WE the People - May 2017 50 Year Edition

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TERRYDOTSON

President/CEO

Welcome to our celebration and thank you for sharing this special event with us. 50 years, 600 months, 18,262 days, 438,291 hours, 26,297,460 minutes, 1,577,847,600 seconds - simple measurements of time. Our 50 years is not as much a measurement of time but is a story of its people.

This company was founded on a dream of Fred Langley, who was involved with a company called East Tennessee Ford, the largest Ford Truck dealership in America in 1966. Fred knew a change was coming in their business and that the Ford line was not going to satisfy the demands of the coal fields of the sixties. He also knew the offerings of the Mack company could satisfy those needs, so Fred flew to Allentown and sold Zenon Hansen, the Chairman and President of Mack Trucks, on granting a dealership as soon as Fred could secure an acceptable location in Eastern Kentucky. It took Fred 8 days to the secure the land and property where our corporate headquarters stands today in the little town of Prestonsburg, KY. Eastern Kentucky Mack was born January 4, 1967!

The new company brought in talent from the Knoxville Ford dealership and also acquired talent from the region. John Smallman, the manager, Jim McClung, the finance person, and Gene Crass, the salesman, along with the leadership of Fred Langley, were the nucleus of what was to become Worldwide Equipment. Local people were added, folks like Phil Nelson, Lester Freels, Floyd Greene, Wendell Wells, Willard Adkins, Billy Lafferty, Carl Sellards, Truman Shepard, Slim Campbell, Wilma McClure, Mary Hall, Phil Nelson and others were hiredmany of these original folks worked until their retirement, many worked in multiple locations and job areas of our company. Some helped start new dealership locations which helped the company grow to Middlesboro, KY, Charleston, WV, Bluefield, WV, and Jane Lew, WV during the years from 1967 to 1975.

Accomplishment came early for Eastern Kentucky Mack when the dealership was named dealer of the year from Mack Trucks in 1971; from a start up business in an unpopular territory to “Top Dog” in

and Knoxville 7-8 hours away on worse roads.

There were no nice 4 lanes, no local airports. There were no dealers with accessible inventory across the street, no place to find parts close by - WE were the option.

Customers worked long hours and needed to be serviced on their job sites so Wendell Wells became one of the first outside parts sales people at the ripe old age of 18 and from this humble start moved to the top executive level of our company before retirement after 43 years.

Some ran stores and departments while some sold products, fixed trucks, and swept floors. All were equally important to the building of this organization. As the company grew and took on new opportunities, new franchises in new markets continued to build solely on an investment in people. Steel, wood, concrete, and asphalt make buildings, but people make companies - good people make good companies and great ones make companies like ours.

four short years! This was accomplished by hard work and good people that had a strong belief in accomplishment, a dedication to customer service, and a “can-do” attitude. The values of our people today are the same values as the people that founded our company.

Worldwide has always invested in people - given our people the opportunity to grow, trusted them, and challenged them to be all they could be. We were blessed to begin our organization in a part of America where strong work habits and loyalty were common core values. Our beginnings in this region taught us much about customer service and loyalty to our relationships with our people, our partners, and our customers. We learned early it was our job to fulfill each of these core responsibilities. Our rural beginnings forced our organization to find ways to solve customer problems because a simple alternative was 5-6 hours away. These values remain as they began in 1967 when WE solely operated in rural markets. Lexington, KY was 5 hours away on a crooked single lane mountain road

As the company grew to other markets, we continued to seek out good people, people that believed in our core values and concepts. People that worked hard and believed in the caring attitude WE had for our customers, our partners, and our communities. These were folks like Larry Howerton, Randy Polk, Skip Burdette, Mike Pendleton, Jeff Bates, Mike Null, Chuck Bradley, Jeff Taylor, Kenneth Kidd, Greg St. Clair, Raleigh Neil, Larry Hicks, Steve Clark, Doug Goble, Molly Price, Joe Willis, Larry Whitt, Bart Brown, Tim Matthews, Jimmy Baker, Ron Fater, Jerry Beckett, Jimmy Duncan, Tommy Smith, Liz Sparkman, Berta Adkins, Raleigh Neel, Lloyd Oslonian, Ron Teter, Scott Blevins, Glen Webb, and others. These folks attending our anniversary this weekend and ones who could not be here are the pillars of this organization.

