Great Dane welcomes new dealer in Michigan

Great Dane welcomes new dealer in Michigan

Royal Truck and Trailer, in Dearborn, Mich., has been in business since 1970. Its facility encompasses 100,000 sq. ft. and recently expanded to 22 service bays.

Great Dane Trailers has added Royal Truck and Trailer, located at 4840 Wyoming in Dearborn, Mich., to its already extensive dealer network.

“We are delighted to welcome Royal Truck and Trailer into the Great Dane family,” said Chris Hammond, vice president of dealer sales at Great Dane. “Their experience, professionalism and impressive range of service capabilities all match the superior quality that Great Dane customers demand.”

In business since 1970, the Royal Truck and Trailer facility encompasses 100,000 sq. ft. and recently expanded to 22 service bays. The company offers sales support, truck and trailer parts and service Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A fully-stocked service truck is available for roadside assistance. All departments can be reached by calling 800-818-5701.

“We are thrilled to join the Great Dane dealer network,” said Carl Bumgardner, president and CEO of Royal Truck and Trailer. “Our family-owned and operated business has diligently served the Detroit metropolitan area for three generations. Our partnership with Great Dane will help us supply our local customers with the exceptional products and expert level of service they have come to expect.”

Great Dane Trailers
www.greatdanetrailers.com

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