MID-WEST TRUCKERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

What MID-WEST TRUCKERS ASSOCIATION, INC. does

Mid-West Truckers Association (MTA), founded in 1962 and headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, is a private, membership-based non-profit trade association that represents and services over 4,300 trucking companies and private fleet operators across 15 Midwest states. The association's core function is reducing the regulatory and operational burden on trucking operators through four interlocking service lines: (1) motor carrier and driver compliance services (DOT registration, IRP/IFTA fuel tax filing, 2290 HVUT, UCR, MCS-150 updates, brokerage authority, title preparation, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse); (2) legislative and regulatory advocacy via in-house lobbyists active before Illinois state agencies and federal bodies including the FMCSA; (3) education and training delivered through the monthly 'Keep on Truckin' News' magazine, the 'Monday Briefing' weekly email, webinars, and five regional advisory boards; and (4) the annual Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show at the Peoria Civic Center, held every February since 1962 with 110+ exhibitors and 5,000-6,000 attendees.

The business is monetized through a diversified, membership-anchored revenue model. Regular membership dues are billed at $255 per period plus a fleet-unit surcharge for trucks over 10,001 lbs.; Associate Business Members pay a flat $295 and receive a 10% advertising discount. The Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show generates booth and sponsorship revenue across five tiers (Copper up to $999 through Platinum at $10,000+). The largest economic engine is the wholly-owned subsidiary Mid-West Truckers Risk Management Association (MTRMA), a self-funded workers' compensation insurance pool started in 1991 with 23 members and now covering 577 member companies. Fee-based compliance services and the Midwest Service Corporation drug and alcohol testing consortium provide additional professional-services revenue. The organization operates with 11-50 employees led by President Don Schaefer, Vice President Matt Wells, and Secretary/Treasurer Marissa Chestnut, and maintains strategic relationships with the FMCSA, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services, Illinois State Police, Amundsen Davis Law Firm, and multiple Platinum and Gold truck-show sponsors including Great West Casualty Company and Clemens Insurance.

Name

MID-WEST TRUCKERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Legal name

Mid-West Truckers Association, Inc.

Website

https://midwesttruckers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mid-West Truckers Association is a 60+ year-old, Springfield, Illinois-based non-profit trade association representing 4,300+ trucking company members across 15 Midwest states, providing regulatory compliance services, legislative advocacy, education, an annual truck show, and a self-funded workers' compensation insurance pool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking Industry Trade Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Finished Vehicle (Car Hauler) TL Carriers (TLADADAJ)

Keywords

• Trucking industry association
• Regulatory compliance services
• Workers compensation insurance
• Commercial trucking trade show
• Driver compliance testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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. Regular Membership Dues: Regular membership dues are assessed based on the number of fleet units (trucks) over 10,001 lbs. that a member operates. The base rate is $255.00 per membership period, with a one-time first-time application fee of $35.
2. Associate Business Membership Dues: Associate Business Members pay $295.00 per membership and receive a 10% discount on advertising and exhibit booth fees at the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
3. Truck Show Booth and Exhibit Fees: The organization generates revenue through exhibitor booth rental at the annual Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show, with exhibit rates starting at $700 for a 10X10 booth space.
4. Truck Show Sponsorships: The annual Truck Show generates sponsorship revenue through multiple tiers: Platinum ($10,000+), Gold ($5,000+), Silver ($2,500+), Bronze ($1,000+), and Copper (up to $999).
5. Regulatory and Compliance Services: Fee-based services including IFTA tax filing, IRP renewals, 2290 Heavy Highway Use Tax filing, UCR filing, MCS-150 updates, title preparation, and brokerage authority application assistance.
6. Workers' Compensation Insurance (MTRMA): Mid-West Truckers Risk Management Association (MTRMA) is a self-funded workers' compensation insurance program started in 1991. Companies must be MTA members to participate. MTRMA currently has 577 members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mid-West Truckers Association is a private membership trade association that represents trucking companies and businesses operating commercial motor vehicles across 15 U.S. Midwest states, providing regulatory advocacy, motor carrier and driver compliance services, education, industry events, and a self-funded workers' compensation insurance program (MTRMA). Its core paid deliverables are annual membership (Regular and Associate Business), the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show (exhibitor/sponsor), and fee-based compliance filings and drug/alcohol testing for members.

