IRVING, Texas, May 9, 2023 - FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Zender's Truck & Equipment, Parts & Service, Inc., based in Bellingham, Washington.
Zender's Truck & Equipment, Parts & Service has been providing parts and service to the heavy duty trucking industry for more than 20 years. This acquisition is part of FleetPride's strategy to continue expanding its presence in the heavy duty aftermarket.
"We're delighted to welcome Bruce and the entire Zender's team to the FleetPride family, with their wide-ranging expertise, outstanding service, and loyal customers," said Mike Harris, FleetPride president of parts and service." "Zender's Truck & Equipment has a strong culture, which is reflected in their talent and robust customer following that fits very well with our vision and values. We look forward to supporting the Zender's team."
"Joining FleetPride is a tremendous opportunity for our team and customers," said owner Bruce Zender, Zender's Truck & Equipment, Parts & Service. "This move will help us to continue to provide superior customer service and support for our customers."
This acquisition gives customers in northwest Washington access to FleetPride's advanced supply chain and provides future employees with career development opportunities, including FleetPride Tech University. In addition, it marks the company's first service location on the West Coast.
"Establishing a comprehensive parts and service national footprint maximizes our ability to support customers with technical expertise in local markets we serve," said Harris. "It also enables large regional and national fleets to leverage our scale for greater uptime, and lets them access our broad assortment of products, and e-commerce solutions on FleetPride.com."
If you are interested in joining the FleetPride network, please visit FleetPride.com/acquisitions for more details.
About FleetPride, Inc.
Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket. FleetPride's sophisticated network of 300+ locations, which includes 80+ service centers and 5 distribution centers means customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. Customers can click, talk, chat or visit with FleetPride's team of 4,000 experts empowered and motivated to solve problems and create tailored solutions for each customer's unique needs.
To find your local FleetPride branch or service center, or to cross-reference, search, and shop for parts by VIN, visit the new www.fleetpride.com.
SOURCE FleetPride, Inc.
