Focus on growth and availability of resource tools to new and existing members

June 14, 2019 – Alexandria, VA – Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the only organization devoted entirely to 3PL logistics, today announced a new alliance with AscendTMS and TriumphPay in support of emerging 3PL enterprises.

“We are very excited to announce that TIA is furthering its relationship with AscendTMS while welcoming TriumphPay into the growing program offerings available to the association membership,” said Robert Voltmann, President and CEO of the 1,700-member association. “By including these business and technology tools for success into our suite of Member Services, we are able to make them available to a larger community of 3PL business.”

In support of the TIA New Broker Success Packages and as a TIA Business and Technology Bundle, AscendTMS and TriumphPay’s services will be included as resource bundles to provide technology, carrier payments, and funding for new and existing TIA members. These will help participating members grow their business.

Tim Higham, president and CEO of AscendTMS, stated, “All brokers and 3PLs today need access to proven technology solutions that can simultaneously increase profits and reduce costs. The TIA has raised the bar by stepping forward for its members to provide a seamlessly integrated bundle of TMS, carrier payments, and funding solutions. This new TIA Business and Technology Bundle gives brokers and 3PL’s leverage for success.” Jordan Graft, EVP Payments with TriumphPay added, “We are excited to work with the TIA and AscendTMS to deliver a trusted carrier payment solution that transforms your carriers’ experience. Finding and retaining carriers, as well as ensuring back-office efficiency, are critical components for emerging 3PL enterprises.”