In every state and every location WE are our people. I pray our first commitment will be to our people! It is our utmost promise to put our people first and ask our people to take good care of our customers and honor our relationships with our partner suppliers. If we make a choice between a good customer and a good employee, we will choose the good employee every time!

As we look back over this 50 year period, the good and successful times far outweigh those that were not so good. Most of our bad times were caused by choices that were in the best interest of the person, rather than the best interest of the company. In every good time, I know our people made it that way and in every bad time I saw our people rise up and pull Worldwide successfully through the storm. I learned the use of prayer was helpful in more than one opportunity in our past.

In the last 50 years we have been blessed with good partners in our choices of franchises, suppliers, bankers, and accountants that, in most cases, have been there for WE daily and in tough times especially. We have seen challenges in our markets and in our market friends. We have always been blessed to have good friends that have seen us through and people that have helped us be successful - none more than John Conkin and Dan Clark! Since 1977, our corporate logo has been WE, something we are very proud of. “We the people” are the first words of the preamble of our constitution and these words are the core of our company.

I am extremely proud of our company and what our people have accomplished over these 50 short years! I am extremely thankful to our God that has blessed me and my family to have shared most of the last 50 years being a part of this thing we call WE. God bless each of you. It is my hope that at WE’s 100th year celebration, our values are the same and our appreciation of our blessings are properly focused!

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The Preamble to the constitution says; WE the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our

What an amazing thought process for a young country. A young country that wanted to create, develop, and assemble a group of people that kept thoughts and ideas grounded in their beliefs. What a great and powerful thought for establishing a great company.

Insure domestic tranquility – keeping the peace within.

Provide for the common defense –protection from outside sources.

Promote the general welfare – encourage the wide spread health, happiness, and wealth of the employees.

Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity – WE have the freedom

to ensure our success and the success of the others that join or follow.

Our country was founded on the “shoulders of giants.” Our company was also. Today, WE can stand on the shoulders of others that allow tranquility, protection, encourage health, happiness, and the wealth of our employees, while having input with suggestions of process, policy, and structure for OUR mutual success.

WE (a group of people that includes me) the people of Worldwide Equipment look back into the past that developed a foundation of sound business principles and practices to today that provide an opportunity for development and advancement that will allow and promote

continuous improvement with growth for tomorrow.

Our company has come a long way in the past 50 years. January 4, 1967 started the dream of what has become an industry icon in the heavy duty commercial truck dealership landscape. The first day of business started with a single roll of dimes in the cash box till.

Looking over the products sold over the past 50 years, WE have added many choices to our offerings. While those items are high quality, premium products, our true offering is that of our people and their commitment to our customers’

success. Without our people there can be no success. Our best offering is the solution that WE provide and apply to our customer needs.

I encourage WE, the People of Worldwide, to continue to place your fingerprints on the success of the company. You continue to ensure the foundation is solid and secure. You are the giants of today that will allow others in the future to stand on YOUR shoulders and continue the journey of success for WE and our posterity.

I encourage you to challenge yourself and the others around you, including me, to be

better tomorrow than WE were yesterday. The past 50 years have been nothing less than special. The best days for this company are yet to come. I look forward to seeing just how special this company and our wonderful people will become. With the blessings from God, through the efforts of our vendors, suppliers, partners, friends, and employees, I believe OUR company will continue to be the very best it can be. WE the people will make it so.

SCOTTBLEVINS Executive Vice President

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I started in this industry in 1979 for Mountaineer Mack (Ex Big 4 employees) as a part time employee delivering trucks. In 1980 I went into truck sales. In 1986 I went to Princeton, WV as the sales manager. In 1992 Worldwide purchased the Cincinnati store and I went there as the sales and operation manager. In 1996 I went to Lexington, KY as the sales manager. That lasted 1 year and I transferred to the corporate office and started the KACO program and a wholesale business with several truck body manufactures. In 1998 I became the division manager of the Lexington store. In 2002 Worldwide went through a very tough down turn in the economy and we did away with some division managers and went to regional managers and at this time I became a truck sales person for the Lexington Division.

