Meet Kelly's Truck Parts, first-time DOTY finalist

“Our sales force is very knowledgeable and experienced in the industry. Our sales staff experience ranges from five years to 30-plus years.”

DotyThe Trucks, Parts, Service Distributor of the Year award program has returned! 

Once again graciously sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), CumminsHigh Bar BrandsInterstate Billing Service and Procede Software, this year’s program features three prior finalists and two operations in the running for aftermarket's highest honor for the time. These finalists were selected by input from the independent aftermarket and trucking industry during an open nomination period earlier this year. 

In the months ahead, TPS will consistently spotlight our finalists and their wonderful operations, recognizing and congratulating them for their success leading up to the presentation of the 25th Distributor of the Year Award at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in January in Grapevine, Texas.

We continue today with Kelly’s Truck Parts, a first-time finalist for Distributor of the Year. Freedom Truck & Trailer Parts was previously featured last week.

Kelly Logo BlackWhen was your business founded, and by whom? 

We were founded in 1992 by Ron Kelly.

How many locations do you have?

We have locations in Nacogdoches and Jasper, Texas.

How many employees do you have?  

We have 12 employees.

How does your business recruit new employees? 

Through express services.

What is your company’s value proposition?  

Our sales force is very knowledgeable and experienced in the industry. Our sales staff experience ranges from five years to 30-plus years. We are a third-generation family-owned business offering bumper-to-bumper parts for truck and trailer and are available 24 hours a day.

[RELATED: Check out the full list of 2026 DOTY Award finalists]

How do you differentiate your business from your competitors? 

We are a complete all-makes and model parts store that focuses on having what you need when you need it.

What is the biggest challenge facing your business in 2026? 

AI and Amazon.

Why do you believe the heavy-duty aftermarket has nominated you for this award?

Our perseverance and continued growth throughout the years.

Stay tuned, as next week we will share more about 2026 award finalist Parts For Trucks.

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