FleetPride Opens New Location in Bakersfield, CA

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 7, 2003 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in Bakersfield, CA.

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Gordon Ulsh, Chairman, President and CEO of FleetPride said of the newly opened location, "The Bakersfield opening establishes a distribution point for a market that we have been servicing out of Fresno. Its geographic location between our seven Los Angeles area locations and Fresno location allows us to maintain a high service level. The Bakersfield location is managed by Ron Hinds, and is an important addition to our California operations for servicing our fleet and independent repair customers."

FleetPride, Inc. (www.fleetpride.com ) -- America's premier nationwide supplier of truck & trailer parts and service -- operates more than 150 locations in 33 states and carries a full line of nationally recognized brand name parts, as well as an assortment of private brand parts. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house remanufactured products such as brake shoes, transmissions, rear axles and driveline components. Truck and trailer repair services are also offered at a number of locations.

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