Kansas City Based MHC Wins Kenworth First PACCAR MX Dealer Award

At a conference  annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, MHC Kenworth – Kansas City was named the first recipient of the new Kenworth PACCAR MX Dealer of the Year award for the United States and Canada

In a press release Tim Murphy, CEO of MHC, which operates 43 Kenworth dealerships in 10 states, including MHC Kenworth  – Kansas City said We’re thrilled to be the first Kenworth dealer to win this award. We’ve seen a tremendous customer response to the PACCAR MX engine due to its outstanding performance in drivability and fuel economy, This award represents our commitment to help customers appreciate the benefits of the MX engine and to provide them with world-class service for this world-class engine.

Such support includes state-of-the-art engine diagnostics equipment, comprehensive service technician training, and excellent on-hand inventory of PACCAR MX engine parts.

More than 20,000 trucks now operate with the PACCAR MX engine in various customer applications throughout North America, said Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. MHC Kenworth – Kansas City has done an exceptional job at achieving a high rate of customer acceptance of the PACCAR MX engine while also providing excellent customer support.

The Kenworth dealer network’s constant commitment to superior satisfaction is demonstrated by Kenworth receiving the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates award for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service.*

The PACCAR MX engine is available with a horsepower range of 380 hp to 485 hp and torque up to 1,750 lb-ft on selected Kenworth Class 8 models. It is an ideal choice for Kenworth customers operating in many over-the-road, pickup and delivery, and vocational applications.

According to its website, MHC operates across 10 states with 46 dealerships, four full service transport refrigeration locations, 27 full-service leasing and rental operations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services.