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Learn more about 2023 DOTY finalist Crossroads Truck Equipment

This is the second Distributor of the Year nomination for Crossroads Truck Equipment. The Effingham, Ill.-based company was also a finalist last year.

September 14, 2023

Learn more about 2023 DOTY finalist Blaine Brothers

Based in Blaine, Minn., this is the fourth Distributor of the Year nomination for Blaine Brothers. The company won our 2016 award and also was a finalist in 2014 and 2015.

August 31, 2023

TPS announces 2023 Distributor of the Year candidates

A prior winners, two returning finalists and two first-time honorees make up the finalists for this year’s Trucks, Parts, Service Distributor of the Year award.

July 31, 2023

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The 2023 DOTY nomination period is now open

The nomination period for the 2023 TPS Distributor of the Year Award is now open! We will be accepting nominations for our annual award until June 30, 2023.

April 1, 2023

Distributor of the Year

Weldon Parts earns 2022 Distributor of the Year Award

“I’m a bit surprised but honored by this. It’s an awesome thing to be recognized by your peers. I’m accepting this on behalf of the 120 people that go to work every day, and I can’t wait to take it home to them,” said President Dave Settles.

January 17, 2023

Weldon Parts wins 2022 TPS Distributor of the Year

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What you need to know about 2022 DOTY finalist Franklin Truck Parts

A multi-generational commitment to customer satisfaction and an openness to meet any challenge head on continues drives success for Franklin Truck Parts.

January 3, 2023

Franklin Truck Parts

Distributor of the Year

What you need to know about 2022 DOTY finalist Weldon Parts

With stores stretching from Florida’s East Coast to the Texas panhandle, few independent distributors cover more square miles than Weldon Parts. Few distributors also have more expertise at what it takes to service any customer, any time.

December 20, 2022

Weldon Parts location in Orlando

Distributor of the Year

What you need to know about 2022 DOTY finalist Tidewater Fleet Supply/TNT Parts

Any business with an eye on the future and sustained success understands the importance of leadership development. Few commit to it like Tidewater Fleet Supply (TFS)/TNT Parts.

December 6, 2022

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Distributor of the Year

What you need to know about 2022 DOTY finalist Crossroads Truck Equipment

Crossroads Truck Equipment is a business that was already successful and invested in itself to be better. It is a company whose ownership chose to double down when it didn’t have to but in doing so won big.

November 22, 2022

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What you need to know about 2022 DOTY finalist Vander Haag's

There aren’t many aftermarket companies growing as fast as Vander Haag’s. Now a TPS Distributor of the Year finalist for the second time, Vander Haag’s has changed a lot since earning its first nomination for the aftermarket’s highest honor in 2019.

November 8, 2022

Vander Haag's facility with associates

Distributor of the Year

Learn more about 2022 DOTY finalist Weldon Parts

Headquartered in the Oklahoma City, this is the fourth Distributor of the Year finalist nomination for Weldon Parts. The company was previously as finalist in 2011, 2016 and 2021.

September 12, 2022

Distributor of the Year

Learn more about 2022 DOTY finalist Vander Haag's

Headquartered in the Spencer, Iowa, this is the second Distributor of the Year finalist nomination for Vander Haag's. The company was previously as finalist in 2019.

September 5, 2022

Distributor of the Year

Learn more about 2022 DOTY finalist Tidewater Fleet Supply/TNT Parts

Headquartered in the Norfolk, Va., this is the third combined Distributor of the Year finalist nomination for Tidewater Fleet Supply/TNT Parts. TNT was previously nominated in 2004; Tidewater was a finalist in 2011.

August 29, 2022

Distributor of the Year

Learn more about 2022 DOTY finalist Franklin Truck Parts

Headquartered in the City of Commerce, Calif., this is the second Distributor of the Year finalist nomination for Franklin Truck Parts. The company was previously a DOTY finalist in 2007.

August 22, 2022

Distributor of the Year

Learn more about 2022 DOTY finalist Crossroads Truck Equipment

Based in Effingham, Ill., this is the first Distributor of the Year finalist nomination for Crossroads Truck Equipment.

August 15, 2022

Distributor of the Year

Finalists announced for 2022 Distributor of the Year

This year’s group is an impressive collection of aftermarket stalwarts — many of which are familiar with the Distributor of the Year Award program as prior award finalists.

July 25, 2022

Distributor of the Year

Should your business be our Distributor of the Year?

We believe what you do every day deserves to be recognized. But we can't honor you in our Distributor of the Year program unless you let us know.

June 1, 2022

Distributor of the Year

TPS accepting nominations for Distributor of the Year, Successful Dealer Awards

Trucks, Parts, Service is thrilled to once again open the nomination periods for our annual awards celebrating our industry's best dealers and independent aftermarket distributors — the Successful Dealer Award and the Distributor of the Year.

April 1, 2022

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Industry involvement remains key to solving tech shortage

“My personal view is that college isn’t for everyone. Especially now with the expense and debt load that many students graduate with. The trades provide a cost-effective solution to a rewarding career.”

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Line of trucks on a summer day

'Uncharacteristically large' boost to used truck sales in August

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