Well, I’ve gone and done it-I just sold Kona Communications to Randall-Reilly Publishing Co. of Tuscaloosa, AL. This is the first issue of Truck Parts & Service (TPS) published by anyone but Kona since 1969. That is more than 37 years.
And frankly, I couldn’t be happier, because I think I found the best possible home for both of our publications, TPS and Successful Dealer. Randall-Reilly is the heart of the commercial truck communications business, and our acquisition closes the market loop.
Currently, Randall-Reilly publishes Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) for fleets of 10 or more vehicles, Overdrive and Truckers News for owner/operators, Transportista in Spanish, NextTruck for second and third vehicle owners, and Equipment World for the off-highway market. It also owns and operates The Great American Trucking Show. Quite a lineup!
At the request of Randall-Reilly CEO Mike Reilly, I have joined their team as a consultant, which among other things secures my continued presence on this page each month. (Please curb your enthusiasm.)
Also, I’ll represent them at a number of industry functions, including the recently completed Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW).
Mike has invited the entire current Kona staff to join the Randall-Reilly team.
In the months ahead, you will have the opportunity to meet the Randall-Reilly publishing team in person, but I thought it would make sense first to introduce them to you in print on this page.
