Bendix recognized the outstanding achievements of channel partners in its Premier Distributor Program (PDP). This year, Bendix has honored 36 companies that have earned the program’s highest ranking of platinum.
Platinum partners reflect the top distributors in the comprehensive Bendix independent aftermarket distributor network. These partners deliver outstanding performance for fleet customers, owner-operators and service repair facilities across North America. Launched in 2007, the PDP continues to strengthen Bendix’s distributor relations and its capacity to support the marketplace.
“We are thrilled to recognize the 2016 class of Bendix Premier Distributor Program platinum members. To support our customers in the heavy-duty aftermarket, we rely on these strong partnerships, which are built through teamwork and trust,” said Jerry Conroy, Bendix regional vice president – aftermarket sales. “Our customers count on us to help them stay up and running, and they look to us to set the standard for safety, performance, value and post-sales support. We’re proud to have distributor partners as committed as we are to our customers’ success.”
The Premier Distributor Program evaluates distributors in six key areas. Bendix’s program utilizes objective performance measures as opposed to sales volume alone, unlike other programs in the heavy-duty parts industry.
As a result, all Bendix distributors have an opportunity to earn rewards and recognition. In addition, Bendix account managers work with distributors to optimize delivery and improve customer relationships by jointly constructing a business plan that addresses the PDP’s key measurement areas. Bendix says the program’s holistic approach aids the company and its distributors by enabling two-way communication and setting clearly defined annual expectations.
The 2016 Bendix platinum distributors (in alphabetical order) are:
- Aetna Truck Parts – Muskego, Wisconsin
- Arizona Brake & Clutch Supply – Phoenix
- Auto Wheel & Rim Service Co. Inc. – Evansville, Indiana
- Betts Truck Parts & Service – Fresno, California
- Brake & Clutch Supply Inc. – Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
- Brake & Truck Supply Inc. – Everett, Massachusetts
- Capitol Clutch & Brake Inc. – West Sacramento, California
- CBS Parts Ltd – Surrey British Columbia, Canada
- Clutch & Brake Xchange – West Sacramento, California
- Commercial Brake & Clutch Inc. – Tacoma, Washington
- Cook Brothers Truck Parts – Binghamton, New York
- Covington Heavy Duty Parts Inc. – Andalusia, Alabama
- Cumberland Truck Equipment Co. – Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- Drive Train Industries Inc. – Denver
- Fort Garry Industries Ltd. – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Franklin Truck Parts Inc. – Commerce, California
- Jerry & Keith’s Truck & Trailer – Commerce, California
- Long Island Truck Parts Inc. – Medford, New York
- Macpek Inc. – Quebec, Quebec, Canada
- Malmberg Truck Trailer Equipment Ltd. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Manufacture Freno Inc. – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Midwest Wheel Companies – Des Moines, Iowa
- Northern Virginia Supply Inc. – Springfield, Virginia
- Orlando Truck Parts – Orlando, Florida
- Parts for Trucks Inc. – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Pinwood Truck Parts Inc. – Chatham, Ontario, Canada
- Plaza Fleet Parts – Kansas City, Missouri
- Point Spring & Driveshaft Co. – Pittsburgh
- Potter Webster Co. – Portland, Oregon
- Power and Transmission Inc. – Fairbanks, Alaska
- Replacement Truck & Trailer Parts – Chatham, Ontario, Canada
- San Antonio Brake & Clutch – San Antonio
- San Diego Friction Products Inc. – Commerce, California
- Sanel Auto & Truck Parts – Concord, New Hampshire
- Total Truck Parts Inc. – West Palm Beach, Florida
- Triple “R” Truck Parts – Eddystone, Pennsylvania
