Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry (ACT 1) – Established to build goodwill between allied industry companies and the motor carrier industry. Frank Stevens, Pres., 630-910-2820

American Truck Historical Society – Dedicated to the collection and preservation of the dynamic history of trucks and the industry. 205-870-0566

American Trucking Associations (ATA) – A national federation of independent and autonomous state trucking associations and independent conferences. Some of their individual Councils include the Safety Management Council, Agricultural Transporters Conference, National Accounting/Finance Council, Management Systems Council, Litigation Center, Sales & Marketing Council, ATA Foundation, American Movers Conference, Team 2000, Deliver USA, Logistics Council, Western Highway Institute, and the National Committee for Fleet Supervisor Training. General information: 703-838-1880.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) – An association of state and federal officials responsible for the administration and enforcement of motor vehicle safety laws in North America. 301-564-1623

Distribution and LTL Carriers Association (D&LCA) – Merger of the Regular Common Carrier Conference (RCCC) and the Regional & Distribution Carriers Conference (RDCC), representing the interests of for-hire common carriers of general freight and less-than-truckload carriers. 703-739-3101

lntermodal Association of North America (IANA) – Serves the interests of intermodal freight and suppliers to encourage growth and innovation in this area. Offer a multitude of benefits to its 700+ members. 301-982-3400

National Private Truck Council (NPTC) – Formed in 1988 by the consolidation of the National Private Trucking Association and the National Private Trucking Council of America. 703-683-1300

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) – A national organization representing the special interests of tank haulers. 703-838-1960

Professional Truck Drivers Institute (PTDI) – A national nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of driver training, proficiency, safety and professionalism. Voluntary certification available for entry-level drivers. 703-838-8842

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) – Affiliated with the ATA; dedicated to carriers who deal with transporting oversize and/or overweight items, crane and rigging operations – domestic and foreign. 703-698-0291

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) – Represents the interests of agents and other third-party transportation service providers, serving nearly 1,000 members. 703-329-1894

Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) – Created in 1983, formerly the ITCC, its sole focus is the common and contract truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. 703-838-1950