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TEC Equipment Recognized by Wabash National as Five-Star Ambassador for 2017
PORTLAND, OR – For the second year in a row, TEC Equipment has been honored by Wabash National for earning its Five-Star Ambassador award. For 2017, TEC has once again earned Wabash National’s highest dealer rating for being an exemplary ambassador of the Wabash brand to the industry. TEC Equipment is one of only four…
TEC Equipment Sales Leaders Recognized by Volvo Trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. – TEC Equipment, the West’s leading truck and trailer dealership, is proud to announce that our top Truck Sales Professionals have been recognized by the Volvo Group North America for their outstanding sales efforts and achievements during 2017. The Volvo Trucks 2017 Master Sales Leaders were announced this week. TEC’s new and used…
TEC Equipment Makes Major Scholarship Commitment to Oregon State University
October 20, 2017 PORTLAND, OR – On behalf of TEC Equipment, David Thompson, President and CEO, and his sons, David O., Chris, and William, announce their commitment to create a new scholarship for College of Business students at Oregon State University. The Ann E. and David A. Thompson Family Scholarship was announced on October 20, at…
TEC Equipment Recognized by Wabash National as a Five-Star Ambassador for 2016
PORTLAND, OR – TEC Equipment has been recognized by Wabash National for earning a Five-Star Ambassador Program rating for 2016. This honor recognizes Wabash trailer dealers for being ambassadors of the Wabash brand to the industry each and every day, and is only given to a select few dealerships each year. TEC Equipment is only one of three…
Future of Trucking - Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Super Truck It’s an exciting time in the trucking industry. We’re on the brink of a few technological breakthroughs that could change the entire industry as we know it. One of those breakthroughs is fuel efficiency. In 2011, Volvo Trucks was given the Super Truck project by the US Department of Energy, with the task…
Fleet Management: The Basics of Tire Inflation
Tire air pressure can have a profound effect on a tire’s life, fuel consumption, impact damage, and maintenance costs. As tire pressure increases and decreases, the tire’s footprint changes. This not only affects the load the tire can support and the tire’s traction, it also causes heat buildup and irregular wear. Here are some tips and…
TEC Becomes a Sun Country Trailers Distributor
PORTLAND, OR – TEC Equipment has recently become a licensed distributor of Sun Country Trailers. Sun Country Trailers has been manufacturing premier car carriers out of Phoenix Arizona since 1986. The cornerstone to their success has been building the highest quality car carriers that evolve with the industry’s needs, specializing in regional 3-5 car high mount…
Portland Police Recognize David Thompson and TEC Equipment
PORTLAND, OR – David Thompson, President and CEO of Portland-based TEC Equipment, Inc., was honored today for his “generous support and encouragement to the men and women of the Portland Police Bureau.” Commander Robert King of the Portland Police Bureau presented David and his sons David O., Chris and William with this award today at the…
TEC Equipment to Open New West Sacramento, CA Dealership
PORTLAND, OR – TEC Equipment’s newest dealership, located at 4515 West Capitol Avenue in West Sacramento, is set to open on March 20, 2017. As a full-service Wabash/Benson/Transcraft trailer center, this dealership will feature trailer sales, parts and service. It will also provide full-service truck and trailer Leasing and Rentals. TEC Equipment began operations in the…
Should you buy new, used, or lease your trucking equipment?
When considering your options to buy new, used, or lease your trucking equipment, there are pros and cons to all three options. It really depends on your business and your situation when determining which option is best. Here is a breakdown of each option that will hopefully make your decision easier.
TEC Equipment Named Volvo Trucks Dealer of the Year - Western Region
February 11th, 2017 TEC Equipment, Inc., the West’s leading multi-point, full-service, heavy-duty truck dealership was honored as the Volvo Trucks 2016 Dealer of the Year – Western Region last weekend at the America Truck Dealers (ATD) Annual Convention. TEC Equipment has been a Volvo franchise dealer since 1994 when David Thompson opened TEC Equipment’s…
TEC Equipment Police Officer Appreciation
January 13th, 2017 Portland, OR – TEC Equipment is pleased to announce that today we will be honoring Portland Police by providing catered lunch and dinners to the Police Officers and professional staff of their North Precinct. TEC’s President & CEO, David Thompson, has an affinity for the efforts of Police Officers in their important…