NATM's Membership Structure
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) has two main membership types;
- Regular Members – light- and medium-duty trailer manufacturers
- Associate Members – suppliers and service providers to the industry
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To apply for Regular or Branch Regular (U.S. based trailer manufacturers only) please click here for a pdf form or complete the online application by clicking the button on the right.
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To apply for International or Branch International Regular Membership (non-U.S. trailer manufacturers) please click here for a pdf form or complete the online application by clicking on the button on the right.
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Regular Membership – Trailer Manufacturers (more)
Regular members are trailer manufacturers that build trailers under 26,000 lbs. GVWR. NATM Regular Members build everything from horse trailers, to utility trailers and military simulation trailers. Regular membership is further divided into the following categories;
• Regular Members – Trailer Manufacturers located in the United States. (Dues $925).
These members are either companies with only one location, or the main branch/corporate headquarters of companies with 2 or more manufacturing facilities.
International Regular Members – Trailer Manufacturers located outside of the United States. (Dues $925)
• Branch Regular or Branch International Regular – Branch locations of either a Regular or International Regular Members. Branch memberships are only available to those organization with a Regular or International Regular membership who have additional manufacturing facilities producing trailers using the same WMI number as the corporate or main membership facility uses. (Dues $240)
All trailer manufacturer members (Regular, International, or Branch) receive the following benefits;
Regular members are trailer manufacturers that build trailers under 26,000 lbs. GVWR. NATM Regular Members build everything from horse trailers, to utility trailers and military simulation trailers. Regular membership is further divided into the following categories;
• Regular Members – Trailer Manufacturers located in the United States. (Dues $925).
These members are either companies with only one location, or the main branch/corporate headquarters of companies with 2 or more manufacturing facilities.
International Regular Members – Trailer Manufacturers located outside of the United States. (Dues $925)
• Branch Regular or Branch International Regular – Branch locations of either a Regular or International Regular Members. Branch memberships are only available to those organization with a Regular or International Regular membership who have additional manufacturing facilities producing trailers using the same WMI number as the corporate or main membership facility uses. (Dues $240)
All trailer manufacturer members (Regular, International, or Branch) receive the following benefits;
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• Guidelines for Recommended Minimum Manufacturing Practices for Light- and Medium-Duty Trailers – A compilation of the federal rules and regulations governing trailer construction (more)
• Guide to NHTSA Early Warning Reporting and Safety Recalls – A practical guide for compliance with federal regulations specifically relating to EWR and Recalls. (more)
• Industry Relations – NATM staff and committees work with government agencies such as NHTSA and DOT as well as other associations and industry groups such as SAE, FMCSA, TTMA, NMMA etc.
• Buyer’s Guide – an online database of industry related products and services. (more)
• Generic Owner’s Manuals – manual for six trailer types either bumper-pull or gooseneck formatted for your printing convenience. (more)
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• Compliance Verification Program – Consultations every two years by an NATM Compliance Consultant to ensure trailers are manufactured in accordance with federal regulations. (more)
• Advocacy – NATM advocates on behalf of members to both build awareness of the industry and ensure the industry’s voice is heard in legislation. (more)
• Tracks – the official magazine of the NATM. Many Associate members take advantage of our reasonable advertising rates. We also include a listing of new members in the newsletter and regularly feature product profiles. (more)
• Technical Resources – the NATM Technical Director and Compliance Director are always available to members to help with technical issues and find resources and support where necessary. (more)
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For more membership information, contact Bill Tofflemire:
• phone (785) 272-4433
• email Bill Tofflemire
• phone (785) 272-4433
• email Bill Tofflemire
Associate Membership – Suppliers and Service Providers (more)
Associate members are those companies that provide products or services to the trailer manufacturing industry. NATM Associate members provide components such as axles, brakes, wheels as well as software programs and services such as insurance, engineering services, and much more. Associate members are based both in the United States and outside of the United States.
Associate Member (Dues $795)
NATM's motto is “Members Do Business with Members.” In order to facilitate this, NATM offers the following Associate Membership benefits:
Associate members are those companies that provide products or services to the trailer manufacturing industry. NATM Associate members provide components such as axles, brakes, wheels as well as software programs and services such as insurance, engineering services, and much more. Associate members are based both in the United States and outside of the United States.
Associate Member (Dues $795)
NATM's motto is “Members Do Business with Members.” In order to facilitate this, NATM offers the following Associate Membership benefits:
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• Annual Convention & Trade Show – Members exhibit products and services for trailer manufacturers, networking events, and educational workshops. (more)
• Printed Buyer’s Guide Listings – members listed by product or service, accessible for members and non-members. (more)
• Membership Lists – NATM provides membership lists upon request, with a point of contact for each member company (including phone and email address) for marketing or other purposes.
• Generic Owner’s Manuals – manual for six trailer types either bumper-pull or gooseneck formatted for your printing convenience. (more)
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• Tracks – the official magazine of the NATM. Many Associate members take advantage of our reasonable advertising rates. We also include a listing of new members in the newsletter and regularly feature product profiles. (more)
• Advocacy - NATM works proactively with K&L Gates of Washington D.C. to represent and protect the trailer manufacturing industry from regulations that would negatively affect manufacturers and in turn their suppliers. (more)
• Guide to NHTSA Early Warning Reporting and Safety Recalls – It can be difficult to understand when equipment or component manufacturers must also report under these regulations. This document provides practical guidance in understanding the roles of both equipment/component and trailer manufacturers. (more)
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For more membership information, contact Bill Tofflemire:
• phone (785) 272-4433
• email Bill Tofflemire
• phone (785) 272-4433
• email Bill Tofflemire
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To apply for Associate Membership, please click here for a pdf form or complete the online application by clicking on the button to the right.
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Updated: 6/12/17
