About Us
About Full
Line Exhaust
Ronnie Johns and his then-partner Roger Jones kicked off Full Line Exhaust on a tight budget back in May 1988. After spending a few years in the industry, Johns decided to branch out on his own, found a good location for a new warehouse in Dothan, moved from Jackson, Mississippi, and headed over with no place to live and barely any knowledge of the area. He ended up staying in his new company’s 5,000 square-foot warehouse for the first three months, living and breathing his work.
Starting From Scratch
Full Line Exhaust acquired three trailer loads of inventory, loaded a few delivery trucks, and began visiting customers directly. The first route salesman, Michael Smitherman, remains with the company to this day. Within a year, Full Line outgrew its initial facility and relocated to an 8,000 square-foot building. Johns’ future wife, Teri, joined him in Dothan and took on office support responsibilities. A year later, Johns bought out his partner and expanded Full Line Exhaust to a more spacious, 27,000 square-foot location. Between 1991 and 2015, the company strategically acquired 11 additional locations, expanding its reach across the Southeastern United States. This expansion included locations as far south as West Palm Beach, Florida, and as far north as Fulton, Kentucky.
A Word From the Owner
Why Choose Full Line Exhaust?
36 Years of Expertise: Trusted industry leader since 1988
Extensive Coverage: Serving 11 states across the Southeast and Midwest
Largest Southeastern Supplier: Unmatched regional presence and distribution network
1988
1994
Acquired TN River Exhaust
2000
Acquired Southern Exhaust
2008
Acquired Hileri Distributors
2013
Acquired 21st Century Exhaust
1991
1997
2001
Acquired Midway Exhaust
2013
Acquired Performance Muffler Company
2015
Acquired Wynne Exhaust Distributors