The NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, is celebrating 50 years of serving the work truck industry.

The Association was founded in 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the Truck Equipment & Body Distributors Association with six member companies. In 1978, the Association moved to its current headquarters in suburban Detroit, the heart of the nation’s automotive industry. In 1979, based on its changing industry-wide perspective and service offerings, changed its name to the National Truck Equipment Association, or the NTEA.

The legislative office opened in Washington, D.C., in 1988 to represent member interests on Capitol Hill.

The NTEA, now 1,600 member organizations strong, is the leading organization representing the work truck industry.

Through the years, the association has grown its capabilities to include:

• Technical services for engineering, installation, compliance and certification support.

• Advocating on behalf of the work truck industry to protect and advance the industry’s regulatory and legislative interests.

• Enhancing our market data and research offerings to help member businesses succeed.

• Offering education, training and networking opportunities.

• Delivering industry information on demand.