For dealers in jurisdictions that qualify as essential or exempt businesses, the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. has prepared a “safe passage” letter for dealers to provide to their essential employees who will be asked to continue working in dealership facilities in locations that are covered by these orders. 

The Equipment Dealers Assn.'s webinar "Coronavirus: Legislative and Practical Considerations for Equipment Dealers" has now been posted online. One of the topics covered is employee compensation. See the recommendation.

Among the multitude of items posted on RuralLifestyleDealer.com in 2019, here are the ones that dealers thought were most compelling. Check out the round-up for what you might have missed or go back to see about new takeaways for your dealership.

The latest report from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers shows unit sales increases in December and year to date for under 40 horsepower 2WD tractors in the U.S. and Canada compared last year. Sales of 40-100 horsepower 2WD tractors were down in the U.S. and Canada compared to last year.