Jodie Teuton Named Chairwoman of American Truck Dealers

Jodie Teuton is adding another accomplishment to her successful career in the trucking industry, being elected chairwoman of American Truck Dealers for a two-year term.

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Teuton is the first woman to hold the position in the organization’s 48-year history. Since 2004, she has been vice president of Kenworth of Louisiana and Southland Truck Leasing in Gray, La.

Speaking in Las Vegas at the ATD show, Teuton said truck dealers will face many challenges in the coming years but also significant opportunities.

“We’re seeing the advent of new power sources,” she said. “We need to understand how autonomous and assisted-vehicle legislation will affect our industry in the future and how new technology will impact customer demand.”

Teuton said she will continue her advocacy work on behalf of medium- and large-size truck dealerships, and she urged her colleagues to get involved in the political process and take an interest in legislation that is important to trucking.

“Let’s continue to build bridges with our lawmakers and regulators,” Teuton said. “Invite them to the dealership. Let them see the faces of your business. Help them understand our challenges. And let them know the rules affecting our business should be practical for both dealers and the customers we serve.”