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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2019

Truck Dealers Lead the Charge Against the Federal Excise Tax

American Truck Dealers chairwoman Jodie Teuton announced the launch of a new coalition of trucking industry stakeholders that aims to repeal the federal excise tax on commercial truck sales.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

2018 Truck Dealer of the Year Lectures Students at Indiana University

Rick Reynolds, the 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year, recently spoke at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, sharing his personal story and leadership experiences with students in entrepreneurship classes.

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Newsby David CullenJune 13, 2018

Senate Bill Aims to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks and Trailers

A bill introduced in the Senate on June 12 is the latest attempt to repeal the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.

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NewsMarch 26, 2018

Teuton Becomes First Woman to Head American Truck Dealers

Jodie Teuton, vice president of Kenworth of Louisiana and Southland Truck Leasing, has been elected chairwoman of American Truck Dealers at the ATD show in Las Vegas. She is the first woman to be elected chair of ATD which was founded in 1970.

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NewsMarch 23, 2018

Outgoing ATD Chairman Wants Tax on Trucks and Trailers Repealed

At the ATD Show in Las Vegas, Steve Parker, chairman of the American Truck Dealers organization, urged dealers to work with congress to repeal the federal excise tax on the sale of heavy duty trucks and trailers.

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NewsMarch 23, 2018

Peach State Truck Centers President Named Truck Dealer of the Year

Richard Reynolds, president of Peach State Truck Centers in Norcross, Georgia, has been named the 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year by American Truck Dealers, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, and Procede Software.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 18, 2018

2018 Truck Dealer of the Year Nominees [Photos]

The 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year award recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry leadership, and community service. The seven nominees were selected by state, metro, and national association leaders and a winner will be chosen during the 55th annual ATD Show in Las Vegas in March.

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NewsJuly 14, 2017

ATD Show Returns to Las Vegas for 2018

The American Truck Dealers association has announced that the ATD Show 2018 will be returning to Las Vegas next year for four days, from March 22-25.

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Newsby David CullenJune 21, 2017

House Bill Would Repeal Heavy-Truck Federal Excise Tax

A new effort to ax the 12% federal excise tax on most heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers has been mounted on Capitol Hill by Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA).

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NewsApril 27, 2017

Truck Dealership Employment Rose 5.6% in 2016

Employment at truck dealerships hit its highest point in five years, according to a report from American Truck Dealers a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association, as dealers work to improve customer uptime and deal with ever-more-complex equipment.

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