The Stoops brand announced Monday it has expanded in Ohio with the addition of a new Western Star dealership.
Effective April 1, Stoops Western Star of Ohio took over operations of the dealership formerly known as Kinstle Western Star in Wapakoneta. Stoops Western Star is affiliated with Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer, which operates nine dealerships in Ohio and Indiana, including locations in Lima and Dayton, Ohio. Stoops says the move merges a pair of family-owned businesses, as Stoops acquires Kinstle from owners Mike and Barb Kinstle. Stoops’ parent company, the McCoy Group, traces its roots back to 1958 and is owned by third-generation members of the McCoy family.
“On behalf of the entire Stoops team, I’d like to offer our sincerest thanks to Mike and Barb Kinstle for the great service they have provided to the trucking and transportation community over the past 38 years,” says Brian McCoy, president, Stoops Western Star. “We are excited to pick up right where they left off — providing expert service, a wide array of top-quality parts, and a sales team dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer needs.”
The company says customers can expect staffing to remain the same at Stoops Western Star, as all former Kinstle employees have been welcomed into the Stoops family. Meanwhile, the company says updates are planned for the building, including new signage, as well as a refurbished parts showroom and updated service facilities for increased service and repair capacity. Additionally, offerings in the areas of parts and service will expand. Leveraging the Stoops brand and buying power, the best in Daimler parts and service will be available to Stoops Western Star customers, the company says.
