15th June 2006 - FleetPride, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Distributor, Opens New Location in St. Louis Market

FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in St. Louis, Missouri.

"We are very excited about entering the St. Louis market," said Lee Stockseth, Vice President and General Manager of FleetPride's Western Region. "St. Louis represents a great opportunity for FleetPride because of its diverse customer base and a need for a reliable source for truck parts.  And FleetPride is well positioned to serve our existing national account customers, local and private fleets, as well as the intermodal presence that brings a unique aspect to this market."

"This 16,000 sq. ft. location, positioned in the middle of 'Trucker's Row', offers a new 3,500 sq. ft. showroom with a full line of truck and trailer parts," said Grant Fox, Area Manager. "Our branch manager, Dave Elmore, and his local team of experts, bring over 75 years of heavy duty parts experience to this area. We invite everyone in the area to come in and get to know the FleetPride team."

"The opening of this branch represents our second FleetPride location in Missouri," said Todd Dunn, CEO of FleetPride. "For nearly a decade, we have developed strong customer relationships in Kansas City and throughout central Missouri. We are proud to be a part of the St. Louis community and look forward to many successful years ahead."

FleetPride, Inc. (http://www.fleetpride.com) -- America's premier nationwide supplier of truck & trailer parts and service -- operates over 160 locations in 36 states and carries a full line of nationally recognized brand name parts, as well as an assortment of private brand parts. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house remanufactured products such as brake shoes, transmissions, rear axles and driveline components. Truck and trailer repair services are also offered at a number of locations.

FleetCare (http://www.fleetcare.info) -- America's premier truck and trailer service center network -- has over 150 service providers affiliated with FleetPride. FleetCare offers services for all makes, models and locations, 24/7 toll-free locator service, dedicated website, highly trained technicians, brand name parts, nationwide parts warranty and roadside assistance in many locations.

Source: FleetPride Press Release