Whether it’s through opening new physical locations to enhance customer reach or by leveraging essential collaborations with key supporters like HDA Truck Pride, Acme is able to sustainably remain at the forefront of its market. Internally, Acme’s unique ESOP structure, now 100% employee-owned, creates an unparalleled air of accountability and career passion. Here, employees get to see their hard work directly translate into increased company value, and more importantly, a higher bottom line. This not only drives workforce engagement but also firmly secures and retains the incredibly talented employees who have quite literally made Acme what it is today. On the back end, Acme utilizes the Karmak ERP system for real-time inventory management and demand forecasting, ensuring that products are always in stock. Furthermore, nurturing long-standing, trusting relationships with key suppliers like CumminsMeritor guarantees access to quality products and reliable technical support. With so many operational strengths to tout, it’s clear why Acme Truck Brake & Supply has been recognized as a top 15 nationwide player by HDA Truck Pride despite its smaller size. To put that recognition into perspective, Acme President Joe Brookes comments, saying, “Some of the other businesses that are in HDA Truck Pride have 10 to 15 stores. We don’t do as much business as they do, but we’re right there, pushing with them, and because we don’t really look for accolades. All we do is strive to be a great team of people our customers can count on.” Regardless, Acme proves that, on its scale, its model is not only effective but also highly lucrative. Now, it’s time to discover the deeper strategies this employee-owned powerhouse is planning to solidify its market dominance. FUELING GROWTH AND CULTURE WITH THE ESOP ADVANTAGE Acme Truck Brake & Supply, established in June 1990 by Bill and Jan Dudek, has evolved from a small, family-owned business into a prominent player in commercial fleet maintenance and supply. 81 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO.
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