At Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment, community isn’t just part of what we do—it’s part of who we are. This month, we’re honored to serve as the title sponsor of an event that combines two of our favorite things: great golf and giving back.
On Monday, June 16, the 3rd Annual Fairways for the Future Charity Golf Classic tees off at the beautiful Montreux Golf & Country Club in Reno. Hosted by the Nevada Kids Foundation, the tournament raises funds to support education programs, classroom resources, youth sports, and scholarships for children across Northern Nevada.
And yes, Montreux is just as exclusive as it sounds. Normally a private course, this is one of the few times each year the public gets to play its pristine greens—making the day even more special.
Every day, we rely on the power of preparation—making sure trucks are running safely, efficiently, and reliably. The same principle applies to young people. When kids are equipped with the tools, support, and opportunities they need early on, they’re far more likely to succeed later in life.
That’s the driving force behind the Nevada Kids Foundation’s work. Their programs provide essential school supplies, fund classroom wish lists, support youth athletics, and offer scholarships to students who need a hand up. As a local organization, they’re making a direct impact right here in our community—and that’s something we’re proud to stand behind.
Fairways for the Future is no ordinary charity golf event. This year, the tournament has expanded to include two full shotgun starts—one in the morning and one in the afternoon—allowing more participants to enjoy the course and contribute to the cause.
Golfers will enjoy a world-class round at Montreux while knowing their participation is helping to fund real change for kids in our region. From green fees to gear, it’s a day of good fun for a great purpose.
If you’re a golfer—or just someone who wants to support Nevada kids—there’s still time to sign up. A few afternoon foursome spots remain, and sponsorship opportunities are still available for local businesses looking to get involved.
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We hope to see you on the course—making memories, building connections, and most importantly, supporting the future of Nevada’s kids.
Lane Powell, the chief operations officer of Peterbilt Truck Parts and Equipment and Silver State International, explains the difference between leasing vs. owning a fleet of any kind in NNBW’s Smart Money section. It’s a critical decision many business owners and fleet managers face.
This choice impacts everything from upfront costs to long-term financial stability and operational flexibility. While both leasing and owning offer unique advantages, the decision depends on a variety of factors including business size, budget and long-term goals.
See full article here.
On Sunday, we teamed up with RennerVation Foundation and Nevada Kids Foundation to host A Little Red Truck Christmas Adventure . Over 150 local foster and at-risk youth and their families joined us for a day filled with holiday cheer. The day was filled with fun holiday activities hosted by Washoe County Sheriff, Ace Hardware, Friends of the Pack, and Upward Bound, and delicious treats from Dutch Bros, Doughboy Donuts, C’s Mad Hatter Bakery, and Daddy’s Tacos! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this day so special. ❤️
President of Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment and Silver State International, John Phillips, was recently featured in Stroll Magazine! At NFL Alumni’s 40th Annual Charity Golf Classic, he was recognized for his outstanding contributions to community service and received the ‘R.C. Owens Helping Hands Award’. Thank you John for all you do for our amazing community!
We’re honored to support the annual Thanksgiving meal for more than 250 Veterans and their families at the Washoe County Senior Center. It was a day filled with gratitude, good food, and even better conversations as we came together to thank our Veterans for their service.
More than 250 Veterans and their families gathered at the Washoe County Senior Center to eat an early Thanksgiving meal courtesy of several local businesses and organizations.
BJ’s Barbeque prepared the meal of turkey, potatoes, stuffing and the rest of the traditional Thanksgiving fare.
Those people serving the Veterans are from the Reno Corvette Club.
With such a large crowd it was all hands-on deck.
But those who came to help say they were more than willing to lend a helping hand.
“I knew it was above and beyond fabulous,” says Katie Hurst, with St Mary’s Hospice of Northern Nevada. “And being in hospice business it is really important to reach out to those who are on this side of their journey. And we couldn’t find a better calling.”
Plenty of donations came in to pay for the meal.
For those who bought a “Community 4 Veterans” raffle ticket last summer in front of the Sportsman’s Warehouse, this is where some of that money went.
This was the largest attended Thanksgiving Event for Veterans thus far at the Washoe County Senior Center.
It’s not just about the food for these men and women and their families.
“They are more appreciative of being able to get together and meet and share stories,” says Frank Greenwood, with Community 4 Veterans. “A lot of conversation is going on here that wouldn’t happen otherwise.”
Good conversation, a good meal, there’s a lot to be thankful for.
“Anyone who treats me nice, and all these people and it is such a beautiful thing,” says Veteran John McGovern.
This won’t be the last time Veterans get together for the holidays. Another meal is planned for Christmas on December 19th at the Washoe County Senior Center.
See full article here.
We had a fantastic time hosting The Last Detail Car Show on Sunday in support of Community 4 Veterans. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and showed their support! We’re so grateful for this opportunity to support the Veterans in our community!
We are very honored to be nominated in NNBW’s Best in Business for Most Philanthropic Company – Over 30 Employees! Thank you so much to our amazing community for your continued support. Congrats to all the nominees! You can cast your votes here from now until October 27, 2024: https://www.nnbw.com/bestinbusiness2024/#/gallery
Peterbilt Truck Parts and Equipment is excited to announce an upcoming car show, with all proceeds benefiting Community 4 Veterans, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting surviving spouses and children of veterans. The event will take place on Sunday, October 13th, from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at 2272 Larkin Circle, Sparks, NV.
For just a $25 entry fee, attendees can showcase their cars while contributing to a great cause. All proceeds will go directly to Community 4 Veterans, an organization formerly known as Disabled American Veterans (DAV). This non-profit works tirelessly to provide support to local veterans and their families.
Truckee Meadows Community Colleges’ Diesel Technology program received a donation of a fully functioning 597 model semi-truck with a PACCAR MX engine on Wednesday afternoon, from two local heavy-duty truck dealerships.
Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment and Silver State International both long-time heavy-duty truck dealers are sponsors of TMCC’s diesel technology program.
They are committed to helping train the next generation of diesel mechanics.
The donation took place at TMCC at the William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center located at 475 Edison Way in Reno on Wednesday, August 28 at 10 a.m.
A spokesperson for the event says that both dealerships have chosen to donate the truck to provide the program with the advanced tools necessary for the students to learn to work with relevant brands and products that are most commonly used in the heavy-duty truck industry.
They say that PACCAR engines are the first heavy-duty truck engines to receive the diesel industry’s B10 design, which means that 90 percent of the engines will log over one million miles without a major overhaul.
