Talbert Manufacturing, which provides heavy haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has recognized Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel as its top dealer in overall sales performance, and parts and service support.

The award was presented to Hale at the Mid-America Trucking Show held in Louisville, Ky., in March.

Voorhees, N.J.-based Hale Trailer operates 14 locations along the East Coast from Maine to Florida, with each site offering sales, rental, immediate parts availability, repairs and maintenance, and a variety of onsite specialty services. This is the company's second year in a row as the top Talbert dealer.

Owner Barry Hale, who founded the company in 1975, attributes his success to diversification into four business areas: service, parts, rentals and sales - new and used.

"We believe in the philosophy of having plenty of inventory on hand," he said. "We are a market player who provides the customer with what they need - when they need it."

Several years ago, Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel had acquired the assets of Atlantic Trailer & Equipment Sales of Sewell, N.J. Upon the acquisition, former Atlantic Trailer Owner Bill Fryer joined the sales team at Hale Trailer.

"It's been a long and successful relationship with Talbert Manufacturing and we value their innovation," said Fryer.