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INTRO04 08 14 16HISTORY LOGO FONT COLORS
THIS IS A DEFINITIVE MOMENT. IT’S MUCH BIGGER THAN A LOGO CHANGE. THIS IS
leaning into that perfect corner, clearing a first jump,
the rumble of an engine coming down the road, or
the feeling you get when trying on that perfect fitting
leather jacket. This new symbol represents the pride
and strength of a company built on speed and reliability.
It’s time to show that we are a powerhouse, that we are
a world-class distributor.
We provide on-time distribution to powersports dealers
with the most profitable and relevant portfolio of
products, the latest technology and unparalleled
services, to help them enhance the consumer
experience and grow their business. We offer the best
customer support, an unrelenting team of sales reps,
warehouses that take pride in delivering the best
brands, and employees who believe in the sense of
freedom found in riding a motorcycle.
The new brand identity takes the best elements of
Tucker’s heritage, represented by its colors and the
Tucker “T,” and transforms them for a new era. At its
most basic level, the new logo is a visual statement
that honors our history and reflects an identity that
stands for simplicity, honesty and passion in a category
where innovation thrives but change is sometimes
frowned upon. It’s a cleaner, more human design and the
angled “T” becomes a symbol for getting things done,
uniquely expressing the forward thinking of Tucker. The
symbol now represents accuracy and speed which is the
staple in distribution. This logo encompasses our future,
the strength of our team and who we are. It’s time to
pound our chest and let it be known we are world-class.
POWERFUL
TUCKER
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IN 1967 ED TUCKER STARTED A SMALL BUSINESS SELLING MOTOR OIL OUT OF THE TRUNK OF HIS CAR. With his unrelenting drive
and hustle he quickly grew the company. After several
mergers and acquisitions he acquired a company by the
name of Rocky Cycles. Over the next 50+ years Tucker
became a leading distributor in the powersports industry.
ONE FAMILYONE NAME
TIME LINE
1973 1987
1978
1998
1985
2013
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TODAY WE ARE A WORLD-CLASS LEADER IN THE
DELIVERY OF POWERSPORTS PRODUCTS TO OUR
DEALER NETWORK and the services we offer to both
our brand partners and dealers is unrivaled. Tucker is
everything from distribution, sales and customer service to
marketing, advertising and brand building. As we embrace
changes in our industry, we lead the pack with innovation.
One of our many strengths is our ability to build strong
relationships and come together as a family. While
staying true to our humble beginnings, we move forward
to a faster, more powerful Tucker!
WE ARE TUCKER. ONE NAME, ONE FAMILY. DELIVERING THE MOST POWERFUL BRANDS IN POWERSPORTS.
2018 Next day delivery to 75% of the US
98.16% of orders ship same day
Portfolio of 500+ brands
Helmet and Apparel, Offroad, ATV/UTV, Metric/Street, V-Twin, Core
Specialized sales force of 200+ reps
Long-term focused Team Selling Model
7,000 dealers signed up for marketing emails
1 million impressions per month for Tucker.com website banners
11,000 followers on Facebook and 5,000 followers on Instagram
55+ dedicated customer service reps by region
DISTRIBUTION CONTENT & SEGMENT SALES MARKETING CUSTOMER SERVICE
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CREATING A LOGO THAT ENCOMPASSED WHO WE AREWAS THE MOTIVATION.
THE INITIAL LOGO DESIGN COMPLETELY CHANGED WHEN Rocky was dropped from the
company name. Just “Tucker” has undeniably been
adopted as standard use when referring to our company
and resonates with our audience. After establishing a
final name, logo development moved forward with three
distinct directions (bold, abstract, symbolic) exploring
a wide array of possibilities. Actual powersports
traits such as audacity and speed were incorporated.
Exploring many different logo designs led us to pay a
tribute to 1973. By taking the notion of a friendly, yet
impactful ‘t” we pushed it further and flipped it on it’s
head. The strength is now represented in the capitalized
“T” while our friendly demeanor is shown in the name.
THE LOGOA BOLDER, MODERN, FRIENDLIER VERSION OF OUR PAST.
20181973
D I S T R I B U T O RTUCKER
P O W E R S P O R T S D I S T R I B U T O R
T U C K E R
TUCKER ROCKY
TUCKER
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Our new logo is bold. A single “T” silhouetted by a bright
cherry red demands attention like the unparalleled
brands and services we provide our customers. It is what
keeps us ahead of the competition. Similar to the points
leader in a motocross race, our logo helps our company
stand out in any market. A need for speed is the lifeblood
of both powersports and distribution and is critical to
the logo’s new design. A dynamic slant and speed hatch
mark in the “T” create the visual illusion of movement
that represents the sublime feeling of freedom that
we live and sell at Tucker. We love fast and we always
strive to deliver our customer’s orders on time. The
uncapped tucker at the base of the logo contrasts with
the aggressive “Power T”. It’s friendly, young and inviting
and represents our dedication to being a partner and a
service provider to enthusiasts around the world.
LOGOWhen placed on a dark or colored background the logo
with a white box around it should be used never invert
the logo.
For the logo to stand out, there needs to be enough
contrast for it to be seen. To determine whether to use
the black or white logo, convert the background color to
grayscale. If the resulting grayscale color is 40% black or
less, use the black logo.
APPLICATIONSLIGHT TO DARK BACKGROUND RED BACKGROUND
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Using the logo incorrectly can introduce confusion and
inconsistency in the Tucker brand. The examples on this
page illustrate some, but not all, potential misuses of
the logo.
OTHER LOGOS INCORRECT USECOMBO MARK 2
DO NOT USE BLACK LOGO ON RED
DO NOT INVERT LOGO
DO NOT MOVE SYMBOL
DO NOT USE IN TEXT
DO NOT USE ANGLED LOGO
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Tucker’s typeface is Barlow. It is used in headlines,
subheads and body copy. This typeface was chosen
because it’s clean, strong and universal. Weights
available include thin, extra light, regular, medium, semi
bold, bold, extra bold, and black. Whenever possible
Barlow should be used in presentations, emails and any
other written text that accompanies the logo.
Barlow can be downloaded for free on Google Fonts. Contact our Graphics Department for questions about fonts.
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TUCKER TUCKERBLACKRED
TUCKERLT GREY
TUCKERDK GREY
COLOR
PANTONE 485 C
CMYK 0, 95, 100, 0
RGB 218, 41, 28
HTML DA291C
PANTONE BLACK 7 C
CMYK 38, 35, 33, 92
RGB 60, 57, 53
HTML 3D3935
PANTONE COOL GRAY 10 C
CMYK 40, 30, 20, 66
RGB 99, 102, 106
HTML 63666A
PANTONE COOL GRAY 1 C
CMYK 4, 2, 4, 8
RGB 217, 217, 214
HTML D9D9D6