FleetPride acquires Charlebois truck parts locations in Vermont and NY

Vermont Business Magazine FleetPride, Inc, the nation's largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts based in Texas, has announced that it has acquired the assets of Vermont-based Charlebois Truck Parts locations owned by Roger Charlebois in the Vermont and New York markets. Terms were not released. The Charlebois Truck Parts acquisition builds upon FleetPride's record-setting growth in 2015 with sales that surpassed $1 billion. With their Burlington, Rutland, Swanton, VT, and Plattsburgh, NY, locations added to FleetPride's northeastern US network of 79 locations, customers will have easy access to FleetPride's national parts inventory, heavy duty expertise and efficient distribution network.

"As we have in the past, FleetPride continues to look for well run and strategic acquisitions. Today we are pleased to announce the addition of the Charlebois Truck Parts Company and their talented employees to the FleetPride family," said Al Dragone, CEO of FleetPride. "At FleetPride we endeavor to be the first choice in Heavy Duty aftermarket truck parts."

Formed in 1999, and headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket channel. FleetPride operates over 260 locations in 45 states and carries over 400+ nationally-recognized brands. Operating through five regional distribution centers, FleetPride serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries, including freight and shipping, leasing services, agriculture, food and beverage, construction and waste management. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house remanufactured products such as brake shoes and driveline components. Truck and trailer repair services are also offered at a number of locations under the FleetCare brand.

SOURCE IRVING, Texas, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, Inc