Midway Ford Proudly Celebrates
50 Years Of Service
Midway Ford Truck Center began operations in 1961 as Ford Motor Company's first Ford truck-only dealer development dealership in the nation. Midway was given the challenge of establishing a truck-only dealership complete with customer responsive parts and service departments. Ford Motor Company engaged Mr. R. Dean Edwards, who had ten years experience in a Ford Dealership, to manage the new company.
In the early years, Ford Motor Company owned all the stock of the dealership. However, because Ford management believed in decentralization, Mr. Edwards was allowed a great deal of autonomy, resulting in the dealership's extraordinary growth. Over the next 12 years, Midway had expanded several times. By 1973, Mr. Edwards had purchased the Company from Ford Motor Company and was looking for a new location for the business. Midway relocated to its now 26 acre site on I-435 in northeast Kansas City at the end of 1975
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan was installed in 1982 to further motivate and reward the employees for their teamwork and dedication. Today the ESOP owns 40.8 percent of the Company's outstanding stock. Over the years, the company expanded several times, and in 1975 relocated to a parcel of land adjacent to I-435 in north Kansas City.
Sixty percent of Midway's employees have over ten years of continuous service with the company; and over 25% have more than 25 years of service with Midway. Teamwork is evident as employees contribute to a Company newsletter, participate in planning committees and employee groups, and are active in community and industry groups. Management leadership and overall Company pride have created a positive work environment.
Midway U.S.A. Inc., d/b/a Midway Collision Center, is a separate body, frame, front-end, and paint shop which expanded during 2005 to a new location at 3420 Gardner in Kansas City, Missouri. This subsidiary is operated as a separate business, with minority ownership by the general manager.
Midway Sterling was formed as the result of Ford's exit from the heavy truck market. In addition to providing continuing parts and service support to Sterling customers, Midway Sterling also acquired the Western Star franchise from Daimler Trucks North America in 2003. Daimler has been a recognized leader in the heavy truck industry, and in May 2009 Midway Sterling also purchased a Freightliner dealership in Quincy, Illinois. The Quincy facility is currently a parts and service location for Sterling, Western Star and Freightliner brands. A full service Freightliner sales location was opened in Palmyra, Missouri in June 2009.
Midway is the proud recipient of Ford Motor Company's highest form of dealer recognition. The President's Award is presented to only two percent of the Ford dealers. It is a product of our commitment to both our customers and employees, and it is an award which Midway has won 12 years in a row, and 15 years overall. Midway is very proud of its accomplishments as a "Top 100" dealer for truck sales 19 years in a row.
The Company's 50 years in business without a loss, and the loyalty evident in both customers and employees indicated the success of that commitment. Management believes that the honest relationships, quality products, services, and business integrity practiced by Midway will bring long-term success. Midway people make the difference.
Midway is proud of our mission statement:
"Our primary business purpose is to serve our customers so well that they remain loyal to Midway."
We exceed our customer expectations.
About Midway Ford Truck Center | Proudly Serving Independence, Overland Park and Olathe, Missouri
At Midway Ford Truck Center, we offer a variety of new Ford trucks in Kansas City to our valued customers from all over Missouri. With a large selection of heavy duty and light duty Ford trucks to choose from, it's no wonder why our customers can easily find the Flatbed, Gooseneck, Crane, Forestry, KUV or Box Truck that they have been looking for in the Independence, Overland Park and Olathe, MO area. And if they're not in the market for a upfit vehicle, then they find what they are looking for in our vast inventory of new heavy duty, used heavy duty, new light duty or used light duty Ford in Kansas City. Our sales staff will help you find the commercial truck or van you have been searching for, at a price you can afford. Make sure you don't forget to check out our Kansas City Ford truck incentives because they are always changing and you don't want to miss out on a fantastic deal for your next heavy or light duty truck!
The financial staff at Midway Ford Truck Center have been offering expert advice for customers seeking Light and Heavy Duty truck finance in Kansas City for years. However, our excellent service doesn't end there! Our customers not in the market to purchase a vehicle choose our commercial truck service department in Kansas City because we have the Ford truck parts in Kansas City that they need and the skilled techinicians to do the job right the first time. Give us a call by dialing (888)448-6098, or visit us in person at 7601 NE 38th Street in Kansas City, MO.