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[EMAIL] News from PartsSystems: PartsSystems Launches On-Line Parts Purchasing For Fleet Managers

12 October 2000

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PartsSystems Launches On-Line Parts Purchasing For Fleet Managers

VANCOUVER, Wash., October 12, 2000, -- PartsSystems has announced the launch
of PartsSystems.com.  The new web site provides fleets with the opportunity
to purchase name-brand truck parts, conveniently on-line, with price
discounts.

According to Doug Gritzmacher, Business Development Manager,
PartsSystems.com offers 40 truck part categories -- ranging from clamps and
adhesives to LED lights and inverter/chargers.  "All told, we offer more
than 1000 items from 12 different manufacturers," said Gritzmacher. "And
we¹re expanding our offerings every month.  We are the place to shop on-line
for quality products in categories ranging from electrical, chassis and
interior to under-hood parts.  By logging onto our secure site, fleets can
purchase parts and depending upon fleet size, garner volume discounts."

Gritzmacher says his group has been representing quality truck component
suppliers for more than 30 years. "We're bringing our relationships with
those manufacturers to the on-line world, where fleet managers can benefit,"
he said.  "Unlike other on-line services, we're totally one-stop shopping.
As a fleet manager orders parts and components, they'¹re packaged and
shipped the same day (if the order is received by 5:00 pm PST).  We have the
inventory in stock, plus the transactions are made through us via credit
card, COD, or with a fleet's own credit account.  It's a simple, fast,
secure, and very cost competitive way to order parts and research products a
fleet is looking to purchase."

According to Gritzmacher, fleet managers can check out the products
PartsSystems.com offers, including suggested retail pricing, without having
to register.  "That's different than many other services where you have to
register first to review pricing information," he said.  "What's more, once
a fleet is registered with us, ordering parts is very easy.  Purchase and
shipping preferences are stored so re-ordering parts can be done in a matter
of seconds, versus minutes.  And, if our customers are out in the field, and
don¹t have access to the web, they can order via fax, or phone.  We're very
customer-service oriented."

While PartsSystems provides parts and components at competitive rates, it
also serves as a destination site by providing links to OEM manufacturers
(trucks as well as parts) for product research, state departments of
transportation, online truck magazines, trip map agencies, permit agencies,
weather sites and more.  In addition, the web site lists a truck industry
events calendar.

To learn more about PartsSystems, access the company through
PartsSystems.com, or call the company at 1-888-283-2075.

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