Badger Truck Center Acquires Lakeland Chevrolet Buick
Badger Truck Center announced an expansion to its family of companies after acquiring substantially all of the assets of Lakeland Chevrolet of Lake Mills, Wis.
Badger Truck Center, a second generation, family-owned commercial truck dealership, has been a leader in the commercial truck industry for more than 50 years. This adds the Cheverolet franchise to its portfolio.
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Badger Truck Center announced an expansion to its family of companies after acquiring substantially all of the assets of Lakeland Chevrolet of Lake Mills, Wis.
The sale will allow Badger Truck Center to better serve its customers by adding the Chevrolet Commercial Truck franchise, set to begin production late this year. The acquisition welcomes the responsibility of the sales, service, and parts departments under the business units of Badger Truck Center.
Badger Truck Center, a second generation, family-owned commercial truck dealership, has been a leader in the commercial truck industry for more than 50 years. Badger Truck Center has been awarded the Wisconsin Deloitte 75 award for the 14th consecutive year and has achieved Top Ford Truck Dealer in the Chicago Region Market for Overall Truck Sales, Heavy Duty Commercial Truck Sales, and Medium Duty Commercial Truck Sales.
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