National Trailer Dealers Association
Industry News / Economic News
http://www.ntda.org/ Select "News & Events"
Industry news and economic news sections include articles on truck trailer industry issues, trends,
and outlook. Articles available free online.
Trailer/Body Builders
Trailer/Body Builders Magazine
http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/
Industry news and information for producers and sellers of commercial truck bodies, trailers, and
truck equipment. Available free online.
National Truck Equipment Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
About The Industry
http://www.ntea.com/index.aspx Select "Industry
- About The Industry"
Summary overview of the truck equipment industry. All information is free online.
Market Intelligence
http://www.ntea.com/index.aspx
Select "Industry - About The Industry - Market Data"
Market news and information including statistical data and economic forecasts for the truck equipment
industry. All information is free online.
Truck Equipment Outlook
http://www.ntea.com/index.aspx
Select "Industry - About The Industry - Industry Statistics"
Quarterly publication includes analysis of truck equipment sales and production data, market trends,
prices, and more. Available free online.
North American Truck Equipment Industry Outlook and Strategy Report
http://www.ntea.com/index.aspx Select "Shop
NTEA - List All Products"
Study addresses major strategic factors and trends shaping the truck equipment industry and their
implications to truck equipment manufacturers and distributors.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales
class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available
by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
National Trailer Dealers Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Association News
http://www.ntda.org/ Select "News & Events"
Association news section includes summaries of dealer financial performance survey and dealer
employee compensation survey. Summaries available free online.
Dealer Financial Performance Survey
http://www.ntda.org/
Select "News & Events - Association News" for more information about survey.
Report presents a profile for the typical industry firm and outlines the results obtained by the
most successful ones. Participants also receive a profit improvement profile which compares each
company's results to similar businesses (e.g., those with the same sales size, in the same geographic
region, or with the same product mix) and the industry's most prosperous companies.
National Truck Equipment Association
Annual Distributor Profit Survey
http://www.ntea.com/index.aspx Select "Shop NTEA
- List All Products"
Report includes an executive summary containing an overview of the study results with emphasis between
the typical and high profit firm. Individual sections include merchandising profile; income statement
and balance sheet analysis; financial and operating ratios; employee productivity ratios; and line
of business, market area, and trend analysis.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
National Trailer Dealers Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Association News
http://www.ntda.org/ Select "News & Events"
Association news section includes summaries of dealer financial performance survey and dealer
employee compensation survey. Summaries available free online.
Dealer Employee Compensation Survey
http://www.ntda.org/
Select "News & Events - Association News" for more information about survey.
Includes detailed analyses of salaries and compensation levels for employee positions and benefits
packages.
National Truck Equipment Association
Distributor Employee Compensation Survey Report
http://www.ntea.com/index.aspx Select "Shop NTEA
- List All Products"
Survey provides detailed analysis of executive and employee compensation, including salaries, bonuses,
commissions, and perks, and provides details on fringe benefits such as health insurance and retirement
programs.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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