Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) - CTB Program
Certified Transportation Broker Program (CTB)
The Mark of Respect for Transportation Intermediaries
The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program was developed by
the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) to increase the
professionalism and integrity of property brokerage, meet the
educational needs of brokers, and expand basic knowledge of the
brokerage and transportation industry through a rigorous certification
program. The CTB Program, designed with home study and exam components,
provides brokers with a wealth of information on business operations,
transportation regulations, and brokerage practices.
Based on academic scholarship and practical experience, the CTB Program provides brokers:
CTB Home Study Course
The home study course is offered to help individuals study and
prepare for the exam. This course is an intensive three-month on-line
program that utilizes various texts and on-line materials to provide a
structured review process. The home study course is offered prior to
each scheduled exam.
The home study course allows participants to work at their own pace
from the convenience of their home while taking advantage of a
structured study format and personalized guidance. During the home study
course, you will receive feedback from the instructor on your strengths
and weaknesses, and tips on how to take and pass the exam.
The home study course is not a substitute for the exam. It is
designed to provide a guided view of the appropriate material that the
exam will cover. Course participants take regular on-line quizzes to
asses their understanding of the material.
There are separate fees for the home study course, textbooks, and
exam. (Note: If you plan to share books or use books from previous
participants, be sure to check with TIA to make sure you have the
appropriate editions of the textbooks being used.)
CTB Exam
The exam is a four-hour multiple choice exam covering three sections:
Basic Business Practices; Logistics, Transportation, and Carrier
Management; and Broker Regulations, Operations and Practices. To become
CTB certified, you must pass each of the three sections. Participants
have the option of taking all three sections together or separately. The
exam is administered three times a year.
Exam Results
Exam results are scored on a pass/fail basis. Candidates will receive
their results approximately 3 to 4 weeks following the exam. (Exam
scores will not be given out by phone; all candidates will be notified
of their results via mail.) Candidates who do not pass section(s) may
re-take the failed section(s) during the next scheduled exam date.
Partial pass scores (pass one or two sections only) are valid for one
(1) year or three (3) test cycles which includes the initial exam. Candidates must
pass all three (3) sections of the
exam within 12 months of taking the first exam.
Eligibility Requirements
A candidate's eligibility to take the exam is determined through an
application process. Applicants must earn at least five (5) CTB
Candidate Eligibility Points to qualify for the examination. Points are
earned through a combination of professional and educational experience.
Registration
To register for the home study course and/or exam, please
download and complete the registration form. For information, please contact
Tia Johnson at (703) 299-5701 or
johnson@tianet.org
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