
East Manufacturing named Waters Truck & Tractor and Waters International Trucks as authorized East dealers. The Mississippi-based companies will offer East’s full line of flatbed, drop deck and dump trailers.
East Manufacturing named Waters Truck & Tractor and Waters International Trucks as authorized East dealers. Waters will offer East’s full line of flatbed, drop deck and dump trailers.

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East Manufacturing named Waters Truck & Tractor and Waters International Trucks as authorized East dealers. The Mississippi-based companies will offer East’s full line of flatbed, drop deck and dump trailers.
“East has a reputation for premium products and we are excited to offer their trailers throughout our markets,” said Mike Waters, president of Waters.
Waters has six full-service locations as well as a truck and tire service location and a wrecker service location. They have store locations in Meridian, Kosciusko, Natchez and Hattiesburg, Miss. The company was originally established in the 1920s as a Buick dealership and repair shop.
“As a well-established dealer with a family reputation for great customer service, we are excited to have Waters Companies as the newest member of our dealer network,” said Dave de Poincy, president of East.
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