TIDA seeks to be the industry organization of choice for motor
carriers, trucking insurers, defense attorneys, and claims servicing companies.  Uniquely representative of the entire industry, TIDA members share their knowledge and resources to promote risk management, operational economies, and the reduction of costs associated with accidents, claims, and lawsuits.

TIDA was founded in 1993 and has become the organization of choice for over 1,000 motor carriers, trucking insurers, defense attorneys and claims servicing companies.

Core Philosophies

TIDA is a resource by:

Being at the forefront of information - Through an annual seminar, an intensive one day course and a skills course for less experienced members as well as electronic information sharing, TIDA has the best collective knowledge and data from across the country to keep the membership informed and aware of the latest trends in the industry.

Providing members-only resources on the web - The TIDA website offers members the opportunity to research and gather information or contact other members for support with the speed necessary while defending a claim. The site provides the most recent technical, regulatory, expert witness and legal resources available for TIDA members.

Maintaining membership at the highest professional level - Membership criteria for TIDA are set at a high level and insure that only the most qualified can share TIDA resources.

Creating quality networking opportunities for members - TIDA offers attorney, trucking and insurance representatives educational, resource and networking opportunities to help expand their knowledge of the latest defense strategies for the trucking industry. TIDA members adhere to a unique policy which prohibits unwanted marketing overtures.