L.J. Herring Implement Company was opened in 1922 in Wilson, North Carolina as an International Harvester Dealership. It was founded by Dr. L.J. Herring. In 1926 the company received its Motor Truck Franchise. |
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In 1962, after many years of success on Barnes Street, the Dealership relocated at Hwy 301 & Hwy 264 Bypass. The company's main operations are still at this location. |
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In 1964 William Carter Herring became chief executive officer and owner of Herring Tractor and Truck Company, a position he held until 1987. |
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In 1969 Herring Tractor & Truck Company became a Bobcat Dealer. |
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Continued economic growth from Farm Equipment, Motor Truck, Parts, and Service brought separation of the two businesses. Thus, The Farm Center was constructed in 1975 on an adjoining lot. |
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In November of 1984, Herring Tractor & Truck opened it's branch in Goldsboro to provide parts, service and sales for International Trucks in that area. |
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In 1986 Herring Tractor & Truck acquired the John Deere Agricultural and Lawn and Garden Franchises to broaden its' services in Eastern North Carolina. |
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D.S. White purchased Herring Tractor & Truck company from William Carter Herring and family in December 1987. |
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In 1989, Idealease of Wilson was formed to serve the heavy and medium duty truck rental and leasing markets. |
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Upon completing their education, William Carter Herring White & Stephanie White Smith, joined the company in 1992 and 1994, respectively. Carter and Stephanie represent 4th generation participation in the operation and ownership of White's International Trucks. |
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In May 1995, the Case IH and Bobcat franchises were relocated in a new facility at the Wilson site. |
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In November 2000, William Carter Herring White was promoted to Vice President of White's International Trucks. |
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White's International Trucks has three International Truck Associate Dealers serving Eastern North Carolina. |
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In August, 2001, White's International Trucks purchased Colonial International and Carolina Truck Leasing Inc. with locations in Greensboro, High Point and Mount Airy. |
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January 2005, International established White's International Trucks as a Certified Used Truck Center for the states of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. |
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On September 1, 2005 White's International Trucks, John Deere Division, merged with East Coast Equipment Company for a total of 15 locations throughout Eastern North Carolina to better serve our Agriculture Industry. |
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