IRVING, Texas FleetPride Inc. has acquired the assets of Republic Diesel truck parts and service business. The acquisition includes Republic Diesel’s heavy-duty parts and service operations in Jeffersonville, Ind., as well as Kentucky locations in Louisville (Jennings Lane), Lexington and Prestonsburg. Republic Diesel will continue to operate its driveline repair, machining and yard truck businesses in Louisville; Tri-State Machine in Harrogate, Tenn.; Center Diesel & Machine in Akron, Ohio; and Capacity Yard Trucks in Jeffersonville, Ind.
"With the addition of Republic Diesel, FleetPride will now operate eight locations in Kentucky and Indiana, expanding our coverage to both sides of the Ohio River. This union provides Republic Diesel’s customers with access to FleetPride’s national parts inventory, heavy-duty expertise and efficient distribution network. In turn, it provides FleetPride with an expanded customer base, additional quality drive-in service options within close proximity, and conveniently located storefronts," said Kevin Peters, CEO, FleetPride.