A smart investment delivers two things: immediate savings today and protection from rising costs tomorrow. Right now, you have a rare opportunity to achieve both with your next Summit service or lube truck.
You can secure a double win:
- Buy from our pre-tariff inventory before new import duties and emissions regulations drive up truck prices.
- Leverage powerful new service truck tax incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) to dramatically reduce your acquisition cost.
And the best part? These aren’t future builds. Summit has completed, fully outfitted trucks in stock and ready to go to work today.
Win One — Secure Today’s Best Pricing
Truck prices are set to climb due to a combination of tariffs and new emission regulations:
Emissions Regulations
By 2027, the EPA’s “Clean Trucks Plan” will mandate new low-NOx diesel technology and longer warranties, adding substantial cost to every new truck. Fleets in CARB states are already paying premiums for early-compliant models.
Tariffs
Starting April 2025, the U.S. reinstated a 25% tariff on trucks and parts from Canada and Mexico, and a 20% tariff on imports from China. With more than 40% of Class 7 trucks assembled in those countries, industry analysts expect significant price increases across the board. In August 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department expanded steel and aluminum tariffs to cover more than 400 products, including key components for heavy equipment and commercial vehicles. These new 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum content, plus additional duties on other materials, are expected to further increase costs for trucks and many replacement parts. This intensifies the urgency to buy pre-tariff inventory.
The impact isn’t limited to new truck prices. Tariffs also hit replacement parts, drivetrains, and electronics, which ripple into higher service and repair costs. That means waiting to buy could leave you paying more, not just at the dealership, but in the shop too.
Buying now means securing pre-tariff inventory that avoids these added costs. Think beyond the sticker price: lower upfront cost means lower financing expense, stronger resale value, and a better total cost of ownership.
Win Two — Maximize Your Service Truck Tax Incentives
Thanks to the OBBBA, your Summit truck purchase can deliver significant tax benefits in year one:
- 100% Bonus Depreciation – Write off the entire cost of your truck the year it goes into service.
- Expanded Section 179 – Deduct up to $2.5 million in qualifying equipment annually.
- Improved Interest Deductions – Deduct more loan interest, making financing more cash-flow friendly.
- Permanent 199A Deduction – Pass-through businesses can continue deducting 20% of qualified business income.
Example: A $225,000 Summit service truck purchased in 2025 could generate $45,000–$70,000 in first-year tax savings, depending on your business structure and tax rate. If financed, you still claim the full deduction upfront while also writing off loan interest, further improving cash flow.
Pro tip: To maximize benefits, make sure your truck is placed in service by year-end — meaning it’s delivered and ready for work. That’s when deductions apply. Working closely with your accountant ensures you capture every service truck tax incentive available.
Your Advantage — Work-Ready Trucks in Stock
Summit anticipated these changes and secured chassis early. That gives you a powerful advantage:
- Immediate Availability – Skip long lead times and put a revenue-generating truck to work today.
- Proven Technology – Get equipment your team knows and trusts, without waiting for first-generation emission systems.
- Built-In Value – Secure pre-tariff pricing while leveraging new tax laws for maximum savings.
Wondering if it’s a good time to buy? Absolutely. Vocational truck remains strong through 2026, fueled by significant investment in infrastructure, utilities, energy, and construction projects. Industry analysts have called 2025 one of the strongest years for vocational truck demand since 2006. For your operation, that means every new truck you put into service is more likely to be fully utilized—delivering real value and helping you recover your investment more quickly on high-demand jobs.
Secure Your Savings and Your Next Summit Truck
Every truck you secure today saves you twice, once on the purchase price and again through powerful service truck tax incentives. Contact your Summit sales representative now to claim your pre-tariff pricing and maximize your 2025 tax benefits. Your next revenue-generating truck is ready and waiting.
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