FleetPride Announces 50th FleetCare Affiliate
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 8 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the addition of the 50th FleetCare Truck Service Center affiliate.
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FleetPride's Chairman, President and CEO, Gordon Ulsh, said, "This milestone for FleetCare demonstrates the value and strength of this program for the independent service provider. We anticipated rapid success with FleetCare, and by establishing our 50th affiliate, we've proven the need for a strong, well supported service affiliation program in the marketplace."
Chris Romeis, Director of New Business Development for FleetPride said, "We have exceeded our first quarter goal, however, it isn't purely about numbers. It is about attracting and supporting the best service providers in the independent aftermarket; shops that are at least 70% heavy duty, have an outstanding reputation for performing quality repairs and customer service, employ and are dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement and employee training, and finally, have the vision and commitment to improve the overall state of our industry. This is not an automotive shop program. You won't find a FleetCare on every corner. We're being very selective about the shops we recruit, and we won't place FleetCare Truck Service Center affiliates in competition with each other," he added.
"FleetCare is successful because we listen to the needs of the heavy duty truck service dealer," said Romeis. "In the truest sense, our program was designed by shop owners from across the country, and it's one of the primary reasons our program provides them the support and materials needed to promote their business. FleetCare is exactly what this industry has needed for a long time."
FleetCare (www.fleetcare.info ) -- America's premier truck and trailer service center network -- has over 50 service providers affiliated with FleetPride. FleetCare offers services for all makes, models and locations, 24/7 toll-free locator service, dedicated website, highly trained technicians, brand name parts, nationwide parts warranty and roadside assistance in many locations.
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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