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.

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…

TYSONS, Va. (July 2, 2025)— Today, members of the board of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) sent a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) voicing ATD’s…

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…

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

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

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…

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.

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.

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.

TYSONS, Va. (April 8, 2025)— American Truck Dealers released the following statement applauding Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) for introducing two joint resolutions in the Senate that will revoke CARB’s misguided Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which would ban heavy-duty diesel trucks, and its Omnibus Low NOx…

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

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  

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…

WASHINGTON (March 31, 2025)—Today, the American Truck Dealers (ATD) released the following statement applauding Reps. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), and Max Miller (R-Ohio) for reintroducing H.R. 2424, the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act of 2025.

Our annual financial profile of new-truck dealerships—presents an overview of franchised new medium- and heavy-duty truck dealerships.

Trucks are vital to America and dealers everywhere are working hard to meet new customer demands where an electric future is possible.

Learn how to navigate through your commercial truck’s dealership management system (DMS) summary. Learn how to complete the DMS scorecard in order to identify areas of strength and improvement. Accurately read the status of your parts inventory performance to determine inventory health and other areas of concern.

RAM has been often seen as a little late to the electric pickup truck party. The RAM 1500 REV is finally just around the corner but the automaker is also working on a new midsize electrified truck too.

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

Truck Dealer of the Year Award Winners

 NEW ORLEANS, La. (January 24, 2025)— Will Bruser, owner and CEO of Truckworx Kenworth in Birmingham, Ala. was named the 2025 Truck Dealer of the Year today at the ATD Show 2025 in New Orleans. The national award, sponsored by American Truck Dealers (ATD), Trucks, Parts, Service and Procede Software, recognizes commercial-truck…

WASHINGTON (March 23, 2009) - A new initiative from the Environmental Protection Agency designed to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality could help drum up business for the nation's struggling medium and heavy-duty truck dealers. The EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign has launched a competitive grant program to help public agencies…

The Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline engine industrial trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.

How franchised new-truck dealers contribute to the national and state economies.

Members of Congress are urged to repeal the federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks, to help modernize America's truck fleet by incentivizing the purchase of newer, cleaner trucks.

The American Truck Dealers (ATD), Trucks, Parts, and Service and Procede Software are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2025 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.The nominees were…

Members of Congress are urged to cosponsor legislation to help incentivize the replacement of older trucks with new, greener, and safer trucks.

Join CDK Heavy Truck's Peter Kahn, Sr Director of Market Research, as he presents their findings and provides key takeaways to help dealers stay nimble and adaptive to change.

Despite a solid performance in June, heavy-duty truck sales were down year-over-year through the second quarter. Class 8 truck sales topped 20,000 units in June 2025, up 12.5% compared to June 2024.

This dealer guide discusses what truck dealerships can do to meet burgeoning customer demand in their service departments.

Produced by NADA's Industry Analysis division, ATD Truck Beat is a quarterly report on new medium- and heavy-duty truck sales in the United States.

Learn through a panel of industry experts about installing infrastructure for charging commercial vehicles; and gain invaluable insight for truck dealerships considering charger purchases. Recorded on February 2, 2024.