About Us

About Us

About Motor Truck Equipment Company

Motor Truck Equipment Company has proudly catered to Pennsylvania’s trucking needs since 1933. Over the years, Motor Truck has evolved into a comprehensive truck solutions provider, encompassing Kenworth of Pennsylvania, Motor Truck PacLease, Motor Truck Thermo King, and TRP Allentown.

The company got its start with the Kenworth Truck Company in 1968, when it was honored to become an official Kenworth franchise, now recognized as Kenworth of Pennsylvania. A commitment to excellence fueled expansion over the years, opening new branches throughout the state led the organization to establish Motor Truck PacLease, offering leasing and rental solutions. Today, Motor Truck Equipment Company has expanded to include 10 locations spanning the state and more than 350 employees under the leadership of three generations of the Mitchell family. It remains dedicated to innovation while upholding our tradition of superior customer service. Our team is comprised of highly skilled experts deeply committed to providing exceptional support and service. With an unwavering focus on excellence, we ensure that every aspect of expanding, maintaining, and repairing your fleet meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. You can rely on us to deliver meticulous care and attention to detail, ensuring that your fleet operates optimally and confidently navigates the road ahead.

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MISSION

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to continuously exceed the expectations of our customers, employees and our community.
We believe our employees are our most powerful resource and the foundation of our success. With relentless commitment to continuous improvement we will attain our common goal of excellence in customer service and all other aspects of our business.

promise

Our promise

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Celebrating 55 Years

Kenworth of Pennsylvania Celebrates 55 Years as a Kenworth Truck Dealer

A Message from Tim Mitchell, President of Motor Truck Equipment Company.

1933

Motor Truck Equipment Company was founded in Harrisburg, PA.
1933

1934

Motor Truck was designated as the Central Pennsylvania distributor for the trailer manufacturer, Fruehauf Corporation, marking our initial venture into the equipment dealing industry. We remained a Fruehauf distributor until the company ceased operations in 1996.
1934

1943

A new facility was built on North Cameron Street in Harrisburg to meet ever growing demand.
1943

1947

Motor Truck was appointed the Thermo King dealer for a 17 county area in central Pennsylvania. Today, we stand as the second oldest Thermo King dealer in the United States.
1947

1960s

Motor Truck entered the commercial truck industry by becoming a Brockway Truck and GMC dealer.
1960s

1968

Motor Truck proudly became a Kenworth Truck dealer serving up The World’s Best Truck®.
1968

1976

A new Motor Truck location was opened up in Dunmore, PA.

1976

1983

A new home office was built in Carlisle, PA. This move combined the Kenworth and Fruehauf franchises, which had operated in separate facilities previously.

1983

1989

A new Motor Truck location was opened up in New Stanton, PA.

1989

2004-2014

Over the next decade, Motor Truck expanded with new locations in Clintonville, Shartlesville, York, and Lancaster. During this period, Motor Truck also became a PacLease franchise.

2004-2014

2014-2019

Motor Truck opened up new locations in Pittsburgh, Muncy, and Allentown.

2014-2019

Present

Today, Motor Truck Equipment Company stands proud at 10 locations throughout Pennsylvania with more than 350 employees.
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