TeleSwivel
TeleSwivel LLC, founded in 2011 in Durham, NC, designs and manufactures the patented Power Articulation Hitch and distributes complementary fleet safety and sustainability products primarily to US military and federal government customers through GSA Schedule 84 contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersMorrisville, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TeleSwivel does
TeleSwivel LLC is a privately held, founder-led company headquartered at 318 Blackwell St, Suite 120, Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2011 by Dave Woolf. The company designs and manufactures the patented Power Articulation Hitch, a mechanical articulating trailer connection system that enables a single operator to align a truck's pintle with a trailer lunette in seconds via 3-axis articulation, joystick controls, and an optional sensor/video system. The core product line is complemented by add-on kits such as the M149 A1 Water Trailer Landing Leg Assist Kit, the M200 Medium Generator Landing Leg Assist Kit, and the M200 Height Adjusting Hitch, which expands trailer tongue range by up to 125%.
TeleSwivel generates revenue through two streams: proprietary product sales of its hitch and accessory systems, and the resale and distribution of third-party manufacturer products including Lind Equipment LED lighting, RSC BIO biodegradable lubricants, Canadus battery desulfating and reconditioning systems, Nano-Clear surface coatings, Derive Automotive telematics platforms, and GeoSky Alert connected-vehicle technology. Distribution is executed through direct e-commerce (Shopify storefront), the GSA Advantage marketplace, and GSA Schedule 84 contract (47QSWA18D007A), with 30-day standard lead times and unit-based hardware pricing.
The primary customer segment is US military and federal government fleets — Department of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, DHS, VA, USDA, US Forest Service, and state National Guard units — supplemented by a secondary commercial fleet segment in agriculture, construction, utilities, equipment rental, and landscaping. The company holds SDVOSB certification, 14 patents, 4 National Stock Numbers, and 3 product licenses, and was selected in 2021 for a US Army SBIR Phase 2 grant (W56HZV-20-C-0161) to develop an autonomous hitch system for Palletized Load System trucks in the Expedient Leader Follower autonomous convoy program. TeleSwivel is the only disclosed parent entity; no institutional investors are referenced.
TeleSwivel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TeleSwivel
- Legal name
- TeleSwivel LLC
- Website
- https://teleswivel.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- TeleSwivel LLC, founded in 2011 in Durham, NC, designs and manufactures the patented Power Articulation Hitch and distributes complementary fleet safety and sustainability products primarily to US military and federal government customers through GSA Schedule 84 contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TeleSwivel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Tactical Vehicle Hitching and Fleet Equipment
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)
- SIC
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Powersports Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ECUs/BMS/Sensors/Wiring/Lighting) (IMACAEAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Trailer/Chassis/Container Mobile Repair & Roadside (TLAKAFAC)
Keywords
Where TeleSwivel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Morrisville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
TeleSwivel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Proprietary Product Sales: Sale of TeleSwivel's own products including Power Articulation Hitch systems and related accessories to government and commercial fleet customers.
- Distribution of Third-Party Products: Resale and distribution of products from manufacturer partners including Lind Equipment (LED lighting, power), RSC BIO (biodegradable lubricants), Canadus (battery systems), Nano-Clear (surface coatings), Derive Automotive (vehicle platform technology), and GeoSky Alert (connected vehicle technology) to government customers via GSA Schedule.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Canadus Sure+Start 20 Watt Kit |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
TeleSwivel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TeleSwivel designs, manufactures, and sells its patented Power Articulation Hitch and related trailer safety products for military tactical vehicles and commercial fleets, enabling one-person trailer connection in seconds. In parallel, the company acts as a value-added distributor of complementary third-party products—including Canadus battery systems, Lind Equipment LED lighting, RSC BIO biodegradable lubricants, Nano-Clear coatings, and connected vehicle platforms—to government customers through its GSA Schedule 84 contract and own e-commerce storefront.
Product overview
TeleSwivel is a government fleet solutions provider offering a portfolio of proprietary articulating hitch products for tactical and commercial vehicles, along with distributed third-party products including biodegradable lubricants (RSC EnviroLogic line), industrial lighting systems (Lind Equipment), battery solutions (Canadus), emergency lighting, disinfectants, and fleet technology platforms. The company's core proprietary product is the TeleSwivel Power Articulation Hitch, a patented system enabling single-person trailer connection for military and commercial vehicles. Beyond its own products, TeleSwivel serves as a distributor of value-add products to government customers through GSA Schedule 84, offering solutions for sustainability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TeleSwivel Power Articulation Hitch Patented articulating hitch system that enables single-person trailer connection by moving the truck's pintle to the trailer lunette, allowing 3-axis articulation and reducing a dangerous, time-consuming task to seconds. Sold to military and commercial fleet customers.
