Finance

Guidance regarding excise tax exemptions for specialty trailers

Tim Reynolds, CPA from DHW, offered a tutorial on federal excise tax (FET) specialty trailer exemptions for National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) members last Wednesday.

September 25, 2022

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CLA webinar to offer guidance on transitioning ownership of a business

"How you transition from your business can mean the difference between proudly leaving a powerful legacy while fulfilling your personal and financial goals — or leaving behind a business that falls far short of your expectations," the company says.

September 22, 2022

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Parsonex Capital Partners launches credit enhancement facility with Class 8 leasing firm

Parsonex Capital Partners announced the launch of a credit enhancement facility to Class 8 truck lease origination company Traction Capital and Leasing.

August 9, 2022

Class 8 truck driving down the road.

Mergers & Acquisitions

ATD holding exclusive webinar to offer expertise regarding dealership sales

The American Truck Dealers (ATD) will hold an exclusive webinar with Performance Brokerage Services on Aug. 17, to offer guidance for commercial truck dealers who are considering buying or selling a dealership business.

August 3, 2022

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Daimler Truck partners with Zoot

The partnership with Zoot, a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, fraud prevention and decision management solutions, provides Daimler Truck Financial with the technology necessary to offer data-driven, innovative, solutions.

July 13, 2022

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ATD lauds bipartisan FET repeal bill in House

The American Truck Dealers (ATD) vocally announced its support for the “Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act of 2022,” bill, recently introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) and Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.).

June 16, 2022

Equipment sales constraints showcase importance of F&I penetration for dealers

With capacity limits on new equipment production and used equipment supply so low, never has there been a better time for dealers to prioritize finance penetration in their equipment sales.

April 6, 2022

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Engs Commercial Finance to support Nikola truck sales

Nikola Corporation and Engs Commercial Finance Co., on Tuesday announced a signed agreement to facilitate sales of Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

March 30, 2022

CliftonLarsonAllen details tax breaks that ended in 2021

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) has posted a new report addressing 40 tax breaks that phased out during 2021 and the impact they may have on small and large businesses when filing current and future taxes.

February 23, 2022

40 tax breaks ended in 2021

Meritor posts positive Q1 earnings, led by commercial truck business

Meritor on Thursday announced positive financial results for its first fiscal quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2021.

February 3, 2022

Kenworth EV Grant Initiative connects customers to funding

Kenworth electric vehicle grants help customers find and secure funding assistance toward the purchase of certain Kenworth BEVs and charging equipment.

December 13, 2021

Kenworth K270E and T680E battery electric trucks.

CLA article offers guidance on PPP loan forgiveness timing

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) has released a new article addressing the three recently issued revenue procedures by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) providing guidance with respect to the timing of tax-exempt income from PPP loan forgiveness.

December 1, 2021

New PPP loan forgiveness guidelines released

DFS Solutions introduces certified commercial finance program

The Certified Commercial Finance Managers Association's mission is to provide consistent standards for the commercial finance industry by establishing the benchmark for education, oversight, and a code of ethics, DFS says.

November 5, 2021

TopMark Funding announces highest-performing quarter

The company credits its performance in part because of its commitment to attracting and retaining top senior sales talent.

October 19, 2021

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TopMark Funding expands capabilities of DealerLinc platform

TopMark Funding has implemented additional features to its DealerLinc technology to better serve its growing dealership client base.

October 7, 2021

Inventory management

Centralizing purchasing offers substantial cost savings for parts distributors

By taking time now to analyze and optimize purchasing tactics, dealers and distributors can increase their bottom line and add valuable capital to grow while the market is good or save as reserves for when it eventually changes course.

August 15, 2021

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SelecTrucks updates Buyer's Assurance program

SelecTrucks has expanded component coverage and a new warranty concierge program, administered by Fleetrock, to enhance its industry-leading 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance coverage.

August 10, 2021

Freightliner tractor

Truck dealers

"On behalf of the trucking industry, we thank Sen. Young and Sen. Cardin for their legislation to repeal the FET, which will result in cleaner safer trucks on the road," says Steve Bassett, ATD chairman and dealer principal.

July 23, 2021

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Rihm Kenworth wins 2022 Successful Dealer Award

Rihm Kenworth has won the 2022 Successful Dealer Award. The announcement was made Tuesday during a special awards banquet in Nashville, Tenn., to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the award program.

Bunch of trucks in a row on the highway

Labor shortage beginning to weaken industry growth potential

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2022 Successful Dealer Award finalist Doggett Freightliner

Trucks through mirror.

Analysts expect softening in freight market in months ahead

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2022 Successful Dealer Award finalist Rihm Kenworth

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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Fullbay’s Guide to Starting a Mobile Repair Shop

If you've ever thought about starting a mobile repair business or adding a mobile tech to your shop, you need to read this guide.