TUSCON, Ariz. — Kenworth has handed out its dealership awards for 2024.
For the second straight year, Truckworx Kenworth was named the 2024 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the recent annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in Tucson, Arizona where the the meeting’s theme was “The World’s Best” and focused on driving sales growth and service excellence.
“Wow, what an honor it is to be named Kenworth’s North American dealer of the year back-to-back. I am so proud of the Truckworx team, and we are beyond blessed to have a partner like Kenworth,” said Will Bruser, Truckworx president and chief executive officer. “This is an amazing industry with such great people that help keep America moving every day and we are honored to be a part of it.”
“Truckworx Kenworth again demonstrated what being a Kenworth World’s Best Dealer is all about.” said Jim Walenczak, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. “Earning this award requires exceptional performance in our dealer excellence measurement categories, and to achieve this designation for two-straight years demonstrates next-level dedication, intention and passion. Congratulations to Will, Mike and the entire Truckworx Kenworth team on an outstanding year in 2024.”
Truckworx Kenworth’s key achievements included increasing heavy-duty market share, strong PACCAR engine mix, PremierCare Gold leadership, service bay capacity over 100%, reinvesting in their business, strong PACCAR Financial utilization and successful TRP stores.
Truckworx Kenworth executives were presented with the esteemed award, an Italian hand-crafted crystal eagle inlaid with 24 karat gold talons. Truckworx Kenworth was also honored with a Dealer Excellence Gold Award.
“Winning this award for two consecutive years is truly mind blowing, all credit goes to the Truckworx family. This team truly embraces the responsibility that comes with serving the transportation industry and this award helps validate their hard work and commitment,” said Mike Levering, Truckworx chief operating officer. “I’d like to sincerely thank Kenworth for the recognition and our entire team (and their families) for believing in and staying committed to our culture and mission “do what’s right for the right reasons.”
During the Dealer Meeting awards ceremony, Kenworth also presented eight Gold Dealer Excellence Awards, six Silver Dealer Excellence Awards and the following individual achievement awards:
Kenworth PremierCare Gold Dealer of the Year
CIT Trucks received the Kenworth PremierCare Gold Dealer of the Year award, which promotes the importance of service excellence and the reinvestment in their business and facilities. CIT Trucks maintained 100% PremierCare Gold at all eleven (11) of their locations throughout the entire year.
PACCAR Engines Dealer of the Year
Kenworth of Louisiana received Kenworth’s PACCAR Engines Dealer of the Year award. Kenworth Louisiana ordered trucks with PACCAR engines, achieved strong heavy-duty market share and impressive PACCAR engine mix. All eight of their locations are PremierCare Gold certified.
Kenworth Medium-Duty Dealer of the Year
MHC Kenworth – Kansas City was named Kenworth Medium-Duty Dealer of the Year. The dealer retailed medium-duty trucks, had strong medium-duty market share and is a PremierCare Gold leader with all five of their locations PremierCare Gold certified.
Kenworth Parts and Service Dealer of the Year
MHC Kenworth captured the Kenworth Parts and Service Dealer of the Year award. The dealer exemplified service excellence by achieving 100% PremierCare Gold at all 76 eligible locations. MHC Kenworth was a top performer with strong PACCAR Parts purchase growth, Parts retail sales growth and Parts engine growth.
Kenworth Gold Awards
The Kenworth Dealer Excellence Gold Award is presented to a select number of Kenworth dealers each year that achieve the highest level of performance in the Kenworth dealer network. Truckworx Kenworth was selected as Kenworth Dealer of the Year from among Kenworth’s eight Gold Award winners for 2024. The other gold award winners are:
MHC Kenworth – Kansas City achieved impressive heavy-duty and medium-duty market share, achieved strong Parts purchase growth, Parts engine growth and service capacity over 100%.
GreatWest Kenworth was recognized for growing heavy-duty market share, Parts fleet growth, Parts engine growth and high service capacity.
MHC Kenworth – Oklahoma achieved strong heavy-duty market share and heavy-duty market share growth, Parts engine growth and all three of their locations are PremierCare Gold certified
CIT Trucks was recognized for their heavy-duty market share growth, PACCAR engine mix, Parts purchase growth and are 100% PremierCare Gold certified at all locations.
Kenworth Northeast Group achieved strong heavy-duty market share growth, PACCAR engine mix, Parts purchase growth and Parts retail sales growth.
Inland Kenworth (U.S.) was recognized for their strong reinvestment rate, Parts engine growth, Parts purchase growth and are 100% PremierCare Gold certified at all 9 locations.
Wisconsin Kenworth ranked high in heavy-duty market share growth, PACCAR engine mix, PACCAR Financial heavy-duty market share and are 100% PremierCare Gold certified at all locations.
Kenworth Silver Awards
The Kenworth Dealer Excellence Silver Award is presented to a select number of Kenworth dealers each year that exemplify service, sales, operations and facility excellence among the Kenworth dealer network. These six dealers include: MHC Kenworth – Colorado, MHC Kenworth – Georgia, Roberts Kenworth, Wallwork Kenworth, Kenworth Maska, MHC Kenworth of South Texas.
Kenworth Dealer Major Anniversaries
Kenworth also celebrated major Kenworth dealer anniversary milestones reached in 2024: 75 years – Rihm Kenworth; 55 years – Wallwork Kenworth; 50 years – MHC Kenworth; 35 years – Sioux Falls Kenworth; 25 years – Gabrielli Kenworth.
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