Today, International Motors announced its Dealer of the Year award winners at its annual dealer meeting this week in Orlando.

The event is an opportunity for International to celebrate the successes of its dealer network from the previous year.

The 2025 Dealer of the Year award winners were selected based on their performance in several criteria, such as vehicle sales, parts sales, International S13 Integrated Powertrain sales, and service dwell time. Growth in key areas like market share, customer experience survey results, and leveraging International Financial are additional data points used to make winner selections.

"The annual International dealer meeting is always an exciting event because it brings our network together," said Dan Kayser, executive vice president, commercial operations, International. "Our truck and bus dealers are our closest partners, and they work hard every day to give customers a dependable, consistent experience. This event celebrates that partnership and the strength we have when we're aligned as one International."

2025 IC Bus Dealer of the Year: Midwest Transit Equipment

Midwest Transit Equipment's strong commitment to excellence, commercial execution and customer support made them a perfect fit for IC Bus Dealer of the Year, according to the company announcement. They exceeded their target in orders, advanced battery-electric vehicle readiness and adoption, and completed training with extensive customer-facing engagement.

"Celebrating our 50th year and being named IC Bus Dealer of the Year is an incredible honor for us," said John McKinney, chairman, Midwest Transit Equipment. "Our team is committed to trust, collaboration and setting a high standard for the customers and communities we serve. I'm grateful for their effort and excited to celebrate this achievement together."

"Our dealers play an essential role in providing safe, dependable transportation for students," said Charles Chilton, vice president and general manager, IC Bus. "Midwest Transit Equipment embodies what it means to be part of IC Bus through their teamwork, customer focus and dedication to building a stronger future for our industry. We're proud of their team for the example they set for our network."

Midwest Transit Equipment is the largest volume school bus dealership in the United States, according to IC Bus. They have nine locations and a team of 300 employees.

Other Winners

On the truck side of International's business, Michigan-based Wieland Truck and Trailer was named the 2025 International U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year, andCapasa was awarded the 2025 International Latin America Dealer of the Year.