FleetPride Opens New Location in West Atlanta Market

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 6, 2005 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in Atlanta, Georgia.

"The opening of this branch signifies our fourth FleetPride location in the Atlanta area," said Pete Painter, Vice President and General Manager of FleetPride's Southeast Region stores. "With branches in Conley, Marietta, Lawrenceville and now West Atlanta, FleetPride is strategically placed to better serve our customers in the four corners of this strong metropolitan market. Our branch manager, Tim Leftwich, brings over 22 years of heavy duty experience to this branch. With Tim's leadership and the expertise of his team, FleetPride can provide a wide selection of parts and services to fleets, independent repair shops and owner operators throughout West Atlanta."

"Our goal is to be the most reliable source for truck parts, locally as well as nationally," said Todd Dunn, CEO of FleetPride. "Over the past four years, we have increased the number of locations in Atlanta so that our customers get the parts and service they need, when they need them. At FleetPride, we are the source customers can count on."

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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