cannot avoid the reality of consolidation, and we need to adapt by getting each rooftop and general manager involved. The value of ATD membership requires input from both sides. The ATD board and leadership have committed to consistent contact and communication through dealership visits and calls, educational opportunities and events. To advance these relationships, members should remain engaged in the association. Don’t know where to get started? Consider these two significant opportunities: • Attending Future ATD Legislative Fly-Ins: ATD hosts its annual legislative Fly-In, which is an opportunity for truck dealers to visit their elected representatives and share the message of their dealership, employees and customers. It is a chance to talk to your decision-makers about the environmental regulations and other priorities related to the truck dealer. There were 88 attendees from 25 states that attended the 2024 ATD Legislative Fly-In and discussed the EPA’s de facto ZEV mandate, FET repeal, so-called “Right to Repair” legislation and catalytic converter theft by holding 95 meetings on Capitol Hill. • ATD NextGen Program: Enroll your dealership leaders into the NextGen program to start engaging with industry peers and national issues. This includes anyone in the dealership on the leadership track, not just successors. ATD NextGen offers networking, webinars and educational opportunities. I have my work cut out for me as your chairman, and I look forward to your voices, passions and input as we advocate for the nation’s commercial truck dealers. ATD Chairman Scott Pearson and GADA President Lea Kirschner discuss issues with Congressman Buddy Carter (Ga-1st Dist.) ATD Chairman Scott Pearson, Congressman Rick Allen (Ga-12th Dist.), and GADA President Lea Kirschner 15 THE GENERATOR
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