AutoZone Finalizes Acquisition Of TruckPro

1 May 1998

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 1 -- AutoZone Inc. , has
finalized its acquisition of TruckPro, John C. Adams Jr., chairman and CEO of
AutoZone, announced today.
    "There are some very impressive people at TruckPro and we look forward to
working with them to take this business to a new level," Mr. Adams said.  "Our
buying power and systems expertise combined with their experience will give
the heavy-duty truck parts customers the best of both companies."
    The management team will stay in place, with Dale Dawson remaining as
TruckPro's chairman and CEO.  Mick Baird, formerly vice president of stores at
AutoZone, will be president and COO of TruckPro.  Freddie Sproles, formerly
district manager at AutoZone, will be senior vice president of stores at
TruckPro.  And Bud Wachenschwanz, formerly director of merchandising at
AutoZone, will be senior vice president of development at TruckPro.
    AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories
through 1,936 stores in 38 states.  AutoZone also sells heavy-duty truck parts
through 43 TruckPro stores in 14 states and automotive diagnostic and repair
software through ALLDATA.
    Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking
statements. These statements discuss, among other things, expected growth,
store development and expansion strategy, business strategies, future revenues
and future performance. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to, competitive
pressures, demand for the company's products, the market for auto parts, the
economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels and the weather.  Actual
results my materially differ from anticipated results described in these
forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  AutoZone Inc.