THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — FleetPride, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Westpac Heavy Duty, Inc. dba C.W. Carter Co. of Phoenix, Arizona, and Westpac Heavy Duty of California, LLC located in Mira Loma, California. This brings the total number of FleetPride locations to four in Arizona and 22 in California. Employment offers have been extended to all employees of both entities.

Westpac Heavy Duty has a long legacy that dates back to 1929 when the company was founded as C.W. Carter Co. The Phoenix location has been in operation since 1959. “Under Charlie Weston’s leadership, Westpac Heavy Duty became an even stronger organization with experienced employees who are well-known for the relationships they have with their customer base. Adding this momentum and market presence to our existing branches in Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson will make FleetPride an even stronger distributor,” explained Lee Stockseth, President and COO.

Stockseth continued, “By further extending our asset footprint in Southern California, we are better able to serve FleetPride and Westpac Heavy Duty customers in the Inland Empire. This is an extremely dense market for the heavy-duty trucking industry, with a very diverse customer base for us.”

“This acquisition will further strengthen our capabilities, expand our customer base, and position FleetPride for ongoing growth as we work to meet the needs of heavy-duty fleet operators and owners. We continue to develop strategic alliances with successful distributors/owners in the industry when it is beneficial to both parties,” said W.M. McGee, Chairman and CEO.

About FleetPride, Inc.

FleetPride, Inc. (www.fleetpride.com) — America’s premier nationwide supplier of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts — operates over 230 locations in 41 states and carries a full line of nationally-recognized, brand-name parts, as well as an assortment of exclusive-brand parts. 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.

About FleetCare by FleetPride

FleetCare (www.fleetcare.info) — FleetPride is proud to offer an exclusive partnership for qualified businesses through its FleetCare Truck Service Center program. In addition to FleetPride’s 22 company-owned locations, the FleetCare network, with over 195 affiliate members, specializes in heavy-duty truck and trailer repair and maintenance, servicing all makes and models. FleetCare shops employ highly-trained technicians, provide brand-name parts, offer a nationwide parts warranty program and roadside assistance.

SOURCE FleetPride, Inc.