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Fyda Freightlner Western Star of NKY celebrates opening of full-service truck dealership in Walton


Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky has celebrated the opening of their newest full-service Freightliner and Western Star truck dealership with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

The event was attended by a crowd that included local, regional and state officials, NKY Chamber of Commerce members, Fyda family members, and Fyda Northern Kentucky employees.
 
Tim Fyda, President and CEO of Fyda, addressed the crowd with a history of the company and thanked a wide range of local, regional, and state officials along with the company’s long-time contractor, Fyda Northern Kentucky management and staff, as well as Daimler-owned Freightliner and Western Star.

Tim Fyda, President and CEO, cuts the ribbon to officially mark the opening the new Northern Kentucky dealership in Walton surrounded by Fyda Northern Kentucky employees, Fyda family members, and State Senator John Schickel.

“Without the support, hard work, and dedication of this fine group of individuals, our new dealership could not have opened its doors in Walton, Kentucky.”
 
Fyda Freightliner originally opened for business in 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio as The Fyda White Truck Company, founded by Tim’s father Walter F. Fyda. Through the years, the company expanded and was later renamed Fyda Freightliner. Walter R. Fyda, Tim’s brother, managed the company from 1977 to 1998, after which Tim assumed the role of President and CEO.

To learn about the full history of the company, visit the website.
 
State Senator John Schickel welcomed Fyda Northern Kentucky saying, “We are excited to welcome not just another business, but a strong family-owned company, to Boone County and are happy to hear that your bays have been full since you opened. That’s a great problem to have.”
 
A grand opening customer open house event is planned for September 8, followed by a week-long celebration to also recognize National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
 
Fyda Northern Kentucky offers extended hours of operation six days a week. The parts and service departments open are open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Truck salespeople are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m..
 
Since 1954, Fyda Freightliner has been committed to partnering with customers in the commercial vehicle industry to help them succeed. Today, the company is an award-winning and nationally-recognized dealer of Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Sprinter commercial vans, with dealerships located in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our Unifying Principles, we work hand in hand with our customers to provide the best service possible. The Customer is First at Fyda Freightliner.
 
Fyda Freightliner operates dealerships in Columbus, Zanesville, Cincinnati and Youngstown, Ohio; Pittsburgh (Canonsburg) and Barkeyville (Harrisville), Pennsylvania; and Walton, Kentucky. For more information, visit the website.
 


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