AUGUST 12, 2000, POMPANO BEACH, FL - Tri-County Truck & Equipment, one of South Florida's leading truck dealerships, has added a second shift in its Fabrication Shop. Mike Silveri, president said, "In spite of rising fuel costs, which has slowed the sales of new trucks for many dealers, sales of our Mitsubishi Fuso line of trucks continues to be strong. Since most of these sales also involve the design and fabrication of a custom built body, we have been forced to increase production."

Tri-County Truck has been running 24 X 7 in its Service Department for quite some time so the addition of a second shift in the Fabrication Department has had little effect on the overall operation. Silver said, "Since our facility on Powerline Road never closes, having people in the Fabrication Shop is easy to manage."

Tri-County Truck & Equipment sells and services a wide range of commercial trucks and equipment ... all under one roof. The company has one of the best truck service departments and most complete parts departments in the Southeast. With its in-house Fabrication and Body Shop, Tri-County can deliver custom built truck bodies out of steel or aluminum to meet any application. Through its Tri-Truck Leasing and Empire Finance, Inc., two sister companies, Tri-County Truck & Equipment can handle special leasing and rental requirements with in-house resources. The company also operates a web site at http://www.tricountytruck.com.