Ancra Canada appoints new sales manager for Atlantic, Central Canada

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Ancra Canada has appointed George Bates as regional sales manager for Atlantic and Central Canada. 

Bates brings with him more than 25 years of experience in sales and service to the heavy-duty transportation industry, including 10 years of previous load securement sales experience, six years specifically with Ancra as a territory manager. He has been an active participant in several trade associations, including the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association, the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar, and the Heavy Duty Distributor Council. 

“(Bates’) previous load securement experience has left him well versed in the current load securement regulations, making him a valuable resource for Ancra’s customers,” Ancra officials said in a release. 

To contact Bates, call 519-282-0519 or e-mail gbates@ancra.com.

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Arrow Truck Sales promotes Gupta to branch manager

TORONTO, Ont. -- Vikas Gupta, top salesman for Arrow Truck Sales in the US and Canada for three years running, has been named branch manager of Arrow's Toronto location.

"Our decision to promote Vikas to branch manager was based on a number of reasons," stated Steve Clough, president of Arrow Truck Sales. "His professionalism and extremely strong work ethic were definite factors. But combine that with his complete dedication to the Canadian trucking industry, and the personal interest he takes in his customers, we believe that there is no one more capable to manage the branch successfully."

Gupta is a member of Arrow's President's Club and has received a Diamond Level award from the company seven times in the past eight years. Most impressively, the company says, about 80% of Gupta's sales come from repeat customers and/or referrals, indicating he cares for his customers after the sale.

"Vikas is a one-of-a-kind person," said Scott Taylor, Arrow's eastern regional manager.  "I've never met anyone more professionally driven than Vikas. He has a strong desire for continuous learning in today's business environment and he is 100% dedicated to helping customers satisfy their transportation equipment needs. He truly is an inspiring person."

Gupta joined Arrow Truck Sales in 2004 as sales rep.

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