Mc Donnell Commercials Win Volvo Truck Top Dealer Award

McDonnell Commercials have won the Volvo Truck Dealer Award 2005 beating competition from over 90 Volvo outlets in the UK and Ireland. They were presented with the award by Markku Olkinuora, the MD of Volvo Truck and Bus, at a prestigious award ceremony in the UK recently.

McDonnell Commercials Management team with Markku Olkinuora, the MD of Volvo Trucks and Bus at a recent Volvo Conference where they won the Volvo Truck Dealer Award 2005. L/r: Vanessa McMahon, Leslie Wylie, Markku Olkinuora, Brian McDonnell and Margaret Hamill

"Brian McDonnell and his management team achieved an excellent result to win the Top Dealer Team Competition for 2005, competing against teams from both Ireland and the UK. Their consistent demonstration of teamwork in action, coupled with a very clear focus on not just meeting but exceeding their customers' needs, made them worthy winners", stated Markku.

McDonnell Commercials have been providing transport solutions in the North East since 1973 and employ over forty people. In 2005 they held 24% of the market share for commercial vehicles over 10 ton and 40% of the tractor unit market.
“ We are delighted to win this award”, says Brian McDonnell, the MD of Mc Donnell Commercials. “This was very much a team effort with everyone in the company playing a vital role in winning it.”
Each Volvo Truck dealership was judged on a number of criteria including Sales, Service and Parts Performance. “ The company was analysed comprehensively for the competition and we are thrilled to have won the award “, says Vanessa McMahon of McDonnell Commercials Management Team.

“Developing long lasting working relationships and repeat business is the secret of our success and our experienced sales team understands the clients’ business and transport requirements, whatever the market sector”, says Brian. “ Also the back-up system for Volvo trucks is a huge benefit to our clients. Volvo has a comprehensive dealership network throughout UK, Ireland and Europe. We are looking forward to another successful year as Volvo plan to launch many exciting new products in 2006.”

McDonnell Commercials (Monaghan) Ltd. Premises

Congratulations to McDonnell Commercials on their great achievement and every success in the future. They would like to take this opportunity to thank their customers for their long and loyal support over the years.
For more information ring 047 83588 or check out their website on www.mcdonnellcommercials.ie

Based in Monaghan, McDonnell Commercials have been working to provide transport solutions in the North East for the last 33 years. Established in 1973, McDonnell Commercials is a fully approved Volvo Truck & Bus Dealership and is accredited to ISO9001:2000. In excess of 40 people are employed there. �McDonnell Commercials Ltd. offer customers a comprehensive range of services and a one-stop shop for all their needs,� explained Brian McDonnell, Managing Director. �We pride ourselves on our level of customer service and commitment and believe that customer satisfaction is the key to good business.�

�Whether you require a truck for haulage, distribution, construction or specialist industries, our experienced sales team can offer a complete package, tailored to the customer�s requirements. They can offer advice on vehicle specification and performance, alterations and bodybuilding solutions and finance options available,� explained Brian. McDonnell�s keep an extensive range of new Volvo vehicles (both chassis/cab and bodied) in stock and also have a range of quality used trucks on site at all times. �Our Service and Parts Departments are one of the strongest in the network, offering a complete backup support to your investment. With three fully equipped service vans, we offer 24 hrs a day/7 days a week breakdown service. � he added. The service department has a fully equipped workshop complete with diagnostic equipment. They have a team of Volvo qualified technicians, many of whom have over 20 years experience within the company.

McDonnell Commercials also win 1st place in the Volvo Truck Retail Bonus Award 2005. Brian McDonnell, MD accepting the award from Markku Olkinuora, MD of Volvo Trucks and Bus and David Sullivan, Retail Development Director, Volvo Truck and Bus

All technicians receive continuous training and many are skilled in specialised areas. Other services provided are tachograph calibration and repairs (Analogue and Digital), speed limiter calibration, brake testing and DOE preparation. Engineering services provided include, chassis laser alignment, chassis alteration and tail lift fitting and repairs. The workshop also caters for all accident and crash repair work. Staffed by competent and experienced personnel, its Parts Department supply customers with a wide range of genuine parts for trucks and trailers. They also have a mobile sales van covering the surrounding counties. They have recently extended their range of trailer parts and are agents for Arvin Meritor, BPW and Roadcrew products.