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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Midwest Wheel wins 2021 TPS Distributor of the Year

Midwest Wheel Companies was named winner of the 2021 Trucks, Parts, Service Distributor of the Year Award Tuesday during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) in Grapevine, Texas.

January 25, 2022

Who's going to win the Distributor of the Year next week?

Next Tuesday, TPS will return to Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week to announce our winner of the 2021 Distributor of the Year award. To learn more about our finalists and potential winner, continue reading here.

January 17, 2022

2021 DOTY finalist: Weldon Parts

Empowerment is a big reason behind the success story for Weldon Parts. And with more than 50 years of experience serving the independent heavy-duty aftermarket, it’s clear the strategy works for the company.

December 22, 2021

Weldon Parts' Oklahoma City store

2021 DOTY finalist: Mutual Wheel

Founded in the days of horse-and-buggy transportation, Mutual Wheel has evolved for more than a century, changing with the shifting landscapes of transportation to eventually become one of the oldest continuous distribution businesses in North America.

December 8, 2021

Mutual Wheel Company

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International HX Series tractor in vocational application

Navistar launches integrated vocational powertrain

"The S13 Integrated Powertrain is the most advanced powertrain we've ever produced and the lightest vocational powertrain available on the market," says Mark Stasell, vice president, Vocational Truck Business.

Cyberattack and data breach

Karmak hit by ransomware attack

Accelera cummins truck

Cummins launches new zero-emissions power brand

Phillips facility in Mexico

Phillips opens new production facility in Arteaga, Mexico

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

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