Joplin, Missouri-based Four State Trucks earlier this month announced the acquisition of East Coast Truck Parts, a heavy-duty truck parts supplier based in Newark, New Jersey.

Terms of the deal were nat made public.

East Coast Truck Parts supplies much of the East Coast and has stores in Portsmouth and Manassas, Virginia.

“This is an exciting step forward for both our companies and all of our customers,” said Bryan Martin, president of 4 State Trucks. “By combining our inventories, industry knowledge, experience and logistics networks, we’ll be poised to deliver faster shipping, a wider selection of products and services and even stronger customer support across the East Coast.”

As a result of the acquisition, customers can expect:

• A larger footprint reaching from the Midwest through the entire East Coast corridor.
• Enhanced distribution capabilities and strategic reductions in delivery times.
• Expanded inventory of aftermarket repair parts, chrome, accessories and collision repair parts for all major medium and heavy duty makes and models.
• Shared technology, web services and customer service resources will provide consistent, reliable support nationwide

“Teaming Up with 4 State Trucks allows us to continue to offer our past customers the next level service they deserve,” said Mike Kane, owner of East Coast Truck Parts. “Our customers will benefit immediately from greater product depth, parts availability, quick shipping, and access to one of the industry’s strongest parts networks.”

The two companies will operate under the Four State Trucks brand, with plans to integrate all systems immediately.

Four State Trucks is home to the biannual Guilty By Association Truck Show and well known for its Chrome Shop Mafia, which was featured in the Trick My Truck television show.