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February 2017

Truck Parts and Service | Heavy Duty Trucking, Aftermarket, Service Info

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6 Industry Focus T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 Utility Trailer Sales of Utah, Inc. has opened a new full-service and parts location in Nevada, Utility Trailer Sales of Las Vegas. Bergey's Truck Centers has acquired Harvey Truck Centers, resulting in the addition of two new full service truck dealerships located in New Castle, Del., and Delmar, Md. Thompson Truck and Trailer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has built a new headquarters. H.K. Truck Center is celebrating the company's 35 th anniversary in 2017. Ford Motor Company has rebranded its more than 650 commercial truck and van dealerships. The dealerships are now known as Commercial Vehicle Centers. Great Western Leasing and Sales has acquired Albuquerque, N.M.-based Quality Trailer Sales. Bruckner Truck Sales has opened a new dealership in Oklahoma City. Tri-State Truck & Equipment has joined Terramac's North American dealer network. Four Star Freightliner, Inc., will honor its employee Zachary Sizemore, by creating a scholarship in his memory. Sizemore, 32, worked in the accounting department at the Dothan, Ala., loca- tion, before passing away from cancer. Freightliner of St. Cloud, Minn., has assumed ownership of Northland Freightliner, which was formerly Ad- vanced Diesel Services. TransChicago Truck Group is acquir- ing the former Truck City dealership in Gary, Ind. PacLease added 10 new locations last year in response to increase demand for rental and leasing services. Canadian commercial trailer manufac- turer Triple E Canada Ltd., is expand- ing its dealer network into the U.S. M&K Truck Centers has acquired the exclusive rights to represent Volvo Trucks in the Detroit-metro mar- ket from Livonia-based VIP Truck Center. Dealer News Worldwide Equipment is celebrating its 50 th anniversary this year. North American Trailer has opened its relocated and expanded facility in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. VIPAR Heavy Duty Helps Form NEXUS North America The Automotive Distribution Network, Automotive Parts As- sociates and VIPAR Heavy Duty have announced the formation of NEXUS North America, LLC. In March 2016 the three organizations announced that they joined NEXUS Automotive International SA (N!), a lead- ing global aftermarket trade group. The new NEXUS North America entity serves as the exclusive partner for N! in North America. According to the businesses, the formation of NEXUS North America further strengthens the resolve of its founding part- ners, putting more "skin in the game" to execute on combined strategies and work in close alignment on key marketplace initiatives that can positively affect each partner. Leaders within NEXUS North America actively serve on multiple N! commit- tees and boards, including the auto and truck global sourcing committees, the group says.

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