Trucks and Trailers Trade Associations
American Truck Dealers (ATD)
Division of NADA representing franchised medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers with advocacy, education, and industry relations.
https://www.nada.org/atd Membership: 3,200
American Trucking Associations (ATA)
The largest U.S. trucking trade federation, advocating on safety, infrastructure, workforce, and environmental policies for carriers of all sizes.
https://www.trucking.org Membership: 37,000
Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA)
Canada’s association for vocational truck and trailer manufacturers, distributors, and component suppliers; focuses on compliance, standards, and technical resources.
https://www.ctea.ca Membership: 500
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
North American alliance of enforcement agencies and industry focused on uniform commercial motor vehicle safety standards and inspections.
https://www.cvsa.org Membership: 16,000
Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)
Represents the combined interests of the intermodal freight community—shippers, motor carriers, railroads, ocean carriers, and equipment providers.
https://intermodal.org Membership: 1,000
International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA)
A core partner of the Global Cold Chain Alliance serving carriers, 3PLs, and suppliers in temperature-controlled transport.
https://www.gcca.org/irta Membership: 1,200
MEMA Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA)
Commercial vehicle division within MEMA uniting heavy-duty OE and aftermarket suppliers for advocacy, market intelligence, and networking.
https://www.mema.org Membership: 220
National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC)
U.S. association providing buying power, compliance, and business services for small trucking companies.
https://nastc.com Membership: 13,000
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM)
Trade association for light- and medium-duty trailer manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and tow vehicle OEMs; leads trailer safety and compliance programs.
https://www.natm.com Membership: 1,000
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC)
Advocates for carriers and suppliers transporting bulk liquids and gases; safety, compliance, and specialized training are focus areas.
https://www.tanktruck.org Membership: 500
National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA)
North American network for semi-trailer dealers and allied suppliers; offers training, benchmarking, and an annual dealer convention.
https://ntda.org Membership: 817
North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA)
Industry association for light/medium-duty trailer dealerships, manufacturers, and vendors; provides education and the annual NATDA Trailer Show.
https://www.natda.org Membership: 1,210
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
Association for the work truck industry (commercial vehicles, bodies, equipment, and trailers) providing engineering, compliance, and market resources.
https://www.ntea.com Membership: 2,100
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
Member-driven association representing professional drivers and small fleets on business, safety, and regulatory issues.
https://www.ooida.com Membership: 160,000
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)
Global association for specialized/oversize carriers, crane and rigging, and machinery movers; advocates permitting harmonization and safety.
https://www.scranet.org Membership: 1,400
Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)
An ATA council that develops recommended practices for spec’ing and maintaining trucks and trailers; technical standards and benchmarking.
https://tmc.trucking.org Membership: 2,800
Transport Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Premier association for freight brokers/3PLs providing advocacy, ethics, education, and networking across truckload and multimodal markets.
https://tianet.org Membership: 2,000
Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA)
National trade group for truck renting and leasing companies and suppliers; focuses on advocacy, taxes, safety, and compliance.
https://www.trala.org Membership: 500
Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Association dedicated solely to the truckload segment; member programs on safety, workforce, operations, and image of trucking.
https://truckload.org Membership: 800
Women In Trucking Association (WIT)
Nonprofit advancing women’s participation and leadership in trucking; research, recognition, education, and community.
https://www.womenintrucking.org Membership: 8,000
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