The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and The AED Foundation announced a partnership with the Manufacturing Institute’s new program, Heroes MAKE America (HMA). As an approved Department of Defense Skillbridge program, HMA is designed to help place military veterans into careers in the construction equipment industry. “Heroes MAKE America is building a pipeline from military to manufacturing. We are not only addressing manufacturing’s workforce crisis…
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AED Requests Equipment Service Truck Exemption to HOS Rules
The Associated Equipment Distributors recently submitted comments in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input about reforms to the federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. The association requested that the agency grant a “service truck exemption” from HOS requirements. Given that operating a commercial motor vehicle is incidental to a service technician’s primary job responsibilities and they do…
Read MoreIndustry Associations View USMCA With Cautious Optimism
After more than a year of tense negotiations, the United States, Canada and Mexico unveiled an updated trade agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Read MoreAED to Host Executive Conclave
Associated Equipment Distributors is hosting the 2018 Executive Conclave, Sept. 26-27, at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon HIll, Md. The one-and-a-half day conference will focus on the issues most relevant to today’s equipment dealerships, stimulating new thinking and inspiring action. During the event, executives from many AED companies will gather to share ideas and work together to learn from one another. The…
Read MoreAED Launches New Mobile App
The recently launched AED360 mobile app brings the latest news and resources from Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) to the user’s fingertips. Available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, AED360 allows users to browse through various industry resources such as the AED bookstore, self-study courses and CED issues. AED360 users can access AED TV, current news, AED’s membership directory,…
Read MoreAED Scores Major Victory on Perkins Reauthorization
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) made enactment of the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353) a key part of its legislative agenda. The association scored a major victory when the House recently approved H.R. 2353, sending the legislation to President Trump for his signature. The legislation reforms, modernizes and reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career…
Read MoreShuster Offers Legislative Proposal for Infrastructure Spending
House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) released the text of his legislative proposal to increase the quality and stability of U.S. surface transportation and water infrastructure.
Read MoreAED Elects First Female Chair
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) elected Diane Benck to serve as 2018 chairwoman at their annual Summit held in Las Vegas. Benck, vice president of general operations at West Side Tractor Sales in Naperville, Ill., becomes the first woman to lead AED. She replaces outgoing Chairman Wes Stowers, president of Stowers Machinery in Knoxville, Tenn. “I am honored my colleagues in…
Read MoreTrump Calls on Congress to Pass $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
President Trump called on Congress to pass an infrastructure bill costing at least $1.5 trillion during his inaugural State of the Union address. Trump’s rebuilding plan, which is expected to be a core part of his 2018 agenda, will be divided into two major goals: rebuilding U.S. infrastructure and speeding up the permit approval process, according to The Hill. “I…
Read MoreIndustry Associations Laud Tax Legislation
Congress has approved the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a massive plan to overhaul the tax code. The measure passed the House 224 to 201 as overwhelming Republican support carried the bill past unanimous Democratic opposition and ‘no’ votes from 12 GOP members. The House vote comes after the Senate approved an identical measure, with all Democrats opposed and all…
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