Peterbilt of Louisiana Group opens new dealership location

Peterbilt of Louisiana Group opens new dealership location

The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group is opening a new full-service Peterbilt dealership in Gray, Louisiana.

Located along Highway 90 and Highway 316 at 325 Service Road Southwest, the newly opened Peterbilt of Houma provides truck, service and parts sales support to customers in Southern Louisiana. Situated on four acres, the 14,200 square-foot facility features eight service bays, a large parts retail area and storage space for parts, the company says.

The Peterbilt of Louisiana Group operates six dealerships, five in Louisiana and one in Mississippi. 

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