FleetPride acquires MI facility

Sep 14, 2012

Updated Oct 14, 2013

FleetPride, Inc., a heavy-duty truck and trailer parts retailer, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Great Lakes Truck & Trailer. The 15,300 square-foot facility is located in Westland, Mich., and marks FleetPride’s ninth location in Michigan. The Great Lakes Truck & Trailer was founded in 1979 by Dan Cable. Upon acquisition, employment offers were extended to the 16 previous employees of the company.

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