Get to Know AAA
What does AAA stand for?
AAA stands for the American Automobile Association. The organization got its start in 1902 when nine independent motor clubs across the country banded together to create a national motoring association.
What is AAA?
TodayAAA is a federation of affiliated motor clubs with more than 1,000 offices throughout the United States and Canadaserving more than 61 million members. You probably know that AAA offers outstanding roadside assistance to AAA Members in a jam. But did you know since its startAAA has advocated for safeefficient highways and has offered services to make car ownership and travel more enjoyable.
Is AAA a nonprofit?
AAA is a not-for-profitfully tax-payingmutual benefit corporation. We have no shareholdersand our mandate is to serve our Members.
Who owns each club?
Each AAA club is an independentnot-for-profit membership organizationchartered and incorporated in its own state and controlled by its own Board of Directors.
Find out more about the benefits of becoming a AAA Member and learn about our historyroad safetyand career opportunities with AAA.
You know our name and you know our trucksbut there’s more to us than that.
In 1900a few automobile enthusiasts gathered at San Francisco's Cliff House to form a club dedicated to helping car owners get where they wanted to go with greater comfortsafety and convenience. Now with more than 4 million Members we continue to impact the community in new ways both on and off the road.
At AAAour Team Members strive to deliver amazing service. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work. Join our team and bring your whole self to your career at AAA.
We're committed to helping everyone stay safe on the roadwhether you're behind the wheel or in the passenger seat. Use our safety tipsprograms and resources for all ages to practice road safety. By working togetherwe can make our roads safer for everyone.