Member Services
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NAEDA and its affiliated associations offer partner program services to dealers to support:
- Dealer advocacy
- Your dealership and employee interests
- Value to your dealership
- Your membership experience
NAEDA endorses or designates as preferred providers organizations that offer dealer-specific programs, products and services. The association relies on its Member Services Committee, which is made up of dealers and affiliated association executives, to review dealer benefits and research new programs, products and services.
Click on the titles below to find out more information about NAEDA's program partners and the services they provide.
Dealer Management and Consulting: Currie Management Consultants works with dealers to streamline operations and create success through improved performance and personal development training. Currie Management Consultants also manages the NAEDA 20 Groups, a program in which dealers in groups of 20 or less discuss areas of mutual interest and work on critical areas of management to improve business performance and profitability.
Dealer Benefits:
- Management development
- Sales training
- Organizational development
- Online training
- Market research and surveys
- Meeting facilitation
Note: Currie Management Consultants administers the NAEDA 20 Groups program. Program available in Canada 
Association-Sponsored Credit Card Program: Elavon offers payment solutions for all of your credit card processing needs.
Dealer Benefits
- Process all types of credit and debit cards
- E-commerce solutions
- Check conversion
- Gift and prepaid cards
- Free online reporting
- 24/7 customer service
- PCI compliance program, risk management, fraud control
- Free rate analysis
Your business is unique and so are its challenges. In today's competitive marketplace, dealers need to balance good customer service with efficient cash management. You're in good company with Elavon and the association-sponsored credit card program, which also features no application fee, no annual fee and no equipment reprogramming fee.
For a free rate analysis, click Pre-Application Form. For information, call Liz Harpst, Elavon, at 865/933-0872 or call Mike Kraemer, NAEDA, at 636/349-6203 or send an e-mail to kraemerm@naeda.com.
Note: Elavon is the endorsed credit card processor of the North American Equipment Dealers Association. Processing for MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover is available. Program available in Canada 
Sales Leads/Market Intelligence: Since 1988, EDA has improved the direct marketing effectiveness of its clients. Through a wide array of intuitive, analytical tools, EDA simplifies implementation of real-time, UCC data to harvest new leads, maintain a higher level of service, and measure the ROI of marketing and open house strategies. And with Catapult, EDA’s online UCC portal, users gain detailed insight into the equipment purchased by buyers in their territory including manufacturer, model, and year.
Dealer Benefits
· Free five-year market share report
· Find and keep new customers
· Monitor competitor activity
· Boost parts, service, and aftermarket sales
· Measure ROI of open houses and marketing campaigns
To receive a free five-year market share report or for more information, call Bryan Fanis at (800)288-8262 or (704)814-1394. For a personalized, automated demonstration of Catapult, visit http://edadata.com/naeda.
Note: EDA is the preferred provider of UCC data for the North American Equipment Dealers Association. Information only available for U.S. transactions
Federated - U.S. - Equipment Dealership Insurance – United States: Federated Insurance Companies is in its second century of offering insurance to the equipment industry. The company specializes in business insurance for selected industries, including equipment dealers (agricultural, lawn and garden, construction). The company operates in 48 states and the District of Columbia***.
*** All products, services and coverages may not be available in all states.
Dealer Benefits
- Property and casualty insurance
- Risk-management solutions
- Business succession and planning
- Health and life insurance
Federated is consistently rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. Best’s rating evaluation is based on financial strength, business profile, and operating performance.
Note: The North American Equipment Dealers Association endorses Federated Insurance Companies as a provider of property and casualty insurance for dealers.
Federated Insurance - Canada - Equipment Dealership Insurance: Federated Insurance Company of Canada offers a full line of insurance products and services to equipment dealers across the country. With over 90 years of experience, we are the premiere insurer of equipment dealers in Canada.
Dealer Benefits
- Customized insurance programs specifically designed for equipment dealers
- Coverages for property, casualty, group benefits, life, health, home, and auto
- Dedicated risk management team
- Exclusive loss prevention products and services, including RiskWise for DealershipsTM (safety resource), RecoveryWiseTM (disaster planning resource), The Right RoadTM (fleet management resource), and Partners in Prevention educational bulletins.
- Trauma AssistanceTM counseling for business owners and employees
- SuccessionWise (business transition resource)
Federated Insurance is recognized as a “Best Workplaces in Canada” for 2010. We enjoy a rating of “A (Excellent)” from A.M. Best Company, the International Insurance Rating Agency, for our financial strength, business profile and operating performance.
For information, call or send an e-mail to:
Note: The North American Equipment Dealers Association recommends Federated Insurance Company of Canada as a provider of specialized risk management solutions.
