SelecTrucks Announces New Leadership in Twin Cities, Birmingham, and St. Louis Regions

Portland, OR (October 24, 2007) – SelecTrucks, the leading used truck dealer in the United States, has announced the hiring of three new Center Managers: Kent Peterman, Steve Chesney, and Tony Haas. These experienced used truck industry veterans bring great leadership and expertise to the SelecTrucks’ national network of retail centers.

Kent Peterman has been appointed Center Manager at SelecTrucks of the Twin Cities. Peterman has over 15 years of national experience in the used truck business. Peterman’s prior experience with SelecTrucks includes serving as Regional Center Operations Manager and as District Manager of the Northeast and Midwest regions. Previously, Peterman worked in truck and equipment financing.

Steve Chesney has been hired as Center Manager of SelecTrucks of Birmingham. Bringing over 21 years of experience in sales, management, and business administration, Chesney’s past experience with the used truck industry leader includes serving as the Sales Manager at SelecTrucks of Nashville. Previously, Chesney worked for Freightliner at a Greensboro, North Carolina-based dealership. His prior experience includes owning and operating his own small business and serving in the United States Navy.

Tony Haas has joined SelecTrucks of St. Louis as Center Manager, bringing over 12 years of experience in the used truck business. Haas’ previous roles with SelecTrucks include serving as Sales Manager and Sales Representative at SelecTrucks of the Twin Cities. Prior to joining SelecTrucks, Haas worked in the service and vehicle maintenance areas of a 100+ unit truck fleet. His past experience also consists of working both domestically and abroad as a government contracted aircraft technician.

SelecTrucks is the leading used truck retailer in the United States. Thirty-one Centers comprise a retail network spanning the U.S. and Canada. SelecTrucks offers a wide selection of used trucks, convenient locations, comprehensive warranty packages, flexible financing terms and business support. SelecTrucks inventory includes specialty, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, including day cabs and sleeper cabs.

SelecTrucks is a Freightliner Market Development Corporation (FMDC) brand. FMDC is a subsidiary of Freightliner LLC. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Freightliner LLC is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. Freightliner produces and markets Class 3 through 8 vehicles under the Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, and Thomas Built Bus nameplates. Freightliner is a Daimler company, the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.

For more information about SelecTrucks, please visit www.SelecTrucks.com or contact:

Media Relations
Erin Greeson
Local: (503) 228-4118
ering@gradybritton.com

Kent Peterman, Center Manager
424 Farwell Avenue
South St. Paul, MN
Toll Free: (866) 845-3943
Local: (651) 455-0027
www.SelecTrucksoftheTwinCities.com

Steve Chesney, Center Manager
1903 Carl Jones Road
Moody, AL 35004
Toll Free: (877) 908-9400
Local: (205) 640-3191
www.BirminghamSelecTrucks.com

Tony Haas, Center Manager
720 North Service Road
Foristell, MO 63348
Toll Free: (800) 223-0626
Local: (636) 463-2322
www.SelecTrucksStLouis.com