About Us
CIT Trucks was founded and incorporated on November 6, 1975 as Central Illinois Kenworth Sales and Service, Inc. The company headquarters are located in Normal, Illinois and today owns four separate truck franchises in fifteen locations and employs over 800 people at locations in Normal, La Salle-Peru, Springfield, Pleasant Plains, Morton, Atlanta, Champaign, Bensenville, Joliet, Troy, Grayslake, Rockford, and Mokena, Illinois along with Fenton, Missouri.
CIT Trucks is in business to serve our customers with the best line-up of medium and heavy-duty trucks, related equipment, the most complete inventory of parts, and the highest quality of mechanical and body repair services available.
We are proud of our company’s heritage and are always working towards continued growth.
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CIT Trucks is Expanding to Green Oaks
2023
CIT Trucks is finalizing plans to break-ground on a new full service dealership in Green Oaks, Illinois to serve our northern Illinois and Wisconsin customers traveling the I-94 corridor.
2022 Special Markets Dealer of the Year Award
JULY 2022
CIT Trucks wins 2022 Special Markets – Dealer Award from Paccar Parts. This is the first time CIT Trucks has won the Special Markets Dealer of the Year Award. This award was presented at the Paccar Parts Parts + Service Meeting July 13th, 2022
2021 Successful Dealer of the Year Award
December 2021
CIT Trucks wins 2021 Successful Dealer Award from Truck Parts and Service Magazine. This is the first time CIT Trucks has won the Successful Dealer Award after previously being a finalist in 2014 and 2017. It is a great honor to be awarded this distinction as a dealer.
2021 Paccar Parts Uptime Dealer of the Year
November 2021
CIT Trucks has been awarded the Paccar Parts Uptime Dealer of the Year for 2021. This recognition is for CIT Trucks’ commitment to delivering parts and service programs that resulted in industry-leading uptime for their customers.
Bensenville Location Relocates to Better Serve Chicagoland Customers
October 2019
Our Bensenville retail parts distribution center relocated to a new 52,000 sq.ft facility to better serve our current customers and act as our Northern distribution center. Used Truck Sales and Leasing will also be offered at this facility.
LaSalle Dealership Moves to Completely Renovated Peru Location
November 2018
CIT Trucks – LaSalle was relocated to the completely renovated campus of our previous Peru, Illinois dealership and now operates as Peru Mack.
Peru Dealership Expands to Brand New Building off of I-80
October 2017
We relocated our Peru, Illinois Kenworth and Volvo dealership to a 45,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art dealership conveniently located at the intersection of Interstates 80 and 39.
Normal, Illinois Dealership Undergoes Full Remodel
March 2017
CIT Trucks dealership in Normal, Illinois completed a full-remodel including interior redesign and many exterior improvements.
Champaign Locations Remodels Expanding Service
August 2016
Our Champaign location underwent a remodel including 13,000 square feet of service space.
CIT Trucks Purchases St. Louis Kenworth Dealership
October 2015
CIT Trucks purchased the assets of Kenworth of St. Louis. The dealership located in Fenton, Missouri underwent a complete renovation including facility interior and exterior along with adjacent grounds and customer parking areas.
Company Begins Operating Under New Name – CIT Trucks
January 2015
2015 saw the introduction of our new company name, operating all locations under the CIT Trucks brand.
Morton Location Completes Extensive Remodel and Addition
August 2014
Our Morton location underwent an extensive remodel and expansion adding an additional 11,000 sq. ft to the facility.
Mokena Dealership Opens on I-80 to Serve Chicagoland Market
November 2013
A new 38,000 square foot full-service dealership was opened in Mokena, Illinois on Interstate 80.
Northern Illinois Mack Acquired, Adding 3 Locations & Mack Franchise
June 2012
In 2012, we purchased Northern Illinois Mack, Inc. and Rockford Truck Sales, Inc. with locations in Grayslake, Rockford, and La Salle adding Mack Trucks to our franchises.
Full Service Dealership Opens in Troy, Illinois
May 2012
Our Edwardsville location moved to a new 32,000 square foot full service dealership in Troy, Illinois, on Interstates 55 and 270.
