HAYWARD, Calif.—J.H. Heafner Co. Inc. acquired wholesaler California Tire Co. L.L.C. for an undisclosed amount in a deal that closed Jan. 12. California Tire operates distribution centers in Hayward, Sacramento and Fresno, Calif., with which it services 75 percent of California and also distributes to southern Oregon and northwestern Nevada.
Heafner will operate California Tire as a subsidiary, said Michael Largent, who will continue as the California company's president.
At press time, Jan. 28, Heafner President Bill Gaither couldn't be reached for comment.