
FleetPride acquired ARS Truck & Fleet Service of New Castle, Delaware, the company announced Wednesday.
ARS operates 25 service bays in two locations and a mobile service fleet of 16 trucks. It has been named one of the top 12 shops in the country by Automotive Training Institutes five times and was ATI's National MSO Shop of the Year in 2022. The shop was founded in 1972.
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"The entire ARS Truck & Fleet Service team is thrilled to become a part of FleetPride. Our companies have been strong partners for many years," says Patrick Connell, ARS' CEO. "The mission at ARS has always been to create an environment of growth for our people and our company. We pride ourselves on the strong culture we have and the many years of industry leading work we have done. FleetPride is the perfect partner to continue that legacy. We now have access to all the resources we require to grow like never before. With this opportunity, I am more excited about our mission than any point in my career."
FleetPride says the acquisition adds another team to lead the way in meeting the needs of the heavy-duty industry. ARS customers will get access to a nationwide network of parts and service solutions, including the FleetPride.com e-commerce platform.
"We are excited to welcome the entire ARS Truck & Fleet Service team to our company," says FleetPride President of Parts and Service Mike Harris. "Patrick Connell and his outstanding team are a model of customer service and operational excellence. We are proud to carry on ARS' legacy and continue serving their valued customers along the Eastern seaboard."