Government

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

The need for serious risk management in the wake of COVID-19 will be the critical issue in the coming months, as the transportation industry business cycle, and the nation itself, finds the new normal.

While the U.S. House and Senate debate the funding, finding a long-term solution to shoring up the Highway Trust Fund is key to ensuring the reauthorization of the FAST ACT and the nation’s surface transportation projects before its September 20, 2020 expiration.