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The International Truck Parts Association (ITPA) was formed in 1974. The member companies
deal in new, used, rebuilt, and reconditioned parts for heavy- and medium-duty trucks.
Many of the members are component rebuilders.
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The intention is to keep ITPA to a size that allows members to become acquainted with one
another and familiar with their specialties.
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ITPA's primary activities are to stage two meetings a year to discuss mutual industry issues,
networking, marketing methods and transact business. A quarterly bulletin with ITPA and
industry news is published and sent to all members.
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Other publications, reprints, etc., are distributed to members on matters in which ITPA
has an interest.
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ITPA is a member of National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in Washington,
D.C. Through it, ITPA members can obtain a variety of insurance coverage and discounts on
express and freight services, car rentals, Dun & Bradstreet credit services and other items.
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ITPA a member of the Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Group (HVMG). HVMG was organized to represent
the interest, common policies, and purposes of those companies engaged in the independent
heavy-duty truck, bus, farm equipment, construction equipment and off-road vehicle parts
and service aftermarket.
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ITPA is a revenue sharing partner of HDAW (Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week).
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is an annual business to business conference that focuses on
only the Independent Heavy Duty Aftermarket Distributor Industry.
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ITPA also has a great working relationship with APRA, The Automotive Parts
Remanufacturers Association. APRA is a non-profit trade association whose members
remanufacture automotive and truck related "hard" parts for passenger cars, trucks,
off-road, marine, equipment and industrial uses.
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ITPA also undertakes special projects to benefit members such as publishing a
directory of casting numbers for Drivetrain components.
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Applications for membership in ITPA may be made online here.
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