Murphy-Hoffman Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck dealerships and leasing |
| Founded | 1975 in Springfield, Missouri, United States |
| Founder | Reed Murphy Sr., Ken Hoffman |
| Headquarters | Leawood, Kansas , United States |
Area served | 19 states in the United States |
| Products | New and used trucks, truck parts, truck leasing and rental services, transport refrigeration services |
Number of employees | Over 3 (initially), currently unknown exact number |
Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) is a privately held organization with a multi-state presence, consisting of truck dealerships and leasing facilities that offer a range of truck-related services. Established in Springfield, Missouri, the company’s headquarters relocated to Leawood, Kansas as of 2022.
History
Originally launched in 1975 under the name Ozark Kenworth, Inc. by Reed Murphy Senior and Ken Hoffman in Springfield, Missouri, MHC began operations with a temporary site and a team of three employees. Today, it boasts over 130 locations across 19 states, encompassing heavy and medium duty truck dealerships, comprehensive leasing and rental services, transport refrigeration outlets, TRP Parts retail stores, dump body manufacturing capabilities, and an affiliated finance company.
Business
MHC serves the heavy and medium duty trucking sectors through its extensive network of dealerships, truck rental and leasing services, transport refrigeration support, and MHC Financial Services.
Truck Dealerships
With upwards of 80 dealership locations, MHC offers new trucks from brands such as Kenworth, Volvo, Ford, Hino, and Isuzu, in addition to used truck sales across all makes and parts distribution.
Truck Leasing and Rental
The company’s leasing division oversees a fleet comprising more than 4,700 trucks tailored to meet various commercial requirements.
Transport Refrigeration
MHC maintains four Carrier-Transicold dealerships that provide replacement components for Carrier and Thermo King refrigeration systems.
Reception
Over the last three decades, MHC has been honored with Kenworth’s North American Dealer of the Year Award more than 14 times. Additionally, it has twice received the Champions of Business Award from the Kansas City Business Journal within a five-year span.
Operations
Operating in 19 states through its dealerships, MHC also owns the RoadReady Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, which specializes in pre-delivery inspections. The company manages Truck Source—a network dedicated to used truck dealerships—RoadForce, a proprietary all-makes parts brand, and operates the inaugural TRP All-Makes Parts and Service store located in Grandview, Mo.