KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The co-founder of Arrow Truck Sales was honored with the Truck Blue Book’s inaugural Industry Achievement Award during the Truck Blue Book’s 2007 Workshop in San Antonio, Tex.

Jerome Nerman started Arrow in 1950 from a small used truck lot in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Today, Arrow operates 18 retail locations across North America.

“We are very proud to be able to present this distinguished award to Jerry,” said Terry Williams, Truck Blue Book editor and conference manager. “Jerry’s industry leadership, know how and innovation made him the ideal first recipient of this award.”

Under Jerry’s direction, criteria will be established for future Jerome Nerman Industry Achievement Awards, presented by The Truck Blue Book. Due to the significance of this award, it will only be given periodically to truly outstanding candidates within the industry. Additionally, a local Kansas City artist will be commissioned to design the award.

“I am very excited to have my name attached to this industry award,” said Nerman. “It will highlight leaders who get involved, first: personally, second: in the community and third: in their business network. There should be a demonstrated lifetime of growth from their own neighborhood to the greater community in which they live. You gotta give back”.

Nerman co-founded Arrow with the late Melvin Spitcaufsky. Arrow Truck Sales is a leading source for pre-owned trucks and carries all makes and models.