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Advocacy

ATD's primary mission is to advocate on behalf of truck dealers before Congress, the federal government, manufacturers, the media and the public.

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ATD's Regulatory Affairs Group protects and promotes franchised truck dealership interests before the federal administrative agencies.

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Education

Read our highly-praised NADA Driven Management Guides offering a variety of topics. Complimentary to all members.

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Join NADA/ATD Academy Seminars on the road in Cedar Hill, Texas, and in Cerritos, Calif.

Industry Relations

ATD is the dealer's advocate in dealer/manufacturer relations, addressing dealer concerns with manufacturers and distributors. Learn more

Publications

ATD Chairman's Column

ATD Insider

ATD Truck Beat

Convention/Events

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Leadership

Learn more about ATD Leadership

Read the ATD Strategic Plan

ATD Supports New House Bill to Repeal FET on Heavy-Duty Trucks

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Transport Topics Publishes Parker's FET Column

New ATD Driven Guide: Performance Measurement

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ATD Show 2018 Exhibitor Registration Is Now Open

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ATD Show 2018 will be held in Las Vegas, March 22-25. The ATD Show Expo is the industry's premier marketplace of products, services and technologies specifically targeted to franchised new truck dealerships. Exhibits will highlight manufacturers and suppliers of the hottest products and coolest technologies.

Our Mission

VISION
ATD, a division of NADA, is the recognized voice of commercial truck dealers and their premier source for advocacy, industry relations, and education. ATD membership is integral to dealers' business.

MISSION
To serve and represent the specific needs of franchised commercial truck dealer members through federal advocacy, industry relations, education and other services.

CORE VALUES
ATD members value integrity, participation, professionalism, advocacy and community.

Complete Vision Statement

ATD Blog

Stars & Stripes Fly High as Truck Dealers Roll into D.C.

American Truck Dealers (ATD) Rally Congressional Support for Repeal of Federal Excise Tax

NADA Visits the White House to Discuss Tax Reform

6 Reasons to Repeal the Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks

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Industry News

September Spells Back to School and Back to Business for America's Truck Dealers

September rings in the start of a new school year for students all across the country. Teachers are back in session and children and adults alike are busy in classrooms enriching their minds and preparing for a better future. It’s not unlike what we, as truck dealers, do every day in our own lives and within our own businesses.
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Q&A: A Truck Dealer Talks About Industry Challenges

Jodie Teuton, vice president of Kenworth of Louisiana [and ATD vice chair], talks about how issues facing truck dealers are impacting fleets as well as shares her thoughts on the challenges dealers face today.
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FTR Expects Jump in Class 8 Market Sales

Despite their recent 18-month slump, Class 8 truck orders are forecasted by research firm FTR to jump to 247,000 this year and upwards of 300,000 in 2018 — a healthy rebound from lackluster orders seen in late 2015 and through all of 2016.
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