Dealer Affiliate Program

With the new NATM/NATDA affiliation,
NATDA members will receive the following:

Tracks – As an NATM affiliate, you will receive the latest in trailer industry news with regular articles from the NATM Technical Director, information on NATM activities and plans and the latest regulations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. There will also be a dealer corner article in each issue that will focus on information specifically written for trailer dealers. Archived issues of Tracks also can be accessed through the NATM Web site, www.natm.com.

Access to the NATM Technical Director – NATDA dealer affiliates can utilize the knowledge of the NATM Technical Director. The technical director is available to assist NATDA dealer affiliates with their technical questions via the NATM Web site. He can answer questions regarding wiring, brake laws, towing and much more. http://natm.com/ContactNATM/QuestionsforClintLancaster/default.aspx

NATM Educational Materials –NATDA dealer affiliates can order lighting and torque posters at no cost. These posters are invaluable in their use and are perfect for hanging up in your shop. The torque posters are also available in Spanish and French. NATDA dealer affiliates will have access to safety tips regarding lug-nut torque, trailer tire information, trailer cargo capacities and load distribution and more. Providing educational tools is part of the NATM mission which benefits NATDA dealer affiliates as NATM is continuously searching for ways to promote safety in the trailer industry. Future educational materials also will be available to NATDA dealer affiliates.

NATM Guidelines for Recommended Minimum Manufacturing Practices for Light- and Medium-Duty Trailers (Guidelines) – Need to know the state towing laws in Ohio or the lighting specifications for a 20’ horse trailer? Since its inception, NATM has worked to improve the safety and reliability of the light- and medium-duty trailer manufacturing industry through the promotion of acceptable, recognized manufacturing practices. It has accomplished this through member education and publication of the Guidelines. This publication is a compilation of federal rules, regulations, and accepted industry standards and practices that govern trailer construction. The Guidelines are available at the NATM member rate and include topics such as brake requirements, state trailer laws, warning label laws, GVWR, excise tax, living quarters and more.

NATM Compliance Posters – The Guidelines are the basis for the NATM Compliance Program. The program evaluates the manufacturing processes of members that volunteer to undergo an NATM compliance consultation. The consultation examines the manufacturer's processes to assess whether it is designed to build trailers in accordance with applicable federal standards and regulations and accepted industry standards set forth in the Guidelines. Members in compliance with NATM Guidelines proudly display a red, white and blue compliance decal on their trailers. Help promote the NATM compliance program and your manufacturers that participate in the program by displaying the compliance poster, available to NATDA members at no additional cost. For a complete list of NATM compliant members, visit www.natm.com.

Updates on Regulatory and Legislative Issues – Over the years, NATM has developed reliable contacts throughout the U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada. These relationships help NATM obtain answers to member’s regulatory questions. The association monitors legislation and rulemakings that could impact the trailer industry. The 2009 Transportation Reauthorization Bill will include legislation that could impact the trailer industry. NATM will keep members and dealer affiliates updated as this legislation is developing.

NATM.com Web site Advertising – NATDA dealer affiliates will have the opportunity to advertise on the NATM Web site. NATM.com has had more than 43,000 visits to date from more than 120 countries. At NATM, we want to make sure you get the most return on your investment. Therefore, we monitor which pages on NATM.com receive the most traffic. For more information about NATM.com advertising, contact NATM headquarters.

Other NATM Benefits –

NATM Web site – As an NATDA dealer affiliate, you will have access to the NATM Web site and archived issues of Tracks.
NATM Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide – Published annually, NATDA dealer affiliates can purchase the directory at NATM member price. The directory includes all NATM member contact information.
NATDA Magazine Articles – Each issue of the NATDA Magazine will feature an article submitted by NATM. These articles will include a wide variety of topics impacting the trailer industry