Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association

What Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association does

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TTMA) is a Virginia-incorporated, nonprofit trade association founded in 1941 that represents North American manufacturers of truck trailers, cargo tanks, and intermodal containers, as well as the material and component suppliers serving those manufacturers. The organization's Regular Manufacturer Members collectively produce more than 90% of the truck trailers built in North America, and the association counts more than 100 global material and component suppliers as Associate Members. TTMA's core offerings include a member-reviewed library of over 200 Recommended Practices, Technical Bulletins, and Manuals (sold via the TTMA Online Store and free to members); active regulatory monitoring and advocacy with NHTSA, FMCSA, PHMSA, and Transport Canada; an annual convention and recurring committee meetings (Tank, Engineering, Government, Product Liability, and the newer Plant Safety Committee); an online member directory; and inter-association coordination with CVSA, CTRMC, CTEA, and TMC.

The association is operated by a lean staff of 1-10 employees headquartered at 7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 220, Gainesville, Virginia. Membership is organization-based across two tiers (Regular Manufacturer Members and Associate Members), with annual convention registration fees tiered at $1,100 for OEM members, $1,200 for Associate members, and $250 for guests. Revenue is generated through membership dues (subscription/recurring), publication and merchandise sales through the online store including the $24 "Truck by Trailer" history book, and registration and ticketed activity fees from the annual convention and committee events. Distribution is primarily direct-to-enterprise via membership sign-up and an e-commerce storefront, supported by YourMembership.com association management software and a TripBuilder Media mobile convention app.

TTMA's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on its website, LinkedIn presence, email communications, RSS feeds, and event-based marketing centered on the 83rd Annual Convention (held April 23-26, 2025 in Puerto Rico with 409 registered attendees). The association does not develop proprietary technology products; its competitive position rests on its regulatory access, its multi-decade institutional relationships with U.S. and Canadian federal transportation agencies, and its position as the de facto industry voice for North American trailer manufacturers.

Name

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association

Legal name

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Inc.

Website

https://trucktrailer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association is a 1941-founded nonprofit trade association representing North American truck trailer, cargo tank, and intermodal container manufacturers whose members produce over 90% of regional output, alongside 100+ global suppliers, offering regulatory advocacy, 200+ technical publications, and annual conventions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TTMA generates revenue through annual membership dues from trailer/tank manufacturers and associate/supplier members. Membership provides access to publications, industry advocacy, regulatory guidance, and networking events.
2. Publication Sales: The association sells technical publications, recommended practices, technical bulletins, and manuals through the TTMA Online Store. Publications are free to members and available for purchase by non-members. The organization also sells a history book titled 'Truck by Trailer: The History of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing Industry' priced at $24.
3. Convention and Event Fees: TTMA charges registration fees for annual conventions and committee meetings. 2025 convention fees: Trailer/Tank OEM - $1,100, Associates - $1,200, Guests - $250. Additional revenue from ticketed events including golf tournaments, excursions, and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TTMA is a North American trade association that serves truck trailer, cargo tank, and intermodal container manufacturers along with material and component suppliers. It delivers membership-based services including regulatory advocacy with federal agencies (NHTSA, FMCSA, PHMSA, Transport Canada), access to a library of over 200 member-reviewed Recommended Practices, Technical Bulletins and Manuals, an annual convention, regular committee meetings, a member directory, and publication sales through the TTMA Online Store.

