Black Smoke Diesel Performance
No matter how you look at it Kenny Secor’s Black Smoke Diesel Performance has a name that can’t be ignored. “I came up with the name actually in college as part of a business plan for a class,” explains Kenny. “At that time it was big rigs and diesel pickups… so black smoke! It just made sense, and years after college it still stuck with me. I just like the name because people are going to remember it.”
Where there’s Black Smoke, there’s passion
Deciding that he liked working on vehicles, Kenny set forth on a path in auto and diesel repair obtaining a master’s degree in the subject. Getting a job at a GMC dealership shortly after college and eventually moving to a Peterbilt.
In 2007 Kenny found his way to ATS Diesel where he got a taste of the aftermarket potential for diesel. Kenny moved back home to Bozeman, MT where he rented a little one-bay shop and started his business. As he grew so did the need for space. He made the decision to rent the space next door, the next, and then the next.
“About two years ago I decided that it just made more sense to have my own building,” explains Kenny. “We went about three-quarters of a mile down the road and built the place that we’re in now.” With seven busy employees and six bays, it probably won’t be long until the current locations will need to be expanded.
The Offerings
Black Smoke Diesel is pretty much a one-stop shop that offers bumper-to-bumper care for trucks. Additionally offering all forms of aftermarket performance and suspension products and installation. Very good service and word of mouth has been the main attractor to Kenny’s shop. “My name just got out there. People like it when they’re treated right and they’ve had a good experience.”
Things in the diesel aftermarket have changed, as most everyone knows, and Kenny is no stranger to the ever-morphing landscape. “Those folks looking for performance can still get it, without ruining emissions. We think Banks offers an excellent opportunity to show them that their trucks can run strong while being clean.”
With a name that grabs attention and service that garners praise, Kenny’s Black Smoke Diesel Performance deserves a look.
Black Smoke Diesel Performance LLC
148 Village Center LaneBozeman, MT 59718
(406) 522-9755
blacksmokediesel.net