TIA has evolved and grown into the voice of the transportation industry through the involvement and commitment of time and energy by staff and the Executive Committee. Bob Voltmann was an integral part of that growth. We wish him well in his new endeavors.
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“If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It”: The Phrase Holding Back Freight Brokers
That age-old adage is fine for furniture and glassware, but when it comes to freight brokerage operations, it’s not about a process being broken, but rather the opportunity for significant growth.
Read More »Online Security for a Remote Workforce
The COVID-19 crisis has caused countless challenges and the notion that “we’ve always done it that way,” no longer applies. New processes and procedures for remote workers will remove obstacles, mitigate damage and allow us to forge ahead.
Read More »The Perfect Storm & Then Back to the Future
Much like the Perfect Storm of 1991, the COVID-19 outbreak hit the transportation industry on multiple fronts and literally changed the face of logistics. But staying agile and leveraging technology can help companies rebound quicker and be better positioned to weather any future storms.
Read More »An Interview with Trucker Tools Founder & CEO Prasad Gollapalli
Trucker Tools Founder and CEO Prasad Gollapalli discusses the new challenges in shipping brought on by COVID-19 and how innovative all-digital platforms can help 3PLs and brokers better equip themselves for the storms ahead.
Read More »COVID-19 Offers Business Partners Opportunity to Realign Goals: Protecting Wealth & Employees
Even great partners can come to a point where their vision for the company diverges. Misaligned goals and widening gaps in risk tolerance affect employees, clients and our communities. But a few crucial steps can lead to meaningful communication and innovative ideas to protect the interests of “all” shareholders and those people who make the company great.
Read More »Goodbye
After more than 20 years at the helm, TIA President and CEO Robert Voltmann reflects back on the association's growth and its impact on the 3PL industry.
Read More »3PLs and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
If you didn't have a business continuity plan before March, I am sure you have one now. As the economy lumbers back to life, let's use this time to diversify our customer bases, invest in your employees and keep those continuity plans honed. You are the American entrepreneurial heroes. Make this time of struggle count!
Read More »TransCredit Freight Payment Index
TransCredit reports are exclusive to the trucking industry and include CreditScores and Days-to-Pay trends posted to most load boards in the U.S. and Canada.
Read More »TIA 2020 Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition Rescheduled
For the latest details regarding registration, accommodations, and more, please visit out Capital Ideas Conference Updates page at www.tianet.org.
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