Worldwide Equipment History
Currently, Worldwide Equipment, Inc. operates in 7 states, 22 full-service dealerships, 17 leasing locations, 4 satellite parts stores, and 1 custom fabrication shop. We currently employ over 1,000 employees, including some of the most extensively trained service technicians in the industry. By continually offering training and advancement opportunities, our employees have the ability to reach their full potential.
Our history assures you that you can depend on Worldwide Equipment to be here to provide the products and service you need for as long as you own your trucks. Our strong financial position, large coverage area, and experienced personnel allow us to provide very competitive pricing and premium services not readily available from other dealerships.
Stop by one of our locations today to see how Worldwide Equipment is changing the trucking industry and how your company can benefit from our experience.
Our Timeline
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1967
Worldwide Equipment established in Prestonsburg, KY -
1971
Middlesboro, KY Division -
1972
Princeton, WV Division -
1975
Jane Lew, WV Division -
1981
Terry Dotson becomes President/CEO of Worldwide Equipment. Huntington, WV Division -
1983
Lexington, KY Division -
1992
Abingdon, VA Division & Cincinnati, OH Division -
1993
Somerset, KY Division -
1996
Knoxville, TN Division & Volvo, GMC added to Cincinnati, OH Division -
1998
Chattanooga, TN Division -
1999
Volvo added to Cincinnati, OH Division -
2000
Complete Truck and Trailer established in Knoxville, TN & GMC added to Cincinnati, OH & Knoxville, TN -
2007
Dayton, OH Division & Hino added to Lexington, KY & Dayton, OH -
2008
Manufacturing & Fabrication established in Lowmansville, KY -
2010
Charleston, WV Division -
2011
Columbia, SC Division, Greenville, SC Division, East added to product line & Volvo added to Abingdon, VA -
2012
Johnson City, TN Division, Charleston, SC Division & Volvo added to Jane Lew, WV -
2014
Volvo added to Middlesboro, KY Division -
2015
Crossville, TN Division -
2016
International acquired at WV and East KY locations