Member resource
NPSA Community Forum
The NPSA web-based community forum is live and we encourage all members to get involved. The Community exists to create a place for NPSA members to connect, learn, and grow.
- Invite
- Email info@npsa.org
- Categories
- 12
- Regular
- Full access to all categories
- Associate
- Full, view only or no access, by category
Why a forum
Industry conversations in one organized place
The ultimate goal of this forum is to bring business and industry conversations into a place that is organized and unified with the ability to collaborate.
Working together as an industry allows all portable storage providers to grow, improve and remain sustainable long term. This NPSA Community Forum allows for continuous conversation amongst peers and offer access to a library of information to all our members.
Who sees what
The Forum is set up with 12 specific categories for conversation and topics of discussion, to which Regular Members (those members in the Portable Storage Industry) have Full Access. Associate Members (those members who are providing products and services to the Portable Storage Industry) have different levels of access (Full Access/View Only/No Access) depending on the category. This is done for several reasons but mainly to ensure candid conversation without direct marketing, sales and/or interruption from Associate members. Associate Members have NO Access (view or participate) to the "Vendor Reviews" category. For this reason, it is extremely important to start any conversation in the correct Category.
Get posts in your inbox
To set up your profile and have all posts go to your inbox, go to Profile/Preferences/Notifications/Categories. Once there, in the Watched box, select all the categories you would like to watch. Make sure nothing is selected in the boxes below (Tracked, Watching First Post and Muted).
12 categories
Forum categories and access levels
Below is a summary of each category and its access levels.
Community Help Center
We are so excited to launch our new community in 2021. The Help Center is dedicated to training and best practices, so that our members can get the most of our this community.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- Full access
Portable Storage
Portable storage companies of all types including portable storage containers and trailers. Owner and operator discussions on best practices and day to day business.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- View only
Portable Storage & Moving
Companies working within a Portable storage & moving model regardless of equipment type. Owner and operator discussions on best practices and day to day business specific to the portable storage & moving business model.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- View only
Industry News
Industry news related to the portable storage industry. This can be anything from a news article to timely and relevant information on laws or the supply chain. Keep discussions civil and on topic please.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- Full access
Safety
Helping members create a safety culture that protects themselves, their employees and the communities they serve. Keeping safety top of mind through shared information, articles, Safety topics and vendors allowing them to learn from one another.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- Full access
Vendor Reviews
The Vendor Reviews category allows members to discuss vendors including information on the business, experiences working with them, and conversation related to their services. Please keep the conversation factual and civil.
- Regular
- Regular members only, full access
- Associate
- No access
Portable Storage Trailers
Portable Storage Companies working with trailers. Owner and operator discussions on best practices and day to day business specific to portable storage using trailers.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- View only
Refrigerated Portable Storage
Portable storage companies of all types working with refrigerated containers and trailers. Owner and operator discussions on anything related to the operational and maintenance issues, protocols, and best practices related to portable refrigerated storage.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- View only
Container Modifications
Portable Storage companies of all types in the business of equipment fabrication. Owner and operator discussions on modification, design and innovative uses of portable storage units.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- View only
Canadian Portable Storage
Canadian portable storage companies of all types including portable storage containers and trailers. Owner and operator discussions specific to Canada. If not specific to Canada, topics should be created under other categories that will include all members.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- View only
General Business
Companies of all types. Owner and operator discussions on best practices and day to day of running your business. Topics are intended to be more general to any business and, can include, but not limited to Finance, Human Resources, etc.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- Full access
NPSA Membership
Portable storage companies of all types. Discussions regarding NPSA membership including FAQs, member benefits, events, helpful information, etc.
- Regular
- Full access
- Associate
- Full access
Questions
Community Forum: common questions
How do I get access to the NPSA Community Forum?
Email NPSA at info@npsa.org for an invite to the Forum. Once you have an account, log in at community.npsa.org.
Can Associate members use the Forum?
Yes, with different levels of access (Full Access, View Only or No Access) depending on the category. This is mainly to ensure candid conversation without direct marketing, sales and/or interruption from Associate members. Associate Members have no access (view or participate) to the Vendor Reviews category.
How many categories does the Forum have?
The Forum is set up with 12 specific categories for conversation, from the Community Help Center and Industry News to Refrigerated Portable Storage and Canadian Portable Storage.
How do I get Forum posts by email?
Go to Profile, then Preferences, then Notifications, then Categories. In the Watched box, select all the categories you would like to watch. Make sure nothing is selected in the boxes below (Tracked, Watching First Post and Muted).
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