Finance Division Added to Company Offerings
May 2011
The company continued to expand as we formed our own finance company that currently operates as Central Truck Finance, a division of CIT Trucks.
Expands Kenworth Franchise to Southern Illinois
April 2011
CIT Trucks was granted the Kenworth Truck franchise for southern Illinois and eastern Missouri with the opening of a retail parts distribution center in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Leasing Division Added to Company Offerings
May 2006
The company opened a truck leasing division, currently operating as Central Truck Leasing, a division of CIT Trucks.
Two Locations Relocate to their Current Facilities: Joliet & Champaign
April 2006
Two locations moved to new facilities: Shorewood relocated to a new 30,000 square foot full-service dealership in Joliet, Illinois, on Interstates 55 and 80. Urbana also moved to a new 22,000 square foot facility in Champaign, Illinois located at Interstates 57 and 74.
Springfield Location Completes Full Remodel Plus Addition
October 2005
Our Springfield location underwent a remodel and almost doubled in size to it’s current 22,000 square foot facility.
Kenworth Truck Franchise Expands to Include Chicago Area
April 2004
CIT Trucks was granted the Kenworth Truck franchise for the Chicago area. We opened a service dealership in Shorewood, Illinois, and a retail parts distribution center in Bensenville, Illinois
Two Fleet Maintenance Facilities Opened: Pleasant Plains & Atlanta
December 2003
Two fleet maintenance facilities were opened, one in Pleasant Plains, Illinois and the other in Atlanta, Illinois
Fifth Full-Service Dealership Opens to Serve Champaign-Urbana
April 2003
Our fifth full-service dealership opened in Urbana, Illinois.
Fourth Full-Service Dealership Opens off of I-74 in Morton
May 2001
We opened our fourth dealership location in a 39,000 square foot facility on Interstate 74 in Morton, Illinois.
Celebrating 25 Years of Serving the Trucking Industry
November 2000
CIT celebrated 25 years in business!
Normal Dealership Relocates Expanded Body Shop
March 1997
Our existing Body Shop operation moved into a new, 25,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building in Normal, Illinois.
Third Full-Service Dealership Opens to Serve Capitol City
August 1995
A new facility was built to house our third dealership location on Interstate 55 in Springfield, Illinois.
Company Expands to Second Dealership in Peru, Illinois
March 1989
We opened a second dealership location on Interstate 80 in Peru, Illinois.
Isuzu Trucks Franchise Added
December 1985
An Isuzu Truck of America franchise was added to our product line-up.
Company Expands to Include Volvo Trucks Franchise
May 1985
A Volvo franchise was purchased in addition to the existing Kenworth franchise and the company began operating under the name Central Illinois Trucks, Inc.
Flagship Dealership in Normal Relocates to Current Location
November 1976
The original Normal, Illinois dealership relocated to its present 57,000 square foot facility on Northtown Road.
Company Founded as Central Illinois Kenworth
November 1975
On November 6, 1975 CIT Trucks was founded and incorporated as Central Illinois Kenworth Sales and Service, Inc. and began operations as a Kenworth Truck dealership.
