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Andy Ackerman
President
Who We
Are...
Features
MAY/JUNE 2018, Volume 11 Number 1
20 Load Trail
Building Premium Quality Trailers
24 New Tax Reform Act
Amy Ackerman
Vice President
for Trailer Dealerships
28 Bennett DriveAway
Tracking Keeps Drivers Updated
30 Northpoint Commercial Finance
Jesse Battle
Executive Director
Karen Anderson
Sales Director
Heather Schulman
Operations Director
Corey Langley
Marketing Manager
Cheryl Cabanaw
Membership Manager
Trailer Dealers & Manufacturers Turn To Northpoint
NATDA Headquarters
111 2nd Ave. NE, Ste. 1405
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone (727) 360-0304
Fax (727) 231-8356
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right to use material at its discretion and we reserve the right
to edit material to meet our publishing/editorial requirements.
Please Note: the articles contained in this publication are meant to
increase reader awareness of trailer ownership. Its contents should
not be construed as advice or instruction on such topics, which
should be obtained directly from the product manufacturer.
Inquiries & Change of Address write:
NATDA
111 2nd Ave. NE.
STE. 1405
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727)360-0304
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33 Waymire Distribution
Trail-A-Way
34 2018 Trade Show & Convention
Start Your Engines
37 New Exhibitors: Vendors
Products and Services To Benefit Your Bottom Line
42 The Experts
9 Tips To Improve Your Dealership
52 Dealership Management Systems
An Overview
62 Dealer Spotlight: Midway Trailers
Top Provider Of Trailers, Snow Plows & Car Haulers
We would like to thank David J. Wiggins, CPA of
CliftonLarsonAllen for his article contribution.
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