Government

While optimists point out strong consumer spending, pessimists note a marked slowdown globally in capital spending and manufacturing. These two “last cycle” harbingers of economic downturn beg the question, When will the shoe drop, and how far will it go this time?

Chris Burroughs | Transportation Intermediaries Association I am so blessed to have three healthy and amazing children, ages five years, three years, and 4-months old. Since they are all less than six years of age and obviously not dating or driving yet, the most pressing issue that keeps me up at night is doing my best to build some inheritance. ...

Stepping back to review the current regulatory climate, including a proposal to set a nationwide 65 mph speed limit and a relaxation of HOS regulations, it’s hard to discern the industry’s yin from its yang.

While it’s no surprise that legislators would support increasing safety in the trucking industry, some legislation drives a hard wedge between a carrier’s desire to optimize safety, and a driver’s right to call themselves independents.

TIAPAC, the bipartisan voice in Washington for the 3PL industry, is challenging all members to contribute their time or resources to help us continue to impact the laws and policies that directly affect our industry.

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA) of 2011 regulated the transportation of human animal food products. An ever-changing food transportation landscape prompts a fresh look at just how those regulations apply.

From the farm to the table, and factory to store, interstate highways are the lifeblood of our nation’s commerce. A new push for increased federal fuel taxes maybe the only way to face the daunting task of rebuilding our crumbing infrastructure.

Many associations regularly hold Capitol Hill fly-ins to connect members with their respective senators and representatives. In fact, TIA will hold its annual 3PL Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., June 11-12, 2019.

On June 11-12, 2019, TIA will be hosting its annual Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., where more than 100 members of the Association travel to our nation’s capital to walk the halls of Congress and advocate on behalf of their businesses and the 3PL industry.

Even though it occurred a decade ago, the lessons from the 2008-2009 recession are still fresh in the minds of many business leaders. And they still affect companies’ credit management decision-making and strategy.