Timeline

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

We understand small businesses, because we used to be one. From when we were a few dozen employees
at a single store, we have never lost sight of what matters: YOU.

Cool Timeline

1940s
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In the mid-1940s, Henry Rutrough opened Rutrough-Mack in Roanoke, VA

1980s
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In 1981 Frank Ellett became President. In 1988 we were awarded the Freightliner franchise, prompting the name change to Virginia Truck Center.

1990s

In 1990 we acquired a Mack dealership in Richmond, and in 1997 acquired the Freightliner franchise for Central Virginia, and consolidated the two in Chester, VA.

1999

We opened a new full-service dealership in Weyers Cave, VA.

2001

We opened a new full-service dealership in Chesapeake, VA.

2007

Freightliner of Charlotte, NC was acquired in February, and in December we also acquired Freightliner of Columbia, SC.

2011
2011

We pioneered the Elite Support Program, setting the bar in customer service.

2016

We expanded our North Carolina service with a new dealership in Statesville, NC.

2019
Map-August

We will expand our South Carolina service with a new dealership in Rock Hill, SC.