Maryland Motor Truck Association

What Maryland Motor Truck Association does

Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) is a non-profit, member-driven trade organization founded in 1935 that serves Maryland's trucking industry, representing 1,000 member companies across motor carriers, suppliers, and service providers. The association is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors and operates from Columbia, Maryland with a lean staff of 1-10 employees. MMTA is one of the largest state trucking associations in the country and positions itself as the only resource in Maryland providing comprehensive fleet management information.

MMTA's core products and services span advocacy, compliance, member discounts, and industry events. Operational offerings include a Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium (in partnership with ARCpoint Labs of Southern Maryland, providing access to 9,000 testing locations), an online store reselling J. J. Keller compliance supplies at member-discounted pricing, a fuel discount program through Carroll with phone-based and online fuel management, and a Pooled Employer Plan 401(k) administered through partner Scott Taylor. Educational and recognition programs include safety and compliance seminars, annual Truck Driving Championships (Maryland and Delaware state rounds), the Supertech technician competition, and a Fleet Safety Contest sponsored by Great West Casualty. The Buyers' Guide directory and Behind the Wheel magazine (in partnership with Transport Topics) connect members to vetted vendors.

The association generates revenue across six streams: recurring membership dues from 1,000 member companies, transaction-based supply sales, event registration fees (members $100-150, non-members $200), drug testing consortium fees, and affiliate referral arrangements with fuel and retirement plan partners. GTM is primarily sales-led through member referrals, advocacy-driven recruiting, and in-person events. MMTA generates regulatory value through direct legislative engagement, exemplified by its successful lobbying that made Maryland the first state to require multi-agency needs assessment before implementing the Advance Clean Trucks Rule.

Name

Maryland Motor Truck Association

Legal name

Maryland Motor Truck Association, Inc.

Website

https://mdtrucking.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) is a 1935-founded non-profit trade association representing 1,000 Maryland trucking companies, providing regulatory advocacy, compliance training, drug testing consortium, fuel discounts, supply sales, and annual driving championships for motor carriers and industry suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Compliance & Risk (DOT/FMCSA, MVR Monitoring, Drug & Alcohol Programs) (TLABANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

Keywords

• Trucking industry association
• Motor carrier advocacy
• Transportation trade association
• Commercial vehicle compliance
• Fleet safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from trucking companies, motor carriers, and industry suppliers representing 1,000 member companies
2. Supply Sales: Sells trucking supplies, mandated forms, and compliance products from J. J. Keller with member pricing lower than direct purchase
3. Event Registration: Annual conference registration fees (members $100-150, non-members $200), driving championships, safety events
4. Drug Testing Consortium: Drug and alcohol testing consortium services through partnership with ARCpoint Labs
5. Retirement Plan Administration: Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) 401(k) for members through partner Scott Taylor
6. Fuel Discount Program: Member fuel discount pricing through Carroll fuel program with no contracts or minimums

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) is a non-profit, member-driven trade organization providing advocacy, compliance assistance, safety training, and member discount programs for Maryland's trucking industry. Founded in 1935, the association represents 1,000 member companies and delivers services including a drug and alcohol testing consortium, safety seminars, fuel discount programs, retirement plan administration, an online supply store, and annual industry competitions. Its core deliverable is trade association membership with bundled operational, regulatory, and networking benefits for motor carriers and suppliers.

Product overview

Maryland Motor Truck Association is a non-profit, member-driven trade organization serving Maryland's trucking industry since 1935. MMTA offers a membership platform with member-only access to their Info Hub portal, online supply ordering for trucking compliance products (J. J. Keller), and member discount programs. Core services include a Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium (with ARCpoint Labs), Safety & Compliance Training programs, annual Truck Driving Championships, and Supertech Maryland technician competitions. The association also provides fuel management programs, retirement planning through pooled employer plans, and maintains a Buyers' Guide directory of member companies. MMTA is not a technology platform company and does not offer public APIs or documented product integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Info Hub Member Portal Members-only online portal providing access to events, news, Buyers' Guide directory, and member resources for MMTA members.
• Trucking Supplies Online Store E-commerce platform for ordering trucking supplies, mandated forms, and compliance products from J. J. Keller at member-discounted pricing, available online or by phone order.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium Consortium program in partnership with ARCpoint Labs of Southern Maryland that helps members comply with federally mandated drug and alcohol testing rules; provides access to 9,000 testing locations, random selection, electronic custody forms, and 24/7 online reports.
• Safety & Compliance Training/Seminars Safety seminars and compliance training programs for trucking industry professionals, including fleet safety contests and driver recognition programs.
• Buyers' Guide Directory Online searchable directory of MMTA member companies categorized by products and services including fuel cards, trucking supplies, insurance, logistics, and more.
• Fuel Discount Program (Carroll) Member benefit program offering discounted fuel pricing through Carroll with no contracts or minimums; features phone-based payment, online fuel management system, and immediate transaction reporting.
• MMTA Members Retirement Plan (PEP) Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) 401(k) retirement plan available exclusively to MMTA members, managed through partner Scott Taylor, allowing unrelated businesses to participate in one expertly managed plan for reduced costs and minimal administrative burden.
• Truck Driving Championships Annual competition events recognizing professional truck drivers for their skills, professionalism, and safety records, including Maryland and Delaware state championships leading to national competitions.
• Supertech Maryland Championship Annual technician skills competition testing commercial vehicle maintenance professionals on various skill stations including brakes, preventive maintenance, electrical systems, and engines.
• MMTA Trade Association Membership Annual membership representing the core product, providing trucking companies and suppliers with advocacy, compliance assistance, member discounts, training access, directory listings, and voting rights within the association.