Product overview

Mid-West Truckers Association is a membership-based trucking industry association providing advocacy, compliance services, and representation for over 4,300 trucking company members across 15 states. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio centered around its core membership program, supplemented by the annual Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show, the Mid-West Truckers Risk Management Association (MTRMA) workers' compensation insurance program, and specialized service divisions covering driver compliance, motor carrier compliance, education and training, legislative advocacy, and drug/alcohol testing through the Midwest Service Corporation. The association functions as a professional organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mid-West Truckers Association Membership Annual membership in Mid-West Truckers Association providing trucking companies with regulatory advocacy, compliance support, and access to association programs and services. Regular Membership dues are based on number of fleet units (trucks over 10,001 lbs.), starting at $255 base plus a $35 one-time application fee; Associate Business Membership is a flat $295 annually for industry suppliers, including a 10% discount on advertising and exhibit booth fees.
• Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show Annual two-day trucking industry trade show held each February at the Peoria Civic Center, occupying 127,000 square feet of exhibit space and featuring 110+ exhibiting companies. The show draws 5,000–6,000 attendees (62% identified as purchasing decision-makers) and is open free to the public, with exhibitor booth space starting at $700 for a 10x10 booth.
• Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show Sponsorships Multi-tiered sponsorship packages for the annual Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show: Platinum ($10,000+), Gold ($5,000+), Silver ($2,500+), Bronze ($1,000+), and Copper (up to $999). Sponsorships include signage, recognition in Keep on Truckin' News truck show edition, logo placement in promotional materials, recognition during Annual Convention Welcoming Remarks, ads in the Program Booklet, and logo placement on the Truck & Trailer Show website.
• MTRMA Workers' Compensation Insurance Program Self-funded pooled workers' compensation insurance program for MTA members, operated by Mid-West Truckers Risk Management Association (MTRMA). Members must be MTA members to participate. The program currently covers 577 members (up from 23 in 1991) and offers customized premium options, potential return on contributions, longevity credits, consistent premium levels, flexible payment options, and a dedicated service team.
• Motor Carrier Compliance Services Fee-based regulatory compliance filing services for trucking companies covering DOT number registration, federal operating authority, IRP renewals (including temps), Illinois over-dimension permits, IFTA fuel tax filing and reporting, 2290 Heavy Highway Use Tax (HVUT) filing, UCR electronic filing, MCS-150 updates, brokerage authority application, insurance requirements and process agents, PSP reporting, CSA evaluations, and title preparation.
• Driver/Employee Compliance Services Compliance services for trucking carriers covering random drug and alcohol testing, FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse compliance, drug-free workplace testing, Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reporting, Illinois Driver MVR reporting, and driver qualification files.
• Midwest Service Corporation Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Drug and alcohol testing consortium operated by Midwest Service Corporation for MTA members, providing step-by-step drug-free workplace program setup, individualized policy development, chain-of-custody procedures, urine sample collection, alcohol testing, confirmation testing, Medical Review Officer review of results, and annual record-keeping assistance.
• Education and Training Programs Education and training offerings for MTA members including HAZMAT driver certification, regional advisory board meetings, in-person training, free member webinars on regulatory topics (Hours of Service, CDL updates, IFTA Fuel Tax, CSA Scores, ELDT requirements, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, Illinois employment laws), weekly Monday Briefing email, monthly Keep on Truckin' News magazine, and driver safety presentations.
• Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Advocacy services provided to MTA members through in-house lobbyists representing truckers' interests before local, state, and federal governing bodies, including legislative alerts and updates through Keep on Truckin' News magazine.
• Annual Convention Annual convention held during the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show featuring educational seminars, presentations from industry experts, and appearances by state and federal officials (including FMCSA and Illinois state agencies), providing networking and professional development for trucking professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,300+ member companies served across 15 states
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Midwest Truckers Risk Management Association (MTRMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTRMA is a self-funded workers' compensation insurance program started by MTA in 1991 as a benefit for members. It allows members to pool their workers' compensation coverage and reduce costs. The program started with 23 members and now has 577 members. MTRMA offers customized premium options, potential return on contributions, longevity credits for qualifying members, consistent premium levels, flexible payment options, and a dedicated service team.
• Midwest Service CorporationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMidwest Service Corporation is an independently operated consortium providing custom drug and alcohol testing programs for MTA member companies. Services include step-by-step instructions for drug-free workplace programs, individualized policy development, proper chain of custody procedures, urine sample collection by qualified personnel, alcohol testing, confirmation testing, Medical Review Officer review of results, and annual record keeping assistance.
• Great West Casualty CompanyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGreat West Casualty Company is a Platinum Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show. As a Platinum sponsor, they receive logo/name on Platinum level signage at the show, recognition in Keep on Truckin' News truck show edition, logo in promotional pieces (print, digital, and video), recognition during Annual Convention Welcoming Remarks, full page ad in Program Booklet, and logo on the truck show website.
• Clemens InsuranceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerClemens Insurance is a Platinum Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show. They provide insurance-related services to trucking companies.
