Kenworth names TRP All-Makes Dealer of the Year

Papé Kenworth was named Kenworth’s 2013 TRP All-Makes Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada during the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in the Seattle area.

The award recognizes the Kenworth dealer that provides the best support for TRP parts and service among the more than 345 Kenworth locations in the Kenworth dealer network. Papé Kenworth was recognized for achieving superior support by providing customers expert advice on a wide selection of TRP product offerings for trucks, trailers and buses.

“TRP provides quality, long-lasting replacement parts made by manufacturers who maintain strict quality controls,” said David Danforth, general manager of PACCAR Parts. “By helping customers choose the right TRP parts, Papé Kenworth employees help customers maintain higher vehicle utilization and minimum downtime.”

“I am proud of our knowledgeable and talented employees for the work they do every day to develop the trust of our customers by providing them the parts and service they need to minimize downtime and operate profitably,” said Dave Laird, president of Papé Kenworth. “TRP makes their jobs easier by offering a line of all-makes parts that meet the quality and value they’ve come to expect from PACCAR Parts. TRP parts are also backed by industry-leading warranties.

Papé Kenworth operates Central California locations in Bakersfield, French Camp (Stockton), Fresno, and Santa Maria; Oregon locations in Central Point (Medford), Coburg (Eugene), Klamath Falls, Portland, Redmond and Tangent; and a Washington state location in Kelso. The company’s headquarters is located in Eugene, Ore.