A Partner For The Road Ahead
ABOUT US
A Partner For The Road Ahead
The Pete Store is a growing network of Peterbilt truck dealerships, with locations spanning the Eastern United States. Through our exclusive Peterbilt dealerships we offer sales of new and pre-owned trucks, truck parts, body shops, and truck service. A recipient of numerous awards, including Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year (2004, 2016 and 2018), The Pete Store is a respected dealer in the transportation industry with a track record for quality support.
Get to know The Pete Store
Here at The Pete Store we live by a set of principles we call our Rules of the Road. These rules dictate how we transact business, how we treat one another, and have become our definition of success. They are:
Under Commit And Over Deliver
Do what you say, then do a little (or a lot!) more.
Honesty is The Only Policy
When you tell the truth, the outcome is always better than the alternative.
Provide EXTRAordinary Service
Our goal is to provide memorable service and hospitality to our customers. Genuine care, concern, and appreciation for each customer will be evident in everything we do.
Ask "How Can We Do It Better?"
There is always a better method, approach, or process and it is our responsibility to find it. Look for opportunities others haven't seen and find simple solutions others wish they'd thought of.
Create Meaningful Relationships
With vendors, customers, and co-workers, it is vital that we take a genuine interest in getting to know others for who they are, rather than what they can do for us.
Do The Right Thing
We are not perfect, but we will always do our best, and do what is right - even when it is not in our best interest.
Provide Products of Outstanding Quality
We will only represent brands that reflect our high standards for quality and integrity.
Serve Our Communities
We are fortunate to live and work in great communities. As a company, and as individuals, we have a responsibility to invest our time and resources to help make them even better.
Be Humble
We will have many accomplishments to be proud of, but must never be arrogant or boastful about them. Instead, we will carry with us a quiet confidence in our ability and an understanding that what we do will speak for itself.
The Pete Store has grown from a single location in 2001, to one of the largest PACCAR dealers in the world today.
1992
Our story begins in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1992. Our founder, John C. Arscott was an employee of Peterbilt Motors Company and assigned with the task of finding a new dealer for the Greater Toronto market.
1993
After an unsuccessful search, John Arscott and an investor founded Premier Peterbilt, Inc. in the spring of 1993. The venture proved to be a success with two more locations added over the next five years to support the Greater Toronto Area.
2001
In 2001, Mr. Arscott sells his interest in Premier Peterbilt and purchases Peterbilt of Richmond, Inc. in Richmond, VA. Just six months later, Arscott acquires Peterbilt of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD.
2004
The Pete Store is named the 2004 Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year. Jeff Arscott, Mr. Arscott's eldest son, joins the business the same year.
2005
A third location, Blue Ridge Peterbilt, opens in 2005 in Raphine, VA to support customers in Western Virginia along the I-81 corridor. Greg Arscott, Mr. Arscott's second son, joins the business.
2007
In 2007, The Pete Store acquires a Peterbilt dealer group with locations in Knoxville, TN, Greenville, SC, and Ringgold, GA.
2007
The Pete Store delivers the world's first Class-8 Hybrid Truck to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2008
The Peterbilt Store - Columbia opens its doors in Columbia, SC.
2011
The Peterbilt Store - Northern Virginia opens in Springfield, VA.
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2011
The Peterbilt Store - North Georgia is damaged by an F4 Tornado.
2012
The Peterbilt Store - Delaware opens in Seaford, DE.
2014
The Pete Store acquires certain assets of Elliott/Wilson Capitol trucks including locations in Landover, MD and Manassas, VA.
2014
The Peterbilt Store - Richmond severely damaged by fire.
2015
The Peterbilt Store - Hagerstown opens in Hagerstown, MD.
2015
The Peterbilt Store - Richmond unveils new 27,000 square-foot facility.
2016
The Pete Store is named PACCAR Engine Dealer of the Year.
2016
The Pete Store enters the New England market with the purchase of Peterbilt territory in Massachusetts. A new location in Plainville, Massachusetts opens its doors shortly thereafter.
2017
The Pete Store is named Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year.
2017
The Peterbilt Store - Greenville moves into new 50,000, 17.5-acre location in Duncan, SC.
2018
The Peterbilt Store - Savannah opens its doors in Pooler, Georgia.
2018
Two locations are added to the New England footprint with the addition of stores in Tewksbury, MA and Fitchburg, MA.
2018
The Peterbilt Store - Gainesville opens in Gainesville, Virginia
2019
The Pete Store is named Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year for the second time in three years.
2020
The Peterbilt Store - Chesapeake opens its doors in Chesapeake, Virginia.
2020
The Peterbilt Store - Western Massachusetts opens in Springfield, MA.
2020
The Peterbilt Store - Columbia moves into new, 40,000 sq. ft. facility in West Columbia, South Carolina
2021
The Pete Store acquires Palm Peterbilt Truck Centers, a Peterbilt dealer group with 6 locations in South Florida.
2021
The Pete Store acquires Peterbilt of Connecticut, Inc. in Berlin CT, Truck Center, Inc. in North Haven, CT and Peterbilt of Rhode Island, Inc in Johnston, RI.
EMPLOYEE DRIVEN DONATION PROGRAM
We are committed to making a tangible, sustainable difference in our communities. As part of this commitment, The Pete Store donates tens of thousands of dollars per year through our unique employee driven donation program which gives each employee $250/year to donate to a cause of their choice.
STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION. SO THE WORLD MAY HEAR.
Starkey Hearing Foundations' mission is simple, but the scope is immense: Donate, Fit, and provide aftercare for more than 100,000 people annually suffering from hearing loss all over the world. To date, they have helped 1.2 Million people with hearing loss in over 100 countries. The Pete Store is proud to be a supporting partner of Starkey Hearing Foundation to advance its mission of bringing the gift of hearing to those in need around the world. This is truly a transformational organization on the front lines making a difference.
To learn more about the Starkey Hearing Foundation and how you can help bring the gift of hearing to those who live in a silent world, visit www.StarkeyHearingFoundation.org
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. FINDING CURES. SAVING CHILDREN
Every year, The Pete Store participates in fundraising efforts to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude is a pioneering organization that focuses on finding cures and prevention methods for childhood illnesses. Through the use of bake sales, cookouts, raffle contests, hot dog sales, and more, our employees come together and raise thousands of dollars for an amazing cause.
For more information on St. Jude, visit www.stjude.org
