Palmer Trucks will open an all-makes TRP parts store in Calvert City, Kentucky on Thursday, Sept. 22.
The company says TRP of Calvert City will serve the local economy and transportation industry by providing a full line of aftermarket parts to local truck repair shops and transient traffic from I-24 and I-69.
"We are excited to provide a trusted source for all makes of commercial truck parts. Having parts on-hand and ready maximizes uptime for owner-operators and fleets, keeping goods moving to their final destinations," says TRP of Calvert City General Manager Chris Goad.
TRP of Calvert City will be located at 163 Kennedy Ave. Calvert City, KY 42029 with hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Local truck drivers and businesses are welcome to join Palmer Trucks for a grand opening event on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free barbecue lunch, giveaways and door prizes will be included.
With all goods moving via truck along points in the supply chain, TRP of Calvert City will support regional economic growth by increasing the bottom line for small businesses dependent upon on-time truck deliveries, the company says.
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Palmer Trucks COO Tom Kapitan adds, "Palmer Trucks is excited to fulfill a local need for all-make truck parts in Western Kentucky. This additional distribution footprint will allow us to better serve our customers and the trucking industry by making quality parts available to local transportation businesses."
"We look forward to leading the community in commercial vehicle parts with a trusted, reliable and proven product line, complete with local delivery," adds Goad.
