Construction Equipment Dealers Trade Associations

American Rental Association

Trade association for equipment and event rental businesses providing advocacy, education (RentalU), insurance solutions, market intelligence and the industry’s flagship ARA Show.

https://ararental.org Membership: 13,000

Association of Equipment Management Professionals

Professional association for heavy equipment and fleet management leaders offering credentials, training, benchmarking and peer networking to optimize equipment lifecycle performance.

https://aemp.org Membership: 600

Association of Equipment Manufacturers

North American trade group for off‑road equipment manufacturers and suppliers; delivers advocacy, statistics, market research and major exhibitions like CONEXPO‑CON/AGG.

https://www.aem.org Membership: 1,100

Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers

Accredits and supports machinery and equipment appraisers with education, ethics standards and professional designations; founded by MDNA to serve the used equipment ecosystem.

https://www.amea.org Membership: 250

Associated Equipment Distributors

Premier association for full‑service construction and industrial equipment distributors and their OEM/affiliate partners; provides government affairs advocacy, benchmarking, workforce development and executive education.

https://aednet.org Membership: 900

Associated Wire Rope Fabricators

Global network for sling fabricators, rigging shops and related manufacturers focused on safety, standards, best practices and technical education (publisher of Slingmakers).

https://www.awrf.org Membership: 400

California Rental Association

Regional association for rental centers and suppliers across the Western U.S.; offers compliance guidance, training, networking and the Rental Rally tradeshow.

https://www.calrental.org Membership: 700

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

U.S. trade association for companies that finance equipment; provides federal/state advocacy, data and research (e.g., MLFI), and forums connecting lenders with manufacturers, dealers and end users.

https://www.elfaonline.org Membership: 580

European Rental Association

Umbrella body for Europe’s rental industry representing national associations and rental firms; advances rental through advocacy, sustainability initiatives, statistics and best‑practice resources.

https://erarental.org Membership: 18,000

Independent Equipment Dealers Association

International network of independent used heavy equipment dealers committed to a strict code of ethics; facilitates member vetting, events and buyer confidence.

https://iedagroup.com Membership: 200

International Powered Access Federation

Worldwide federation improving powered access safety and efficiency; delivers operator training (PAL), standards guidance, accident reporting and technical resources for MEWPs and related equipment.

https://www.ipaf.org Membership: 1,818

Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association

Japan’s nationwide construction equipment manufacturers’ association providing statistics, standards and policy engagement that support the equipment supply chain.

https://www.cema.or.jp Membership: 119

Lifting Equipment Engineers Association

Global trade association for the lifting industry; sets standards, audits members, and delivers technical guidance and training supporting safe crane and rigging operations.

https://leeaint.com Membership: 1,200

Machinery Dealers National Association

International association of used machinery dealers, auctioneers and appraisers; promotes ethics, provides a buyer’s guide, networking, and industry resources.

https://www.mdna.org Membership: 400

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association

Association for forklift/material handling distributors and suppliers delivering benchmarking, leadership training, conferences and market insights for dealer principals and teams.

https://www.mheda.org Membership: 600

National Association of Trailer Manufacturers

Trade group for light‑ and medium‑duty trailer manufacturers, suppliers and dealer affiliates; leads compliance/safety programs, publishes standards and provides dealer resources.

https://www.natm.com Membership: 1,100

National Trailer Dealers Association

North American network of semi‑trailer dealers, OEMs and affiliated service providers; offers FET education, market data, compliance resources and a national convention.

https://ntda.org Membership: 971

North American Equipment Dealers Association

Unified advocacy and services organization for agricultural, construction, industrial, forestry and outdoor power equipment dealerships across North America; focuses on government affairs, manufacturer relations and dealer education.

https://www.naeda.com Membership: 4,000

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

The Work Truck Association representing companies that manufacture, upfit, distribute and sell commercial trucks, bodies, equipment, trailers and accessories; provides technical resources, Work Truck Week and compliance support.

https://www.ntea.com Membership: 2,100

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

International association for crane, rigging and specialized transportation companies; leads advocacy on permitting and regulations, shares best practices, and hosts safety and leadership events.

https://www.scranet.org Membership: 1,400