TIE is a venture created by transportation intermediaries for transportation intermediaries.

• TIE enables brokers of all sizes to become more efficient trading partners with both carriers and customers

• TIE allows brokers' customers to use b2b e-commerce connectivity now

• TIE can choose its own participants, assure that all brokers participating meet extremely high standards that will then add to the credibility of both the exchange and every broker who has a stakeholder interest in it.

• TIE provides added marketing value to each participating broker

• TIE gives individual brokerages the true technological benefits of networking

• TIE allows brokers to approach lucrative e-commerce businesses to handle their freight management

• Private exchange among specific, qualified trading partners

• A voice in the emergence of b2b transportation connectivity

• One time integration cost to reach all traditional exchanges and direct buyers

• Logistics optimization across a broad network

• Individual brokerages cannot fund multiple integrations

• Individual brokerages do not have margins sufficient to support revenue needed for multiple dotcoms to survive

• Individual brokerages cannot realize true supply chain efficiencies across multiple dotcoms

• Individual brokerages do not have staff resources to manage content on a daily basis in multiple exchanges

• Fax and phone buying direct to customer unchanged

How the enterprise operates

1. Shipper posts load available to TIE with the specifications outlined on loading sheet.

2. Request number is assigned at time of posting.

3. TIE reveals to viewers enough information for the carrier to make a decision.

4. Shipper posts load with an ask or offer price to carrier.

5. Carrier posts equipment available with specifications outlined on carrier request form.

6. Requested number is assigned at time of posting.

7. Carrier reveals to the Exchange viewers enough information for the shipper to make a decision.

8. Carrier posts truck with an ask or offer price to shipper.

9. Carrier and shipper communicate via request number until price and details are agreed upon.

10. When agreement is made, Exchange automatically provides contact information to each party.

11. If more communication is needed (such as directions), phone communication can then take place or there may be accommodations for providing information by e mail.

12. Upon satisfactory completion of load pick up, transmittal and delivery, carrier would submit electronically to the Exchange PODs or bills of lading for review by the Exchange.

13. Review by Exchange auditor is made for proper receipt, over, short or damaged items and rate match.

14. If all OK, TIE will:
       a. issue check to carrier within five working days,
          less Exchange fee
       b. invoice shipper

15. Shipper pays TIE within agreed upon time and terms.