TIA Designates 19 Professionals as Certified Transportation Brokers

Alexandria, VA – January 4, 2011 -Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the professional organization of the $162 billion third-party logistics industry, has granted 19 industry professionals the designation of Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB) in recognition of their successful completion of a rigorous course of study and passing a through and comprehensive examination. This is the highest certification for participants in the 3PL industry.

The CTB designation truly distinguishes brokers in today's competitive transportation marketplace, said TIA President and CEO Robert Voltmann. CTB is the mark of respect for transportation intermediaries. Congratulations to this latest group of Certified Transportation Brokers.

This program was created in 1986 to significantly increase the professionalism and integrity of property brokers. The CTB program tests the knowledge of participants on brokerage, ethics, contracts, pricing, legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the latest trends in transportation and business management.

While 37 persons took the examination only 19 passed which shows the rigorous nature of the test. Participants must earn at least five candidate points, which are based on professional experience and education to be eligible to take the examination. The participants must also have at least one year of experience working as a broker. Candidates may earn additional CTB eligibility points if they have completed formal education such as being granted a Bachelor's or a Master's degree.

TIA also offers an online CTB Home Study Course that lasts for a period of up to 17 weeks in addition to sponsoring the examination. The course, which entails meticulous study, helps to prepare those individuals who are seeking CTB certification to prepare for the examination.

The list of individuals who received CTB certification in December 2010, are:

Stephen Brown, C. L. Services, Inc.
Chad Cherry, Gateway Distribution, Inc.
Eric Davis, Des Moines Truck Brokers, Inc.
Margi Davis, Audit Logistics
Dawn Foxx, Holland Transportation Management Services Inc.
Ricardo Gonzalez, 1A Intermodal
Jason Herren, Gateway Distribution, Inc.
Robert Ledbetter, Hartley Transportation, LLC
Joe Lopinto, ODW Logistics
Matt Meeks, Freight Value
Scott Parkinson, All America Transportation
Dennis Patterson, FedEx Truckload Brokerage, Inc.
Tyler Patton, Gateway Distribution, Inc.
Todd Payzant, C. T. Freight Services
Mark Scieszinski, CRST Logistics, Inc.
Maurice Shearer, Choptank Transport, Inc.
Sharon Swart, Ruan Transport Corporation
Drew Waggoner, West Plains Co.
Chad Willis, Ruan Transport

TIA is the professional organization of the $162 billion third party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations.