FleetBrake acquires McCoy Parts & Service

Feb. 18, 2011
Calgary-based Fleet Brake has acquired the wholly owned subsidiary, 1527490 Alberta Ltd., operating as “McCoy Parts & Service” from the McCoy Corp.) The transaction consists of five locations, including three parts and service centers located in Edmonton and Red Deer, AB, as well as parts operations in Grande Prairie, AB and Penticton, BC

Calgary-based Fleet Brake has acquired the wholly owned subsidiary, 1527490 Alberta Ltd., operating as “McCoy Parts & Service” from the McCoy Corp.) The transaction consists of five locations, including three parts and service centers located in Edmonton and Red Deer, AB, as well as parts operations in Grande Prairie, AB and Penticton, BC.

The division employs approximately 90 employees who are expected to join the Fleet Brake group of companies. Started in 1914 by Henry McCoy, McCoy Parts and Service is one of the most established and capable businesses in the heavy-duty parts and service industry, said Fleet Brake.

”McCoy shares Fleet Brake’s strong commitment to its employees, believing that a well trained staff is one of the major building blocks to a healthy and successful company,” the firm noted.

The new subsidiary will operate as Peerless Parts & Service.

Sponsored Recommendations

Reducing CSA Violations & Increasing Safety With Advanced Trailer Telematics

Keep the roads safer with advanced trailer telematics. In this whitepaper, see how you can gain insights that lead to increased safety and reduced roadside incidents—keeping drivers...

80% Fewer Towable Accidents - 10 Key Strategies

After installing grille guards on all of their Class 8 trucks, a major Midwest fleet reported they had reduced their number of towable accidents by 80% post installation – including...

Proactive Fleet Safety: A Guide to Improved Efficiency and Profitability

Each year, carriers lose around 32.6 billion vehicle hours as a result of weather-related congestion. Discover how to shift from reactive to proactive, improve efficiency, and...

Tackling the Tech Shortage: Lessons in Recruiting Talent and Reducing Turnover

Discover innovative strategies for recruiting and retaining tech talent in the trucking industry during this informative webinar, where experts will share insights on competitive...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!