TICO Manufacturing, a world terminal tractor manufacturer, was rewarded with a record number of new orders at this year’s exciting TICO Dealer Meeting. The meeting was held at the Charleston Harbor Marina & Resort’s Five Star property, The Beach Club at Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. While business was the main focus of the event, TICO Dealers were also treated to local activities including a special evening of tours and dinner aboard the USS Yorktown – the famous aircraft carrier and a very special resident at Patriots Point.
TICO Dealers from all parts of North America were present to hear about the company’s plans for 2019, the amazing growth in 2018 due to its great Dealers, and to network with fellow Dealer, Vendor and Corporate attendees. TICO Dealers were presented a detailed analysis of operations, finance, service, parts and production by a wide variety of corporate and management team leaders including owner Randall Booker, President Tim Orr, GM Frank Tubbert, EVP Duncan Pindar and many others. TICO welcomed and recognized its valued vendor partners at the event as well. Each team laid out the specifics for their increased production or service capabilities plan to handle the growing demand, as well as the schedule for new product introductions.
And in response, TICO Manufacturing accepted a record number of new orders at the annual Dealer Meeting as its Dealers blew away the previous record with their Pro-Spotters commitments for 2019. As a result, the TICO Dealer Network is poised to continue to respond to high demand for the industry leading array of TICO products in 2019. TICO also announced and introduced its new Dealers to the group and showcased the continued expansion of its ever-growing Dealer network with the addition of (3) new dealer groups and (8) new authorized locations. These locations, which will sell and service the company’s industry-leading Pro-Spotter terminal tractor, join other TICO locations in what is the industry’s fastest expanding dealer network in North America.
Per Mallery Pindar, TICO Manager, Dealer Network- North America and MC of the Dealer Meeting, “These new dealers represent the direction in our industry, where the very best Dealers in their respective markets want to sell TICO terminal tractors, and we are pleased to welcome them to the TICO family. Their years of industry experience and excellent customer support add value to the markets they serve and enhance the TICO experience for all of its customers. Internally, TICO is making significant investments to ensure the combined success of our valued dealer network that represents the best brand in the business”. These investments include TICO team member additions, product support infrastructure, and dealer development tools.
The new dealer groups and locations:
- Michigan – TNT Trailer Sales
- Tennessee – Nacarato Truck Center
- Oklahoma – Deep South Equipment
- Louisiana – Deep South Equipment
- Mississippi – Deep South Equipment
TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation) has been manufacturing its Pro-Spotter terminal tractor for retail availability since 2008. It currently has 160 authorized sales and service locations throughout North America.
TICO Manufacturing is the quality manufacturer of the Pro-Spotter On and Off-Highway terminal tractor, for use in distribution centers, rail terminals and ports, as well as the Pro-Shuttle terminal trailer. TICO terminal tractors are built “For The Real World” in Ridgeland, SC.
