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“We are encouraged by several proposed adjustments that should help lower costs and ease implementation,” ATA Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly said.

Earlier this month, nearly 100 representatives of medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers gathered in Washington, advocating for common-sense policies supporting the trucking industry.

Legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger on Jan. 22 called on a House panel to repeal a World War I-era excise tax on new trucks.

A leading proponent of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks called on colleagues to endorse his effort.

The repeal of a tax on the purchase of new trucks was discussed during a recent hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives.

When they return from their August recess, congressional policymakers should begin the process of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks, freight stakeholders indicated recently.

WASHINGTON — A coalition of freight stakeholders called for greater emphasis on the heavy-duty sector as federal lawmakers and regulators prioritize electric vehicles nationwide.

Repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy-duty commercial vehicles should be a key tool in the push to reduce trucking’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, a study says.

A senior trucking industry executive voiced concerns about challenges in ensuring sufficient charging infrastructure exists for adopting commercial EVs nationwide.