Truck distributor drives into new era
A TRUCK distributor, which has operations across Yorkshire and Lancashire, is driving into the future under new management.
Blackburn-based JDS Trucks has been bought by its three directors, Mark Griffiths, Peter Glover and Richard Davies, from Peter Harper.
The company, which operates from Leeds, Salford, and Blackburn has been part of the Renault Trucks network since the early 1990s. It employs 75 staff across its depots.
Richard Davies, dealer principal said: “This is very much a team effort and we are all very excited by the acquisition in very difficult times for the industry as a whole.
“Between the three of us we have over 70 years of commercial vehicle experience and we can honestly say that trucks are in our blood.
“Although times are challenging at the moment, we are very much looking forward to taking on this challenge and to working closely with Renault Trucks and with our customers.
“Our number one focus will always be on quality of customer care and satisfaction and we want to ensure that we always go that ‘extra mile’ for our customers. Our plan is to build on the already well known JDS brand and continue to operate a high quality business as usual.”
Mr Davies joined JDS – which was founded in 1965 as J Douthwaite & Sons – two years ago after 25 years with Mercedes Benz.
