FleetPride Inc. and TruckPro, LLC recently jointly announced the closing of a merger of the two companies effective Oct. 28, creating the nation’s leading independent distributor and service provider in the heavy-duty aftermarket parts industry. The combined company will operate under the FleetPride name and will deliver enhanced value to its customers through greater parts availability, deeper technical expertise, best-in-class service and an enhanced ecommerce experience, according to a statement from the two companies.

Operating under the combined ownership of American Securities and Platinum Equity, the new FleetPride will be led by Tom Greco, who joined the company as chief executive officer in July. Chuck Broadus, TruckPro’s president and CEO, will continue to lead the TruckPro business, reporting to Greco.

With over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers and six distribution centers, FleetPride’s expanded footprint positions it to serve customers nationwide across the U.S. and Canada with a comprehensive assortment of parts. Through its enhanced ecommerce platform and logistics network, FleetPride can provide faster access to critical parts, deeper inventory visibility and tailored solutions designed to keep trucks on the road and fleets operating efficiently, the merger announcement said.

“Today’s announcement marks an exciting new chapter for our team members, customers and valued supplier partners,” said Greco. “This strategic merger is about more than combining two businesses, it’s about building a culture that values people, brings best practices from both organizations and drives innovation. Together, we are creating a stronger, faster-growing company that will deliver greater value for customers and growth opportunities for our team members and suppliers.” 

“The strategic merger with FleetPride marks a tremendous step forward for our business and customers,” said Broadus. “We are bringing together the strengths of both organizations as we align our knowledgeable team members, extensive networks and resources to deliver best-in-class service to the heavy-duty aftermarket. We are eager to embrace the many growth opportunities this combination offers and we are excited about our future together.”

The newly combined company will be headquartered in Irving, Texas with a satellite office in Memphis, Tennessee.