Based in Springfield, MO, O'Reilly Automotive sells to commercial businesses and consumers through approximately 3,400 stores nationwide under the brand names Checker Auto Parts, Schuck's Auto Supply, Kragen Auto Parts and Murray's Discount Auto Stores. Last year, the company acquired CSK Auto Corp., which had 1,342 stores in 22 states operating under four brand names: Checker Auto Parts, Schuck's Auto Supply, Kragen Auto Parts and Murray's Discount Auto Parts. Since that time it has been busy integrating the stores and adjusting its distribution center network.

On its third quarter conference call, company executives said that after the addition of our four new distribution centers in the West next year, it will operate from 23 locations providing nightly service to its stores in 38 states. "Based on our distribution capacity, we are in good shape to continue expanding into new market throughout the states we currently operate in," one executive said.

O'Reilly's new Stockon warehouse, delivered last year, sits on 30 acres at 3412 Perlman Dr. The building has 76 loading docks, eight drive-in bays and and a clear height than ranged from 28- to 32 feet. The estimated move-in date is the second quarter of 2010. The company reportedly signed a 15-year lease that starts at approximately $3.70 per square foot per year, which equates to $1.9 million per year and approximately $0.31 per square foot per month, and has built-in rental rate increases, according to local industry sources.