by Jason Johnson, on Apr 15, 2024 4:18:00 PM
TAMPA, Florida (April 13, 2024) – For the sixth year in a row, Southern States Toyotalift (SST) has earned the prestigious President’s Award, which recognizes its top-performing forklift dealers in North America! This coveted award celebrates the top dealerships that go above and beyond in the areas of parts, equipment sales, customer satisfaction, and overall operations.
What is The President's Award?
The President's Award is Toyota Material Handling's highest honor. Only 15 out of 230 forklift dealerships in North America receive this elite award.
Recipients are selected annually based on:
- Customer satisfaction
- Equipment sales
- Excellence in parts and service
- Overall operations
"Our associates strive to be the best in the business. Each and every day, they're focused on helping customers gain a competitive advantage while running a safe, efficient operation. The President's Award is a public acknowledgment of their hard work and dedication," said SST CEO David Bailey. "We couldn't be more proud."
In the photo above, from left to right:
- 2023 CombiLift Dealer of Excellence Award
- 2023 TMH Lean Management Conference Host
- 2023 TMH President’s Award
- 2023 Toyota Commercial Finance Ambassador Award
- 2023 Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For in Florida
“The President’s Award is the pinnacle of recognition at Toyota, reserved for those who exemplify superior dedication to providing customer service and solutions,” said Bill Finerty, TMH President & CEO. “Toyota Material Handling dealers have a long-standing reputation for going above and beyond for their customers, and these dealers represent the best of the company’s customer service standards.”
About Toyota Material Handling
Toyota Material Handling offers material handling products and solutions, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design. Toyota’s commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, the hallmark of the Toyota Production System, extends throughout more than 230 locations across North America. With access to an industry-leading lineup of material handling products, Toyota dealers are uniquely positioned to help solve wide-ranging challenges in warehousing and distribution. Built for every application, Toyota can provide the most complete set of solutions for material handling, automation, energy, advanced logistics, and warehouse optimization. For more information, visit ToyotaForklift.com.
About Southern States Toyotalift (SST)
Southern States Toyotalift has 10 locations throughout Florida and Central Georgia. By focusing on solutions rather than sales, SST Associates provides the best overall customer service experience. In addition to being a 6-time President's Award winner, SST is proud to be a 2023 MHEDA MVP and one of the Best Companies to Work in Florida.
SST also supports local communities through blood donation drives, food and toy drives, and the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge provides work experience and training opportunities for service members prior to release from active duty.
Whether you're looking for a new career or a new material handling provider, we hope you'll contact us online or visit one of our locations.
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Further Reading
Why Choose SST?
5 Secrets Other Material Handling Service Providers Don’t Want You To Know
SST Named One of Florida's Best Companies to Work For