Product overview

TTMA is a trade association offering a portfolio of member services focused on the truck trailer manufacturing industry. The core offerings include the TTMA Online Store for purchasing industry publications (Recommended Practices, Technical Bulletins, and Manuals), access to over 200 member-reviewed publications covering trailer manufacturing standards, an annual convention, committee meetings, a searchable member directory, and regulatory monitoring services. The association also provides a mobile convention app for event attendees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TTMA Online Store E-commerce storefront selling technical publications covering trailer manufacturing standards, nomenclature, and operational guidelines; available to non-members for purchase and free to members.
• Publications Library Library of over 200 member-reviewed Recommended Practices, Technical Bulletins, and Manuals covering brakes, axles, floors, hitches, tank vehicles, and industry nomenclature standards for trailer manufacturers.
• TTMA Annual Convention Premier annual industry event bringing together truck trailer manufacturing leaders, featuring general sessions, supplier presentations, committee meetings, networking activities, and recreational events such as golf tournaments and excursions.
• Committee Meetings Regular committee meetings including Tank Engineering, Engineering, Government, and Product Liability committees addressing industry-specific technical and regulatory matters, including Joint Industry/Government Meetings and CVSA Roadside Inspection Demonstrations.
• Member Directory Online searchable directory of TTMA member companies organized by company name, product category, and state, enabling members to find suppliers, attract customers, and build business relationships.
• Regulatory Monitoring and Advocacy Active monitoring and response to Federal regulations affecting the truck trailer manufacturing industry, providing members with early access to changes in the Federal Register, regulatory guidance, and access to contacts within USDOT agencies including NHTSA, FMCSA, PHMSA, and Transport Canada.
• TTMA Mobile Convention App Mobile application for the Annual Convention providing schedule viewing, speaker information, attendee networking with QR code contact sharing, session filtering, and personalized MySchedule and MyContacts lists; available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Truck by Trailer: History of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing Industry (Book) Hardcover and digital book documenting the history of the truck trailer manufacturing industry, priced at $24.00 per copy with $5.00 flat rate shipping within the contiguous United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members produce more than 90% of truck trailers built in North America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Haldex SAF-HollandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Haldex SAF-Holland hosts the TTMA 2026 Fall Engineering Committee Meeting October 20-22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
• DolecominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Doleco presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies. Supplier presentations provide visibility for component suppliers to trailer manufacturers.
• EMCO IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EMCO Industries presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• GN SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025GN Solutions presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• HDNABIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025HDNABI presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• Hodell-NatcominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hodell-Natco presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• Maxon LiftminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Maxon Lift presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• StemcominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Stemco presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• TectranminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Tectran presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• Tramec SloanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Tramec Sloan presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• ZF CV Systems North AmericaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025ZF CV Systems North America presented at the TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 as one of the supplier presentation companies.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA maintains regular contact with NHTSA as part of its government relations efforts. The association engages with the agency on regulations affecting the truck trailer manufacturing industry, providing industry input on safety standards and regulatory proposals.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA maintains active engagement with FMCSA on regulations affecting commercial vehicle safety and trailer manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA engages with PHMSA on hazardous materials transportation regulations affecting tank trailer manufacturers and cargo tank specifications.
• Transport CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA maintains contacts within Transport Canada to address cross-border regulatory matters affecting the North American trailer industry.
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA collaborates with CVSA on roadside inspection standards and commercial vehicle safety programs. The 2026 Summer Meetings include a CVSA Roadside Inspection Demonstration presented by Virginia State Police.
• Cargo Tank Risk Management Committee (CTRMC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA works with CTRMC on cargo tank safety and risk management standards. CTRMC Associated Publications are available through the TTMA Online Store.
• California Trucking Association (CTEA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA maintains affiliation with CTEA for California-specific regulatory and industry matters affecting trailer manufacturers.
• Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941TTMA maintains affiliation with TMC for technology and maintenance standards in the trucking industry. Anthony Marshall of UPS sits on TMC's Board of Directors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Trucking Associations: ATA is the largest US trucking-industry trade association, representing motor carriers rather than trailer manufacturers. It is the closest direct peer in the North American commercial vehicle trade-association space and shares TTMA's advocacy, publications, and convention model.
• National Tank Truck Carriers: NTTC is the trade association for the bulk tank truck carrier industry. It is a direct peer in advocacy, regulatory engagement (overlapping with PHMSA), and technical publications for tank trailers—segments TTMA also serves through its Tank Engineering committee.
• Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association: HDMA represents manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicle components, many of which supply TTMA's trailer OEM members. It is a direct peer in the heavy-duty manufacturing trade-association model with overlapping regulatory advocacy at USDOT.
• Truckload Carriers Association: TCA is a trade association for truckload carriers, with a convention and advocacy model closely paralleling TTMA's. It serves a different side of the freight ecosystem but uses the same member-driven services structure and is a comparable US trucking trade association.
• Technology & Maintenance Council: TMC is a part of ATA that develops recommended maintenance and engineering practices for commercial vehicles. It is already a TTMA affiliate partner and is directly comparable because it sets the kind of technical recommended practices that TTMA also publishes for trailer manufacturing.
• National Private Truck Council: NPTC represents private fleet operators that own and operate their own trucks and trailers. It uses a comparable trade-association structure with government affairs, networking events, and educational programming directed at the same North American commercial vehicle ecosystem TTMA serves.
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance: CVSA is an international alliance of commercial vehicle safety regulators and law enforcement that sets inspection and enforcement standards. It is a direct peer in setting commercial vehicle rules that affect TTMA's OEM members and is already a TTMA collaboration partner.

Emerging players

• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: OOIDA represents independent truckers and small fleets, with strong advocacy muscle on the carrier side of the industry. It is an emerging/adjacent peer that competes for advocacy mindshare in the same Washington regulatory circles TTMA operates in.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Manufacturers: NAM is the largest US manufacturing trade association, with broad advocacy and policy work that overlaps with TTMA's regulatory agenda. It is a broader incumbent in the manufacturing trade-association space rather than a direct trailer-focused peer.
• Specialty Equipment Market Association: SEMA is a larger automotive aftermarket trade association with a strong member-services, convention, and publications model. It is a broader incumbent comparable on the trade-association operating model even though it serves the automotive aftermarket rather than trailer manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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