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TRAM provides businesses in the towing industry means of unified resources to accomplish common goals. The larger the membership, the more powerful we become. Together we have a better chance of being heard by the public, government and other professionals.
Thanks to the efforts of our members, TRAM played a major role in putting fourth the new legislation for abandoned vehicles. With your help as a new member, you could help to further better our industry.
Fill out your membership application today!
TRAM Member Benefits
Monthly Newsletter
Current Industry Information
Specific Problem Assistance
Educational Seminars and Classes
Liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies
Liaison with Department of Motor Vehicles
Public Relations and Support
Equipment and Tool Discounts
Opportunity to Network with your Peers
Towing & Recovery Driver Schools
Certification Courses
Safety Seminars & Courses
Interchange of Ideas within the Industry
Regular Information Meetings
Member Discounts
Legislation of Laws
Conference of the Northeastern Towing Association
Free towPartners Membership which includes these valuable benefits:
Sprint Nextel: 12% on service, 25% on accessories and great phone discounts for your company and your employees
Dell: 5-10% on computer purchases
Aramark: Discounts of approximately 25% on uniform rentals
Deluxe Forms: 20% off of your first order and other benefits
@Road: Significant discounts on GPS services and activation
Special rebates and other promotions on cellular products and services from www.ShopTowPartners.com
Charge.com: Discounted credit card processing
Aircharge: Discounted service for in-truck credit card processing
TowPartsNow.com: 5% discount on truck parts and accessories
TOPS: Towing software solutions
Office Depot: Up to 7% off your purchases
Coe Consulting: 15% off training and documents
C-DATA: Outsourcing solutions to manage a Drug-Free Workplace
GE Benefit Solutions: dental and vision care
PCA: A/R Collections to lien deficiencies
Dalrada Financial Corporation: Payroll and HR support, staffing & employee benefits
Pan-American & USNow: Group medical benefits
Tatems: Truck and trailer equipment maintenance software
Direct Capital: Equipment financing
Dynamic: Towing equipment
WearGuard: Uniform Purchases
In The News: Mounting and laminating magazine and newspaper features
PDSI: Professional dispatch services
Sonic River: On hold message service
Deluxe: Check printing, forms, business documents
Harry and David: Gift baskets for your customers
Choice Hotels: Hotel room discounts
18 More Reasons for Joining a Trade Association
1. Advocacy
TRAM represents and supports the interests of you and your business. And if our industry faces major threats, TRAM is there, fighting with you.
2. Benefits
TRAM offers a variety of tangible benefits to members and their employees.
3. Convenience
When you're facing a problem, isn't it great to be able to shop for a variety of solutions under one roof? TRAM is a "one-stop" center for advice, contacts, inspiration and suggestions on a wide range of topics.
4. Economy
Don't reinvent the wheel when it comes time to save money, consolidate an operation, or enhance efficiency. Tell TRAM what you are trying to do and we can tell you if/how your peers have already done it!
5. Friendship
TRAM members are people who have many of the same concerns, needs and interests as you. They're the kind of people you'll enjoy meeting.
6. Happenings
TRAM sponsors, attends, and participates in thought-provoking, educational sessions led by successful peers, as well as, regionally and nationally recognized experts. We also offer a variety of enriching events and activities such as; monthly dinner meetings, trainings, conferences, annual trade expo, and more...
7. Ideas
One of the most valuable benefits of association membership is the opportunity to "listen in" on the creativity of peers. TRAM provides members with the opportunity to discuss their mutual problems and can often point you in the right direction of solutions and strategies.
8. Joining
Together an association has a better chance of being heard. By the public, government, and other professionals.
9. Know-How
Got a problem? TRAM can put you in touch with the individuals who have the "know-how" you need.
10. Leadership
An association produces voluntary leadership that can make a difference.
11. Management
An association is the most cost effective vehicle for managing industry-wide concerns and activities.
12. Networking
Association events, meetings, member directories and website information exchange make networking a reality for you and your peers.
13. Profit
Your ability to generate profit is one of your primary concerns. Its every business owners primary concern. TRAMs trainings and programs are ultimately geared to help you survive and prosper by providing you with the tools and knowledge you need.
14. Quality
The degree to which you are able to sustain high standards and customer service will strongly influence your ability to grow. TRAM "doing things right".
15. Unity
Membership gives you and your peers the opportunity to speak with a single voice on matters of importance to the towing industry.
16. Vision
TRAM helps you visualize the opportunities which lie ahead
17. Warnings
Bad news on the economic horizon? The regulatory front? In the course? TRAM serves as an "early warning systems" for our members and help ward off potential industry-wide problems.
18. Zest
There is something special about celebrating your successes and triumphs with like-minded people, achieving recognition for the good work you've done, and of feeling the tremendous satisfaction of true accomplishment.
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