FleetPride Inc., Irving, Texas, a truck and trailer parts distributor in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket, has acquired Wheelco Truck & Trailer Parts and Service, trailer and specialty equipment distributor, retailer and service provider.
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FleetPride is creating a new OE Solutions division by combining Wheelco manufacturing components and FleetPride’s OE trailer axle division.
“While both companies have been providing axle assemblies to trailer and specialty equipment OEMs for over 20 years, we’re taking advantage of the combined capabilities to expand our presence in this segment by providing innovative solutions for air brake axles dressed to customer specifications, suspensions and kitting solutions designed to create production efficiencies for our OEM customers,” said Mike Harris, FleetPride president.
FleetPride has more than 300 locations, including 90 service centers and five distribution centers.
