Congressional support for H.R. 2946 – a bill that would repeal the federal excise tax (FET) on the retail sale of most heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers – is gaining traction on Capitol Hill.The measure, “Heavy Truck, Tractor and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2017,” was introduced by U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-…

The American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), on Monday announced that Jacqueline W. Gelb will join the organization as ATD President, effective Monday, December 9, 2024.

“American Truck Dealers (ATD) is opposed to EPA’s final Phase 3 GHG rule because it will have unprecedented negative impacts on American commercial trucking, large swaths of U.S. businesses, customers and consumers, and likely overall emissions and the environment."

The American Truck Dealers (ATD) elected Kevin Holmes as its 2025 vice chairman. Holmes, president and CEO of Advantage Truck Group in Shrewsbury, Mass., will succeed Scott Pearson as ATD Chairman in 2026 for a two-year term.

TYSONS, Va. (April 29, 2025)— American Truck Dealers President Jacqueline Gelb sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday urging passage of two pieces of legislation (H.J.Res.87 and H.J.Res 89) which would stop California from banning the sales of new diesel trucks and revoke its heavy-duty Omnibus Low Nox regulations.

TYSONS, Va. (July 2, 2025)— Today, members of the board of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) sent a letter to lawmakers voicing ATD’s strong opposition to H.R. 1566/S. 1379, the “Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act.

TYSONS, Va. (September 26, 2025)— Today, American Truck Dealers (ATD) President Jacqueline Gelb released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on imported heavy trucks:“American truck dealers pride themselves on equipping their customers with the right truck configuration to ensure economic…

WASHINGTON – Following a two-day legislative fly-in to Capitol Hill last week, the American Truck Dealers (ATD) is organizing an industry-wide coalition to repeal the federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.“ATD is in the process of launching a new FET Repeal Coalition,” said ATD Chairwoman Jodie Teuton. “The…

Scott Pearson shared a few of the fundamentals that shape the values of his dealership, Peterbilt of Atlanta, and which will guide him as the new chairman of American Truck Dealers.

Abbey Schroeder discusses the American Truck Dealers' key legislative priorities, and various strategies for truck dealers to utilize when advancing your priorities back home. Recorded on February 3, 2024.

TYSONS, Va. (June 12, 2025)— Today, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and American Truck Dealers (ATD) released the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump’s signing into law the three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions, H.J.Res. 87, H.J.Res. 88 and H.J.Res. 89, that stop California’s sales ban on new gas…

In this workshop, learn about the most critical issues impacting trucking through the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and how it works with industry and government to address them.

The commercial truck industry supports the road toward cleaner and greener trucks, and different states are rolling out incentives to move the initiative forward.

I’ve been in this business almost half a century, so I’ve seen a lot of changes – and a lot of truck regulations come out of the federal government.

This dealer guide discusses fundamental principles of good asset management for a truck dealership.

This dealer guide aims to help dealers comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Policy experts will discuss the July 6 CARB announcement on the new Clean Truck Partnership with the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association and the major OEMs.

TYSONS, Va. (May 22, 2025)—American Truck Dealers (ATD) President Jacqueline Gelb released a statement after the Senate voted 51-45 to revoke California’s ban on new diesel trucks and 49-46 to revoke its expensive heavy-duty Omnibus Low Nox regulations.

On March 23, the American Truck Dealers (ATD) helped to launch the new Clean Freight Coalition (CFC) with four other founding members, including the:American Trucking Associations (ATA);National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC);Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA); andTruckload Carriers Association (TCA).The CFC will serve as the national…

Is your truck dealership profitable but running short on cash? Learn the importance of regular use of the cash flow statement and identifying sources and uses of organizational cash flow. Explore the cash flow impact that economic profits have on the dealership and its departments and identify frozen capital and its cost. Use this course to…