Triad Freightliner, Inc

Triad Freightliner, Inc. was started in the winter of 1977. Larry Tysinger was the first employee and began operations in a trailer on Elm Street while the current facility was being built. Triad Freightliner, Inc. was a part of a group of three Freightliner dealerships owned by Fluor Corporation, Irvine, California. Fluor also owned Goldston Leasing in Eden, North Carolina. The other dealerships were located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida. In 1982, Fluor decided to sell its dealerships and leasing company in an effort to down size their asset base.

Roger Penske purchased the dealerships and leasing company, but sold the dealerships to Freightliner Corporation because they did not want one of their largest customers to be a dealer. In turn, Larry Tysinger subsequently purchased Triad Freightliner from Freightliner Corporation in 1983. The name was then changed from Triad Freightliner, Inc. to Triad Freightliner of Greensboro, Inc. (Triad). Larry has over 35 years experience in the truck industry.

The rest of Triad's successful history is due to its employees. Triad has become the largest Class 8 (heavy duty truck) dealer in North Carolina. Another note of interest is that Triad purchased the first serial number trucks produced at the Mount Holly plant and the Cleveland, North Carolina plant.