It’s time: Repeal FET!

June 1, 2026
Mike Kastner
NTEA Senior Vice President
The debate over the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks is back in Congress as industry leaders push for repeal through the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act. This article explores how the century-old tax affects truck buyers, manufacturers, fleet modernization, and infrastructure funding while outlining what repeal could mean for cleaner, safer commercial vehicles and the work truck industry.
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