TMH announces the following additions and changes to the Dealer National Account Program. Account updates, removals, and additions will no longer be communicated by Dealer Notification. Updates will be communicated in the Dealer Newsletter.
Dealer National Account Additions
Universal Logistics – LDNA- Bell Forklift
Andrew Lepiarz
586-909-9681
Universal Logistics is the industry leader in high velocity, high volume material handling and cross-dock centers, and in high volume and complex value-added services inbound to manufacturing. The company operates through a network of truck owner-operators and employee drivers. It can call upon a fleet of over 3,900 tractors and some 4,815 trailers. Its flagship transportation segment transports general commodities such as automotive parts, building materials, paper, food, consumer goods, furniture, steel, and other metals. Andrew Lepiarz, with Bell Forklift, will be the main contact for this account. Universal Logistics is a sister company of Central Transport, a recent LDNA for Bell Forklift that has produced great results.
Virginia Tile – LDNA- Bell Forklift
Allen Henderson
Virginia Tile, established in 1928, has distinguished itself in serving the wholesale building industry’s needs. Virginia Tile is one of the premier providers of ceramic tile and natural stone, along with resilient flooring and woodworking products. Virginia Tile has merged with Galleher, and Toyota will continue to be their main provider. They are a loyal fleet customer and continue to grow. Allen Henderson, from Bell, has a great relationship with them and will continue to be their main contact.
Utz Brands Inc. – LDNA- Lift Inc.
Brandon Hickey
Utz Brands manufactures and distributes potato chips, tortilla chips, and snack foods. Utz is aggressively acquiring new businesses and has partnered with Lift Inc. to grow together. Over the years, Rodney Grauel has groomed the account and maintained Toyota’s dominance of the local and distant locations. Brandon Hickey, an up-and-coming superstar sales representative, will continue Rodney’s account coverage and growth strategies.
Maersk – Lead Dealer – Toyota Material Handling Solutions
Fernando Corral
fernando.corral@toyota-lift.com
(562) 572-5939
Maersk is a Danish international container shipping company. Founded in 1928, Maersk is the world’s largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity. Maersk’s subsidiary, Performance Team, is headquartered in Los Angeles. Performance Team purchases material handling equipment for Maersk locations. It had been communicated during a Dealer National Account Town Hall meeting that Maersk had lost its LDNA status. The LDNA status is restored.