Friday, November 22, 2024
In Design, Community
Young Trucks broke ground on their new Freightliner dealership and parts distribution center in Canton, Ohio. This new 65,000-square-foot heavy-duty truck dealership, located at the corner of Route 30 and Whipple Avenue, will sit on 28 acres and feature an extensive Parts Distribution Center and Commercial Truck Wash.
The new facility will welcome approximately 80 employees from the current dealership on Southway Avenue in Canton. The expansion will also create approximately 20 new jobs, underscoring Young Trucks' commitment to growth and service excellence.
"Young Trucks has always shown a real commitment to excellence," commented Eric Dalpiaz, SHD Project Manager. "Over the past two decades, they have worked with us on multiple projects of varying scales at several of their locations. They are always seeking to improve and expand their facilities to provide the best for their employees and clients."
Young Trucks president Ryan Young expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "The future dealership will feature the Freightliner brand and offer modern operations, spaces, and amenities for our customers and team members. We're gaining capacity and efficiencies over our current facility and can serve more customers in less time."
Young also recognized several organizations and government officials, including Canton Township and the Stark County Commissioners Office, for helping the company reach this significant milestone. "We're grateful for the support from the community and our partners. This new facility represents not just an investment in our business but also the region's economy," Young added.
Daimler Truck North America Director of Distribution Strategy, Russ Nielson, also shared his excitement about the project, noting, "Young Trucks operates an efficient heavy-duty truck dealership and does an excellent job representing the Freightliner Brand. We are thrilled to see them investing further in both the brand and the overall customer experience. The new location and its many amenities will enhance customer experience, which is extremely important to Freightliner customers and drivers who rely on our dealer network. They will encounter an innovative truck dealership facility and continue to receive outstanding service when they visit the new Young Freightliner dealership in Canton, OH.”
Construction, already underway and managed by HDGB Construction Managers, is expected to be completed by early 2026. SōL Harris Day Architecture led the project's planning and architectural design, while Putnam Properties was key in securing the necessary properties for the build. The construction team includes Cavanagh Building Corporation, St Clair Pavlis Group, Beaver Constructors Inc., Crown Group Ohio, OD Miller Electric, SA Comunale Co. Inc., and Vasco Asphalt Co. Financing was provided by Premier Bank.
This groundbreaking comes as Young Trucks celebrates its 70th year in business with the fourth generation of the Young family, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing commitment to the trucking industry and the communities it serves.
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