TIA at the Pentagon Signs to Support the Employers of the Guard and Reserve

Pictured above: TIA’s vice president of education Laurie Denham at the Pentagon signing TIA’s commitment to supporting the ESGR.

Alexandria, VA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the third-party logistics industry, attended a signing ceremony at the Pentagon to affirm their commitment to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

TIA will coordinate with leading freight brokers and 3PLs from around the country to display its continued dedication to our nation’s heroes and to publicly affirm that members of the ESGR are ready to bolster the third-party logistics’ workforce.

The ESGR Signing Ceremony is an annual event that will take place the day before Wreaths Across America Day.

TIA continues their efforts to facilitate hiring veterans since their successful Hiring Veterans Initiative led to the hiring of over 100 returning veterans. TIA has worked with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Troops to Transportation Logistics (T2TL) to interface between returning veterans and TIA members looking to hire quality people.

For additional questions, contact Matt Hirniak ([email protected] 703.299.5714).

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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $160.2 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines, doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations, FIATA.

About ESGR

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR’s mission is encouraging the employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach initiatives and volunteer opportunities is available at www.ESGR.mil or by contacting Jacqueline Leeker, 571-372-0690 or by email at [email protected].