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FleetPride Acquires Wheels and Brakes Incorporated

4 November 1999

FleetPride Acquires Wheels and Brakes Incorporated

    DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 3 -- FleetPride, the nation's largest
aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the
acquisition of the Atlanta based distributor Wheels and Brakes Incorporated.
Wheels and Brakes, founded in 1959, specializes in wheel, rim, suspension and
brake parts for the heavy-duty industry.  FleetPride acquired all Wheels and
Brakes branch operations which include Atlanta, Ga.; Norcross, Ga.; Augusta,
Ga.; Columbus, Ga.; Macon, Ga.; Marietta, Ga.; Savannah, Ga.; Chattanooga,
Tenn.; Kingsport, Tenn.; and Knoxville, Tenn..
    FleetPride now operates more than 170 locations nationwide with revenues
in excess of $550 million.  The company carries a full line of nationally
recognized brand name parts as well as a private brand assortment. In
addition, FleetPride offers in-house re-manufactured products such as brake
shoes, transmissions, rear axles and driveline components.  Truck and trailer
repair services also are offered at a number of locations.
    John Greisch, President and CEO of FleetPride said of the acquisition,
"The Wheels and Brakes locations add depth to our already strong position in
the southeast.  We are looking forward to having them as part of our team."

    Comments in this release contain forward-looking statements, which are
based on management's good faith expectations and beliefs concerning future
developments.  Actual results may materially differ from these expectations as
a result of many factors.