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Trucksales Staff8 Feb 2019
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Penske names dealer of the year

SA's Wakefield Trucks gets the gong for top Penske Commercial Vehicles dealer of 2018

Penske Commercial Vehicles has announced Wakefield Trucks, of Burton in South Australia, as its 2018 Dealer of the Year.

Penske said the long-standing Western Star, MAN Truck & Bus and Dennis Eagle outlet, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, has a rock-solid reputation for customer support throughout South Australia.

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"Wakefield Trucks has provided Western Star, MAN, and Dennis Eagle customers with fantastic service and support over the last 30-odd years, and it's a pleasure to be able to recognise that," said Penske Commercial Vehicles Managing Director, Kevin Dennis.

"In awarding this accolade, we assessed our dealer network, including independent dealers and our Penske-owned dealers, against an extensive criteria.

"Wakefield Trucks achieved platinum status in the crucial areas of sales, service and parts availability, and key operational metrics for 2018."

Tom O’Hara of Wakefield Trucks (left) accepting the award from Kevin Dennis of Penske Commercial Vehicles.

Wakefield Trucks Dealer Principal, Brian Umpherston, said his entire team was thrilled with the award.

"We really appreciate this recognition by Penske Commercial Vehicles," he said.

"For Wakefield Trucks, this award is acknowledgement of the great staff in our dealership, and the loyalty of our customers.

"And it's that combination of loyal, happy customers and great staff that leads to a successful business."

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