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Travis Glidden in a black shirt sitting on the back of a truck bed

How Employee Ownership Lifted Me Up — And Rippled Throughout My Community

09.25.25

Travis Glidden’s take on employee ownership and employee stock ownership plans includes a better future for employees and communities alike.

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Stellar Receives Mason City Globe Gazette ‘Employer of Choice’ Award

09.11.25

Nominated by Stellar’s employee-owners, Stellar was recognized by the Globe Gazette as a 2025 Employer of Choice award recipient.

Tim Worman Director of Product Management and Inside Sales

Stellar Promotes Tim Worman to Director of Product Management and Inside Sales

08.11.25

Stellar promotes industry legend, Tim Worman, to Director of Product Management and Inside Sales.

Celebration of Construction on the Mall logo over an image of the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Stellar Highlights U.S. Innovation at AEM’s Celebration of Construction on the National Mall

05.16.25

Learn about the American-made mechanic truck, hooklift, and tire service truck featured at the landmark industry event in Washington, D.C.

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From Small-Town Roots to Global Impact: Stellar Celebrates 35 Years

05.13.25

Stellar celebrates its 35th anniversary—honoring the employees, distributors, and customers behind American-made, innovative work trucks, trailers and accessories.

World of concrete logo with a Elliott single axle lube truck and a TMAX 1 Aluminum 8630.

Stellar’s World of Concrete Appearance Brings Innovative Solutions to the Concrete Industry

01.13.25

Stellar is returning to World of Concrete in 2025. Get more information on booth location, which products you can expect to see and more.

Stellar employees with a United Way check for $40,368.

Stellar Works With Employees to Raise Over $40,000 for United Way of North Central Iowa

01.07.25

Charitable giving is a top priority for the company. Learn more and apply to be considered for Stellar's 2025 charitable giving program.

Jeff Oelke, Customer Service Director

Stellar Welcomes Jeff Oelke as Customer Service Director

11.18.24

Oelke brings more than 20 years of experience with companies like Winnebago and McNeilus. He will lead Stellar’s customer service and quality teams.

Left photo: Dave Zrostlik, President of Stellar, with the 2024 Legacy Award. Right photo: Stellar team members on stage at the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Gala

Stellar Receives 2024 Legacy Award from Local Entrepreneurial Center

11.04.24

Presented at the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Gala, the Legacy Award recognizes contributions to North Iowa through vision, passion and leadership.

Elliott fuel/lube truck with an Elliott Machine Works logo

Stellar Announces Acquisition of Elliott Machine Works, Strengthening Market Position

11.01.24

Stellar will now incorporate fuel trucks and lube trucks into its line of service trucks while strengthening its commitment to rural manufacturing.

Crowd gathering at the grand opening of the Stellar Sports Complex

Play Ball! Stellar Sports Complex Opens in Garner

07.23.24

The Stellar Sports Complex is now open in Garner. This new baseball and softball complex allows over 300 children in the Northern Iowa community to have the space to master key skills and proper technique in their sport.

Photo of Stellar's three new Regional Sales Managers: Eric Best, Kevin Ellis, and Richard Holley

Stellar Adds Three Industry Experts to Mechanic Truck and Accessories Sales Team

06.10.24

Stellar welcomes three new Regional Sales Managers to the sales team — rounding out a team of experts in mechanic trucks and accessories.