KIRKS Transit | Fleet | Equipment Expands to the West Coast with New Office and Distribution Center in San Leandro, CA
[For Immediate Release]
July 9, 2024
Detroit, MI and San Leandro, CA – KIRKS, a trusted name in aftermarket parts distribution for the transit and fleet industry, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new office and state-of-the-art distribution facility at 2144 Edison Ave., San Leandro, California. This marks a significant milestone for the Detroit-based company as it extends its reach to better serve transit authorities and fleet managers along the West Coast.
“KIRKS has been synonymous with quality and reliability for nearly 80 years,” said Mike Kirkman, Co-President of KIRKS. “Our new San Leandro office and distribution center underscores our commitment to our customers and our dedication to providing exceptional service and logistics solutions.”
By opening this new location, KIRKS will provide West Coast transit authorities and maintenance team customers with several valuable advantages:
- Recognized Brands, Competitively Priced: KIRKS offers a comprehensive range of aftermarket parts and supplies from well-known brands with competitive pricing and parts in stock.
- Faster Delivery Times: A locally situated warehouse in San Leandro ensures quicker turnaround times and enables KIRKS to deliver parts faster to West Coast maintenance teams.
- Dedicated Team: The San Leandro account managers are parts specialists who assist customers in navigating the parts maze.
KIRKS partners with fleet and transit maintenance teams by innovating solutions, providing personal service, and supplying the OEM and Approved Equal™ parts they need to safely and reliably keep our world moving.
Beyond connecting their customers to nationally recognized brands, KIRKS provides the Approved Equal™ Seal of Certified Quality. This seal removes customers’ risk of purchasing repaired or non-OEM level parts.
“Fleet managers and maintenance teams often feel stuck with few parts options. The choices are inferior aftermarket parts, unreliable repairs, or going back to the bus manufacturer for overpriced replacements. We’re helping them escape the parts trap by sourcing new OEM and Approved Equal™ parts with significant cost savings.” – Bob Kirkman, Co-President
To learn more about KIRKS, our products, and services, visit KIRKS.com or contact our new San Leandro office at 510-567-3091.
About KIRKS:
KIRKS, headquartered in Detroit since 1946, specializes in distributing high-quality aftermarket parts for the transit and fleet industry. Their customer service motto has not changed for three generations: “We keep our customers moving by taking time to do it right – or better – the first time!”
From starting and charging to wheel end, KIRKS is sourcing reliable brands. Visit KIRKS website for product listings from trusted brands like BOSCH, SKF, C.E. Niehoff, Eagle Tugs, Roadwarrior, Celect, Delco Remy, BISON Ametek, MGM Brakes, and more.
KIRKS is your partner for parts, offering webinars and a monthly publication to help maintenance teams and fleet managers stay updated on industry news.
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For Media Inquiries:
Mike Kirkman
Co-President
mike@kirks.com
313-933-7030