I truly feel I have been blessed with the opportunities that were given to me.

A T E V E R

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“Whatever It Takes” (W.I.T.) was an initiative at Worldwide Equipment that was intended to recognize employees who went above and beyond to exemplify excellent customer service. Every month, each division would have the opportunity to nominate one person who was committed to meeting customer satisfaction. Today, WE still take pride in those who have stuck with us and in those who will join us in doing whatever it takes to be the greatest WE can be.

We have been fortunate to do business with WE since 2001 through 2 different companies. This relationship is not only a business partnership, but a personal friendship.

Within the 16 years we have done business with WE, there have good times and bad times in the trucking industry, the economy, and the coal industry; however, by leaning on each other as partners and trusting each other, we both always came out of any situation better than we started.

WE is very special to Paul Crawford along with the ProBilling team because when we started ProBilling over 3 years ago, they trusted us to be their financial partner in handling their accounts receivable and billing. I guess the best words to describe the relationship we have with WE is loyalty and partnership. It’s truly great having a wonderful business partnership, but even more special having a long-lasting friendship.

I want to thank you for inviting me to the celebration of WE’s 50 years. I saw a little more than half of their growth. I started in August of 1989 at Lexington and Middlesboro as local credit manager. Fourteen months later the Corporate Accounts Manager left the company and Randy Polk asked me to take the position. I held the job of Corporate Accounts Manager for just over 25 years, until January 31, 2015, when I ended my career at Middlesboro doing inventory.

I was happily enjoying my retirement when on September 23, 2016, Irvin phoned me, asking if I’d be interested in coming back for a while, until Chris Kidd was replaced. I did agree to come help. I retired in the first place so that I wouldn’t have to learn Fusion, but it was not as bad nor as hard as I thought it was going to be. Of course, I just know enough of Fusion to be dangerous. Then Glen left. I just started my sixth month back with WE and I really have enjoyed my time back.

Worldwide Equipment has been and is a great company to work for. Our employees are exceptionally proud of their work and desire to do a great job for the company. Thanks to Terry Dotson for letting me stay on a while…

Here is a short story that I tell myself every time someone thinks the grass is greener on the other side. I have been on the other side and believe WE will always come out better at Worldwide. Thank you for supporting my family all of these years. I started with Worldwide with a chance to grow in the company if I worked hard. I went from $6.50 an hour to $6.00 to start in shipping/receiving. There have been ups and downs and I have left for the greener grass but it is not always greener and I appreciate the second chance to keep growing our company. It has taken a lot of work and time but I am now a manager with more chances to grow with Worldwide. I owe a lot to this company, especially Terry and Scott and several other people for giving me the chances and keeping me on the right track to keep growing with a great company.

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Allen Crawford Jeff Kirkland Ginger Farley Max Redick Paul Crawford ProBilling & Funding Service

WORLDWIDE means FAMILY.

People working together, helping each other to get the job done. Worldwide means customer relations. Employees working with customers on a daily basis to solve service and parts problems. Worldwide means pride. A company which sets the standards of excellence, which others must follow.

Anonymous WE the People, Winter 1990, “What Worldwide Means to Me”

According to research by the US Energy Information Administration, the price of diesel fuel has varied greatly over the past 20 years.

In 2012, it reached an all-time high of nearly $4.00 per gallon! Today, though the price is still higher than in the mid-90s, we boast much lower prices around $2.30.

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As we reflect on the past 50 years, we begin to grasp just how much has changed in the world since Worldwide Equipment began business in 1967. In our early years, technology was unfamiliar, costs of living were low, and Worldwide Equipment was a young-budding dealership in Prestonsburg, Kentucky working hard to make a name for itself.

At that time, there were no computers, few electronic typewriters, and all bookkeeping and inventory was done by hand. One employee remarked, “The books had to be balanced at the end of every month before the next month’s business could be started.”

Along with conservative technology were conservative expenses. Paying more than $1.00 per gallon for diesel fuel was unheard of at that time, giving true meaning to “the value of a dollar.”

Worldwide Equipment originated as a single dealership, Eastern Kentucky Mack, but rapidly grew to “Mack’s Big Four,” with two locations in Kentucky and two in West Virginia.

