Though the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has been on the books since July 1, 2020, the honeymoon is over—time to get you Customs house in order.
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The Transport Navigator International Trade Outlook for 2021: Smooth Seas Ahead?
Forecasting a relative calm for 2021, noted economist Noël Perry discusses the economic landscape, analyzing the factors driving the freight markets in the last half of 2020 and what to expect as we round the COVID-19 corner in 2021.
Read More »Moving Forward, Expanding the Audience & Growing Our Voice
TIA’s Government Affairs team is already working with new and returning Members of Congress on a litany of action items including the so-called “rate transparency” issue, working across the aisle, across chambers and across branches of government to advocate on behalf of TIA Members.
Read More »The Transport Navigator 2020 In Review The Ups, Downs & Rapid Swings of 2020
A look back at the ups, downs and rapid swings in the freight transportation market during the past year, and more importantly, what can we expect from the industry as we move into 2021.
Read More »TIA Government Affairs: Year-in-Review
From advocating for “essential worker” status at the onset of the pandemic, to aggregating emergency status information and day-to-day lobbying efforts on the rate transparency issue, TIA’s Government Affairs team works tirelessly for its members.
Read More »Can They Do That? The Mandatory Isolation & Quarantine of Supply Chain Personnel
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light questions concerning the legality of isolation and quarantine for the supply chain. The answers are a bit disconcerting.
Read More »TIA’s Response to Rate Transparency Petitions
TIA’s Chris Burroughs discusses the recent filing of petitions to FMCSA regarding claims of so-called “price-gouging” and the strong stance TIA has taken in opposition to these claims.
Read More »The Transport Navigator 2020 Recovery: Is History Repeating Itself?
Though COVID-19 hit hard in 2020, U.S. businesses continue to move steadily towards normalcy. But just how does normal look? For trucking that means a lot of freight, and Q3 may well be the fastest growing quarter in history. Wait—haven’t we seen this before?
Read More »Drug Testing & COVID-19: Remember, Drug Issues Are Still Here
While no direct correlation exists between increased drug and alcohol abuse since the onset of COVID-19, a recent survey found that nearly 42% of professionals admitted to drinking during business hours while working from home.
Read More »Keeping Members Informed
TIA’s "Advocacy Insights Podcasts" feature an array of information and updates on Congressional policies, and help members navigate the complicated inner-workings of Capitol Hill.
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