Expansion 2020: Four ways we're growing for our communities and the Indiana trucking industry
On July 21, 2020, Palmer family members, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, City Councillor La Keisha Jackson and company executives announced Expansion 2020: Shifting Gears for Indy's Tomorrow - a development initiative providing greater market accessibility through expanded and upgraded Indianapolis facilities, a diesel technician training center and an enhanced work truck fabrication shop on Holt Road.
Learn more about the four, key growth initiatives for Expansion 2020 that are bringing greater levels of service, accessibility and opportunity for both our communities and the Indiana trucking industry.
Increasing Efficiencies and Accessibility for the Regional Market
With the recent acquisition of a 140,000 square-foot facility on Indianapolis’ east side, the opening of Kenworth of Indianapolis - East at 9704 E. 30th St. will ultimately increase long-term service capacity by 52 service bays and eight body shop bays. Along with a full parts warehouse, Palmer Trucks will be able to serve the Crossroads of America with expanded capacity and increased efficiencies. We’re excited to begin upgrades in preparation for the new dealership’s grand opening this fall!
Creating Opportunity through Training and Education
Alongside the new Kenworth of Indianapolis - East, Palmer Trucks will be developing a training and education center to help bridge Indiana’s skills gap and provide opportunity to hardworking and eager-to-learn career seekers. Palmer Trucks values developing its people, and in the spirit of doing so, is excited to take this endeavor to the next level to support Hoosier communities.
Palmer Trucks plans to add up to 220 well-paying jobs in Indianapolis by 2022. We will be hiring for sales, parts, service and various support roles. Submit a general application, today!
Maintaining Kenworth of Indianapolis - West
A fixture on Holt Road since 1971, Kenworth of Indianapolis - West will be upgraded to continue excellent service and accessibility for the city’s southwest side. Located at the Crossroads of America, two Indianapolis locations will provide more accessible truck parts, sales and repair. Palmer Power & Truck Equipment, the company’s hydraulic power and equipment division for vocational work trucks, will relocate to the Holt Road facility later this year.
Increasing Vocational Work Truck Capacity
To increase vocational work truck capacity and efficiencies, Palmer Power & Truck Equipment, Palmer’s hydraulic power and equipment division, will be relocating to the upgraded Holt Road facility later this fall. The Palmer Power team is excited for the opportunity to provide Beau-Roc dump beds, patented municipal bodies, snow and ice equipment, and other staples customers have come to know and love.