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NTEA Acknowledges Companies to Reach MVP Status
Current NTEA Distributor and Manufacturer members are encouraged to apply for MVP status at any time.

NTEA underwrites the cost of MVP as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the core competencies of its members.
Photo: Sabre Equipment Inc.
NTEA’s Member Verification Program (MVP) has acknowledged the companies leading the industry to excellence. Fleet managers, truck dealers, and OEMs know truck equipment manufacturers and distributors with MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations.
New MVP members (since April 1, 2022):
Sabre Equipment Inc. (Coraopolis, Pennsylvania).
Renewals:
Axton Truck Equipment (Cibolo, Texas).
Curry Supply Co. (Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania).
Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment of Greater Philadelphia (Cinnaminson, New Jersey).
Galion-Godwin Truck Body Co. LLC (Dundee, Ohio).
Knapheide Truck Equipment Center Birmingham (Birmingham, Alabama).
OJ Watson Co. Inc. (Denver, Colorado).
Southern Coach (Kernersville, North Carolina).
Current NTEA Distributor and Manufacturer members are encouraged to apply for MVP status at any time. NTEA underwrites the cost of MVP as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the core competencies of its members. Once qualified, companies receive MVP status for a three-year term. To renew, MVP members must again document compliance, ensuring their ongoing commitment to professionalism, industry knowledge, and high performance.
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