Industry

HDAD: Government policies related to COVID and their effect on the U.S. economy

Jeff Rosensweig’s presentation provided insights into the current business environment. The news was a mixed bag of challenging and promising short- and long-term forecasts for the U.S. economy.

January 26, 2021

Industry

Potential FET suspension decision to come this month

Since April, ATD has been attempting to get a FET repeal through 2021 in the next coronavirus economic recovery legislation.

August 6, 2020

Health & wellness

Dealer groups seek “essential services” status during coronavirus precautions

Leaders of NADA, the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), among others, sent a letter this week to President Donald Trump asking for clarification that vehicle sales are essential services…

March 24, 2020

Commentary

Call to action: Now is the time for trucking to push FET repeal, new infrastructure funding

The American Truck Dealers and their partners in the Modernize the Truck Fleet still work after months to repeal the federal excise tax. Details here on TPS.

March 16, 2020

Industry

EPA pushing for ’50-state program’ to standardize emission regs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is eyeing new federal regulations to further tighten heavy-duty truck emissions and to create a so-called “50-state program” that harmonizes emissions standards nationally. The move comes…

January 8, 2020

Industry

Avoiding the pitfalls of assessing federal excise tax

A busy day at the 2018 National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention Thursday in Colorado Springs, Colo., was punctuated by an informative presentation on common mistakes dealers make when assessing federal excise tax (FET) by…

October 5, 2018

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Building cohesive pricing strategies key to parts distributors’ e-commerce success

To have a functional, flexible and comprehensive pricing matrix in today’s aftermarket, distributors must also be masters of their digital footprints.

Understanding the longer term purchase potential for alternative powertrains

Nikola teases details about coming commercial truck program

2022 F Series With Cummins Diesel Engine

Isuzu partners with Shyft Group for chassis production

Used prices expectedly rise thanks to lower volumes in January, J.D. Power reports

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

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State of Heavy-Duty Repair

Heavy-duty repair shops don’t face the same challenges as their light-duty counterparts – so why are they so often lumped together?