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parts distribution. The award continues to stand as the independent aftermar- ket's most respected and highest honor. Th is year's nominees for Distribu-
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tor of the Year are the top performing distributors, as chosen by their peers, representatives from parts suppliers
leven years ago Truck Parts & Service embarked on a program to recognize the best in heavy-duty truck
and manufacturers and other industry leaders. For the first time in the award's his-
tory, this year's finalists include some previous winners. All five nominees have demonstrated mastery in key areas of their businesses including: training, information technology, new product launches, facilities, EDI, mar- keting and business fundamentals. Beginning in the June issue and
running through the October issue, Truck Parts & Service has revealed one finalist each month through question- and-answer style articles, which are available online at www.truckpartsand- service.com. In this issue, we profile all five dis-
tributorships taking a more in-depth look what makes them unique. We also explore their best practices and what they do to keep their competitive edge.
Please join us in congratulating this year's fi nalists: Dave Scheer, president, and CEO, Inland Truck Parts Company, Overland Park, Kan. Mike Callison, president, and John Minor, executive vice president and COO, Midwest Wheel Companies, Des Moines, Iowa Paul Raymond, president, and Andy Raymond, vice president, administration, Parts for Trucks, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Canada Bill Ryan, CEO, Point Spring & Driveshaft Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. Andy Robblee, president, Six Robblees' Inc., Seattle, Wash.
Th e winner of the 2012 Truck Parts & Service Distributor of the Year Award will be announced during Heavy Duty Aſt ermarket Week in Las Vegas, Jan. 21-24. 2013.
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