Midway Ford Truck Center

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Midway Ford began operations in 1961 as Ford Motor Company’s first Ford truck-only dealership in the nation. In its first years, Ford Motor Company owned a

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Midway Ford began operations in 1961 as Ford Motor Company’s first Ford truck-only dealership in the nation. In its first years, Ford Motor Company owned all the stock of the dealership. However, because Ford management believed in decentralization, the original dealer principal, R. Dean Edwards, was allowed to buy out all of Ford’s stock. Mr. Edwards also recognized the value of allowing others to participate in ownership and allowed key individuals to participate in the ownership of the company. An Employee Stock Ownership Plan was installed in 1982 to further motivate and reward the employees for their teamwork and dedication. As of December 2008, the ESOP owned 36.5% of the Company’s outstanding stock, with other key managers owning the balance of the stock, making Midway 100% employee owned. When you speak to one of our employees, you are speaking to an owner. 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. Through the years, Midway has successfully utilized its centralized location in gaining national prominence. Its location has allowed access to many large trucking companies and is a major reason why over 90% of Midway’s business is commercial. The Company is a leading nationwide vendor of new and used trucks, truck parts and service. Midway Ford is one of the largest volume Ford auto or truck dealers in the U.S. Midway is proud of its history of retaining quality employees. Over 60% of the 200+ employees have over ten years of continuous service with the company. Teamwork is evident as management leadership and overall Company pride have created a positive work environment. With Freightliner’s acquisition of Ford’s heavy truck franchise, in 1997, Midway became a Sterling dealership. Midway later added the Western Star franchise. Freightliner truck brands have been the recognized leader in the heavy truck industry and Midway’s association with them has given us a solid foun