As time went on and the technology age began to emerge, most people remained resistant to this new way of life. Computers, pagers, cell phones, and email were a few among many of the new tools being introduced. In 2000, Wendell Wells deliberated,

Also in the year 2000, the company saw diesel fuel prices reach $1.66 per gallon, becoming an all-time high at that point in time. Worldwide Equipment had grown to over 10 locations, serving five states in the eastern U.S.

Today, technology is a second nature to most of us. Many of these technological advances are already becoming a thing of the past, being replaced by even newer means of technology. Diesel fuel prices ring in around $2.53 per gallon and Worldwide Equipment operates

over 40 locations in 6 states. To say we have been fortunate in our past 50 years would be an understatement and to expect anything less from the next 50 years would be illogical. Once again, we wish to thank all of our customers and employees for your continuous support since the beginning.

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“Do we have the luxury of saying no to the electronic age? Absolutely not!”
Mackenzie Kinney Marketing Assistant

GUESS WHO

Who are these familiar faces? Test your knowledge and see if you can guess which Worldwide Equipment employee is which! 1. 2. 3. 4. 6.

Check your answers on page 18!

5. 7.

Worldwide Equipment Leasing, formerly Appalachian Leasing Services, was incorporated in 1983 by Worldwide Equipment. Today, WE operate 19 Leasing Locations in KY, OH, SC, TN, VA, and WV. WE also have more than 1900 partner locations and over 700 dealer service locations. Our history assures you that you can depend on Worldwide Equipment to be here to provide the products and service you need for as

WE have a history of keeping folks on the road, no matter what.

long as you have your trucks. Our strong financial position, large coverage area, and experienced personnel allow us to provide very competitive pricing and premium services not readily available from other dealerships.

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A Special Thanks to Our Customers

2017 marks 50 years for Worldwide Equipment in the trucking industry. As WE celebrate this milestone, WE wish to extend our deepest gratitude to our customers for your continuous support throughout the years. Placing our customers at the foundation of Worldwide Equipment has helped to make The Truck People all that they could be. WE are proud to celebrate this milestone and, though WE have much behind us, WE recognize that the best is yet to come!

From the Desk of...

Equipment) such a special place. On January 4, 1967, Worldwide Equipment was born as East Kentucky Mack. It was during this time that WE made a name for ourself in Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia during the golden age of coal.

While respecting where WE came from over 50 years ago, keeping with the times is what makes WE (Worldwide

While coal is a much smaller industry today, it remains as a piece of our core business and culture. However, with the direction from our CEO, Terry Dotson, WE realized that relying solely on the coal industry was not an option. One might say he brought Worldwide out of the tunnels and onto the highways. In only 50 years, Worldwide Equipment has indeed developed into a Worldwide company, reaching customers coast to

coast, as well as, internationally. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Mr. Dotson, WE now cater to all aspects of the transportation industry. WE know customers are paramount to our business, but it is our employees that make our continued success possible. From humble beginnings and a single location, WE have grown to over 1000 family members. That is thousands of people taking care of thousands of customers daily! If not for the indomitable efforts of our people, all that WE have accomplished in the last 50 years would not have been possible. Thank you to all sales employees for striving to make Worldwide Equipment all that WE can be day in and day out.

STEVEFOGOLINI

Worldwide… 50 years, 38 locations, 1,200+ souls building more than just a company. There are many competitors selling parts in our markets today. Most of them do the same things day in and day out. What WE have is special. Each of us has a role in making this more than just another company. How can WE differentiate ourselves now and in the future? WE work for a company that allows, and I say, requires us to be creative. WE must use our brains, drive, and motivation to provide exceptional service to our customers. WE must offer solutions to their problems and become a partner in their success. Doing this makes our business strong.

However, WE are more than just a business. WE are whatever WE want to be. I challenge each of you to make the most of this opportunity. Think about what you want for your future and your family. Offer solutions to make your workplace more efficient, more focused, and more fun. Be excited about solving problems and making a difference every single day. Take pride in what you do. Learn all you can and strive to make each day better than the last. WE owe it to each other, to ourselves, and our families to use our collective talents to make OUR company strong and a place where WE all feel a part of something great.

