All Roads Announces Acquisition of Hickory International
Deal includes conversion to Kenworth dealership and continuation of Kubota, Isuzu, and mower lines
All Roads announces today its acquisition of Hickory International, a commercial truck and equipment dealership and top supplier and servicer in the Bel Air area of commercial trucks, equipment, and mowers.
As part of the acquisition, Hickory International will be converted to a Kenworth dealership and rebranded as the third location for Kenworth Mid Atlantic in Maryland. Additionally, All Roads will continue the equipment and mower operation as All Roads Kubota. Isuzu commercial trucks will continue to be sold and serviced as well from the Bel Air location.
“We are excited to bring the Kenworth brand to our customers and are committed to continuing to provide the outstanding service they have come to expect,” said Brent Thackston of Hickory International, who will continue with the new organization as Director of Equipment Sales. “Joining All Roads gives us access to new inventory, parts, financing sources and product lines that will ultimately have a positive impact on our customers’ businesses.”
This acquisition marks the further expansion of All Roads into complementary business lines that support its customers. “We are thrilled to add the talented Hickory team and the Kubota and mower lines to the All Roads family of businesses,” added Andy Franklin, CEO of All Roads. “This acquisition is consistent with our promise to bring premium products to premium customers in the market.”
About Hickory International
Family owned and operated since 1980, Hickory International is a full-service commercial truck, tractor and lawn care specialist provider in Bel Air, Maryland. Hickory has been an active supplier of quality truck and tractor brands including Kubota, Isuzu, Exmark, Cub Cadet, Ferris, Wright, Landpride, Shindaiwa, Echo, Bearcat, Billy Goat, Fisher, and more.
About All Roads
Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, All Roads represents one of the largest privately held, multi-channel retail and commercial services enterprises spanning over 30 locations in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Ohio Valley. The company employs over 700 people and maintains 16 brands through its commercial truck, commercial equipment, and retail automotive divisions. For more information visit AllRoads.com.