• Acuity InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcuity Insurance is a Silver Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show, displayed in the Silver Sponsorships section on the sponsorships page.
• FTK Logistics LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
• CIT TrucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
• Truck Centers Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show. Also sponsors the 'Pull for a Cure' Kids Pedal Semi Pull event at the show.
• NEXTRAN Truck CentersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
• My Little SalesmanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCopper Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
• Roadworks LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCopper Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
• US BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCopper Sponsor of the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show.
• Peoria Civic CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Peoria Civic Center is the venue for the annual Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show. Connected to Pere Marquette Hotel and Courtyard Marriott via enclosed skywalk. MTA coordinates show dates, exhibitor space, and convention programming at this venue.
• Pere Marquette Hotel and Courtyard MarriottcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese hotels are connected directly to the Peoria Civic Center via an enclosed skywalk. They serve as the primary convention hotels for the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show and Annual Convention, offering discounted group rates for attendees and exhibitors.
• Four Points by Sheraton (Peoria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour Points by Sheraton Peoria is centrally located in the downtown area just blocks from the Peoria Civic Center. Recently updated with brand new rooms and suites. Offers discounted group rates for show attendees.
• Staybridge SuitesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-suite, pet-friendly, extended stay hotel in the heart of downtown Peoria, located across the street from the Peoria Civic Center. Offers discounted group rates for show attendees.
• State and Federal Agencies (FMCSA, IDOT, Illinois Secretary of State, ISP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTA works closely with all state and federal agencies involved in the trucking industry. MTA staff serves on many state, regional, and national advisory boards. The association maintains relationships with FMCSA, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Secretary of State CDL Services, and Illinois State Police for regulatory compliance and enforcement matters.
• Amundsen Davis Law FirmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmundsen Davis Law Firm provides webinar content on trucking-related legal topics including the Illinois Employee Paid Leave Act, independent contractor classification, and prevailing wage in Illinois. Jeffrey Risch from Amundsen Davis has been a recurring webinar presenter for MTA.
• Illinois Department of RevenuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTA maintains a relationship with the Illinois Department of Revenue for IFTA fuel tax filing services and KYU reporting. Trent Knoles from the Illinois Dept. of Revenue has presented webinars for MTA on IFTA Fuel Tax Updates.
• Illinois Secretary of State (Driver Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTA maintains a working relationship with the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Division for CDL licensing, CDL Study Guide distribution, and regulatory updates. Kevin Duesterhaus, Driver Services Director, has presented webinars for MTA.
• FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTA works with FMCSA on Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations, Clearinghouse compliance, federal operating authority, and MCS-150 updates. FMCSA officials have participated in MTA webinars and the Annual Convention. Winsome Lenfort (Midwest Regional Director) and Christina DeLosSantos-Baker (Illinois Director) are confirmed speakers at the 2027 convention.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Minnesota Trucking Association: Minnesota state trucking association providing advocacy, education, and safety programs. Comparable trade-association model serving a similar Midwest membership base with parallel advocacy and event programming.
• Illinois Trucking Association: State-level trucking trade association in Illinois, overlapping directly with MTA's home market. Comparable in advocacy, compliance services, and member-events model, but state-focused rather than multi-state.
• Ohio Trucking Association: Ohio state trucking trade association providing legislative advocacy, safety programs, and member services. Comparable regional trade-association model with similar member demographics and regulatory engagement, operating in another Midwest state.
• National Private Truck Council: Trade association serving private fleet operators — a core member segment for MTA per its segmentation. Comparable member-services and advocacy model, focused on businesses operating trucks as part of their operations rather than for-hire carriers.
• Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association: Wisconsin state trucking association offering regulatory compliance, safety, and member services. Directly comparable to MTA in structure, advocacy focus, and small-carrier member profile across an adjacent Midwest state.
• Missouri Trucking Association: Missouri state trucking trade association offering legislative, regulatory, and member services. Closely comparable to MTA in advocacy function, small-fleet member focus, and regional service delivery in an adjacent Midwest state.
• Indiana Motor Truck Association: Indiana state trucking association providing advocacy, safety, and member services. Closely comparable to MTA in regional scope, member profile, and service mix; serves an adjacent Midwest state within MTA's 15-state footprint.
• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: National trade association serving independent owner-operators and small fleet trucking businesses. Highly comparable to MTA in target member profile (small carriers, owner-operators) and advocacy/compliance service model, though operating nationally.

Broad incumbents

• American Trucking Associations: National federation representing the U.S. trucking industry. Comparable to MTA as a trade association serving trucking members with advocacy and compliance, but operating at national scale with a broader portfolio and Washington-focused lobbying.

Others

• Truckload Carriers Association: National trade association specifically for truckload carriers. Directly comparable to MTA in segment focus (for-hire trucking carriers), advocacy function, and event/conference programming, though national in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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