MARTYKELLOGG

As you and I look back at the history of WE service, the look back is long. Fifty years ago was a very different time. The year was 1967 and the R Model Mack had only been out for a year; it replaced the B model Mack of the day. In fact, 1967 was a milestone year for Mack Trucks. The “Maxidyne” engine was debuted as an industry leading diesel engine. Mack doubled down in 1967 by also introducing the “Maxitorque” transmission, which had the highest torque capacity in the industry. The triple play – Worldwide Equipment was established in Prestonsburg, Kentucky

as a premier Mack dealership from what was Eastern Kentucky Mack. WE sold them, WE provided parts for them, and WE serviced or fixed every one of those Mack trucks in the coal fields.

Back in those days, to repair, or “service”, a truck was straight forward; about all you needed was a fist full of wrenches, a couple of pry bars, and a good old hammer. Now, if you were going to do fuel work, that was best left to someone who could run a pump stand, which in those days was the “high tech” work. But, short of fuel work, just about everything else on the Mack truck was serviced by a mechanic. Yep, I said mekanik and not technician -Why? Mechanic is derived from the word “Mechanical” and that’s exactly what they did was service mechanical systems on Mack Trucks. Much of it was heavy, dirty, and physically exhausting work. There was a lot of “hit it,” “pry it,” “heat it,” and “twist it” in service department conversations back then.

Fast forward those 50 years to 2017. The equipment and WE have evolved. Many mechanical systems became outdated and

were replaced with electronic systems that include computerized controls. There is still a need for mechanics and always will be; this evolution of the truck has created the need for people that service the “High Tech” systems on the truck; hence “Technician.” WE now employee over 250 Technicians that work on, not only Mack Trucks, but anything that is needed to service our customers. The need to train our service technicians to quickly diagnose issues and troubleshoot systems is critical. WE reinforce with all our service personnel that the customer is the reason WE exist and WE must provide an industry leading service if WE want them to return.

The current and future focus in service operations will be to train and develop our people and to create a “Customer Experience” that is second to no one. How is that accomplished? Through the philosophy that is WE – “I and the rest of the group that includes me” working together, striving for perfection; which allows WE to achieve the excellence in service that this company was built on.

BOBBYCALVERT

After taking on the position of the General Manager of the leasing company 24 months ago, it became clear the leasing division had some serious issues to overcome if it was to remain an integral part of our business. With the help and dedication from our employees, and from our corporate management, we started the process of rebuilding and transitioning the leasing division into the future.

The biggest change was bringing all of the divisions and the leasing company together and working as one company with no boundries. By doing this, we have started the process of building a team environment from the top to the bottom. That has started the building process to bridge our company into the future where WE as a company will go to market as one, and have an offering that no one else can match. It’s been a trying time to say

the least, but the future of WE Lease is looking brighter and brighter every day.

I can’t say enough about the people and management in our company that, who have stood by us from day one, and the drive and determination they have displayed to make our company the best in our markets. It has been a great pleasure being part of this process and understanding the true meaning of WE as a team.

I believe the Leasing division is well on its way to having a good year in 2018 and I look forward to working with the team we have built to take us on the next steps into the future.

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ROBERTGOMEZ GUESS
WHO Answer Key
1. Liz Sparkman 2. Bill Donovan 3. Joe Willis 4. Lee Dotson 5. Tammy Holt 6. Larry Pruett 7. Sam Huffman Executive Vice President of Sales Vice President of Service Operations Vice President of Parts Vice President & General Manager of Leasing

Without the hardwork and dedication of our employees, our success at Worldwide Equipment would not be possible. Day in and day out, our employees remain committed to the highest standard of excellence. We extend our greatest appreciation to those who have been with us through it all.

Worldwide Corporate team has developed initiatives to grow the company in a broad range of services that enhances our very core values to serve the customers professionally. Terry Dotson researched key economic business sectors in an effort to develop new markets and opportunities that had not been captured by Worldwide Equipment. One area that gained traction was the need to build a Government and Military division that could grow and expand our core capabilities.

Worldwide wanted to use the vast OEM resources the company has pioneered over many years to drive this new business called Worldwide Equipment Defense located in our Asheville Highway Knoxville, Tennessee dealership. Our outstanding ability to provide parts knowledge, technical assistance, service and very specialized fabrication abilities required building a team with Government contracting experience on a National and Global level.

