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IC Bus honors 6 dealers for sales, service

The school bus manufacturer presents its annual Pursuit of Excellence award to six North American dealerships based on such areas as business performance, customer satisfaction and community service. One of them is named the 2013 Dealer of the Year.

May 14, 2014
IC Bus honors 6 dealers for sales, service

IC Bus presented its Pursuit of Excellence award to six North American dealerships. Pictured are the dealer winners in their yellow IC Bus coats.

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LISLE, Ill. — IC Bus on Wednesday announced the winners of its annual Pursuit of Excellence dealership award.

Rush Bus Centers of Ohio, two-time winner Leonard Bus Sales Inc. of New York, Midwest Transit Equipment of Illinois, Summit Bus of New Mexico, Truck Sales and Service Inc. of Ohio, and Western Canada IC Bus were recognized for their efforts to improve sales and customer satisfaction. Rush Bus Centers of Ohio was also named the 2013 Dealer of the Year.

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“Chosen among all IC Bus dealerships across North America, these six winners have gone above and beyond to find success,” IC Bus President John McKinney said. “In addition to providing unmatched customer support, these dealers have demonstrated a promise to ensuring the success of their customers and their local communities.”

The awards are based on dealer performance in several key areas in 2013, including growing market share and exceeding annual sales plans. Also, dealers were required to meet a customer satisfaction index threshold and community service requirements in order to be eligible for recognition.


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