Quantifiable outcome

• Association membership correlates with improved safety performance according to ATRI research analyzing MCMIS crash and violation data

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shapiro Negotiations InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Jeff Cochran presents negotiating skills workshop at MMTA Annual Conference covering personal relationships and everyday interactions with colleagues.
• Franklin & ProkopikminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Law firm presenting mock trial on nuclear verdicts at MMTA Annual Conference to help members protect assets and prepare for court.
• Rezolve AI, Graphwise AI, MetTel, Dialpad, TPx, IT RavenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Technology partners presenting at Annual Conference on leveraging technology in modern trucking for efficiency, safety, compliance, and cost reduction.
• Scott Taylor (Financial Guide)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2025Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) 401(k) retirement plan available to members through Scott Taylor. PEP allows unrelated businesses to participate in one expertly managed plan for reduced costs and minimal administrative burden.
• J. J. KellercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMMTA sells a wide array of trucking supplies, mandated forms, and compliance products from J. J. Keller. Member prices are lower than buying from Keller directly. Products available online at www.mdtrucking.org/shop or by phone order.
• ARCpoint Labs of Southern MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMTA's Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium operates in partnership with ARCpoint Labs to help members comply with federally mandated drug and alcohol testing rules. Benefits include access to 9,000 testing locations, electronic custody and control forms, and 24/7 online reports.
• Carroll (Fuel Program)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMMTA fuel discount program through Carroll provides member pricing on fuel with no contracts or minimums. Uses phone-based system with complete online fuel management for driver information and transaction reports.
• Great West Casualty CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors MMTA's annual Fleet Safety Contest which recognizes companies with lowest accident frequency rates in various mileage classes. Winners entered to win Chairman's Safety Award grand trophy.
• Truckers Against TraffickingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMTA promotes nominations for Truckers Against Trafficking's Harriet Tubman Award, a $5,000 award given to honor those who helped save lives of those exploited by human trafficking.
• Wreaths Across AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Wreaths Across America to sponsor veterans' wreaths. MMTA collects donations from trucking companies and coordinates delivery to veterans' graves across Maryland.
• Transport TopicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuarterly magazine featuring MMTA content and updates for trucking industry. Available digitally through AnyFlip platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Delaware Motor Truck Association: State trucking trade association for Delaware carriers; MMTA even operates a joint MD-DE truck driving championship with DMTA, evidencing close operational and structural comparability as a smaller neighboring state association.
• Virginia Trucking Association: Virginia-based state trucking association providing advocacy, training, compliance, and member events for motor carriers; directly comparable model serving an adjacent Mid-Atlantic jurisdiction.
• Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association: State-level trucking trade association serving Pennsylvania carriers with advocacy, safety programs, events and member discounts; mirrors MMTA's structure and offerings and competes for comparable Mid-Atlantic carrier members.
• New Jersey Motor Truck Association: State-level trucking association serving New Jersey carriers with safety, compliance, and advocacy services; directly comparable governance and revenue model for an East Coast motor-carrier membership base.

Regional players

• Motor Transport Association of Connecticut: State trade association for Connecticut trucking operators; comparable non-profit advocacy and event model serving a Northeast carrier base but operating in a non-overlapping geography from MMTA.
• West Virginia Motor Truck Association: State trucking trade association serving West Virginia carriers; small-state, comparable operating model with advocacy, safety events, and member services but does not directly compete with MMTA's Maryland territory.

Emerging players

• National Private Truck Council: Trade association for private fleet operators (in-house trucking operations); comparable membership-service and advocacy role within trucking but with a private-fleet rather than for-hire orientation.
• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: National advocacy association focused on owner-operator and small-fleet drivers on regulatory and policy issues; comparable advocacy-first membership model though oriented to individual drivers rather than motor-carrier companies.

Broad incumbents

• Truckload Carriers Association: National trade association for truckload motor carriers operating similar advocacy, events (Truckload Driving Championships), and safety programs; comparable event and safety-fleet offerings to MMTA but operating at national-segment level.
• American Trucking Associations: National federation of state trucking associations and carrier members; comparable as the umbrella trade body for the same carriers MMTA serves, providing federal-level advocacy, safety research (ATRI), and member services that complement state associations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mdmotortruck
• Facebookfacebook.com/Maryland-Motor-Truck-Association-111231898216616
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mdmotortruck

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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