ACTION

BENEFIT

LEGISLATIVE

Free Membership ($150 value) in Tow Partners with Discount Card, News letter, Association I.D.

Free $150.00 Membership

National Recognition by TRAA and Board Affiliate

TRAA certification with classes

National affiliation with NTRA.  Members may list their companies on National Tow Clubs Directory and Registry Free

Free affiliation with NTRA

Purchasing Power with ZIPS.

Tow Truck and Parts Discounts for Members

Hosting two new web sites.

Information Central

www.ibaassociation.com

Association web site

Average of 60 hits a day

www.nationaltowinginstitute.org

Non Profit 501 c(3) educational

Corporation.  Directed by volunteers from accross the country dedicated to the professional tower and their education

Non Profit think tank and provider of educational services

Opening of two public auctions

Raise prices for vehicles

Contract with members for crushing of salvage vehicles

More money for salvage

Open contact with State, County and Local Procurement offices for Contracts

Additional opportunities

Free Employment Ads

Place employment ads on web with direct response to companies.

Contract with (2) National tire companies for Tow Truck Tires

Up to 25% discount

(2) members on Governor’s Tow Board

Representation

Tow Truck Rules

Members were stakeholders in New Rules

30 Day Impound

Lobbied for the new bill and helped introduce new language

2005 Legislative Session

Members and Director spent over 1000 hours in lobbying, attending hearings, giving testimony on 10 bills and new rules.

Business Tax Break

Reduction of Business Assessed Tax Rate from 25 % to 20% over the next 5 years.

Planned Tow Schools for Certification of Drivers.  Medium and Light Duty

School Scheduled for Dec 2-3. TRAA Certification also Available