Lucas Deal (TPS Chief Editor)

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Lucas Deal joined Fusable (then Randall-Reilly) in 2011 as associate editor of Truck Parts & Service and Successful Dealer. He was promoted to editor in 2012, and led the integration of Successful Dealer under the rebranded TPS umbrella in 2017. Since 2019, he has served as chief editor and content director of Trucks, Parts, Service. 

He has served as a board member and committee chair for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), and is a regular speaker and panelist at commercial dealer and aftermarket events. He can be reached at [email protected], and is on Twitter @lddeal85.

Service and repair
LED lamps still fail; here’s why
LEDs changed truck lighting, but they’re not invincible. Learn the top reasons these advanced lamps fail, from collisions to hidden electrical problems.
July 30, 2025
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Industry
CARB to allow ZEV credit transfers across states, classes
CARB will allow OEMs to use credits earned for light-, medium-duty ZEV sales to offset Class 7-8 deficits; also will enable ‘pooling’ of credits across opt-in states, among other changes.
July 30, 2025
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Videos
Mid-year aftermarket update; helpful maintenance tips for your shop and used truck sales notes
This week's TPS Weekly News Roundup covers the mid-year aftermarket sales update, great maintenance-focused customer service pieces and the latest on used truck prices.
July 24, 2025
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Trucks & Trailers
ATD extends deadline for dealer survey
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) have extended the deadline for commercial vehicle dealers to complete its 2025 Dealer Attitude Survey.
July 23, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Distributors tell MEMA what they need from vendors
Independent aftermarket and commercial vehicle dealer executives appreciate the work their vendor partners put in during the post-pandemic supply chain crisis but there are still areas where those vendors can improve.
July 22, 2025
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Maintenance
What tire treads can tell you
Understanding how tire treads predict vehicle performance and prevent costly maintenance failures can be a major resource for your service department.
July 22, 2025
A driver measures tread depth on a drive tire to evaluate wear patterns and drivability issues.
Videos
Truck sales forecast edited, trailer orders boom and award finalists announced
Check out this week's TPS Weekly News Roundup, which covers the most recent ATD Truck Beat sales update, June trailer orders and more exciting awards news!
July 18, 2025
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Class 7-8
Truck sales down nearly 6% through June
Class 4-8 truck sales remain down substantially at mid-year, and ATD reports high inventory and low orders point to a challenging second half.
July 16, 2025
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Distributor of the Year
Distributor of the Year finalists revealed
A prior winner, two prior finalists and a pair of first-time honorees make up the finalists for the 2025 TPS Distributor of the Year Award.
July 16, 2025
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Commentary
How extreme recall warnings are determined
I recently noticed — and maybe you did too — a sudden influx of recalls tagged with disclaimers elevating the severity of the announcements.
July 15, 2025
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Los Angeles Distance View With Trucks
Industry
CARB to allow ZEV credit transfers across states, classes
CARB will allow OEMs to use credits earned for light-, medium-duty ZEV sales to offset Class 7-8 deficits; also will enable ‘pooling’ of credits across opt-in states, among other changes.
If finalized, this proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with EPA’s first greenhouse gas regulations set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and those set in 2011 for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines – which includes off-cycle credits like the much hated start-stop feature on most new cars.
Alternative power
EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations
Two Men In Meeting With Computer
Outlook and Benchmarking
Distributors tell MEMA what they need from vendors
A driver measures tread depth on a drive tire to evaluate wear patterns and drivability issues.
Maintenance
What tire treads can tell you
Mac Kay & Company
Commentary
Half the year, in review