Comprehensive Traffic Systems, Inc. is a member of the TIA.

Best Practises

The Platinum Performance Program (P3) is a contractual best practices agreement for freight brokers
that desire to achieve a higher level of customer service and operating performance.

P3 is a program developed by the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) for its member
brokers companies wishing to conduct business using common terms and conditions.  There are 14
tenets in the written agreement.

P3 brings a new level of trust and performance to broker/forwarder-motor carrier relationship.


Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) - Code of Ethics

As a condition of membership, all TIA Members are required to sign a strict, national Code of Ethics.
The Ethics Committee of TIA arbitrates and ensures that members adhere to the Code of Ethics. These
articles have been adopted by the Transportation Intermediaries Association to promote and maintain
high standards of professional service and ethical business conduct among its members.

    •        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 transportation 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 TIA.

As a member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, I pledge:

    •        To conduct business professionally, with truth, fairness and responsibility to all
    customers, suppliers, associations and 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 areas 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.
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