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3PL Policy Forum - June 5-7: The 3PL Policy Forum is the most effective way to increase awareness and educate Members of Congress, congressional staff, and agency officials on the issues that affect our industry and your business. The Policy Forum is a three-day event with meetings with Members of Congress and their staff and briefings with high level agency officials. If you have questions, please contact Nancy O'Liddy at oliddy@tianet.org or 703-299-5711 or Chris Burroughs at burroughs@tianet.org or (703) 299-5705.

TIA 3PL Samaritan Award - The 2012 TIA 3PL Samaritan Award Application is now available. Learn more about the 2011 nominees and their community outreach.

TIA Strategy for Reducing Vicarious Liability - TIA continues to be the lead voice in understanding and mitigating the risks, as well as finding a comprehensive solution for the industry.

Upcoming Events

Creating a World Class Brokerage Business Webinar Series - Register today for the 4-week business building series held each Thursday at 3:00 pm ET. Don't miss out on strategies and tactics for creating a world class business.

FIATA 2012 - For the first time in over 30 years, the FIATA World Congress will be held in the United States. Learn more why you should attend.

Government Affairs

House Subcommittee Approves C-TPAT Pilot Program - The House Homeland Border and Maritime Subcommittee approved H.R. 4251, the “SMART Port Security Act”. One aspect of the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and implement a pilot program for non-asset based third-party logistics providers to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. Learn more.

Mexico Border Report - TIA is pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Border Report, “Steps to a 21st Century U.S. – Mexico Border,” this report was produced in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico and U.S. Chamber of Commerce member companies, Con-way, Inc., The Express Association of America, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, Purolator, Ryder and TIA. The report outlines the steps needed to create a better border relationship and improve five areas of concern: security, trade, infrastructure, immigration, and travel.

Education

Certified Transportation Broker - The industry’s only individual professional certification!

Ethics in Transportation Brokerage - Are you up to date on the current ethical issues impacting transportation?

Marketing Transportation Brokerage Services - The Marketing Strategy Course for Freight Brokers

New Broker Course - TIA members invented the freight brokering industry. If you want the best course, learn from the best in the industry.

Partnership Selling in the Supply Chain - The Sales Skills Course for Transportation Brokers

Temperature Control Transport - Geared for those who need to understand the critical issues and concepts involved in moving perishable loads.

Products & Services

TIA Performance Certified Program - Gain the Shield. Gain the Advantage.

TIA Performance Certified program is a recognized Best Practices program of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). To learn more on how to become part of the elite Performance Certified members, or you can contact Nancy O’Liddy directly at oliddy@tianet.org.

TIASurety

To keep your bond safe and your company free of false claims, review the TIASurety brochure.

TIA New Broker Kit

The TIA New Broker Kit is an essential tool for anyone establishing a brokerage and contains all of the information you need to begin your career as a third party transportation professional.

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