EAST WINDSOR, Conn. -

Southern Auto Auction recently announced it is the recipient of three prestigious industry awards in recognition for its performance in 2010.

These distinctions include:

—2010 ARI Northeastern Region Auction of the Year

—2010 Capital One Auction of the Year: Northeast Region

—2010 Avis Budget Group Most Improved Auction

Larry Tribble, auction owner, credits these awards to his fleet and lease department’s philosophy and experience.

"Our team does their best to view the business from the customer’s point of view," Tribble shared. "This philosophy clearly works.”

Tribble also recognized key members of Southern’s fleet and lease management team, including Jeff Gaetz, Don Duman and Lynn Bray, crediting their 55 years of combined fleet/lease experience. This team is responsible for selling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the past 10 years, he noted.

Southern Auto Auction, founded in 1947 is one of the largest independent auctions in the United States, featuring more than 4,000 vehicles every Wednesday in 20 auction lanes.

For more information, contact Gaetz at (860) 292-7563, or visit www.saa.com.