Worldwide developed a plan and launched the new division by hiring Paul and Brad Blizzard in early 2014 with a goal to grow additional business while serving a very important client relating to the US Military Globally. Their collective years of experience with the US Military and Foreign Military Sales programs provided a springboard to successfully navigate government contracts and build wins!

Today, Worldwide Defense group is very proud that we have been able to utilize inner company skills with our wide range of talented staff. Did you know Worldwide is under contract for the next 5 years to provide Department of Homeland FEMA with Emergency 24/7/365 breakdown services? We provide repair services for over 7,000 class 8 trucks, trailers, generators and communication central command RV’s for FEMA. Anytime there is a catastrophic event in the USA that

involves FEMA you will find Worldwide Equipment turning wrenches and providing critical & timely emergency services. FEMA has awarded Worldwide with one of the highest professional services award ratings possible. Worldwide has and continues to meet the requirements of the Federal Government. It feels great to know your company provides services that truly impact many people during devastating, life-changing, natural disaster events.

Worldwide Defense team wishes to encourage all of our branches to work with our team in a quest to build winning programs that are performed in your area of operation. Currently WE Defense works together with our South Carolina stores to supply parts for 6,000 buses over the next 5 years for the State of South Carolina.

Our Lowmansville, Huntington and Lexington teams have provided key services for Red River Army Depot; Department of Forestry and the nuclear transportation system through Blue Grass Army Depot.

Worldwide fabrication services have been very successful building and designing winch systems for the Department of Army SUSV vehicle which is used for many rescue missions. Our winch programs passed extensive field testing in Alaska during low altitude air drop missions, Fort Carson Colorado for high altitude and Europe for various condition testing. Worldwide has the unique ability to surpass our client’s expectations and grow our business throughout all of our branches relating to Government business.

Let’s continue to improve and grow our Government/ Military business!

WE the People - May 2017 TRUMAN SHEPHERD 45 MARY ADKINS 40 LLOYD OSLONIAN 33 SCOTT JOYNER 33 SAMUEL HUFFMAN 31 MOLLY PRICE 44 ELIZABETH SPARKMAN 37 TIMOTHY MARTIN 32 March April September August May December November October CHARLES BRADLEY 40 DONNA HUGHES 36 MAGGIE BRYANT 33 SHELVA MARSEE 30 RICHARD RICE 33 GARY BARKER 39 DOUGLAS BEAN 34 THOMAS CLOUSE 38 HAROLD SLOAN 31 ROBERT JOHN 34 STEVE NEAL 33 MICHAEL BURTON 31 MARY HALL 44 KENNITH STEPHENS 37 JIMMY COLE 35 TAMMY AUSMUS 33 DEVON ROSE 32 RANDY DOVE 43 JOE WILLIS 42 JAMES DUNCAN 35 KEITH WILLIAMS 37 STEPHEN CLARK 36 TIMOTHY KUHN 30 June TERRY DOTSON 44 JERRY BECKETT 41 JEFFREY BATES 36 JOHN CASTO 32 FRANKLIN TENNEY 32 HARRY GARRETT 31 January February

MANUFACTURERS

Mack was Worldwide Equipment’s first OEM and has remained dependable since. Founded in 1900, Mack is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of heavyduty trucks. Mack trucks earned the nickname “the Bulldog” from British soldiers for their bluntnosed hoods and incredible durability. These features reminded the soldiers of their country’s mascot, the British Bulldog.

As the second largest heavy-duty brand in the world, Volvo Trucks is present in more than 140 countries, identifying themselves as a global truck brand. Though they offer a wide variety of vehicles and products, trucks are Volvo’s main product selection.

Kenworth is a heavy and mediumduty truck manufacturer that originated in 1923 in Seattle, Washington. In their early years, Kenworth became the first American manufacturer to install diesel engines and sleep cabs in their equipment. Kenworth is now a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of commercial trucks.

Hino was the first non-American transportation brand the United States ever used. In 1981, a U.S. air base in Yokota, Japan purchased two Hino touring buses for the families of Air Force personnel to use for tours and sightseeing. Two years later, the first Hino truck was assembled in the United States. Today, Hino is the 3rd largest truck manufacturer in the world.

