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Cision Canada
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Rush Truck Centres of Canada Acquires Leeds Transit
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Rush Truck Centres of Canada, a subsidiary of Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA and RUSHB), the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Leeds Transit, a leading Canadian bus dealership group covering Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes. The newly formed division will operate under the name Rush Bus Centres of Canada and will function as a separate business unit within Rush Truck Centres of Canada. As part of the acquisition, Rush Bus Centres will continue operations at Leeds Transit's current dealership locations in Elgin, Ontario; Woodstock, Ontario; and St-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Quebec. The division will offer the full lineup of IC Bus and Collins Bus products throughout its regional territory. "We are very excited to announce this transaction," said Kevin G. Tallman, CEO of Rush Truck Centres of Canada. "Leeds Transit is a highly respected name in the bus industry. We are grateful to Kelly Backholm and his family for the opportunity to carry forward the legacy of this outstanding company. This acquisition supports our strategic goal to expand our geographic dealership footprint in Ontario and further diversify our product portfolio in Canada. I am pleased to welcome all Leeds Transit employees to the Rush Enterprises family, and we look forward to working with them to serve both existing and future bus customers across Eastern Canada." "After 55 years serving the Canadian bus market, Leeds Transit is very pleased that Rush Truck Centres of Canada will be leading our company forward. Rush Truck Centres is by far the best choice for all our employees and customers with their many service dealerships that were built on the same family values as ours. To all our Leeds employees, past and present, I would like to say thank you on behalf of Aaron, Brennan and myself, it's been one of the greatest honours of my life to work with you, and I'm looking forward to your continued success and growth," adds Kelly Backholm, President, Leeds Transit. About Rush Truck Centres of Canada Rush Truck Centres of Canada is part of Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, with over 150 locations across 23 U.S. states and 15 dealerships plus 6 associate locations in Ontario, Canada. Since 1973, Rush has provided a full-service, one-stop shop for commercial vehicles, offering new and used sales for heavy- and medium-duty brands including International Truck, IC Bus, Collins Bus, Isuzu, Kalmar Ottawa, and Battle Motors. The company also offers heavy-haul and live bottom trailers, parts, service, collision repair, and leasing and rental solutions through Idealease. For more information, visit About Leeds Transit Founded in 1970 by Roy Backholm and currently led by Kelly Backholm, Leeds Transit has grown into the largest bus dealership group in Canada. Leeds Transit is a full-service commercial and school bus dealership group offering parts, sales, and service for IC Bus, Collins and Trans Tech, from three locations in Ontario and Quebec.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Fleetrite Introduces Industry-Leading 18-Month Warranty
LISLE, Ill., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fleetrite® branded parts now come with a standard warranty of 18 months. Building on a 50-year track record of proven quality, Fleetrite is further cementing its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction by providing peace of mind with every high-quality, all-makes commercial truck and bus part the company sells. Each Fleetrite part is engineered to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards and is now backed by an industry-leading warranty. Parts purchased on or after April 1, 2025, at any International® dealership, IC Bus® dealership, Love's and Speedco Travel Stop, or Fleetrite store in the U.S. or Canada, come with a minimum 18-month, unlimited mileage warranty**. "We are thrilled to announce an extension of our parts warranty from 12 to 18 months," said Fabio Souza, executive vice president, Service Solutions, International*. "This change reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and reliability, ensuring our customers receive the best possible support for their fleet needs. This longer warranty period is a testament to International's commitment to providing an unrivaled customer experience." If a Fleetrite part fails due to defects in material or quality, it will be replaced free of charge by any authorized dealer location. If the part was installed by an authorized dealer location, both the replacement part and labor to install it will be covered. If the part was not installed by an authorized location, only the replacement part will be covered. Customers across the U.S. and Canada can find anything from brakes and filters to batteries and shock absorbers or any of the more than 60 unique products available at more than 700 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Customers can also shop online through In addition to the change in the standard warranty, the Fleet Charge® program is offering 2% credit back on Fleetrite purchases for select customers from April 1 to December 31, 2025. Eligible purchases can be made through RepairLink, International or IC Bus dealers, Fleetrite stores, or participating Loves or Speedco Travel Stop locations. Visit for more information. "In addition to reliable parts and guaranteed pricing, we're excited to offer this 2% account credit incentive that customers can put back into their businesses," added Souza. For more information or to find a Fleetrite dealer near you visit ABOUT INTERNATIONAL Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus™ school and commercial buses that are as tough and smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in the TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit *International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA LLC in Illinois and Ohio. **Some exceptions may apply. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Motors, LLC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
