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Features 24 MAY/JUNE 2019, Volume 12 Number 1 9 NATDA Headquarters 111 2nd Ave. NE, Ste. 1405 Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] www.natda.org The NATDA Magazine is published six times a year by the North American Trailer Dealers Association. Reprinting in whole or by any means—graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or information storage and retrieval systems—is expressly forbidden without written permission from the publisher. Editorial contributions are welcome but editors recommend that contributors query first. NATDA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage thereto. All photographs should be released for publication by the source. NATDA is not responsible for return of unsolicited photographs or manuscripts. NATDA reserves the 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 [phone] [phone] FAX [email protected] Industry Job Search 24 A Different Kind of Build Is Just Around the Bend 26 A Hot Dip Makes A Cool Trailer 28 A Different Build From Front To Back 30 Galvanizing A Future In North America 36 2019 NATDA Trade Show & Convention 38 NATDA New Exhibitors 50 How Texting Customers Can Increase Business For Trailer Dealers 56 4 Pitfalls Of Using Friends To Pick Up Trailers 60 A Protection Plan That Provides Safety In Coverage And In Profits 62 The Leaders In Trailer Inventory Financing 66 How Best Price Trailers Became A Star In the Trailer Industry Who We Are... We would like to thank the following people for their article contributions: Bennett DriveAway Bob Clements | Bob Clements International Jeff Jones | Statistical Surveys, Inc. Kenect Northpoint Commercial Finance In Every Issue 8 10 12 14 68 President’s Message Statistical Surveys Trailer Report Dealership Performance Training Program Trailer News Ad Index Cassandra Varner NATDA Magazine is published by Brady Media Group LLC: [email protected] Melanie Bierweiler Event Manager 6 NATDA Magazine Layout & Design by: Stephanie McGhee Art Director [email protected] www.natda.org 727-360-0304 www.natda.org