national association of trailer manufacturers

National Association of

Trailer Manufacturers

2420 SW 17th Street · Topeka, KS 66604 | (785) 272-4433 · Fax (785) 272-4455

www.NATM.com

Pam TrusdaleExecutive Director

Greg SodenCompliance Director

Why Should I Care About Trailer Safety?

NATM History

• Founded in 1987

• Light- and medium-duty trailer manufacturers and suppliers of products and services

• Organized to promote universal recognition of safety in the trailer manufacturing industry.

• Compliance Verification Program

• Government Affairs Program

Mission & Vision

The Mission of the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers is to promote trailer safety and the success of the trailer manufacturing industry through education and advocacy.

The Vision of NATM is to continuously advance trailer safety.

Overview of the Compliance Verification Program

• All trailer manufacturer members have to be in compliance with NATM Guidelines and have compliance verified as a requirement of NATM membership

• Items Covered during Consultation• Administrative items• Labels and Placards• Trailer Items • Recommendations

Determining Proper Cargo Capacity

Connecting Your Trailer

Inspecting Your Tires

How to Properly Hitch a Trailer

National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recommends Three Objectives for NATM

1. Continuous Improvement of the Compliance Verification Program

2. Involvement in the Development of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication

3. Consumer Education

Continuous Improvement of theCompliance Verification Program

Involvement in the Development of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication

Consumer Education

Questions?

www.NATM.com

NATM Headquarters2420 SW 17th StreetTopeka, KS 66604

(785) 272-4433