IC Bus Awards 6 Dealers for Excellence in Sales, Customer Service
Dealers in the U.S. and Canada win the company’s annual Pursuit of Excellence dealership award for their performance in 2015.
LISLE, Ill. — IC Bus announced on Tuesday the six winners of its annual Pursuit of Excellence dealership award.
IC Bus partners with dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, and the award recipients have proven to be the best in their class for their efforts to improve sales and customer satisfaction, according to the company.
This year’s winners are RWC Group of Alaska and Arizona; International Trucks of Hawaii LLC in Kapolei, Hawaii; Maxim Truck & Trailer Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Summit Truck Group of Mississippi; Longhorn Bus Sales LLC in Houston, Texas; and Midwest Transit Equipment in Kankakee, Illinois. Midwest Transit Equipment is receiving the honor for the fourth consecutive year.
“These awards are given to those dealers that have demonstrated an ability to grow our customer relationships this past year,” said Trish Reed, vice president and general manager for IC Bus. “In addition to providing unmatched customer support, these dealers have displayed a commitment to ensuring the success of their customers and their local communities.”
The awards are based on dealer performance in several key areas in 2015, including growing market share and exceeding annual sales plans. In addition, dealers were required to meet community service requirements in order to be eligible to receive recognition.
“On behalf of everyone at IC Bus, I offer congratulations to our top performers of 2015,” Reed added.
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