Cox Automotive announced an acquisition Thursday that not only expands its presence in the medium- and heavy-duty fleet parts and service segment, but also adds direct part sales and semi-trailer sales to its Cox Automotive Mobility Services business unit.

The company has purchased Trudell, a provider of trailer service and repairs, heavy-duty truck and trailer parts sales, mobile on-site maintenance, shop semi-trailer repairs and industrial finishing that also sells and distributes parts across the country.

Trudell is the parent company of Trudell Trailer Sales and Northeast Great Dane, which are included in the transaction.

“Cox Automotive is driven to keep the world's fleets moving efficiently, safely and sustainably, and this acquisition delivers on that promise with adjacency product expansion that will continue to fuel our growth and leadership,” Cox Automotive president Steve Rowley said in a news release.

“Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we will look to leverage our collective strengths with Trudell to provide state-of-the-art fleet service and maintenance excellence,” he said.

Greg Giergielewicz, president of Trudell, added: “We’re excited to join the Cox family and further expand the company's nationwide footprint of elite fleet service technicians.

“Joining forces with Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services will strengthen our ability to deliver on the comprehensive fleet maintenance needs of our customers coast-to-coast,” he said.