Did You Know that the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference will include a variety of learning opportunities and formats—including bite-sized learning labs, formal panel discussions, topic-specific roundtables, and mainstage sessions? The program is designed to provide attendees with critical updates on developments and trends impacting the 3PL and transportation sectors, all within a four-hour window across three days. Learn more or register now!

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Thank you for being part of the TIA community in 2020. We hope you find your membership valuable and, that you will renew today. Please note, memberships expired on December 31, 2020, and access to resources and benefits will be restricted as of March 1, 2021 for companies who do not renew their membership for 2021. To renew your membership log into your TIA account, call 703-299-5700, or mail a check to: Transportation Intermediaries Association, 1625 Prince Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA. Don’t miss out! Renew Today!

Now is the perfect time to visit your TIA profile to make sure we have the right information about your company. Your member profile is connected to TIA's Membership Directory & Resource Guide and our Online Directory and Buyers' Guide. An up-to-date member profile helps others find your company more easily.

Only 80 tickets remain for the TIAPAC 2021 Shotgun Raffle. Act now to get your ticket. Learn more about this incredible opportunity to support TIAPAC.

The Member Resource Library is a collection of guidelines and frameworks, contracts, legal cases, and other resources to provide TIA Members with a knowledge bank for 3PL success. Be sure to check out the latest additions to the library, including the recently updated Carrier Selection Framework and Framework to Combat Fraud.

You must be logged into the TIA website to access this library. Contact a member of TIA staff at
703.299.5700 if you need assistance.

A Virtual Conference Built Just for 3PLs

Join your friends and colleagues for an in-depth look at today’s issues confronting the 3PL industry at the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference, delivered virtually May 11-13, 2021!

Taking place May 11-13, the TIA 2021 Capital Ideas Conference will include 20+ hours of virtual content across three days, featuring keynotes, general sessions, panel sessions, learning labs and networking opportunities. Additionally, all attendees will have on-demand access to all sessions for one year after the event. Learn more or register now!

We have heard from many members about states assessing taxes on transactions within those states based on 1099s issued to carriers within those states. Upon review, our attorneys have reported the following:

The meaning of ethics can be hard to pin down and harder still to define with precision. Developed by Dr. John Drea, TIA's Ethics in Transportation Brokerage Course is the only course focused specifically on current ethical issues impacting 3PLs.

If you have any questions, please contact Sean Tucker, TIA Education Manager, at tucker@tianet.org.