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IC Bus Honors Top Dealers for 2016

Four dealers win the bus manufacturer’s Diamond Premier Dealer award, while 11 win the Diamond Dealer award. IC Bus also bestows its Pursuit of Excellence award.

February 1, 2017
IC Bus Honors Top Dealers for 2016

Four dealers won IC Bus’ 2016 Diamond Premier Dealer award, while 11 won the Diamond Dealer award.

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Four dealers won IC Bus’ 2016 Diamond Premier Dealer award, while 11 won the Diamond Dealer award.

LISLE, Ill. — IC Bus has announced the four winners of its 2016 Diamond Premier Dealer award and the 11 winners of its 2016 Diamond Dealer award.

According to IC Bus, the award recipients have proven to be the “best in their class” for their efforts to improve sales and grow market share.

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“The Diamond Premier and Diamond Dealer awards are reserved for IC Bus’ top dealers who consistently attain excellent sales results year after year,” said Trish Reed, vice president and general manager of IC Bus. “We are appreciative of their efforts to reliably deliver unmatched customer support and demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the success of their customers and their local communities.”

The Diamond Premier Dealer award is given to dealers that have secured a majority of the market share within a specific sales territory and exceed annual sales goals. The 2016 winners are:

• Wolfington Body Co. Inc. in Exton, Pennsylvania
• Leonard Bus Sales Inc. in Deposit, New York
• Longhorn Bus Sales LLC in Houston, Texas
• Midwest Transit Equipment in Kankakee, Illinois

The Diamond Dealer award is given to dealers that exceed annual sales goals. The 2016 winners are:

• Carolina International in Columbia, South Carolina
• Silver State International in Sparks, Nevada
• Leeds Transit International in Elgin, Ontario
• Creative Bus Sales in Chino, California
• Bluegrass International in Georgetown, Kentucky
• RWC Group in Anchorage, Alaska
• Waters Truck & Trailer in Columbus, Mississippi
• Capital City Bus Sales in Lansing, Michigan
• ITA Truck Sales in Lafayette, Louisiana
• K. Neal International in Hyattsville, Maryland
• Kingmor Supply Inc. in Mount Crawford, Virginia

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IC Bus also honored five dealers with its annual Pursuit of Excellence dealership award, which recognizes efforts to improve sales and customer satisfaction. The 2016 winners of that award are:

• Wolfington Body Co. Inc. in Exton, Pennsylvania
• Leonard Bus Sales Inc. in Deposit, New York
• Longhorn Bus Sales LLC in Houston, Texas
• Carolina International in Columbia, South Carolina
• Midwest Transit Equipment in Kankakee, Illinois (receiving the honor for the fifth consecutive year)

“We appreciate the value created for IC Bus customers through the long-term relationships we have with our dealers,” Reed said. “The companies receiving this award are world class dealerships striving to continuously improve their operations, customer support, and community engagement.”

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