FleetPride continues to grow with strategic Arkansas and Missouri acquisitions.


The company recently acquired the assets of Springfield Brake Company in Springfield, Mo., Premier Truck Parts in Harrison, Ark., and Premier Truck Parts of Joplin (Mo.) Each location operates both a parts counter and drive-in service bays. With these acquisitions, FleetPride will now have four locations each in both Missouri and Arkansas.

"As a well-respected industry leader, Johnny Johnson has built three strong companies based on a foundation of unsurpassed customer service. Both Springfield Brake and Premier Truck Parts have a substantial customer base which is serviced through knowledgeable parts employees and trained technicians," said Lee Stockseth, chief operating officer for FleetPride.

Long-time Springfield Brake manager Allen Lumley will remain with FleetPride to oversee all three locations. Employment offers have been extended to Springfield Brake and Premier Truck Parts employees.

"Southern Missouri was targeted to fill a void in a strategic market. All three locations provide FleetPride with an excellent opportunity to better serve our local, regional, and national account customers," Stockseth added.

"This acquisition is yet another example of FleetPride aligning with successful, independent heavy-duty distributors, while complementing the strategic expansion of our national footprint further into the Midwest. We are excited and proud to welcome the team members of Springfield Brake and Premier Truck Parts to our FleetPride family," said W.M. McGee, President and CEO.

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