TIA

Transportation Intermedediaries Association
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The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the premiere organization for third-party
logistics professionals doing business in North America. The TIA promotes the third-party industry
services and provides continuous education for logistics providers. All members in good standing
must subscribe to a strict national Code of Ethics. The TIA Ethics Committee arbitrates and ensures
that members adhere to the Code of Ethics.

Code of Ethics
· A member shall deal fairly with customers, colleagues, fellow members and the general public.

· A member shall conduct his or her professional life in accordance with the interests of TIA, the
third-party transpiration services industry and the general transportation public.

· A member shall adhere to honesty and integrity and to generally accepted principals of professional
conduct.

· A member shall not engage in any practice, which tends to corrupt the integrity of TIA, the third-party
transportation services industry, or the process of government.

· A member shall make proper, just and prompt payment for all contractual obligations.

· A member shall abide by all lawful agreements to which he or she is party, including all agreements
with shippers, carriers and other transportation intermediaries.

· A member shall compete vigorously - but not unfairly - with other members.

· If a member has evidence that another member has been guilty of unethical, illegal or unfair
practices, including those in violation of this Code, the member shall present information promptly to
the TIA.

· To conduct business professionally, with truth, fairness and responsibility to all customers,
suppliers, association and the TIA.

· To promote and actively participate in continuous improvement in both competence and knowledge
within the third-party transportation services profession.

· To subscribe to and offer to the public uniform and consistent service.

· To protect the interest of the shipping public.

· To promote greater productivity of and awareness in the areads of freight transport, logistics
management, intermediary activities, and industry related asset utilization.

· To adhere to the articles of the Code of Ethics as adopted by the governing Board of the
Transportation Intermediaries Association.