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ATD’s Gelb Eyes Excise Tax Repeal After Environmental Wins

American Truck Dealers President Jacqueline Gelb during her first year on the job saw her members score major regulatory wins, and she’s eyeing another Capitol Hill victory in the year ahead.

January 7, 2026
Business

Truckworx Leader Will Bruser Named ATD Dealer of the Year

American Truck Dealers honored Truckworx Kenworth CEO Will Bruser with its 2025 Truck Dealer of the Year award at its ATD Show 2025 in New Orleans. 

March 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelPerspective

Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed

It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.

June 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

FET on Heavy-Duty Trucks Deters Sales, ATD Says

Industry-led attempts to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, which also covers trailers more than 26,000 pounds, went — yet again — to Capitol Hill.

June 23, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Truck Dealers Remain Resilient, but Must Plan for Future, ATD Leaders Say

LAS VEGAS — Commercial truck dealers have shown resilience as equipment sales have cooled this year, but at the same time, these businesses must prepare for the rise of new technologies and other challenges, industry leaders said at the American Truck Dealers’ annual ATD Show.

February 18, 2020
Business

ATD Picks Five Nominees for Dealer of the Year

The American Truck Dealers trade group said Nov. 9 it has selected five nominees for its 2017 Truck Dealer of the Year award.

November 10, 2016
Business

ATD Names Parker Chairman, Bertolino Wins Dealer of Year

Steve Parker, new chairman of the American Truck Dealers, told members at the group’s annual convention in Las Vegas that he plans to focus on education and advocacy during his two-year term.

April 11, 2016
Business

Bertolino Is ATD Dealer of the Year; Parker Takes Office as Chairman

Steve Parker, new chairman of the American Truck Dealers, told members at the group’s annual convention in Las Vegas that he plans to focus on education and advocacy during his two year-term.

April 4, 2016
Business

ATD Announces Finalists for Dealer of Year Award

The finalists for the 2016 Truck Dealer of the Year award were announced Feb. 3.

February 5, 2016
Business

ATD Chairman Jorgensen Urges Involvement in Regulatory Process

SAN FRANCISCO — Fresh off the strongest year in recent memory, the chairman of the American Truck Dealers said he will still work to reduce the “intense burden” of additional federal regulations.

January 24, 2015

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