AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On a new episode of the Driven by DCKAP podcast, Kevin Weadick, CEO of FleetPride—the largest distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty parts and service in the U.S.—shares how he’s driving digital transformation and operational efficiency in a competitive industry. His conversation with Karthik Chidambaram, CEO of DCKAP, explores how strategic leadership and technology are shaping customer experience, business growth and competitive advantage.
Key Highlights
- Leveraging Technology for Growth: FleetPride’s investments in e-commerce and digital solutions are streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction.
- Taking Strategic Risks: Weadick discusses how stepping into new roles and embracing business challenges helped accelerate his career.
- Building a High-Performance Business: A focus on operational efficiency and customer experience is helping FleetPride drive business success and maximize productivity.
Technology that Meets Customers Where They Are
FleetPride’s digital strategy enables real-time access to products and services, helping customers reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
“Our customers have revenue-generating assets. If their truck is down, they’re not making money. Our job is to make sure they have the parts and service they need,” Weadick said.
FleetPride’s digital infrastructure enables real-time visibility into inventory across more than 300 locations, simplifying purchasing and logistics. This investment in technology is improving service delivery and helping customers make faster, more informed decisions.
Adapting to Change and Driving Value
Weadick’s career reflects his ability to adapt and lead across industries. At Grainger, he gained broad experience in supply chain and operations, including purchasing, inventory management and category leadership. He later served as President of Zoro, Grainger’s online business, where he drove growth and expanded its market presence. “Working in different functions and markets gave me the context I needed to make decisions that drive value for customers,” Weadick said.
Investing in People to Strengthen Business Performance
Weadick emphasizes that investing in people is as critical as optimizing operations. Through FleetPride University, the company is addressing talent shortages by developing the next generation of skilled technicians and frontline employees. This focus on talent and strategy is helping FleetPride strengthen its market position and deliver consistent business value.
Inside the Minds of Business Leaders—2025 Driven by DCKAP Podcast Season
The Driven by DCKAP Podcast is an audio and video show that explores leaders’ stories, digital journeys and insights on trends in B2B and distribution. The 2025 season highlights the strategies and decisions behind successful B2B businesses. Kathryn Poehling Seymour, CEO of First Supply, reveals how the company has remained resilient for over 125 years by balancing tradition and innovation. Eric Hoplin, CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), explores how the association is guiding members through market shifts. Jim Derry, CEO of Field Fastener, discusses how company culture and strategic leadership have helped his business thrive in a competitive industry.
More Information
- For more details, visit the Driven Podcast portal or tune in on YouTube or Spotify.
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- Subscribe to the Driven by DCKAP Podcast.
About DCKAP
DCKAP is a leader in digital solutions that help distributors’ systems talk to each other. Its technology solutions simplify software integrations, e-commerce and product information management for B2B companies. DCKAP’s flagship product, DCKAP Integrator, helps distributors and manufacturers to automate data between ERP, e-commerce and CRM systems. Founded in 2005, DCKAP is a global and distributed team headquartered in Austin, TX. Visit DCKAP at dckap.com or follow on LinkedIn.
About FleetPride, Inc.
Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation’s largest distributor of aftermarket heavy duty parts and service. FleetPride’s sophisticated network of 300+ locations, which includes 90+ service centers and 5 distribution centers, means customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. Customers can click, talk, chat, or visit with FleetPride’s team of 4,000 experts empowered and motivated to solve problems and create tailored solutions for each customer’s unique needs. For more information, visit fleetpride.com.
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