FleetPride Opens New Location in Cleveland Market
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 6 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in Valley View, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
"The opening of this branch represents our second FleetPride location in Ohio," said Bill Vingiano, Vice President and General Manager of FleetPride's Northeast Region. "With branches in Toledo and now Valley View, FleetPride will be able to offer local service to fleets in the Cleveland market, as well as providing same day service to surrounding cities -- Akron, Canton and Youngstown. This new location also better positions the company to serve our existing national account customers in these markets."
"Our local team, led by branch manager Jeff Rizzo, brings over 87 years of heavy duty parts and service experience to the market. Our new branch offers a full line of truck and trailer parts as well as flywheel resurfacing, driveline repair and balancing, and has a mobile hydraulics/hose and fittings capability," added Vingiano.
"Over the past two years, we have developed strong customer relationships in northeastern Ohio, solidifying our position as the most reliable source for truck parts and service," said Todd Dunn, CEO of FleetPride. "We are proud to be a part of the Valley View community and look forward to many successful years ahead."
FleetPride, Inc. (http://www.fleetpride.com/ ) -- America's premier nationwide supplier of truck & trailer parts and service -- operates over 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 150 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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