April 28, 2026
San Jose, CA — Coast Counties Peterbilt is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Westlake as Mobile Service Director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality support and maximizing customer uptime.
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February 5, 2026
Tulare, CA - World Ag Expo® and Coast Counties Peterbilt, formerly E.M. Tharp, Inc., are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 “We Believe in Growing” scholarship. The scholarship program recognizes outstanding students who are pursuing careers in agriculture. This year's winners, Kaedyn Plann and Tanner Verhoeven, will each receive $2,500 scholarships to be renewed up to four years, totaling $10,000 per student.
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January 1, 2026
We are pleased to announce recent leadership transitions at Coast Counties Peterbilt. Effective January 1, 2026, Craig Archer has transitioned into the role of Dealer Principal Emeritus, and Mike Sorensen has been promoted to President.
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January 1, 2026
Following the successful acquisition of E.M. Tharp/Golden State Peterbilt, Coast Counties is proud to announce a strategic reorganization of its operations into two distinct regions: Coast Counties West and Coast Counties East. To lead this new era of growth, the company has appointed Randy Carter as General Manager West and Curtis Crisp as General Manager East.
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November 1, 2025
Coast Counties Truck & Equipment Co. announced today the acquisition of the business assets of Golden State Peterbilt (GSP), marking a significant milestone in Coast Counties' continued growth and commitment to serving customers across California. With this acquisition, Coast Counties expands its footprint and service network, welcoming new partners, customers, providers and locations under the Coast Counties banner. The integration of GSP strengthens the company's regional presence and enhances its ability to deliver comprehensive support to Peterbilt customers throughout Central and Northern California.
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