�is industry’s on a roll. All that momentum starts with public con�dence in our ability to deliver. TTMA exists to instill that con�dence, starting with building the strength of trusting relationships between manufacturers of truck trailers, cargo tank, inter-modal containers and their suppliers. Strength requires unity and TTMA is all about promoting a shared understanding of the issues confronting all manufacturers. Input from TTMA members allows us to be the voice and brings the industry together. TTMA is geared for action through programs and activities that further the interests of all TTMA member companies and the truck trailer industry.

As the voice of the industry, TTMA regularly engages various governmental agencies in every appropriate way to serve both the public and members’ interests. We promote and defend your interests and rely on an active membership to guide all we do.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR MEMBERSHIP?

WHY MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

To be a TTMA member you must be engaged in the manufacture of truck trailers, cargo tanks, and inter-modal containers featuring at least one axle rated at 10,000 pounds capacity or more. Associate membership is open to any �rm supplying the truck trailer manufacturer with materials, components, or services.

YOUR GLOBAL VOICETTMA is an international trade association. Our current membership produces more than 90% of the truck trailers built in North America. Our Associate Members include more than 100 global material and component suppliers who keep those lines moving. Our efforts engage policies and regulations that play a role in assuring the timely, smooth flow of material to keep production flowing or that effect the cost of production.

NOTHING MOVES UNTIL YOU’RE ENGAGED.

HELP GET THINGS ROLLING.

�is industry’s on a roll. All that momentum starts with public con�dence in our ability to deliver. TTMA exists to instill that con�dence, starting with building the strength of trusting relationships between manufacturers of truck trailers, cargo tank, inter-modal containers and their suppliers. Strength requires unity and TTMA is all about promoting a shared understanding of the problems confronting all manufacturers. Input from TTMA members allows us to be the voice and brings the industry together. TTMA is geared for action through programs and activities that further the interests of all TTMA member companies and the truck trailer industry.

As the voice of the industry, TTMA regularly engages various governmental agencies in every appropriate way to serve both the public and members’ interests. We promote and defend your interests and rely on an active membership to guide all we do.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR MEMBERSHIP?To be a full TTMA member, you must be engaged in the manufacture of truck trailers, cargo tanks, and inter-modal containers featuring at least one axle rated at 10,000 pounds capacity or more. Associate membership is open to any �rm supplying the truck trailer manufacturer with materials, components, or services.

WHY MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

YOUR GLOBAL VOICETTMA is an international trade association. Our current membership produces more than 90% of the truck trailers built in the United States. Our Associate Members include more than 100 global material and component suppliers who keep those lines moving. Our e�orts engage policies and regulations that play a role in assuring the timely, smooth �ow of material to keep production �owing or that e�ect the cost of production.

NOTHING MOVES UNTIL YOU’RE ENGAGED.

HELP GET THINGS ROLLING.

If your company qualifies, you need to be a part of the solution.

For an application or the answers to any questions thatstand between you and making a difference, please contact us at:

7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 220 Gainesville, VA 20155

703.549.3010www.trucktrailer.org

MEMBERSHIP IS LIKEADDING A FREE RESEARCH & ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT Members gain access to the TTMA staff and all of the resources they have at their disposal. You can count on them to:

• Research and share the latest information concerning trailers. • Maintain regular contact with federal, state, and foreign

government agencies.• Maintain regular contact with carrier, shipper, and supplier

groups, university, industrial, and for-hire research organizations. • Maintain current database of TTMA publications for easy

access. • Keep you updated about new and proposed industry standards,best practices and technical advances that a�ect the trailer, cargotank, and inter-modal container industry.

• Research and develop solutions to industry problems, publishing responses to proposed regulations on behalf of our members and advocating workable alternatives.

MEMBERSHIP PAYS OFFTTMA membership includes direct bene�ts to your company that can make a material di�erence in its performance:

• Be among the �rst to learn about changes in the FederalRegister, regulations or notices.

• Put our lawyers on your legal team. Get authoritative,up-do-date advice from the TTMA legal team.

• Regular meetings allow you to interact with your peers in theindustry. About issues that a�ect us all.

• Get additional respect and exposure with a listing on the TTMAweb site searchable by company, product, or state to help youattract new customers, or strengthen business relationships.

• Get easy access to TTMA contacts within the USDOT, such asNHTSA, FMCSA, PHMSA as well as people in Transport

Canada; other associations include CVSA, CTEA, and TMC. • TTMA members also receive access to the entire library of over

200 publications as well as updates as they become available.

CURRENT AREAS OF FOCUSTTMA members have identi�ed a range of activities that require regular attention and action, ranging from administering the association to advocating for our members.

TTMA Committees Include:• Tank Conference Executive Committee• Convention Committee• Finance Committee• Product Liability Committee• Site Selection Committee• Plant Safety Committee• Associates’ Policy Committee• Engineering Committee• Tank Conference Engineering Committee

The TTMA Engineering Committee Examines:

• Antilock Brake Systems• ConspicuityContainer & Chassis• Electrical & Lighting• Inter-modal• Lowbed/Heavy Hauler• Trailer Nomenclature• Size, Weight, & Stability• Undercarriage• Van, Doubles, & Dollies• Society Automotive Engineers Liaison

The TTMA Tank Conference Engineering Committee Reviews:

• Construction• Component Performance• Design

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS

• Recommended Practices• Technical Bulletins• Plant Safety Bulletins• Trailer Identification Manual• Lowbed and Heavy Duty Platform Trailer Users