Long Haul Trucking Trade Associations

American Trucking Associations

The national umbrella for motor carriers with policy advocacy, research, and councils that support long‑haul fleets; ATA reports a federation of 37,000+ members across all segments.

https://www.trucking.org Membership: 37,000

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

North American alliance of enforcement agencies and industry that sets inspection standards (e.g., International Roadcheck) and offers associate membership for carriers and suppliers; CVSA cites ~16,000 members.

https://www.cvsa.org Membership: 16,000

Intermodal Association of North America

Trade association for the intermodal freight ecosystem (rail, ocean, motor carriers, IMCs) supporting highway‑to‑rail movements used by long‑haul shippers; IANA notes 1,000+ member companies.

https://intermodal.org Membership: 1,000

Missouri Trucking Association

Statewide voice for for‑hire and private carriers in Missouri with compliance, training, and advocacy that affect over‑the‑road operations; represents 600+ member companies.

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

NATSO (National Association of Truckstop Operators)

Represents truck stops and travel centers that serve long‑haul drivers—advocacy on fueling, parking and infrastructure—comprising 260+ corporate members overseeing 16,000+ fueling locations.

https://www.natso.com Membership: 260

National Association of Small Trucking Companies

Association for small trucking companies (core long‑haul segment) offering buying power, compliance, and advocacy; NASTC says it serves 13,000+ member carriers.

https://nastc.com Membership: 13,000

National Private Truck Council

Private‑fleet trade group (manufacturers, retailers, distributors) providing benchmarking, safety, and certification that impact OTR private carriage; about 550 corporate members.

https://www.nptc.org Membership: 550

National Tank Truck Carriers

North American tank‑truck carriers and suppliers (fuel, chemicals, food‑grade) focused on safety, compliance, and advocacy for bulk long‑haul; roughly 540 total members (≈240 carriers + 300 associates).

https://www.tanktruck.org Membership: 540

Ohio Trucking Association

Ohio’s statewide trucking association supporting carriers with advocacy, education, and member services; 815+ member companies.

https://www.ohiotrucking.org Membership: 815

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

Largest association focused on owner‑operators and small fleets—regulatory advocacy, benefits, and business services for long‑haul drivers; 150,000+ members.

https://www.ooida.com Membership: 150,000

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association

Pennsylvania’s statewide association providing compliance help and policy advocacy for for‑hire and private fleets; about 1,400 company members.

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

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

International association for heavy/specialized and over‑dimensional carriers—permits, escorts, and policy—serving 1,400+ member companies.

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

Technology & Maintenance Council (ATA)

ATA’s technical society that publishes Recommended Practices and convenes fleets, OEMs, and suppliers on maintenance and spec’ing for long‑haul reliability; 2,800+ members.

https://tmc.trucking.org Membership: 2,800

Texas Trucking Association

Statewide trade association for Texas carriers and allied companies—legislative advocacy, safety programs, and buyer’s guide—representing 900+ companies.

https://www.texastrucking.com Membership: 900

Transportation Intermediaries Association

National association for freight brokers and 3PLs connecting shippers and motor carriers in long‑haul markets; serves 1,800+ member companies.

https://www.tianet.org Membership: 1,800

Truck Renting and Leasing Association

National association for truck renting and leasing firms (supplying tractors/trailers to long‑haul fleets) plus suppliers—nearly 600 total member companies.

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

Trucking Association of New York

New York’s statewide trucking association offering advocacy, safety training, and regional chapters; 600+ member companies.

https://nytrucks.org Membership: 600

Trucking Industry Defense Association

Defense‑oriented industry association uniting carriers, insurers, and attorneys to reduce loss costs and share best practices; 1,500+ members across U.S. and Canada.

https://www.tida.org Membership: 1,500

Truckload Carriers Association

National association dedicated to the truckload segment—advocacy, benchmarking, and safety recognition for OTR carriers; about 800 member companies.

https://truckload.org Membership: 800

Women In Trucking Association

Nonprofit advancing women’s participation across all roles in trucking (drivers, techs, leadership), with programs and events benefiting long‑haul fleets; 8,000+ members worldwide.

https://www.womenintrucking.org Membership: 8,000