Monthly Archives: November 2018

PACCAR Parts participates in Hiring Our Heroes

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Renton, Wash., Nov. 13, 2018 – PACCAR Parts is a proud participant in Hiring Our Heroes. Through this partnership, PACCAR Parts has hosted multiple transitioning veterans and hired six candidates.

Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.

PACCAR Parts participates as a Corporate Fellowship host employer. The fellowship program organizes cohorts of 15 to 30 active duty service members, including veterans and military spouses where available. Fellowship candidates are carefully matched with participating companies, like PACCAR Parts, based on the specific skills of the candidate and the preferences of both parties.

Candidates then undergo exclusive on-the-job training at their host company, gaining firsthand experience in the private sector.

“PACCAR Parts is my definition of a ‘veteran friendly’ organization,” said Daniel Sotoamaya, a program participant who was recently hired at PACCAR Parts as a customer service supervisor.“They checked everything off my list of expectations of what was important to me in an organization for my post-military career. From the moment I applied, their actions demonstrated that they really wanted me to be part of their team.”

Prior to working at PACCAR Parts, Sotoamaya served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. Once leaving the military, he was involved with military and civilian transition programs and consulted with them during his transition. Sotoamaya was also recently interviewed by Good Morning America and will be featured during a special moment of recognition at the Country Music Awards, hosted on Nov. 14 in Nashville, Tennessee.

“We are very excited to be able to support our military veterans,” said David Danforth, PACCAR vice president and PACCAR Parts general manager. “The Hiring Our Heroes program offers immense value for all participants. We have been fortunate to be able to participate and hire incredibly talented individuals through this program.”

About PACCAR Parts:

PACCAR Parts drives uptime for fleets of all sizes with industry-leading products, services and customer support. PACCAR Parts operates a global network of 18 parts distribution centers that offer aftermarket parts sales support to DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships and TRP Stores around the world. PACCAR Parts distributes quality products under the DAF, Kenworth, Peterbilt, PACCAR Genuine and TRP brands for all makes of trucks, trailers, buses and engines, as well as select OEM and aftermarket brands from around the world. Regardless of the make, model or age of the truck, PACCAR Parts takes pride in providing quality brands that exceed customer expectations. For more information, visit PACCARParts.com.

Peterbilt dealers honored at 2018 Parts and Service meeting held in Orlando

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RENTON, Wash., Nov. 2, 2018— PACCAR Parts and Peterbilt Motors Company held the 2018 UPTIME 365 Parts and Service Meeting on Oct. 20 – 22 in Orlando, FL. A two-day agenda provided training, discussion and networking opportunities among customers, Peterbilt dealers, PACCAR Parts, Peterbilt Motors and PACCAR suppliers.

The meeting began with an awards ceremony recognizing dealer achievements and performance. Award criteria was based on maximizing UPTIME, retail sales growth, parts purchase growth, absorption, PACCAR MX engine technician staffing, participation in customer support programs and efforts to maximize customer UPTIME.

“These dealerships exemplify how parts and service work together to deliver UPTIME 365 support to our customers,” said David Danforth, PACCAR vice president and PACCAR Parts general manager. “They continually exceed goals by performing at the highest levels.”

The following awards were presented to Peterbilt dealerships:

The Fleet Services Dealer of the Year winner was awarded to Peterbilt of Atlanta, for their outstanding support and participation in the PACCAR Parts Fleet Services program.

The Special Markets Dealer of the Year was given to Rush Peterbilt Truck Centers – Nashville. They have increased their special markets sales by 11 percent over the last 12 months and have hired outside sales staff dedicated to special markets.

Coast Counties Peterbilt was recognized as the Technology Dealer of the Year for their use of several key PACCAR Parts technology applications and exceptional growth year to date.

The final award given at the meeting was the PACCAR Parts UPTIME Dealer of the Year award. This award recognized a dealer whose commitment to delivering service and parts programs has culminated in delivering industry-leading uptime to their customers, and was given to Rush Peterbilt Truck Center.

Over the following days, dealers attended parts and service training sessions on subjects such as capturing new markets and fleet and special market opportunities. Dealers also participated in interactive workshop discussions and attended the UPTIME expo trade fair, where 80 supplier exhibitors displayed their products and offered interactive demonstrations.

“This meeting was a unique opportunity for collaboration between PACCAR Parts and Peterbilt,” said Danny Landholm, PACCAR Parts National Sales Manager – Peterbilt. “We were able to work together to develop strategies to grow our business and bring customer UPTIME to new heights.”

About PACCAR Parts:

PACCAR Parts drives uptime for fleets of all sizes with industry-leading products, services and customer support. PACCAR Parts operates a global network of 18 parts distribution centers that offer aftermarket parts sales support to DAF, Peterbilt and Peterbilt dealerships and TRP Stores around the world. PACCAR Parts distributes quality products under the DAF, Peterbilt, Peterbilt, PACCAR Genuine and TRP brands for all makes of trucks, trailers, buses and engines, as well as select OEM and aftermarket brands from around the world. Regardless of the make, model or age of the truck, PACCAR Parts takes pride in providing quality brands that exceed customer expectations. For more information, visit PACCARParts.com.