Arrow Truck Sales Inc., Kansas City, Mo., will kick off its 55th anniversary celebration at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., later this month.

Arrow’s 55th anniversary events for 2005 will include special sales promotions, open houses and giveaways.
Arrow Truck Sales was launched in April 1950 on a small lot in Kansas City by Jerry Nerman and the late Melvin Spitcaufsky. Today, Arrow is the leader in pre-owned truck sales in North America, helping truck buyers maximize their investment dollars.
“Our first purchase was eight trucks and cars from the Corps of Engineers. I remember we had to roll some of them down a hill to get them started, because we didn’t own any jumper cables yet,” reminisced Jerry Nerman, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Arrow. Nerman continues to remain active in the daily operations of the company at its Kansas City headquarters.
Carl Heikel, Arrow’s president and CEO, remarked, “This anniversary is really a testament to the benefits of always treating customers with respect, as valued business partners. Even among all U.S. companies, Arrow has remained in business longer than most that have been started since that time.” Heikel continued, “I’m very proud to be part of a company that’s been so successful for so long – especially in this industry.”
Arrow carries all makes and models, maintaining a diverse inventory of more than 2,000 over-the-road tractors, vocational and specialty vehicles and trailers.
The company also operates a Purchasing & Wholesale Division. Arrow has 19 retail locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Arrow Truck Sales is part of the Volvo Group of companies.
For more information, visit www.arrowtruck.com.