Short Haul Trucking Trade Associations

American Trucking Associations

The national umbrella for carriers of all types; offers advocacy, safety, and education programs used by local/regional and last‑mile fleets across the U.S. (Members: “more than 37,000.”)

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

California Trucking Association

California’s largest trucking trade group; focuses on state compliance, emissions rules, and urban/short‑haul operations in the nation’s busiest freight market. (1,100+ member companies; 400,000 trucks noted.)

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

Customized Logistics & Delivery Association

Represents first‑ to final‑mile carriers and logistics firms; strong on last‑mile education, networking and advocacy that directly support short‑haul operators. (Serves 2,900 members.)

https://clda.org Membership: 2,900

Harbor Trucking Association

West Coast drayage coalition for motor carriers serving LA/LB, Oakland, Seattle/Tacoma; focused on port efficiency, zero‑emission transitions, and local dray operations. (400+ carrier members.)

https://harbortruckers.com Membership: 400

Intermodal Association of North America

North America’s intermodal trade association linking rail, marine, and truck; resources for drayage and regional intermodal motor carriers. (1,000+ member companies.)

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

International Association of Movers

Global movers’ association with many U.S. local/short‑haul household‑goods carriers; training, claims standards, and shipper engagement. (2,220+ member companies.)

https://www.iamovers.org Membership: 2,220

Iowa Motor Truck Association

Statewide federation serving local and regional carriers in Iowa; regulatory help, safety programs, and networking for short‑haul fleets. (700+ members.)

https://www.iowamotortruck.com Membership: 700

Mid‑West Truckers Association

Multi‑state association based in Illinois supporting intrastate and regional carriers with compliance services (drug/alcohol testing, workers’ comp group), advocacy, and events. (4,300+ members.)

https://midwesttruckers.com Membership: 4,300

National Association of Small Trucking Companies

Advocacy and group‑buying power for small/medium carriers, many operating regional and local lanes. (13,000+ member companies.)

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

National Home Delivery Association

Final‑mile heavy‑goods delivery network (appliances, furniture); best practices, benchmarking, and policy voice for last‑mile carriers. (65 member companies.)

https://www.nationalhomedeliveryassociation.com Membership: 65

National Private Truck Council

The national council for private fleets (retail, foodservice, manufacturing) that make mostly short‑haul/local deliveries; education (CTP), benchmarking, and advocacy. (~550 corporate members.)

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

National Tank Truck Carriers

Sector association for liquid and dry bulk tank trucking; strong safety, hazmat, and compliance resources for regional tank fleets. (~600 member companies across carrier/associate categories.)

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

National Waste & Recycling Association

Represents private‑sector waste and recycling haulers—primarily short‑haul and local collection fleets—on safety, operations, and policy. (Nearly 700 members.)

https://wasterecycling.org Membership: 700

New Jersey Motor Truck Association

Statewide advocacy and compliance support for carriers operating in and around New Jersey, including dense metro short‑haul markets. (400 fleet members + ~200 allied = ~600.)

https://njtrucks.wildapricot.org Membership: 600

Ohio Trucking Association

Ohio’s statewide trucking federation supporting regional/last‑mile carriers with training, discounts, and advocacy. (825+ members.)

https://www.ohiotrucking.org Membership: 825

Owner‑Operator Independent Drivers Association

Largest independent driver/carrier association; policy advocacy and business services benefiting many local/regional owner‑operators and small fleets. (160,000+ members.)

https://www.ooida.com Membership: 160,000

Texas Trucking Association

Texas’ statewide trucking association serving carriers from single‑truck operators to Fortune 500 fleets; heavy focus on intrastate short‑haul, energy, and urban freight issues. (~1,000 member companies.)

https://www.texastrucking.com Membership: 1,000

Truck Renting and Leasing Association

National voice of the truck renting/leasing sector that supplies many short‑haul fleets; policy advocacy and executive networking. (~600 total members: 500+ regular renting/leasing companies plus ~100 suppliers.)

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

Truckload Carriers Association

Truckload segment trade group with many regional/dedicated/short‑haul carriers; safety, advocacy, benchmarking, and education. (~800 members, per 2022 milestone.)

https://truckload.org Membership: 800

Women In Trucking Association

Industry‑wide nonprofit advancing women’s participation; programs benefit carriers of all sizes, including local/last‑mile fleets. (8,000+ corporate/individual members.)

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