History
In September of 1997, Five Star International, LLC was formed as a Limited Liability Company owned by Peter F. Scheler and his sons Frederick P. Scheler and John A. Scheler. This LLC would embrace the opportunity to purchase assets of the former International dealer in Harrisburg, PA.
The formation of Five Star International, LLC led to a multitude of acquisitions and dealer enhancements. By July of 2006, Five Star would cover the majority of Pennsylvania with seven locations: Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Williamsport, and York. Five Star would partner with numerous affiliates, including Idealease, Isuzu, Workhorse, and Continental Mixer; parts would grow to become the largest International Parts Department in the Northeast; and Five Star would strive to be the most customer-focused, innovative commercial truck dealership in North America.
History
The formation of Five Star International, LLC led to a multitude of acquisitions and dealer enhancements. By July of 2006, Five Star would cover the majority of Pennsylvania with seven locations: Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Williamsport, and York. Five Star would partner with numerous affiliates, including Idealease, Isuzu, Workhorse, and Continental Mixer; parts would grow to become the largest International Parts Department in the Northeast; and Five Star would strive to be the most customer-focused, innovative commercial truck dealership in North America.
Timeline of Events
Present Day
2022
2021
Five Star International receives the 2021 International Truck Presidential Award for the fifth consecutive year. The only dealership to achieve this accomplishment.
2021
Five Star International acquired the dealer in Lewistown, PA. Included in this acquisition was an additional branch in Milesburg, PA focused on parts sales and distribution.
2021
Five Star International was awarded the King of Prussia territory by Navistar.
2020
Five Star International was named the 2020 North American Dealer of the Year by International Truck and Navistar. This prestigious award recognizes top International dealers for their commitment to provide industry-leading uptime and unparalleled performance in annual sales, service and customer satisfaction. It is the highest honor International Trucks bestows upon its dealerships.
2020
Five Star International receives the 2020 International Truck Presidential Award for the fourth consecutive year.
2020
Five Star International acquired the dealer in Johnstown, PA.
2019
Five Star International receives the 2019 International Truck Presidential Award for the third consecutive year.
2018
Five Star International receives the 2018 International Truck Presidential Award for the second consecutive year.
2017
Five Star International receives the 2017 International Truck Presidential Award for first time.
2006
Five Star launched its largest endeavor to date with the opening of its brand-new facility in Lancaster County. This 31,000 square foot facility located in in Mount Joy was designed for customers to get in and out with ease. With 16 service bays and an extensive parts inventory, Five Star can serve Lancaster County with ample room for growth.
2006
The International dealer in Williamsport was purchased in May of 2006. With this acquisition, Five Star began to service Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Montour, and more counties from this location.
2004
Five Star International purchased the dealer in Allentown, PA. This would become the fifth full-service location in the Five Star family. This location on the border of Allentown and Bethlehem serves Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and northern Bucks counties.
2003
Navistar awarded the territory of Lancaster County, PA to Five Star International. Until 2006 Five Star would service this territory from Harrisburg, Reading, and York.
2002
Five Star was awarded Schuylkill County by Navistar. This county is now served from Reading and the Lehigh Valley branches.
2001
Five Star International added a 12,000 square-foot, full-service heavy truck body shop in Erie on its existing site.
1999
Five Star International, LLC purchased the International Dealer who had locations in Hanover and York, PA. Five Star companies became one of the largest International Dealers in Pennsylvania. Five Star later consolidated the Hanover operations into the York operation.
1997
Five Star International, LLC was formed as a Limited Liability Company owned by Peter F. Scheler and his sons Frederick P. Scheler and John A. Scheler. This LLC purchased the assets of the former International Dealer in Harrisburg and Reading, PA.
1995
Five Star International was awarded one of the highest honors given to International truck dealers, the Circle of Excellence award. This became the first of a string of consecutive awards stretching to present day.
1990
Five Star relocated to a new 20,000 Square Foot Facility on 90 acres owned by Peter F. Scheler at the Intersection of I-90 & Rt. 8 in Erie, PA. This new location enabled Five Star to grow into the premier transportation solutions provider in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
1984
Five Star became a member of the Idealease Cooperative of International Truck Dealers throughout North America. Full-Service Truck Leasing, Truck Rentals, and Contract Maintenance were added to Five Star’s capabilities.
1974
Five Star International, Inc. was formed – Peter F. Scheler purchased the Erie, PA branch of the International Harvester Company.