FleetPride Inc., a US-based independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty parts and service, announced it has acquired the assets of ARS Truck & Fleet Service. Based in New Castle, Delaware, ARS operates 25 service bays in two locations and a mobile service fleet of 16 trucks. This transaction represents the expansion of service on the Eastern Seaboard.
ARS, established in 1972, is known for its in-house and on-location repair services for heavy-duty fleets. The announcement of ARS Truck & Fleet Service becoming part of FleetPride was met with enthusiasm from both parties, highlighting a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
In a statement, Patrick Connell, CEO of ARS, expressed his excitement about the acquisition by FleetPride, seeing it as an opportunity for unprecedented growth and continuation of ARS' legacy of operational excellence and strong company culture. Mike Harris, FleetPride president of Parts and Service, echoed this sentiment, praising Connell and his team for their customer service and operational excellence, and looking forward to integrating ARS' legacy into FleetPride's operations.
For FleetPride, the acquisition of ARS Truck & Fleet Service adds another team that will continue leading the way to meet the needs of the heavy-duty industry. Simultaneously, it provides ARS customers with access to a nationwide network of parts and service solutions, and digital solutions such as the FleetPride.com eCommerce platform. It also opens up new learning opportunities for ARS employees with FleetPride Tech University's online and in-person training.
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