WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT, INC.
KNOXVILLE, TN

Worldwide Equipment, Inc., founded by Terry L. Dotson in 1972, has grown from a management trainee position to become a significant player in the equipment retail and service sector under his leadership as Chairman, President, and CEO. The company began with a focus on parts and service management, quickly rising due to exceptional sales performance that led Dotson to be recognized as the Top Distributor Salesman for Mack's Southern Region by 1975. He climbed through various executive positions culminating in his presidency and COO role in 1981. Worldwide Equipment, Inc. transitioned towards employee ownership when Dotson established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 1989, acquiring the company from its original owners. With a strategic vision for expansion, it increased its footprint to 35 locations across six states, providing comprehensive services including full-service dealerships, parts-only stores, leasing offices, custom fabrication, and detail shops. The company also features unique operations like in-house financing and leasing companies, alongside a private label aftermarket parts line. Beyond business operations, Terry L. Dotson is noted for his active civic leadership across communities, serving on several boards and committees such as the University of Pikeville, Mountain Christian Academy, and Blue Ridge National Bank. Worldwide Equipment Enterprises is headquartered in Knoxville, TN, with its registration filed in Broward County, Florida under status F17000001096. It was incorporated on March 08, 2017, operating primarily from its mailing address at PO BOX 6329. The company utilizes telephone contact (844) 311-8092 for customer outreach and can be found online via www.worldwideequipment.com. Its corporate obligations are up to date with the latest annual report filed on March 7, 2024.