THE HISTORY OF CLARK TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Serving New Mexico for Over 75 Years
For over 75 years, Clark Truck Equipment Company Inc., has provided New
Mexico with truck equipment of the highest quality, and friendly service from
industry experts. Our company has always been known for our commitment to
excellence, and we strive every day to keep that reputation.
Through the years, we have worked on countless major projects for notable clients like the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Kirtland AFB, Navajo Utility Authority, various mines, and numerous individuals. If you need truck equipment, look to us for the impeccable product quality and unparalleled service that our customers have counted on for decades.
Through the years, we have worked on countless major projects for notable clients like the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Kirtland AFB, Navajo Utility Authority, various mines, and numerous individuals. If you need truck equipment, look to us for the impeccable product quality and unparalleled service that our customers have counted on for decades.
1945
1945-World War II Ends
Veterans return home, looking to reunite
with their families and rebuild their post war lives. Morris H. Clark finds
employment with the Winter-Weiss Company, in Denver, CO. Winter- Weiss found
its original fame inventing and patenting the Portadrill, a truck-mounted
drilling rig. The war effort helped Winter-Weiss expand their services into
truck customization. To this day, the more reputable of our country’s truck
equipment companies can trace their roots to Winter-Weiss of Denver.
1947
Clark + Winter-Weiss
M. H. Clark
was chosen to open a Winter-Weiss branch in New Mexico. He establishes the
company in an unoccupied lettuce processing shed in Albuquerque. The facility
was long, narrow, unheated – and provided a terrific home for the new endeavor.
Clark’s sons, Chuck and Don, were born into the business and grew up working
under the tutelage of Winter-Weiss’ excellent mechanics.
1964
CTE Is Founded
Controlling
interest was acquired by Clark’s founder Morris H. Clark and became Clark Truck
Equipment Co.
1967
NTEA Membership
Clark
Truck Company becomes a National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA — the
Association for the Work Truck Industry) Distributor Member since 1967. In 2017, Clark CTE celebrated 50 years of NTEA membership.
1973
M.H. Clark Passed Away
His son, Chuck Clark, became president.
1975
Clark Truck Company Propsers
Clark Truck Equipment Company Inc. moves
to a larger facility. Employees come onboard and stay onboard, with many
staying onboard to celebrate 25-year and 40-year careers with CTE.
2001
Clark Truck Company Grows Again
Clark Truck Equipment Company Inc. moves to its current shop at 501 Industrial NE, in Albuquerque, NM. The shop is a
24,000 sq. ft. facility with 6.5 acres of fenced yard space and a stand-alone
paint booth. CTE’s facility has 14 drive through bays, all equipped with
necessary welders, torches, tools and associated equipment. CTE carries an
average of $750,000+ in inventory value.
