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

  • 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
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