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July 2017

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6 Industry Focus T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | J u l y 2 0 1 7 Bergey's has opened a new facility in Pennsauken, N.J. Worldwide Equipment of South Carolina's three locations in Charles- ton, Columbia and Greenville are now full-line MAC Trailer dealers. Kenworth of Pennsylvania has been Gold Certifi ed at four locations. Fyda Freightliner is nearing comple- tion on the company's newest dealer- ship, Fyda Freightliner Western Star Northern Kentucky. Great Dane's Atlanta, Ga., branch relocated to a new facility. Spartan Specialty Vehicles has opened a new fl exible manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Mich. Arrow Truck Sales, Inc., has an- nounced that NAIT (National Associa- tion of Independent Truckers) has become a PRIME National Account. The GTC Dealership family has added a Western Star Truck franchise to its Medford, Ore., Freightliner Northwest truck dealership. Travis Body & Trailer has honored C.M.C. Trailer Distributors of Fort Worth, Texas, as its No. 1 Dealer for 2016. Travis also recognized Alamo City Trailer Sales as its Best New Dealer of 2016, and named Southern States Utility Trailer Sales, Jackson, Miss., the 2016 Most Improved Dealer. Travis Body & Trailer also has added Florida Utility Trailers to its network in North America. Dealer News Penske Truck Leasing has entered into an agreement to acquire Richmond, Va.-based Old Dominion Truck Leasing. Truck Centers, Inc., has opened a new location in Effi ngham, Ill. FleetPride Expands Distribution Facilities FleetPride has expanded its distribution centers in Atlanta, Dallas and North Haven, Conn., to support its strategy of expanding its supply chain capabilities for replenishment to its 260-plus stores. "We have implemented a total supply chain transforma- tion that makes FleetPride the industry leader in product breadth and availability," says Allan Dragone, FleetPride CEO. In addition to its warehouses, FleetPride says it also has expanded its private fl eet of tractor trailers and delivery vehicles to support faster delivery for a large selection of truck parts, and has added new products to its catalog including radiators, charge air coolers, Dorman heavy-duty and hydraulic products. Federal Signal Purchases TBEI Federal Signal Corporation has completed the acquisition of Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI) for a purchase price of $270 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. TBEI represents a portfolio of six established brands, Travis Body & Trailers, Crysteel, Ox Bodies, Rugby, DuraClass and J-Craft. "We are excited to welcome the TBEI businesses to our Federal Signal portfolio of brands," says Jennifer L. Sherman, Federal Signal's president and CEO. "Their product offerings will allow us to further diversify into higher growth, main- tenance and infrastructure markets, while balancing the mix of revenue streams between municipal and industrial, and reduce our exposure to oil and gas."

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