November 15, 2022
Logistics Weekly

Did you know that the 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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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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Meetings
Come Network at the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Conference

More than 10 Networking Events await you at the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Conference. Looking to network and talk about the challenges of running a new or small brokerage? The annual Small Company Networking reception will be held on Day 1, thanks to Thoroughbred Direct Intermodal Services. Learn more and Register now!

Secure a Booth at the 2023 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition

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
December VILT: The 3PL Sales Process

Are you in a rut coaching your sales team and need a quick refresher course on the 3PL sales process to jump-start your coaching efforts? Do you work for a 3PL firm that brought you on during COVID-19 and you never got a firm grasp of the fundamentals of selling to shippers? It doesn’t matter if you are a sales coach or a rookie, this Virtual Instructor Lead Training (VILT) is designed for you.

 

Registration for the First Trimester of Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Course is Open Now!

 

Now is your chance to register for TIA's First Trimester 2023 CTB Online Course that opens on January 2. Take your 3PL career to the next level with the industry’s highest professional designation, the Certified Transportation Broker (CTB). By earning your CTB, it shows you have the knowledge base, professional integrity, and professional commitment that elevates you above your industry peers–resulting in increased recognition. Note the online exam will be held April 15, 2023. Register now!

 

 

Marketing Transportation Brokerage Services

The newest version of Marketing Transportation Brokerage Services (MTBS) is now available! Don’t miss out on the updated content, videos, and interactive segments in this revamped course.

By investing a few hours of your time in this online self-study course, you can level-up your marketing efforts with the help of industry expert Dr. John Drea. Create a deeper understanding of the strategic marketing approaches needed to promote your 3PL.

 

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

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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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!