THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — FleetPride, Inc., the nation’s largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced today that it has acquired the assets of McDowell Truck Parts in Oswego, Illinois. FleetPride is currently operating in nearby Naperville and will merge these two locations into the McDowell facility at 4080 Route 71. FleetPride owns and operates 14 locations in Illinois.

About FleetPride, Inc.

FleetPride, Inc. (www.fleetpride.com) — America’s premier nationwide supplier of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts — operates over 220 locations in 40 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 affiliation program. In addition to FleetPride’s company-owned locations, the FleetCare network, with over 220 heavy-duty truck and trailer centers, services all makes and models, employs highly-trained technicians, provides brand-name parts, extends a nationwide parts warranty program and offers roadside assistance.

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