Building Advocacy and Tackling Fraud in Transportation with Chris Burroughs, President And CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

Episode notes

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Chris Burroughs, the new President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), Join them as they explore: Chris’s unique journey from growing up in a political family to leading TIA The importance of building relationships with Congress and within the industry The alarming rise of fraud in transportation, with a staggering 600% increase in incidents Tackling nuclear verdicts and their impact on insurance costs for brokers and carriers The need for reform in the carrier safety rating system, with 92% of trucks unrated The ongoing debate around broker transparency and its implications for small businesses Chris’s vision for TIA, focusing on advocacy and member engagement Chris Burroughs is the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a leading organization representing third-party logistics companies. With 13 years at TIA, he previously led government affairs, focusing on legislative and regulatory initiatives. His background includes roles in the U.S.

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