworks, contracts, legal cases, and other resources to provide TIA Members with a knowledge bank for 3PL success.

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.

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Marketplace Tips

Subscribe to the 3PL Market Report Today!

The Second Quarter 2022 TIA 3PL Market Report is now available. Don't miss out on this new and updated report. We are pleased to announce FTR is now providing analysis and commentary. In addition to eight-quarter trends and fuel price comparisons, 3PLs and industry observers will view how the industry is performing as well as compare their business to companies of a similar size. Additionally, the report includes detailed 3PL activities by transportation mode and measures comparative volume, revenue, margin and margin percentages, quarterly and year over year. Click here to secure access to the report!

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Freight Broker insurance vs. Contingent policies
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TIA Member Referrals
  

TIA's new Member Referral Program is designed to help grow TIA's membership and representation within the 3PL industry.

Each month, TIA will hold a drawing for rewards and prizes to those individuals who submitted completed referral forms for the previous month. We will also hold quarterly drawings for larger rewards and prizes, so keep the referrals coming to increase your chances of winning!