Ron Phares of Springfield, IL, was drawn as the grand-prize winner of Illinois-based Truck Centers, Inc.'s "12 Days of Christmas" promotion.

Nearly 500 customers at seven TCI locations across Illinois and Missouri entered to win an array of prizes including gift certificates, safety equipment, winter truck packs, GPS units and sporting event tickets.

Phares, who has over 20 years experience behind the wheel, accepted his prize pack from Springfield General Manager, Justin Hopkins.

The grand prize pack, valued at $900, includes a flat screen TV, DVD player and power converter for his truck and a complimentary oil change service.

"On behalf of the entire Truck Centers' team, I would like to congratulate all of our winners and thank everyone who participated. We were pleased at the response from our customers during this limited-time promotion and will continue to offer similar contests in the future to show our sincere appreciation for their business," says TCI Executive Vice President, Katie Hopkins. "And congratulations to our grand prize winner, Ron Phares. We wish all of our customers a safe & successful 2012 as they help deliver the goods that keep our country going."