Known for their low cab forward trucks, Isuzu has provided maneuverable, cost effective, and durable trucks in the United States since 1984. Since then, a number of Isuzu trucks have been named “Medium-Duty Truck of the Year” and Isuzu has been certified as the best-selling import commercial truck in the United States.

Introducing THE BUS PEOPLE

The Truck People are used to wearing many hats, and in 2016, WE added another one to our collection! Worldwide Equipment has grown operations to include International bus dealerships and servicing. Our certified locations span across West Virginia, including Louisa, Princeton, Huntington, Cross Lanes, and White Sulfur Springs.

In West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, Worldwide Equipment acquired International dealerships from which WE can sell and service buses. With comprehensive services on all bus and van types and state-of-the-art facilities, this new venture should prove to be an exciting one for the Bus People.

Since 1902, International has spanned its network across the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. In addition to producing medium and heavy duty trucks, International is known as a leading manufacturer of severe-service trucks.

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Meet the

Look how WE’ve grown!

KENTUCKY

LEXINGTON

859-281-5152

945 Nandino Drive Lexington, KY 40511

LOUISA

606-638-0821

17033 US Highway 23 Louisa, KY 41230

LOWMANSVILLE

606-638-0821

85 August Circle

Lowmansville, KY 41232

MIDDLESBORO

606–248–5100

Mack Avenue, Industrial Park

Middlesboro, KY 40965

PRESTONSBURG

606-874-7854

107 We Drive

Prestonsburg, KY 41653

SOMERSET

606–679–4321

208 Industry Road Somerset, KY 42501

OHIO

CINCINNATI

513–563–6363

10649 Evendale Drive Cincinnati, OH 45241

DAYTON

937–278–5775

5750 Poe Avenue Dayton, OH 45414

SOUTH CAROLINA CHARLESTON

843–725–5378

2755 Azalea Drive

North Charleston, SC 29405

COLUMBIA

803–926–2900

707 Cherokee Lane West Columbia, SC 29169

GREENVILLE

864–220-3033

2727 White Horse Road Greenville, SC 29611

TENNESSEE

CHATTANOOGA

423–698–4093

2017 East 23rd Street

Chattanooga, TN 37404

KNOXVILLE

865–688–4300

6614 Wilbanks Road

Knoxville, TN 37912

VIRGINIA

ABINGDON

276-628-8103

18285 Lee Highway

Abingdon, VA 24210

WEST VIRGINIA

HUNTINGTON

304–736–3401

5650 US Route 60 East

Huntington, WV 25703

JANE LEW

304–884–7815

Lewis County Industrial Park

Jane Lew, WV 26378

PRINCETON

304–425–7511

406 Turnpike Industrial Road

Princeton, WV 24740

CROSS LANES

304-776-5600

1 Jain Drive

Cross Lanes, WV 25313

CROSS LANES BUS

304-345-2490

408 Goff Mountain Road

Cross Lanes, WV 25313

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

304-536-2000

38378 Midland Trail East White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986

COLUMBIA

803–926–2900

LEXINGTON

859-281-5152

945 Nandino Drive Lexington, KY 40511

LOUISA

606-638-0821

17033 US Highway 23 Louisa, KY 41230

MIDDLESBORO

606–248–5100

Mack Avenue, Industrial Park Middlesboro, KY 40965

PRESTONSBURG

606-874-7854

107 We Drive

Prestonsburg, KY 41653

SOMERSET

606–679–4321

208 Industry Road Somerset, KY 42501

DAYTON

SOUTH CAROLINA

CHARLESTON

843–725–5378

2755 Azalea Drive North Charleston, SC 29405

COLUMBIA

803–926–2900

707 Cherokee Lane West Columbia, SC 29169

LEASING & RENTAL PARTS ONLY

CHATTANOOGA

423–698–4093

2017 East 23rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37404

KNOXVILLE

865–688–4300

6614 Wilbanks Road

Knoxville, TN 37912

JOHNSON CITY

423–207–0511

801 Suncrest Drive

Johnson City, TN 37615

MORRISTOWN

423–353–1042

1524 S. Davy Crockett Parkway

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