The business now rests in the hands of second generation president Mark Friedline, the son of the company’s founder, Wayne W. Friedline.
“I was the youngest of a family of four,” he says. “I just love trucks and the good people that come with them. I started helping since I was old enough to walk. I was raised right next to our shop. After high school, and with my father’s health deteriorating, it was just a fit for me to start to help manage the business.”
Originally founded to service the local coal industry, the business has since changed from an early trucking company to a truck parts and industrial supply company.
“Dad wanted to truck and I wanted to sell parts,” Mark recalls.
As the business grew, so did the challenges. However, Friedline says the company’s focus never shifted.
“Every day, when I wake up, I look forward to helping customers get the products they need and get back rolling again,” Mark says, offering some simple yet sage advise on customer service.
