Kenworth of South Texas in San Antonio, Texas, was named 2008 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Columbus, Ohio.

“It’s a tremendous achievement for Kenworth of South Texas to receive the prestigious Kenworth Dealer of the Year award,” said Jay Ellison, president of Kenworth of South Texas, which operates dealerships in Corpus Christi, Laredo, Pharr and San Antonio, Texas. “We are especially proud of our employees, who truly represent The World’s Best trucks with their outstanding dedication and customer service. We also thank our many customers for their business and loyalty.”

Kenworth of South Texas was chosen as Kenworth Dealer of the Year from among Kenworth’s six Gold Award winners for 2008. Other Gold Award winners are Custom Truck Sales — Regina (Regina, Sask.), Edmonton Kenworth (Edmonton, Alb.), GreatWest Kenworth (Calgary, Alb.), Kenworth Sales Company (Salt Lake City, Utah), and MHC Kenworth (Colorado).

“Kenworth of South Texas set a very high standard of excellence in 2008 by selling the entire Kenworth heavy and medium duty product line, operating excellent facilities, and providing outstanding customer support,” said Bill Kozek, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. “Kenworth of South Texas exemplifies The World’s Best and truly deserves the 2008 Kenworth Dealer of the Year award.”

During the Kenworth Dealer Meeting, Kenworth also honored its 12 Silver Award winners for 2008: Central Illinois Trucks, Inland Kenworth — U.S. (California, Arizona and New Mexico), Kenworth Maska, Kenworth of South Louisiana, Kenworth Quebec, MHC Kenworth (Midwest), MHC Kenworth (Oklahoma), MHC Kenworth (Texas), Michigan Kenworth, Sahling Kenworth, Wisconsin Kenworth, and Worldwide Equipment.

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