In “TIA Unpacks Freight: Tariffs, Trust, and the Fight Against Fraud,” Joe Lynch and Chris Burroughs , President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), dive into key industry topics. About Chris Burroughs Chris Burroughs is the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a position he assumed in November 2024. MORE
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In “TIA Unpacks Freight: Tariffs, Trust, and the Fight Against Fraud,” Joe Lynch and Chris Burroughs , President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), dive into key industry topics. About Chris Burroughs Chris Burroughs is the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a position he assumed in November 2024.
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