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title: Gwendolyn Brown on What’s Ahead for Trailer Dealers
description: Catch insights from NTDA President Gwen Brown on trailer dealer challenges and future initiatives in this episode of 10 Minute Takes with FTR CEO Jonathan Starks.
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# Gwendolyn Brown on What’s Ahead for Trailer Dealers

![Jonathan Starks, CEO](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Staff%20Photos/Square/Jon%20Starks_cropped_2024.png?width=48&height=48&name=Jon%20Starks_cropped_2024.png)

 Jonathan Starks, CEO

September 8, 2025

While you were focused on the sessions in the Grand Hall at the Conference, FTR's experts sat with attendees for fun and informative chats about the industry and wherever else the conversation took them.

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In this episode of *10 Minute Takes*, FTR CEO Jonathan Starks chats with **Gwen Brown, President of the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA)**.

![Screenshot 2025-09-08 154347](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20Conference/Conference%20Podcast/Screenshot%202025-09-08%20154347.png?width=335&height=190&name=Screenshot%202025-09-08%20154347.png)Gwen shared what she’s hearing from dealers across the country: uncertainty is everywhere. Tariffs keep shifting, interest rates remain high, and regulations are in flux. Dealers are cautious, with many waiting to see how things play out before making big equipment purchases.

She also talked about how interesting it has been watching the industry itself change—becoming more dynamic through mergers, acquisitions, and new business arms like finance and IT—changes that are reshaping what support looks like for NTDA members.

Looking ahead, Gwen highlighted NTDA’s upcoming conference focused on helping members navigate this uncertainty, plus two big initiatives:

- **Scholarships** for employees and their families (26 awarded this year).
- **Legislative action** to level the playing field on floor plan taxes for trailer dealers.

👉 **Catch the full 10 Minute Takes conversation with Gwen Brown here **

 

Thanks for watching! We’ve really enjoyed these conversations with industry leaders and attendees throughout the conference. To catch all of the *10 Minute Takes* podcasts from the event, visit **[www.ftrintel.com/connection](https://www.ftrintel.com/connection)**.

 

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