Name: Allstate Peterbilt of St. Paul, Minn.
Environmental/âgoing greenâ efforts: Allstate Peterbilt has worked with the manufacturer to aid its customers in understanding real world financial and operational considerations involved with alternative trucking fuel technology. It has partnered with customers, suppliers and industry representatives to provide a platform for sharing information, knowledge and best practices for reducing their carbon footprints.
Additionally, the company has started a demo program with a supplier of natural gas for their customers, with the expectation the program will reach 15 units.
Community and civic responsibility: For the last two years, Allstate Peterbilt Group has supported the U.S. Marinesâ Toys for Tots annual charity drive in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area. The company serves as the primary transportation agency for the effort by providing drivers, tractors, trailers and straight trucks. Allstate Peterbilt Group transports the donated toys from the drop location to the local warehouse. Allstateâs internal Toys for Tots program has also donated more than 500 toys and the company has already committed its support to the Marinesâ 2013 efforts.
The companyâs dealer system also supports various local charities and efforts.
Customer education: Sales staff approach customers from a consultive perspective with the primary goal of âunderstanding the customerâs business and needs first.â Sales representatives work to identify the combination of products and services best suited for a customerâs needs.
Additionally, for the third consecutive year, the companyâs Cleveland location has produced the Great Lakes Truck Expo. A multi-day event, the Expo lists education among its key offerings. The company is exploring the possibility of additional Expos in its other markets based on the success of Great lakes.
