CLIFFWOOD, N.J. — Fleetsource LLC has announced the appointment of Chuck Knott as CEO, president, and a director of the company.

Knott brings substantial heavy-duty diesel components business leadership experience to Fleetsource. He led EMCON Technologies’ Commercial Vehicle Emissions Business as global general manager from 2007 to 2010, achieving substantial growth in revenue and EBITDA. He also has served in general management, sales and marketing and other functional leadership positions in the heavy-duty diesel market for ArvinMeritor and Engelhard Corp. He started his career with DuPont where he served in business, manufacturing and engineering roles that included working with DuPont diesel fuel additives. Knott earned his MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Virginia Tech.

"We are delighted to bring in a dynamic leader like Chuck," said Fleetsource Board Chairman Tom Calibeo. "Chuck’s experience with the heavy-duty diesel market and track record of achieving substantial profitable growth in the businesses that he has led make him an excellent fit to lead Fleetsource going forward."

"I am very much looking forward to working with the Fleetsource team, our customers and industry partners to continue Fleetsource’s growth and part and service level improvements," Knott said. "It is a very exciting and challenging time for the heavy-duty diesel aftermarket, as our customers are striving to maximize the operating efficiency of their diesel vehicles and stationary applications. We look forward to providing our customers the parts and services that they need to meet these challenges."

Fleetsource is a regional provider of diversified products and services to the medium-duty and heavy-duty truck and diesel-powered equipment markets. Based in Cliffwood, N.J, Fleetsource offers OEM and remanufactured parts and maintenance services for technologically complex truck components and systems, along with access to one of the largest fleets of yard trucks in the U.S. for sale, lease or rent. Through five facilities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, Fleetsource is currently serving more than 3,000 active accounts comprised of corporate, trucking and municipal fleets.

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