Mission & Goals
Since World War II, the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) has served our country’s national defense and homeland security as a trusted environment where government, military, and private sector professionals can solve pressing challenges in the fields of logistics, transportation, and passenger travel services.
NDTA is a non-political, non-profit educational organization. Our three priorities are to:
- Maintain that “trusted environment” by facilitating strong working relationships, education, and the exchange of ideas
- Invest in programs and capabilities that provide value to our corporate and individual members, and help develop the next generation of professionals
- Serve the broader national security interest through a new focus on all government stakeholders in logistics, transportation, and passenger travel
We have a rich history, dating back to 1944. In that time, NDTA has established a great track record of service; including real-world disaster relief through partnerships with organizations like American Red Cross, the creation of transportation studies and white papers, the development of emergency management plans, and exercises in cooperation with the military.
By the Numbers
- 233 corporate members
- More than 4,000+ individual members
- 18 active chapters worldwide
- Six functional committees
- Since 2007, the NDTA Foundation has awarded over 360 scholarships worth over $700,000. In 2025, NDTA provided 32 scholarships worth $100,000.
- Tens of thousands of dollars more awarded every year by NDTA chapters
- Three premier national events – NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting, GovTravels and Surface Force Projection Conference
By-Laws
Organizational Structure
National Meetings
Three Annual National Events
- The NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting is a four-day, co-sponsored annual meeting to provide government and industry with the opportunity to identify and solve logistics and transportation challenges, learn about innovative technologies, develop best practices and build professional and personal relationships.
- The NDTA-DTMO GovTravels is a four-day, co-sponsored annual training event that that brings together experts from across the federal government and the commercial travel industry to examine a wide range of issues that impact the government’s multi-billion-dollar travel enterprise.
- The NDTA-CAS Surface Force Projection Conference is a co-sponsored, annual training event with Christopher Newport University that assembles government and industry logistics surface transportation experts and members of the Joint Logistics Enterprise to examine challenges associated with deploying forces and moving sustainment from the United States to the point of need .
Regular Drumbeat of Government – Industry Engagement
- Annual CEO-level Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
- NDTA Committees that meet regularly to bring together government/military and the private sector together to address operational and policy issues of mutual interest
- NDTA Board Committees – including six committees and ten subcommittees
- The Government Passenger Travel Advisory Council – including six functional passenger travel committees
- Europe and Africa Regional Committee – includes three subcommittees
- USTRANSCOM-hosted Executive Working Group meetings; Defense Logistics Agency Industry meetings; OSD and Joint Staff industry engagement sessions
Chapter Events
- Charitable fundraisers and scholarship benefits
- Meetings for professional development and networking
Education
NDTA Foundation and Scholarships
The National Defense Transportation Association Foundation carries out the association’s charter to conduct and assist programs of transportation education, research and development.
The Foundation annually awards scholarship money to high school or college students pursuing an education in logistics, transportation, or passenger travel. Four scholarship programs are available to NDTA members and their financial dependents pursuing the study of logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, or passenger travel services.
Professional Development
Check out NDTA resources below for education and professional growth.
- NDTA event videos
- NDTA event slides
- University Membership Program
- NDTA Media
- The Industry Connect Program (ICP) offers NDTA Foundation scholarship winners the opportunity to connect with industry mentors for personal and career growth.
- Student Testimonials and how NDTA scholarships and education have impacted their opportunities
- Education Library – more than 200 talks by military and industry experts
- Education Library – more than 200 talks by military and industry experts
- Chapter Resources – become a member and be part of a chapter today
MAKE AN IMPACT WITH NDTA
Join the National Defense Transportation Association’s global association of transportation, logistics and passenger travel professionals. Experience competitive benefits, rewarding professional development courses, exciting networking opportunities, and create a strong, efficient transportation system for the United States.