Awards & Affiliations
Recent Dealer Awards
2023
TOP 10 KENWORTH NORTH AMERICAN DEALER RANKINGS IN THESE AREAS:
- #1 in North America – Number of Kenworth PremierCare Gold Certified Dealerships
- #1 in North America – Customer Service Hours of Operation
- #1 in North America – Dealer Financial Management
- #3 in North America – MX Engine Sales Volume
TOP 10 VOLVO NOrth AMerican dealer ranking in these areas:
- Dealer Financial Management
- Dealer Parts and Service Management
- Dealer Facilities
Achievements
- Kenworth Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for North America
- Kenworth Silver Award for Overall Dealer Excellence
2022
TOP 10 KENWORTH NORTH AMERICAN DEALER RANKING IN THESE AREAS:
- #1 in North America – Number of Kenworth PremierCare Gold Certified Dealerships
- #1 in North America – Customer Service Hours of Operation
- #1 in North America – PACCAR MX Engine Sales Volume
- #2 in North America – Dealer Financial Management
- #2 in North America – Service Bay Uptime Velocity
TOP 10 VOLVO NORTH AMERICAN DEALER RANKING IN THESE AREAS:
- Dealer Financial Management
- Dealer Parts and Service Management
- Dealer Facilities
Achievements:
- Kenworth Parts and Service Dealer of the year for North America
- Kenworth PremierCare Gold Dealer of the Year for North America
- Kenworth TRP and Special Markets Dealer of the Year Award for North America
- Kenworth Gold Award for Overall Dealer Excellence
2021
TOP 10 KENWORTH NORTH AMERICAN DEALER RANKING IN THESE AREAS:
- #1 in North America – Number of Kenworth PremierCare Golf Certified Dealerships
- #1 in North America – Customer Service Hours of Operation
- #1 in North America – Dealer Financial Management
- #1 in North America – Number of Certified Paccar MX Engine Service Techs
- #3 in North America – Paccar MX Engine Sales Volume
TOP 10 VOLVO NORTH AMERICAN DEALER RANKING IN THESE AREAS:
- Dealer Financial Management
- Dealer Parts and Service Management
Achievements:
- Truck Parts and Service Magazine’s – 2021 Successful Dealer of the Year
- Kenworth – 2021 Uptime Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for North America
2020
Top 10 Kenworth North American Dealer Ranking in these areas:
- #1 In North America – Number of Kenworth PremierCare Gold Certified Dealerships
- #1 In North America – Customer Service Hours of Operation
- #2 In North America – Dealer Financial Management
- Paccar Fleet Parts Sales Growth
- Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Volume
- #3 In North America – Medium-Duty Truck Sales Volume
- Paccar MX Engine Parts Sales Growth
- Overall Dealer Facility Excellence
- #4 In North America – Number of Certified Paccar MX Engine Service Techs
2019
Top 10 Kenworth North American Dealer Ranking in these areas:
- #1 In North America – Number of Kenworth PremierCare Gold Certified Dealerships
- #1 In North America – Customer Service Hours of Operation
- Dealer Financial Management
- Overall Dealer Facility Excellence
- #4 In North America – Number of Certified Paccar MX Engine Service Techs
- #4 In North America – Paccar Fleet Parts Sales Growth
- #4 In North America – Paccar MX Engine Parts Sales Growth
- Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Volume
- #5 In North America – Medium-Duty Truck Sales Volume
Achievements:
- Achieved Kenworth PremierCare Gold Certification at all Kenworth Dealerships
- Achieved Volvo Uptime Certification at Normal and Peru Dealerships
2018
Top 10 Kenworth North American Dealer Ranking in these areas:
- #2 In North America – Customer Service Hours of Operation
- Dealer Financial Management
- Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Volume
- #4 In North America – Medium-Duty Truck Sales Volume
- #4 In North America – Medium-Duty Truck Market Share
- Customer Service and Satisfaction Excellence
- Dealership Facilities Condition
- #5 In North America – Overall Dealer Facility Excellence
Top 10 Volvo North American Dealer Ranking in these areas:
- Dealer Financial Management
- Parts and Service Operations
2017
Top 10 Kenworth North American Dealer Ranking in these areas:
- #1 in North America – Customer Service Hours of Operation
- Heavy Duty Truck Market Share
- Medium-Duty Market Share
- #5 in North America – Medium-Duty Truck Sales
- Paccar Parts Sales Growth
- TRP Parts Sales Growth
- #1 in North America – Parts Operations Dealer Excellence
- Investments in Dealer Facilities and Overall Dealer Facility Excellence
- Dealer Financial Management
Top 10 Volvo North American Dealer Ranking in these areas:
- Parts and Service Operations
- Dealer Financial Management
Achievements:
- Finalist for Successful Dealer Magazine’s National Dealer of the Year
- Mack Masters Champions
- Isuzu Grand Prix Runner Up
2016
Kenworth Parts Dealer of the Year
2015
Kenworth Dealer Excellence Silver Award
2014
Volvo Parts Dealer of the Year
Kenworth Dealer Excellence Silver Award
Illinois Trucking Association Allied Member of the Year
Universal Technical Institute Outstanding Industry Partner
2013
Kenworth Dealer Excellence Gold Award
Kenworth TRP All Makes Dealer of the Year
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