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 following is a statement from Kyle Treadway, chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and owner of Kenworth Sales Company in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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.

Commercial truck dealers traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge their House and Senate members to freeze the federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of most heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers at its current rate of 12 percent. 

MCLEAN, Va. (Feb. 19, 2009) - Kyle Treadway, president of Kenworth Sales Company in Salt Lake City, is the new chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD). Treadway stepped into the position this month after Gary Gibson resigned as chairman upon the sale of his dealership in Cincinnati, Ohio. Treadway's term ends April 2012. With…

LAS VEGAS (April 1, 2016) - Steve Parker, president of Baltimore Potomac Truck Centers in Linthicum, Md., is the new chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD). In discussing his appointment, Parker noted he takes the ATD helm during a year of major political change - including the election of a new U.S. president and vice president -…

Today, at the ATD Show, Steve Bassett, dealer principal of General Truck Sales in Muncie, Ind., took the helm of the American Truck Dealers (ATD). During his first speech as ATD chairman, Bassett, who also has locations in Toledo, Ohio and Indianapolis, shared his goals and platform for ATD during his two-year term, as well as highlighted the…

In her first remarks as chairwoman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), Jodie Teuton outlined several challenges facing the nation’s medium- and heavy-duty truck dealerships—from adapting to changing technology, legislative and regulatory issues, to cultivating the next generation of dealership employees. “We’re seeing the advent of new power…

LAS VEGAS (March 24) – In her first remarks as chairwoman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), Jodie Teuton outlined several challenges facing the nation’s medium- and heavy-duty truck dealerships—from adapting to changing technology, legislative and regulatory issues, to cultivating the next generation of dealership employees. “We’re…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 16, 2020)—Today, at the ATD Show, Steve Bassett, dealer principal of General Truck Sales in Muncie, Ind., took the helm of the American Truck Dealers (ATD). During his first speech as ATD chairman, Bassett, who also has locations in Toledo, Ohio and Indianapolis, shared his goals and platform for ATD during his…

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) has introduced S. 3052, a bill to repeal the 12-percent federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of heavy-duty trucks and trailers. 

Florida Congressman Francis Rooney visits Wallace International Trucks FT. MYERS, Fla. – Last month, Debra Gilkey, executive vice president and general manager of Wallace International Trucks in Fort Myers, Fla., hosted first-term Congressman Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) at the dealership, which has been a family-owned…

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 27, 2014) - Eric Jorgensen, president and CEO of JX Enterprises in Hartland, Wis., is the new chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD). He replaces Dick Witcher, chief executive officer of Minuteman Trucks in Walpole, Mass., who served as chairman for two years. "We've made so much headway these last few years…

The American Truck Dealers (ATD) today hosted an Industry Roundtable at the ATD Show in Las Vegas. Five industry analysts representing the commercial-truck industry provided economic updates, discussed market trends and projections for 2018 and beyond. Here are the key highlights from the five panelists: Patrick Manzi…

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…

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…

This year is gearing up to be an exciting and busy one for the voice of America’s commercial truck dealers, according to American Truck Dealers (ATD) President Laura Perrotta.

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.

The American Truck Dealers (ATD), Trucks, Parts, and Service and Procede Software are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2024 Truck Dealer of the Year, a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry leadership and their efforts to serve their local communities.

Last week in Dallas, the ATD Board elected Scott Pearson, president of Peterbilt of Atlanta in Jackson, Ga., as its next ATD vice chairman.

Hundreds of truck dealers stood up and cheered as Drew Linn, Jr., president of Southland International Trucks in Homewood, Ala., accepted the national award for Truck Dealer of the Year.

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

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

TYSONS, Va. (March 23, 2023)—The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced it has joined four truck transportation trade groups to launch a new coalition, the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), committed to advancing and promoting efforts to deploy clean and green trucks.

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

The American Truck Dealers (ATD) hosted a packed house for the 2023 Truck Industry Forum.

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, was divided into two parts: 1) public accommodation/public access and 2) employment. This Driven guide covers only the public accommodation section of the law.

WASHINGTON (July 22, 2021)–The Modernize the Truck Fleet, a coalition of trucking industry stakeholders – including the American Truck Dealers (ATD), American Trucking Associations and other groups – announced their strong support for bipartisan legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.

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.

American Truck Dealers (ATD) Chairman Steve Parker on Wednesday praised the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate to oppose any increase to the federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks. The current 12-percent FET on the sale of most new heavy-duty trucks is by percentage the highest levied tax by Congress on any product.

Join Brad Miller from ATD, who will provide an overview of data security considerations for heavy duty truck dealers.

Today the American Truck Dealers (ATD) led a letter to congressional leaders urging suspension of the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks and trailers through 2021. ATD, a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association, was joined by 116 other organizations, including many influential industry groups, such as the…

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. (Dec. 20, 2022)—In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of the final national nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission rule aimed to cut emissions from heavy and medium-duty trucks, American Truck Dealers (ATD) Chairman Scott McCandless released the following statement:

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…

Addresses accessibility of dealership public accommodations and policies, practices, and procedures to avoid discrimination against disabled consumers. Applies to CAR and TRUCK dealers. A Dealer Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Part I