Used Trucks and Trailers Trade Associations
American Truck Dealers (ATD)
Division of NADA representing franchised medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers; advocacy, education, and dealer-manufacturer relations (used operations included).
https://www.nada.org/atd/about-atd/about-atd Membership: 3,200
American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Largest national trucking federation advocating for carriers, suppliers, and allied companies; policy, education, and councils affecting used equipment markets.
https://www.trucking.org/ Membership: 37,000
Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS)
Worldwide diesel service trade group for shops, OEMs, suppliers, and schools; technical training, standards, and networking supporting used truck powertrain service.
https://diesel.org/ Membership: 700
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
North American alliance of enforcement agencies and industry; inspection standards and safety programs that impact commercial trucks and trailers throughout their lifecycle.
https://cvsa.org/ Membership: 16,000
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)
U.S. equipment finance trade association; members finance acquisition and resale of trucks and trailers across new and used markets.
https://www.elfaonline.org/ Membership: 575
Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)
Intermodal industry association linking rail, ocean, motor carriers, equipment providers, and suppliers; supports container/chassis (trailer) operations and standards.
https://www.intermodal.org/ Membership: 1,000
International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA)
Alliance of consignors, auctions, and service providers dedicated to professional vehicle remarketing practices across North America (including trucks).
https://remarketingalliance.com/ Membership: 275
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA)
Primary association for fleet management professionals; standards, certification (CAFM), and education for specifying, maintaining, and remarketing trucks/trailers.
https://www.nafa.org/ Membership: 3,400
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM)
Represents manufacturers, dealers, suppliers and others in the light- and medium-duty trailer industry; safety, compliance verification, and advocacy.
https://www.natm.com/ Membership: 1,000
National Auto Auction Association (NAAA)
Trade group for wholesale auto auctions and remarketing partners; includes heavy/light vehicles with 340 member auctions plus 142 associates.
https://www.naaa.com/ Membership: 482
National Private Truck Council (NPTC)
National trade association for companies operating private truck fleets; benchmarking, safety, and compliance resources relevant to used equipment lifecycle decisions.
https://www.nptc.org/ Membership: 550
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC)
Tank truck carrier and supplier association; safety, compliance, and advocacy for bulk/liquid fleets that regularly cycle used tractors and trailers.
https://www.tanktruck.org/ Membership: 500
National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA)
Semi-trailer dealers, OEMs, and suppliers; education, FET guidance, market data, and networking for trailer distribution and resale.
https://ntda.site-ym.com/ Membership: 900
NATSO – National Association of Truck Stop Operators
National association for truck stops, travel centers and off-highway fueling providers; advocacy and business resources affecting heavy-duty roadside services.
https://www.natso.com/ Membership: 260
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
The Work Truck Association representing companies that build, upfit, sell, and service work trucks and trailers; technical resources and Work Truck Week.
https://www.ntea.com/ Membership: 2,100
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
International association for owner-operators and professional drivers; advocacy, business services, and insurance impacting the used-truck buyer/seller base.
https://www.ooida.com/ Membership: 160,000
Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)
ATA’s council that develops recommended maintenance and engineering practices; standards that affect reliability and resale of used trucks/trailers.
https://tmc.trucking.org/ Membership: 2,800
Tire Industry Association (TIA)
International tire industry group serving dealers and service providers for commercial and OTR tires; training and safety programs vital to truck/trailer operations.
https://www.tireindustry.org/ Membership: 13,000
Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA)
National association for companies renting, leasing and managing trucks and trailers; regulatory advocacy and networking for secondary market equipment flows.
https://www.trala.org/ Membership: 500
Women In Trucking Association (WIT)
Nonprofit supporting and advancing women’s employment and leadership in trucking across carriers, dealers, OEMs, and suppliers; conferences, research, and advocacy.
https://www.womenintrucking.org/ Membership: 8,000
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