Oscar Horton, president and CEO of Sun State International Trucks, LLC in Tampa, Fla., is one of five nominees for 2020 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for industry leadership, business performance and community service. “There is an old African proverb: If you want to go fast, go…

At ATD Show 2020, there will be more ways than ever to make connections that can propel both your career and your dealership to the next level: ATD Welcome Reception - Hosted on the ATD Expo floor and sponsored by Shepherd Insurance, this event is a great way to connect with fellow dealers,…

The American Truck Dealers (ATD), Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and Procede Software are proud to announce the nominees for the 2020 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry leadership and community service. The five nominees for 2020 are: Jim Bland, co…

There's a reason why we always come back--NADA loves Vegas! This year, the NADA Valentine's Day Welcome Reception, co-hosted by J.D. Power, will be the perfect kickoff to NADA Show 2020. Celebrate your love for Vegas and the automotive industry with more than 2,000 dealers, OEMs and industry leaders. You'll enjoy Valentine’s Day decor and sip…

Ford Motor Company has contributed $100,000 to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative. “Ford is acutely aware of the current automotive service technician shortage,” said Frederiek Toney, president, Global Ford Customer Service Division. “The NADA Foundation's Workforce Initiative is just one…

In honor of Veteran’s Day on Monday, ATD would like to acknowledge the dealerships that do an excellent job recruiting and hiring veterans and members of our military. On November 6, fellow ATD truck dealer Bob Nuss received the Department of Labor’s 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. It is the only federal-level award that recognizes a corporate…

The Social Connection Zone (SCZ) is an unbiased space to get your digital marketing questions answered, directly on the NADA Expo floor at NADA Show. Each year, SCZ goes beyond the basics of social media and highlights the latest trends in digital marketing. Show attendees come to this specialty booth to get insights on how to…

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, ATD member Bob Nuss was honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Department of Labor for his dealership’s commitment to hiring veterans. Nuss received the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, the only federal-level award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veterans’ employment and professional…

New light-vehicle sales posted declines again this month, with the October SAAR of 16.6 million representing a decrease of 5.3% compared to October 2018. Through the first 10 months 2019, sales are down by roughly 175,000 units compared to this point last year—a decline of 1.2%. According to Wards Intelligence, October sales volumes were…

Navigating the NADA Show each year is fun and exciting, of course, but it's also work! Hours of education, tons of networking events, and hundreds of thousands of square feet of Expo space add up to a ton of walking and physical exertion. Taking a break from the excitement of the Show is important so that you can remain fresh for all four days of…