Rush named 2008 Truck Dealer of the Year
Rush Enterprises’ truck dealership network includes operations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Tennessee and Texas.
The Trucker News Services
5/2/2008
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — W. Marvin Rush, founder and chairman of the truck dealership chain Rush Enterprises Inc., received the 2008 Truck Dealer of the Year Award, sponsored jointly by Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and the American Truck Dealers (ATD) division of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
According to ATD, the award recognizes excellence in business practices, industry contribution and outstanding civic accomplishment. Rush was selected by an independent team of judges at Indiana University Kelley School of Business. The award was presented at the opening general session of the 45th annual ATD Convention & Exposition in Dallas on April 26.
In presenting the award, Heavy Duty Trucking publisher Kate Miller cited Rush’s community contribution in developing the leadership skills of children and young adults, his outstanding achievements and numerous awards in representing multiple truck brands and his philosophy of operation that led to heavy- and medium-duty truck centers in ten states from Florida to California with the ability to provide one-stop, full service support to customers.
“I learned a long time ago that the key to success is to surround yourself with good people, provide the proper tools and let them do their jobs,” Rush said in accepting the award. “Our culture still values the entrepreneurial spirit and understands that the ‘Customer is the Boss.’ We believe in the principles of excellence, productivity, fairness and a positive attitude.”
As the 2008 Truck Dealer of the Year, Rush’s duties will include meeting with Congressional leaders as a spokesman for truck dealers, honorary membership on the ATD Committee and service as dealer-in-residence at Indiana University, where he will address business school classes.
Rush Enterprises’ truck dealership network includes operations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Tennessee and Texas.