FIVE STAR HISTORY

Five Star International Trucks, Inc. was formed by Peter F. Scheler in 1974 in Erie, PA, where the company quickly became the premier transportation solutions provider in Northwestern Pennsylvania. After numerous expansions and improvements, Five Star received one of the highest honors given to International truck dealers, the Circle of Excellence award. This became a string of consecutive awards offered by Navistar.

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.

Today, Five Star International, LLC remains a family-owned and operated business with day-to-day operations run by Fred Scheler and John Scheler.  Despite our rapid growth, the Scheler Family takes an active, hands-on approach to business, personally maintaining premium customer service and a positive environment throughout the company. Five Star now has more than 250 team members who are also dedicated to taking care of customers and making them strong and profitable by running the best trucks with the best support behind them.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

1974 - Five Star International Trucks, Inc. was formed - Peter F. Scheler purchased the Erie, PA branch of the International Harvester Company. 

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.

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.     

1995 - Five Star 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 2011.

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.

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.

2001 - Five Star added a 12,000 Square Foot Full Service Heavy Truck Body Shop in Erie on their existing site.

2002 - Five Star was awarded Schuylkill County by Navistar. This county is now served from Reading and the Lehigh Valley.

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.

2004 - Five Star International purchased the dealer in Allentown, PA.  This is 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.

2006 - The International dealer in Williamsport was purchased in May of 2006.  With this acquisition, Five Star began to service Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga and Union counties from this location.

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 the Rapho Industrial Park in Mount Joy was designed for customers to get in and out with ease.  With 16 service bays and large parts inventory, Five Star can serve Lancaster County with ample room for growth.

2007 - Five Star launched its largest endeavor to date with the opening of its brand new facility in Lancaster County. 

2011 - Today Five Star serves more geography and customers through our seven locations in Pennsylvania than any other International truck dealer.  Our more than 250 team members are dedicated to taking care of our customers and making them strong and profitable by running the best trucks with the best support behind them.