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.”

Portland police recognize David Thompson and TEC Equipment

Commander Robert King of the Portland Police Bureau presented David and his sons David O., Chris and William with this award today at the corporate offices of TEC Equipment at 750 NE Columbia Blvd. in Portland, Oregon.    

This award acknowledges David and his family’s commitment to the community, a key tenet of TEC’s approach to service.  As David notes, “It is truly an honor for TEC to support our Police Officers in all that they do to keep our communities safe.”

TEC Equipment began selling used trucks in Portland, Oregon in 1976.  TEC has a long history of giving back to the community while it has grown to become the leading, full-service heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership in the West, with locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona.


About TEC Equipment: Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC Equipment operates 24 locations strategically located along the west coast I-5 corridor in Washington, Oregon and California, plus Nevada and Arizona. Founded in 1976, TEC Equipment has grown to be the west’s largest and most recognized full service truck and trailer dealership. TEC Equipment’s commercial franchises include: Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, Hino, GMC and Capacity trucks, Cottrell car carriers, Wabash National, Benson and Transcraft trailers, plus authorized service centers for Autocar, Cummins and CAT engines.   Meet TEC Equipment