The surface transportation reauthorization bill is a major piece of federal legislation that establishes funding and policy priorities for the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Typically reauthorized every five years, the legislation provides multiyear funding for highway and other surface transportation programs,…
Rising healthcare costs, intense competition for skilled technicians, and the unique health risks associated with automotive work are making a strong employee benefits package more important than ever for attracting and retaining qualified employees. Industry research reinforces this trend. According…
The United States House Appropriations Committee voted 35-28 last month to advance House Republican’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, (LHHSE) and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. This bill largely aligns with the strategic workforce development plan…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) proudly brought NACE back to the automotive service industry on September 29, 2026, with a reimagined Leadership Conference at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio, Texas. After many years of absence, NACE returned…
North Richland Hills, Texas, Oct. 13, 2026 - The 15th annual MSO Symposium will be held in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 2nd. This year’s meeting will host three senior-level executive panel discussions featuring speakers from Allstate, RB Global, Boyd Group,…
2026 NACE/CARS Leadership Conference September 29, 2026 Hilton Palacio del Rio San Antonio, TX
Time is running out! Visit ASAshop.org to register. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – What are the most perplexing challenges facing collision and mechanical repair shop owners today – and, more importantly, how can they solve them? The Automotive Service Association…
We all know that healthcare costs can add up quickly. In 2025, the average family health insurance premium through an employer approached nearly $27,000 total, with workers contributing an average of $6,850 via payroll deductions. Comprehensive total medical costs for…
In 1956, the United States government created the Highway Trust Fund, a federal accounting mechanism funded through excise taxes, with the majority of its revenue coming from what is commonly known as the “gas tax.” The trust fund is divided…
The Federal Register recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Pell Grant Exclusion Related to Other Grant Aid; and Workforce Pell Grants. Through…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to share an important new benefit designed to support one of the biggest challenges facing our industry today: access to affordable, quality healthcare for your team. ASA is launching the ASA Healthcare Program…
Paul Barry, Executive director, (left) of CIECA and Roy Schnepper, AMAM, Butler’s Collision, Roseville, MI, (right) and recent past chairman of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) received the lifetime achievement award from CIECA on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at the…
President and CEO of Boyd Group Services Inc., Brian Kaner, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2025 MSO Symposium, taking place Monday, November 3rd, in Las Vegas at Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt. [caption…
Registration for the 14th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members strongly recommend collision industry leadership and management take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to gather with peers and obtain updates on the status and direction of the…
The 2025 MSO Symposium returns to Las Vegas on Monday, November 3rd for its 14th annual conference. The Automotive Service Association looks forward to hosting the collision repair industry and kicking off the week of the SEMA/AAPEX show, the automotive…
Innovations in automotive technology often result in new costly expenses for automotive repairers. A recent study conducted by the University of North Florida found that acquiring the equipment needed to conduct advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) calibrations could set a…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) installed its new 2025-26 Board of Directors during its annual meeting held July 29-30. New Officers and Directors The newly installed ASA board features a blend of experienced leaders representing both the collision and mechanical…
On July 3, 2025, the United States House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) on a 218-214 vote after the U.S. Senate passed it a few days prior on a 51-50 vote. Vice President J.D. Vance provided…
