Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association

What Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association does

The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is a not-for-profit U.S. trade association that represents 30 member companies manufacturing internal combustion engines (for trucks, buses, marine, agricultural, construction, industrial, locomotive, lawn/garden, and generator applications) and on-highway medium- and heavy-duty trucks with gross vehicle weight ratings above 10,000 pounds. Member companies include AGCO, Caterpillar, Cummins, Daimler Truck North America, Deere & Company, General Motors, PACCAR, Volvo Group North America, CNH Industrial, and International Motors, among others spanning U.S., European, and Japanese OEMs such as Komatsu, Scania, MAN, Stellantis, Honda, and Kubota. EMA's work centers on regulatory advocacy, scientific and technical research sponsorship, and industry coordination on emissions, fuel efficiency, and safety regulations; it works directly with the U.S. EPA, California Air Resources Board, NHTSA, state governments, and international regulatory agencies, including active litigation posture (e.g., the 2026 Motion to Intervene in GHG Phase 3 litigation) and position statements on DEF quality, SCR systems, CARB waivers, and biodiesel and natural-gas applications.

There are no commercial products or underlying technology platform: EMA's "products" are position statements, technical publications, advocacy filings, and committee-driven coordination. Its technology profile is explicitly not applicable, and the association has no apps, APIs, SDKs, or proprietary software assets. Operations are run by 1-10 professional staff in Chicago, with member-company representatives staffing the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and specialized committees on product lines, regulatory matters, fuels/lubricants, and legislative issues.

EMA's revenue model is membership dues collected from its 30 enterprise OEM members (subscription-recurring), supplemented implicitly by dues-funded sponsored research and advocacy activities; the association does not disclose financials externally and operates as a member-driven, independent organization without a parent company, subsidiaries, or external ownership. Its roots trace to 1968, the Truck Manufacturers Association was formed in 1995 after the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association restructuring, and the two associations merged in 2009 under the current EMA brand, maintaining the TMA® registered trademark and an International Liaison Office in Europe opened in 2001.

Name

Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association

Legal name

Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association

Website

https://truckandenginemanufacturers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is a Chicago-based not-for-profit trade association representing 30 global manufacturers of internal combustion engines and on-highway medium- and heavy-duty trucks, funded by membership dues and focused on regulatory advocacy, technical research, and coordination with U.S. EPA, CARB, and NHTSA on emissions, fuel efficiency, and safety standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Engine Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Vehicle Exhaust & Emissions Control Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAI), Passenger Vehicle Safety Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAO), Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

Keywords

• Trade association advocacy
• Engine manufacturer representation
• Regulatory affairs advocacy
• Emissions standards development
• Truck industry association

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: EMA operates as a not-for-profit trade association funded by membership dues from its 30 member companies, which include leading engine and truck manufacturers from the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is a not-for-profit trade association that represents 30 worldwide manufacturers of internal combustion engines and on-highway medium- and heavy-duty trucks. EMA provides regulatory advocacy, sponsors scientific and technical research, develops technical standards for fuels and lubricants, and engages with U.S. and international regulators (EPA, CARB, NHTSA) on emissions, fuel efficiency, and safety rulemaking.

Product overview

The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is a not-for-profit trade association, not a product company. It does not offer commercial products or services. EMA represents 30 member companies that manufacture internal combustion engines and on-highway medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The association provides industry advocacy, publishes position statements, conducts scientific and technical research, and engages with regulatory agencies on emissions, fuel efficiency, and safety regulations. EMA's activities are carried out through committees, staff, and member company representatives rather than through commercial product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership in EMA Trade Association

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully reduced emissions from internal combustion engines to near zero-emission levels through research, development, and advocacy

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spencer StuartcoreOthers · 16 September 2025EMA retained Spencer Stuart, a leading executive search firm, to support the search for a new President following Jed Mandel's announced plans to step down. The firm is handling candidate applications and nominations for the leadership position.
• Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2015CVSN and EMA, together with the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), the Auto Care Association (AutoCare), and Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on access to heavy-duty vehicle service information for Model Year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 lbs. sold in the United States and Canada.
• Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2015Partnership with ETI on the MOU addressing availability of service information for Model Year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 lbs. sold in the United States and Canada.
• Auto Care AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2015Partnership with Auto Care Association on the MOU addressing availability of service information for Model Year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 lbs. sold in the United States and Canada.
• Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2015Partnership with HDAC on the MOU addressing availability of service information for Model Year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 lbs. sold in the United States and Canada.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreOthersEMA works cooperatively with EPA to develop and implement cost-effective and technologically feasible emissions, fuel efficiency, and safety regulations that result in fewer emissions, better fuel efficiency, and enhanced safety.
• California Air Resources Board (ARB)coreOthersEMA works with California ARB on development and implementation of cost-effective emissions and regulatory standards.
• National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)coreOthersEMA collaborates with NHTSA on safety regulations and fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles as mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
• ACT ResearchminorOthersEMA published ACT Research analysis of economic impacts of EPA's proposed GHG Phase 3 Rule, demonstrating industry-wide regulatory impact analysis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• American Bus Association: U.S. trade association for the motorcoach, transit, and school bus industry. Comparable as a vehicle-industry advocacy body engaging on safety, fuel economy, and emissions rules, though focused on bus operators and builders rather than engine OEMs.

Direct peers

• Alliance for Automotive Innovation: U.S. trade association representing major automakers and light-duty vehicle manufacturers. Directly comparable as an industry advocacy body for vehicle OEMs engaged with EPA, NHTSA, and CARB on emissions and safety rulemaking.
• MEMA (Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association): Trade association for motor vehicle parts suppliers and manufacturers. Closely comparable model: membership-funded advocacy, technical research, and regulatory engagement on vehicle components, aftermarket, and emissions.
• American Trucking Associations: National trade association for the trucking industry, primarily representing motor carriers rather than manufacturers. Adjacent in policy scope (safety, fuel economy, emissions) and operates with a similar association governance and dues model.
• Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association: Trade association representing heavy-duty and off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Comparable member-driven advocacy model focused on heavy-duty powertrain, safety, and emissions regulations, with overlapping OEM members.
• Diesel Technology Forum: Industry association promoting advanced diesel engines, fuels, and emissions technology. Highly comparable as a diesel-focused advocacy body engaging regulators on emissions, DEF/AdBlue, and SCR systems, overlapping with several EMA members' priorities.

Others

• National Private Truck Council: Association for private fleet operators running medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Adjacent rather than directly comparable: represents truck buyers/operators rather than manufacturers, but engages on overlapping regulatory issues.

Broad incumbents

• American Petroleum Institute: Large U.S. trade association representing the oil and gas industry, including diesel and other transportation fuels. Comparable as a heavyweight advocacy and research body engaging EPA and CARB on fuel specifications and emissions policy that intersects with EMA's fuels and lubricants work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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