irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18KWEBSITE AND VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
- #2 $13KTRANSDIGEST
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
Educational conference held each spring featuring general sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities for transportation professionals; includes optional pre-conference seminars
Q&A Forum and Hotline
Telephone hotline and internet-based forum offering members direct access to expert advice on day-to-day transportation issues
TransDigest
Monthly publication providing current, practical information on developments in truck, rail, air, ocean, and multimodal transportation; includes expert Q&A and regulatory updates
Virtual Workshops
Online educational sessions covering topics such as freight claims, contracting, and transportation regulations
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Trade and Logistics Support Services 3 activities
- Distribute best practices guides to new membersProvides new members with a complimentary copy of the best practices guide Shipping & Receiving in Plain English to help prevent freight-related disputes and losses.
- Provide expert Q&A forum and telephone hotlineOperates a Q&A forum and telephone hotline to deliver expert-reviewed advice to members on daily transportation and logistics questions, accessible via internet submissions and phone.
- Publish reference books and research publicationsAuthors and publishes authoritative reference materials including Freight Claims in Plain English and the Q&A in Plain English series, widely used by professionals, students, and legal practitioners in the transportation industry.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Conduct virtual workshops and educational seminarsOrganizes and delivers virtual workshops and educational seminars on transportation and logistics topics for industry professionals, complementing in-person events.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Host annual and biannual educational conferences and seminarsHosts an annual conference each spring in rotating U.S. cities and conducts biannual educational seminars on topics such as freight claims and contracting for transportation services, featuring general sessions, workshops, and optional full-day seminars.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Offer member discounts on events and publicationsProvides member-only discounts on the Annual Conference, seminars, workshops, and publications focused on legal, regulatory, and operational developments in transportation and logistics.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Operate and maintain a member-focused website and online resource libraryOperates a website and maintains an online resource library offering members exclusive access to statutes, regulations, articles, forms, TransDigest archives (2018–2024), Q&A archives (Books 1–9), and advanced search functionality.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publish TransDigest and related educational materialsProduces and distributes TransDigest, a monthly publication providing updates, analysis, and expert perspectives on truck, rail, air, and ocean transportation, along with printed educational texts and materials since 1974.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$333K
Contributions & grants$67K20%
Program service revenue$260K78%
Investment income$3960%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$386K
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead58%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash$75K
Investments$0
Liabilities$68K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- GEORGE PEZOLD — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- GRANT ASHE — VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY L MEYER — PRESIDENT
- JESSICA RENNER — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- RAYMOND SELVAGGIO — GENERAL COUNSEL
- VIKKI VAN VLIET — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council, Inc. (CCPAC) Partner — Co-sponsors the Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council, Inc.
- E-Merchants Trade Council Partner — Collaborates on publishing educational content about de minimis shipments
- Exhibitors Partner — Collaborates with exhibitors at the annual conference.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Government — Referenced as the federal agency registering motor carriers and brokers
- Sponsors Partner — Partners with sponsors to support the annual conference.
- TransDigest Network — Offers a non-member subscription to the TransDigest, indicating a formal association with the publication.
- Transportation Arbitration Board, Inc. (TAB) Partner — Co-sponsors the Transportation Arbitration Board, Inc.
- transportlaw.com Partner — Email domain and contact point for advertising inquiries, suggesting an operational or administrative partnership.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Best Practices Education to Prevent Industry Lossesmethodology: best-practices-educationBy promoting employee education, standardized procedures, and the implementation of best practices, the organization reduces freight-related disputes, legal issues, and financial losses because proactive training improves compliance and operational consistency.
- Integrated Education and Advocacy for Industry Influencemethodology: education_and_representationBy combining education with policy representation and legal guidance, the organization advances the interests of the shipping community because informed stakeholders are better positioned to shape and comply with transportation regulations and industry standards.
- Knowledge Access and Expert Support as Decision-Making Toolsmethodology: expert-guidance-and-knowledge-accessBy providing members with ongoing access to expert guidance, repositories of past solutions, and practical industry information, the organization enables confident, informed decision-making in complex logistics environments because shared knowledge reduces uncertainty and risk.
- Policy Advocacy to Shape Regulatory Outcomesmethodology: policy_advocacyBy participating in the development of transportation-related legislation and regulations, the organization advocates for shippers to produce more favorable policy environments because direct engagement ensures industry voices are represented in rulemaking processes.