If you missed it last week, we have announced our finalists for the 2017 Truck Parts & Service Distributor of the Year award. This year’s finalists include four past finalists and a past winner, as well as one newcomer to the program.
As is the case for the fifth consecutive year, our finalists were selected through an open nomination period by the entire trucking community. We will spend this week briefly checking in with our 2017 finalists. Today we cover Drive Train Industries with President Jim Burke. This is Drive Train Industries’ second Distributor of the Year nomination, having previously won the award when nominated in 2003.
When was your business founded, and by whom?
Founded in 1945 by John J. Burke and Elder Rosengrin. John bought Elder out in 1954 and began running what was Brake and Clutch with his five sons.
How many locations do you have?
Nine locations. Denver (corporate headquarters); Colorado Springs, Colo.; Fort Collins, Colo.; Greeley, Colo.; Grand Junction, Colo.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Rock Springs, Wyo.; Casper, Wyo.; Gillette, Wyo.
How many employees do you have?
