FleetPride Opens New Location in Salt Lake City, Utah

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 15, 2004 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gordon Ulsh, Chairman, president and CEO of FleetPride said of the new location, "The opening of the Salt Lake City branch provides a great opportunity for FleetPride by offering an extensive customer base with a strong need for a quality heavy duty truck supplier. Our goal in this market, as in all of our locations, is to provide the best selection of heavy duty parts along with the superior customer service for which FleetPride is well- known."

"The local FleetPride team, led by manager Jim Hammons, is really excited to be open for business," said Lee Stockseth, vice president and general manager of FleetPride's Western Region stores. "They have the expertise and experience necessary to provide the parts and service needed for fleets, independent repair shops as well as owner operators throughout the Salt Lake City area."

FleetPride, Inc. (http://www.fleetpride.com/ ) -- America's premier nationwide supplier of truck & trailer parts and service-operates nearly 160 locations in 36 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.

FleetCare (http://www.fleetcare.info/ ) -- America's premier truck and trailer service center network -- has over 100 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.

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