About Motor State Distributing®

About Motor State Distributing^®

Quality performance parts and accessories, prompt, courteous service, and fair pricing were important in 1964, when the company started as a part time venture in George Lane's tiny garage. Today these attributes still guide day to day operations at Lane Automotive and Motor State Distributing.

A hot rodder all his life, George initially made the transition from street involvement to drag racing in the late 1950's, building and racing a series of dragsters. Racing time tapered off as the speed shop business prospered, but no matter how busy he got, George remained faithful to his hot rodding roots.

Today, George Lane and his wife Janet still maintain an interest in the company, but sons, Doug and Dave, have assumed the primary executive roles in the family-owned business. Doug Lane oversees the company's sales, purchasing and marketing functions. Dave Lane manages the warehousing departments at Motor State which include receiving, shipping and inventory control.

Motor State's current 153,000 square foot complex was completed in 1999. Over two thirds of its floor space is devoted to warehousing over 75,000 SKU's from 520 performance equipment manufacturers. Nearly 22 linear miles of shelving, on two levels, provide adequate space to take maximum advantage of volume purchase incentives. This assures that items are always in stock for immediate shipment, saving the company money, and allowing these savings to be passed on to customers.

Motor State's domestic and international sales professionals routinely field hundreds of calls every day, from customers all over the world. Fast, friendly, efficient and experienced, Motor State sales force embodies all aspects of the performance automotive experience. They can quickly and capably answer technical questions and make recommendations on specialized parts. Each time a Motor State Sales Team member answers a call, a great customer service experience begins.

Careful planning and hard work have instilled in Motor State employees a deep sense of pride in a fill rate second to none in the aftermarket industry. Motor State's shipping department works around the clock, in three shifts, to assure that the majority of orders are shipped the same day they are received.