Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., also known as TMS, offers a range of cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. The company is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. has been in operation since 1957. The company markets its products and services through a network of more than 1,400 dealers. It employs a staff of over 35,000 direct and nearly 165,000 indirect people in the United States. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. sells approximately 2 million vehicles annually. The company operates various research and development projects. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. offer financing options through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation.