Independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts FleetPride, says it has acquired the assets of Springfield Brake Company in Springfield, Missouri, Premier Truck Parts in Harrison, Arkansas and Premier Truck Parts of Joplin, Joplin, Missouri.
Each location operates both a parts counter and drive-in service bays. With these acquisitions, FleetPride will now have four locations each in both Missouri and Arkansas.
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Springfield Brake manager Allen Lumley will remain with FleetPride to oversee all three locations, while employment offers have been extended to Springfield Brake and Premier Truck Parts employees.
Johnny Johnson is a second generation owner of Springfield Brake Company, which was founded in 1940 by Herb Johnson. In 1996, Johnny Johnson opened a location in Harrison, Arkansas under the entity Premier Truck Parts and in 1998, opened a location in Joplin, Missouri under the entity Premier Truck Parts of Joplin.
“As a well-respected industry leader, Johnny Johnson has built three strong companies based on a foundation of customer service,” said FleetPride COO Lee Stockseth.
“Both Springfield Brake and Premier Truck Parts have a substantial customer base which is serviced through knowledgeable parts employees and trained technicians.
“Southern Missouri was targeted to fill a void in a strategic market. All three locations provide FleetPride with an excellent opportunity to serve our local, regional, and national account customers better.”
