Heavy-Duty Truck Dealers, Makers to Gather in Las Vegas
Manufacturers and sellers of heavy-duty trucks will take stock of industry and the economy at the annual American Truck Dealers Association meeting in Las Vegas, Feb. 3-6.
January 30, 2012Nextran Buys Premier Truck Centers in Alabama
Nextran Corp. has purchased Premier Truck Centers, with locations in Birmingham, Tuscumbia and Madison, Ala. Terms were not released.
October 24, 2011Truck Dealers Upbeat About Economy, But Fret Over Fuel Costs, Federal Rules
The American Truck Dealers held its annual convention in Phoenix this month, with members cheerful over the economic rebound but increasingly leery of pending federal regulations.
April 25, 2011Richard Ryan Named Truck Dealer of the Year
Richard Ryan, a South Carolina-based truck dealer, was named Truck Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers this weekend in Phoenix.
April 18, 2011Effects of Federal Regulations on Dealers to Be Focus of ATD’s Annual Meeting
American Truck Dealers said it will focus on how to mitigate the possible negative effects of regulatory and legislative actions during its annual convention April 15-18 in Phoenix.
April 4, 2011Lakeside International Buys Illinois Dealership
Lakeside International Trucks said it has acquired an International dealership in Rockford, Ill., from Chicago International Trucks dealership group
November 22, 2010Truck Dealers Seek Incentives to Spur Sales During Meeting With Obama Administration
Several trucking industry officials met with the Obama administration Sept. 1 to push for incentives for fleets to buy new equipment, arguing that sales are lagging because of high truck prices caused by federal emissions rules.
September 6, 2010International Trucks Dealer Hosts Presidential Visit
Stephen Neal, chief executive officer of K. Neal International Trucks Inc., said June 4 was “quite a day” for his Hyattsville, Md., dealership. After all, it’s not every day that the commander-in-chief drops in to walk the showroom and discuss the nation’s economic recovery.
June 14, 2010Truck Dealers Seek Tax Credit For Purchases of New Vehicles
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Truck makers and dealers have called for a 10% investment tax credit to smooth out the buying cycle of the cleaner burning but more expensive trucking equipment.
May 3, 2010Dealers to Push for 10% Tax Credit for New Trucks
Truck dealers plan to meet with Obama administration officials Wednesday to push for a 10% tax credit for buyers of new trucks and engines.
August 31, 2009