CRYSTAL LAKE, IL - Linehaul Heavy Duty LLC has joined the VIPAR Heavy Duty network of distributors.

Linehaul's core business is in heavy duty truck parts, servicing both on-highway and vocational customers in the metro Cincinnati, northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and western Ohio area. With a strong focus on wheel-end and undercarriage parts, the company's inventory also includes a broad offering of the industry's best known products and brands. In addition, Linehaul Heavy Duty provides flywheel resurfacing, hydraulic hose service and general drive-in truck repair.

"We are pleased to welcome Linehaul to the VIPAR Heavy Duty family of distributors," said Jim Pennig, vice president, business development, VIPAR Heavy Duty. "Though new to the marketplace as Linehaul, their business has a strong reputation among customers for its great selection of products and outstanding customer service."

Prior to starting Linehaul Heavy Duty, Thiers was sales manager for Republic Diesel since 2006. He has many years of experience in the industry, having spent four years as vice president of sales for DST, Inc., two and a half years as western regional manager for ArvinMeritor and six years as product manager for NuWay Anchorlok.

For more information on Linehaul Heavy Duty, phone (513) 860-9803. For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or e-mail: info@vipar.com.