Equipment Market Intelligence: IRON Solutions, Inc. is a leading source of Equipment Market Intelligence™ for used agricultural, industrial and outdoor power equipment.
Dealer Benefits:
- Official Guides, industry’s gold standard in equipment valuation data
- Industry's largest used tractor and equipment Web site
- Easily accessible and accurate market information
Note: The North American Equipment Dealers Association endorses IRON Solutions.
KPA Compliance Services: KPA is a leading provider of environmental, health, safety, HR, and risk management compliance software and services. Because of the frequency of changes in federal laws, it’s vital that dealers and their employees have current knowledge of compliance guidelines and requirements.
Dealer Benefits
- NAEDA Compliance Tip of the Month
- Free monthly dealer seminars
- 10 percent discount on KPA services for eligible dealers
Note: The North American Equipment Dealers Association recommends KPA as a preferred provider of HR and environmental, health and safety software and services for dealers. Program not available in Canada
Retail Finance: NAEDA Financial is the association's retail finance, leasing and insurance program.
Dealer Benefits
- Origination fees and salespersons bonuses
- Competitive fixed rates
- One rate for new and used equipment
- No recourse, no reserves
- Simple, free and fast documentation preparation
- Quick dealer settlements
- Internet applications
Note: The North American Equipment Dealers Association endorses the retail finance, lease and insurance products of NAEDA Financial. NAEDA Financial is a partnership between NAEDA and Diversified Financial Services, Omaha, NE. Not available in Canada.
PartnerShip®, NAEDA’s endorsed freight management provider, helps dealers save on every inbound, outbound, small, and large shipment through the NAEDA Discount Freight Program**, a free member benefit. This program has saved dealers nearly $8 million off standard rates for small package and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments.
**This service is available for U.S. to Canada and Canada to U.S. shipping. The program does not apply to intra-Canadian shipments.
Dealer Discounts:
- Save up to 29%* on select FedEx Express® services.
- Save up to 20% on select FedEx Ground® services.
- Save up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services.
- Save at least 70% on your freight shipping with trusted carriers like UPS Freight®, YRC, and Con-way Freight.
*Includes a 5% online processing discount. Full details available at www.PartnerShip.com/24NAEDA/FedExdiscounts.
Enroll today! The NAEDA Discount Freight Program has no minimum shipping requirements and is free to all NAEDA-affiliated dealers.
For information, call 800-599-2902 or visit www.PartnerShip.com/24NAEDA.
Note: The NAEDA Discount Freight Program is administered by PartnerShip, an endorsed provider of the North American Equipment Dealers Association.
Dealer Management and Consulting: Spader Business Management offers resources to dealers to dramatically improve productivity, profitability and performance. Spader also works with NAEDA to start or increase participation in Farm Equipment Management Groups, which use peer-to-peer experiences to help dealers develop metrics and best practices to ensure business success.
Dealer Benefits:
- Management groups
- Training
- Consulting and coaching
- Success tools
- Operational assessments
- Online services
Note: Spader is an endorsed provider of dealer management, consulting and training for the North American Equipment Dealers Association. Program available in Canada
WorldNet Long Distance Telephone Program: WorldNet Solutions is a long distance brokerage service that estimates it can reduce the cost of long distance telephone service for 90- to 95-percent of U.S. dealers.*** Canadian dealers also save on long distance rates through the program.
*** In-state rates vary
Dealer Benefits:
- No monthly fees
- Internet connectivity (DSL or T1 lines)
- Free calling cards
- No codes to dial
- Multiprotocol Label Switching
- Low International Rates
For a free long distance rate analysis, call WorldNet at 866/532-7653. Use the keyword “NAEDA” when asking for a rate analysis.
Note: The North American Equipment Dealers Association recommends WorldNet Solutions for dealers whose state, regional or provincial associations don’t offer a discount long distance program. Program available in Canada
Tool Reimbursement Plan: Toolchex offers a reimbursement program for technicians who are required to purchase tools or equipment as a condition of employment. Technicians who choose to participate in this program are eligible to receive reimbursement for tools, equipment and other business expenses.
Dealer Benefits:
- Save an average of $765 in employment taxes on every $10,000 of processed qualified expenses*
- Program helps to retain highly-skilled technicians
* Toolchex estimate
Technician Benefits:
- Reimbursement for job-required tool or equipment purchases
- Increase net take-home pay by $150 per month*
* Toolchex estimate
Due to the tax complexities involved with accountable plans such as the Toolchex program, NAEDA advises dealers to consult their tax advisors for an assessment of any tax risks that may be involved by participating in the program.
Note: The North American Equipment Dealers Association endorses the Toolchex program. The association also endorses identity theft benefits offered by Toolchex under the ID Toolchex brand. Not available in Canada
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