As a CVSA associate member, you are among approximately 16,000 members who are committed to helping the Alliance achieve its goal of uniformity, compatibility and reciprocity of commercial motor vehicle inspections and enforcement throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Below are just some of the benefits of being a CVSA associate member.
- CVSA Operations Manual – You’ll have access to inspection bulletins, the bylaws, operational policies, inspection procedures and more.
- Conferences and Meetings – Our conferences, workshops and meetings provide the opportunity to share your ideas, feedback and perspectives.
- Committees – Committee participation offers our associate members the opportunity to address the issues that impact commercial motor vehicle safety.
- Complimentary Handbook – You will receive a complimentary copy of CVSA’s latest “North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Handbook and Pictorial.” Not only does it identify critical vehicle inspection items but it also details the criteria used for placing a driver and/or vehicle out of service.
- CVSA Online Directory – Commercial motor vehicle enforcement agencies, companies, owner-operators, consultants, manufacturers and trucking associations are listed on our website.
- Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunities – As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll garner exclusive opportunities to share and promote your organization’s brand and demonstrate your commitment to commercial motor vehicle safety. And, when it comes to booth space and locations at our exhibits, as an associate member, you’re always given priority.
- Cumulative Sponsorship Levels – Whether you make an annual donation or sponsor a specific event, all your contributions are tabulated cumulatively and applied to your sponsorship level. Increased levels in sponsorship mean more member benefits.
- CVSA Headquarters Staff – With hundreds of combined years of transportation safety experience in the government and industry sectors, our headquarters staff stands ready to serve all its members.
- Networking Opportunities – No organization brings together commercial motor vehicle law enforcement and industry like CVSA. CVSA provides a unique environment where you can interact directly with others in the transportation safety industry and gain real-world knowledge from enforcement jurisdictions and your peers at other companies and organizations.
- Education and Training Materials – Through our online CVSA Learning portal, you’ll find training and knowledge-building resources.
- Magazine – “Guardian,” CVSA’s quarterly magazine, will keep you up to date on topics affecting commercial motor vehicle safety. You can even be an active contributor by submitting articles for possible inclusion in the magazine.
- Website – A link to your company’s website will be added to our site, giving you full exposure to the public directly from our website.
- Individualized Online CVSA Account – Access your individualized online CVSA member portal where you can register for events, join a committee, change your contact information, access important members-only documents and much more.
- Programs – Support CVSA’s programs, all of which are well recognized throughout the industry.
- Electronic Subscriptions – Knowledge is power. Through our biweekly e-newsletters, “Safety Exchange” and “Regulatory Update,” you will have access to the most current information on the latest transportation safety issues affecting the industry.
- Discounted Member Rates – Products in our online store, event registration fees and hotel rates are discounted for CVSA associate members.
For more information about associate membership, contact CVSA Membership Coordinator Angela DiLeo.