national association of trailer manufacturers
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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