The History of Selking International

1940 Reinhard Selking started working for International Harvester Co. in 1940.  The facility was located on Second Street in downtown Decatur, Indiana and Mr. Selking performed set-up and delivery of farm equipment for the dealership.

1950 In 1950 the business moved to 13th Street in Decatur, Indiana and during this time period, Reiney worked as a mechanic and parts salesman, advancing to parts manager and eventually to a sales position.

1965 In September of 1965, the business was sold to Harry Horne and Reiney Selking became the General Manager.  In February of 1971 Reiney and his son Jerry bought out the shareholders and Decatur Truck and Tractor became a family business.

1998 In January of 1998, Decatur Truck and Tractor purchased Lehman International, a dealership in Muncie, Indiana, and Selking International was formed.  That same year Selking International officially became and Idealease affiliate.

2005 In June of 2005, Selking International purchased Great Lakes International's Fort Wayne location.

2006 In May of 2006, Selking International opened a 4th dealership at the I-69 and I-80/I-90 Intersection in Fremont, Indiana.

Today all four of Reiney's sons are involved in the day to day operation of the business.  Jerry is the General Manager of the Muncie dealership, Jim is the General Manager of the Decatur dealership, John is the New and Used Truck Sales Manager, Joe is the General Manager of the Fort Wayne dealership, and Mark Okoniewski, a brother in law, is the Lease and Rental Manager.  Selking International & Idealease has grown, evolved and specialized to provide you with outstanding customer service and to meet your truck and equipment needs.  We are committed to continue to keep pace with the rapid changes taking place in the industry while providing you, our customers, and the outstanding service you have come to expect.