Arrow Truck Sales turns 60
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arrow Truck Sales is celebrating its 60th year as a leading retailer of used, heavy and medium duty trucks and
trailers in North America.
The company was founded in April, 1950 as a small used truck lot in Kansas City by business partners Jerry Nerman and the late Melvin Spitcaufsky.
Entry into the retail business took place during deregulation in the 1980s and has since grown into 19 retail stores in the US and Canada.
The Volvo group acquired half the company in 1998 and Carl Heikel was named CEO and president in 2004, and continues in that role today.
To celebrate the milestone, a number of corporate and branch events will take place at several locations.
"It’s truly amazing, and even a bit humbling, to realize where Arrow started as a company, and see where we are today," said Heikel. "Our success and growth through the years is a direct reflection of our dedicated people, quality products, exceptional customer satisfaction and perseverance in an extremely competitive industry."
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