From Humble Beginnings
We understand small businesses, because we used to be one. From when we were a few dozen employees at a single store, we have never lost sight of what matters: YOU.
Loyalty Club
1940s

In the mid-1940s, Henry Rutrough opened Rutrough-Mack in Roanoke, VA
1980s

In 1981 Frank Ellett became President. In 1988 we were awarded the Freightliner franchise, prompting the name change to Virginia Truck Center.
1990s
In 1990 we acquired a Mack dealership in Richmond, and in 1997 acquired the Freightliner franchise for Central Virginia, and consolidated the two in Chester, VA.
1999
We opened a new full-service dealership in Weyers Cave, VA.
2001
We opened a new full-service dealership in Chesapeake, VA.
2007
Freightliner of Charlotte, NC was acquired in February, and in December we also acquired Freightliner of Columbia, SC.
2011

We pioneered the Elite Support Program, setting the bar in customer service.
2015
To unify Virginia Truck Center, Charlotte Truck Center, and Columbia Truck Center into one brand, we became Excel Truck Group. Our name changed, but our customer focus did not.
2016
We expanded our North Carolina service with a new dealership in Statesville, NC.
2019

We will expand our South Carolina service with a new dealership in Rock Hill, SC.
Excel Truck Group
Roanoke, Virginia
267 Lee Highway
Roanoke, VA 24019
Toll Free: (800) 849-8823
Local: (540) 777-7700
Fax: (540) 777-7716
Excel Truck Group
Weyers Cave, Virginia
3243 Lee Highway
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Toll Free: (888) 888-9407
Local: (540) 234-0999
Fax: (540) 234-0997
Excel Truck Group
Chester, Virginia
901 W. Hundred Road
Chester, VA 23836
Toll Free: (800) 849-9227
Local: (804) 768-4600
Fax: (804) 768-1681
Excel Truck Group
Chesapeake, Virginia
821 Curtis Saunders Court
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Toll Free: (800) 766-8785
Local: (757) 424-3000
Fax: (757) 523-1891
Excel Truck Group
Charlotte, North Carolina
4633 Equipment Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269
Toll Free: (800) 277-1038
Local: (704) 597-1110
Fax: (704) 597-7846
Excel Truck Group
Columbia, South Carolina
2790 Shop Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Toll Free: (877) 376-4455
Local: (803) 376-4455
Fax: (803) 376-1311
Excel Truck Group
Statesville, North Carolina
2221 International Drive
Statesville, NC 28625
Toll Free: (844) 433-9235
Local: (704) 252-5400