Programs & Services

Value or return on investment for membership dues is the most important factor in joining or remaining a member of any organization. Join the NTDA today and discover how our growing list of member-exclusive programs and services directly benefit your business and the industry.

To join the NTDA today, call 1-800-800-4552 or download a membership application.

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Hotline
Members can use the NTDA’s toll-free FET Hotline staffed by expert engineers as often as needed for questions on FET issues and proper application relating to the sale of trailers.

Annual Convention
The NTDA Convention offers technical information, industry updates, market forecasts and tips on maximizing profitability through top-notch, industry-specific educational presentations. Networking opportunities help attendees establish new business-to-business relations, discuss common problems and solutions, share ideas and learn about new products.

TrailerTalk Newsletter
The NTDA's newsletter has been voted the best industry publication in its budget category two years running by the Michigan Society of Association Executives. TrailerTalk features timely updates and information on legislative and regulatory issues; business improvement; new programs and services; Association, industry and member news; and much more. Member companies can add up to five employees to the TrailerTalk mailing list.

NTDA News Alert E-newsletter
This monthly electronic newsletter delivers the latest member news and industry headlines impacting your business with links to valuable resources on NTDA.org. Subscribe now!

Scholarship Program
The NTDA Scholarship Program offers a simple way for members to fund their education. Open to member company employees and their children, one scholarship is awarded annually based on academic capability, financial need, personal and school references, participation in school and community activities and work experience.

Discount Freight Program
The Discount Freight Program saves members up to 64% on small package and less-than-truckload shipping through reputable carriers Yellow and UPS Freight. Also, save up to 25% with FedEx and FedEx Ground.

Credit Card Processing Program
With the Credit Card Processing Program, members qualify for the most competitive rates in the industry for processing their customers' Visa and MasterCard purchases through Bank of America. Save money without switching banks!

Dealer Financial Performance Survey and Report
Offers Dealer members direct comparisons to similar firms, and offers suggestions for improving profitability. Participants receive a financial and operating profile of the entire industry; a Microsoft Excel tutorial in financial planning; and a confidential report comparing their firm with similar businesses.

Shop Productivity Survey & Guide
Aids members in establishing baseline installation times for their operations that will ultimately improve shop productivity and profitability. This Guide includes data on personnel, employee compensation, shop profits and tabulation of installation times for 18 types of installations on reefers, dry vans and flatbeds. It serves as an excellent reference tool to compare installation times and shop productivity and provides key benchmarks for companies having or seeking to initiate flat-rate compensation or bonus systems. Order your copy of the Guide for $149 members or $249 nonmembers.

Manufacturer Operating Metrics Survey and Report
This Report is the result of a joint survey conducted with the NTDA and the National Truck Equipment Association to identify and assess critical operating metrics to help Allied members thrive. Data is presented for median NTDA Allied and NTEA Manufacturer members and high-profit manufacturers as well as by line of business and company sales volume. This Report is available for $25 members and $50 nonmembers by calling the NTDA at 1-800-800-4552.

Membership Directory
This essential publication provides detailed member company information cross-referenced geographically and by last name. Allied members are also listed by company type.

Discounted Advertising
To help members market their companies, the NTDA offers discounted advertising opportunities in the Association newsletter, TrailerTalk and in the Annual NTDA Membership Directory. E-mail info@ntda.org for rates and specifications.