Interstate Batteries

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4545 W Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA

Our History

Interstate Batteries® Through the Years

Since 1952, we have been evoking our compassionate, trustworthy spirit into our surrounding communities. With a history as rich as our brand, we have continually earned the trust of professionals through our ongoing devotion to quality and service. Our commitment holds steadfast to making a positive impact on our customers, team members and partners, now and for generations to come.

1950

1950

John Searcy begins selling automotive batteries out of the trunk of his Studebaker pickup.

1952

1952

Searcy founds Interstate Battery System

1961

1961

Interstate partners with Milwaukee-based national battery manufacturer Globe-Union Inc. and introduces the “Mr. Pro” battery label and comic icon

1963

1963

The original Interstate Battery System logo

solid green background

1976

1 million batteries sold in a single year

1978

1978

Founder John Searcy retires, hands over the reins to Norm Miller

1980

1980

Interstate introduces the lightning bolt logo

1983

1983

Interstate creates The Great American Race, a two-week, cross-country vintage car race with $250K in prize money and a one-hour special on ESPN

1987

1987

Alaska distributorship opens, putting Interstate in all 50 states

1989

1989

Interstate goes global with its first distributorship in Canada

1989

1989

Tommy Miller named president and CEO, Norm Miller remains Chairman of the Board

1990

1990

Interstate becomes North America’s #1 replacement battery

1991

1991

Interstate named title sponsor of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR)

1993

1993

First Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win for JGR and Interstate Batteries, the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway

1994

1994

100 millionth battery sold

1998

1998

In the spirit of NASCAR, Interstate debuts a racing-inspired logo

1998

1998

First Interstate All Battery Center opens to provide Every Battery for Every Need®

2000

2000

JGR and Interstate’s NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte wins Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship

2003

2003

Interstate enters the critical power market with PowerCare

200 millionth battery sold, only 9 years after reaching the 100 million battery mark

2004

2004

Carlos Sepulveda named president and CEO

2006

2006

Interstate launches new automotive product line with free-replacement warranties of 18, 24 and 30 months

2007

2007

Auto techs name Interstate “Best Battery” in an independent survey by Frost & Sullivan

2009

2009

Interstate wins Frost & Sullivan “Overall Best Brand of Automotive Batteries” award

Interstate Batteries named to Dallas Morning News’  Top 100 Best Places to Work for first time, ranking 13th

2010

2010

One-month sales record is set at more than 1.5 million batteries

Dallas Morning News names Interstate one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work for the second time

2011

2011

17 million batteries sold in a 12-month period

Dallas Morning News names Interstate one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work for the third time

2012

2012

Interstate wins Frost & Sullivan “Overall Best Brand of Automotive Batteries” award for sixth straight year

Dallas Morning News names Interstate one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work, four years running

2013

2013

Scott Miller becomes president and CEO

Dallas Morning News names Interstate one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work, five years running

2015

2015

First battery sold in China

2015

2015

JGR and Interstate’s NASCAR driver, Kyle Busch wins the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship for Interstate & M&M’s® MARS

2016

2016

25th anniversary of JGR partnership, one of the longest-running alliances in professional sports

2017

2017

Interstate sells a record 18 million batteries in a single year

Today

TODAY

Interstate seeks to deliver the most trustworthy source of power to the world every day.

Our Culture

What Makes Us Inherently Us

At Interstate Batteries, we believe that our purpose and values make us who we are. Together, they create a unique fingerprint that identifies and separates us from other companies. With our values as a framework, we believe that profits will never drive our success the way our purpose can.

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Purpose and Values

Our Purpose

To glorify God and enrich lives as we deliver the most trustworthy source of power to the world.

We fulfill our purpose by doing business based on Biblical principles – such as honesty, humility, service, and care – in a way that is welcoming and loving to all. As a company contributor, you are free to interact with the purpose in whatever way is most meaningful to you. Our values, however, are unchanging, and we ask that our team members try their best to live them as they serve our key stakeholders: team members, customers, distributors and franchisees, suppliers and vendors, communities and shareholders. By creating a welcoming and caring environment, we hope to create a positive experience for our team members and everyone else whom Interstate touches, no matter their background or belief system.

Our Values

Our Purpose is why we exist. Our Values drive how we go about that existence and represent who we are.

Love

Treats others like you want to be treated.

Servants Heart

Lead with what people need.

Excellence

Do great things with the gifts you’ve been given.

Courage

Learn, improve and boldly drive change that matters.

Fun

Work hard, laugh often.

Team

Together, we’re better.

Integrity

Be who you are and live up to your commitments.

  Along with Interstate’s seven values, team members inspire and encourage each other by sharing aneighth value that’s as special and unique as every person’s fingerprint.

How It All Started

When John Searcy founded Interstate Batteries in 1952, his vision was for the company to help its team members, distributors and partners provide for their families and give back to their communities. Selling batteries was just a vehicle to accomplish a much broader goal.  He wanted to make his company about something more than profits, to work in a way that would please God. John treated people as he would want to be treated and modeled this well to his whole team, including our Chairman Norm Miller.  When Norm began to run the company in 1978, he held true to these ideals and within a number of years Norm included “to glorify God” in our mission statement.  In 2013, we further defined our purpose and articulated a set of core values with input from all our key stakeholders.

In Case You’re wondering…

Do I have to be a Christian to work here?

No. Interstate hires and promotes team members based on their ability to fulfill their job duties in a way that aligns with our values – focusing on Love, Servant’s Heart, Excellence, Courage, Team, Fun and Integrity.

Will I fit in here? Our culture is welcoming and is respectful to team members with different perspectives, backgrounds, talents, and belief systems. If you’re ready to do great things with the gifts you’ve been given (as stated in our value of Excellence), and work hard and laugh often (as outlined in our value of Fun), then yes, you’ll fit right in.

How does it look on a daily basis? While there is a spiritual aspect to Interstate’s work environment, it is absolutely up to each team member whether or not they choose to participate in the optional activities.

  • You may see prayer requests come to your email from the Chaplain’s Group.
  • On occasion, there may be prayer before meals or some meetings.
  • There is a Chaplain on staff who is available to help team members in need and to organize volunteer opportunities.
  •  Some lunches with speakers or studies may also be Biblically-based.

Scott Miller, CEO of Interstate Batteries, hosts regular round-table discussions with team members.

Miller Time

This is a quarterly gathering that provides an open forum for team members to meet and talk with our CEO Scott Miller.

 

Dale Herold in costume on stage at Green Day

Green Day

This is a celebration where all team members get together once a year for a state-of-the company address and to feel appreciated. Team Members of the Year are announced, prizes are awarded and overall, everyone has fun.

Battery Bowl, Interstate Batteries team member field day

Battery Bowl

The annual Battery Bowl is a field day of friendly competition where all team members come together to play games and go head to head for the coveted Battery Bowl Trophy. The winning team gets to donate a lump sum of cash from our CEO to a charity of its choice.


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