- M149 A1 Water Trailer Landing Leg Assist Kit Assist lever kit that makes raising and lowering trailer landing legs easier, enabling single-soldier operation while reducing injuries and equipment damage on M149 A1 water trailers.
- M200 Medium Generator Landing Leg Assist Kit Jack support platform that works with levers for easier raising and lowering of M200 generator trailer landing legs, keeping soldiers safe from strains and crush injuries.
- M200 Medium Trailer Height Adjusting Hitch Adjustable channel hitch alternative to the standard M200 lunette that increases trailer tongue range by up to 125%, reducing hitching times and preventing soldier injury.
- Canadus Sure+Start Kit Battery desulfating and reconditioning technology solution that reverses lead acid sulfation and extends battery life by 5x for 12V and 24V vehicle systems, distributed to government customers via GSA Schedule.
- Solaris Pro Lighting System LED tower lighting system for industrial and emergency applications providing portable illumination at worksites.
- Lind Emergency LED Light Towers Portable LED light towers for emergency and industrial lighting applications, designed for hazardous locations, distributed via GSA Schedule.
- RSC EnviroLogic Cleaner Sustainable industrial cleaning solution for equipment operators that reduces environmental and employee risk, distributed to government customers via GSA Schedule.
- RSC EnviroLogic Gear Oil Biodegradable gear lubricant for industrial equipment operating in environmentally sensitive areas, distributed via GSA Schedule.
- RSC EnviroLogic Hydraulic Fluid Sustainable hydraulic fluid designed to meet demanding operational needs while reducing environmental impact, distributed via GSA Schedule.
- RSC EnviroLogic Grease Biodegradable grease lubricant for industrial machinery operating in environmentally sensitive environments, distributed via GSA Schedule.
- Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Botanical-based disinfectant spray for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, distributed to government customers.
- Aries Barrier Face Covering Face mask and barrier protection equipment for personal safety, distributed to government customers.
- Nano-Clear Coating Surface coating that penetrates paint pores to form a hard protective coat, extending surface life of painted surfaces by 10+ years, distributed to government customers.
- Derive Automotive Platform Software and hardware platform that personalizes vehicle experiences for owners and drivers by integrating third-party technologies, distributed to government customers.
- GeoSky Alert Personal connected vehicle technology providing 24/7 vehicle protection and driver safety monitoring, distributed to government customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Trailer hitching completed in seconds (vs. minutes with traditional methods)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use TeleSwivel
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
TeleSwivel technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
TeleSwivel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- US Army (SBIR Program)coreTeleSwivel selected by Army for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 2 grant (W56HZV-20-C-0161) to develop autonomous hitch system for Palletized Load System trucks and trailers. Phase 1 previously developed the autonomous hitch system. Part of Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) effort for Leader Follower convoys.
- Lind EquipmentcoreLeading manufacturer of portable LED lighting, hazardous location and industrial work lighting, portable power, static grounding, and GFCI products. TeleSwivel distributes Lind products to government customers via GSA Schedule. Products used by militaries, construction sites, oil refineries, and mining companies.
- RSC BIOcoreProvider of sustainable solutions for unforgiving environments including biodegradable lubricants, hydraulic fluids, greases, and cleaners. TeleSwivel distributes RSC BIO products to government customers via GSA Schedule.
- Nano-Clear CoatingsminorSurface coating technology that enhances and extends surface life of painted surfaces by 10+ years. TeleSwivel distributes Nano-Clear products to government customers.
- CanaduscoreLeader in battery desulfating and reconditioning technology with OEM supplier approval for automotive line production. TeleSwivel distributes Canadus products including Sure+Start battery kits for 12V and 24V vehicle systems.
- Derive AutomotiveminorSoftware and hardware platform that personalizes vehicle experiences. TeleSwivel distributes Derive Automotive Platform products to government customers.
- GeoSky AlertminorPersonal Connected Vehicle technology providing real-time vehicle protection and driver safety monitoring. TeleSwivel distributes GeoSky Alert products to government customers.
- GSA (General Services Administration)coreGSA Schedule 84 contract (47QSWA18D007A) enables TeleSwivel to sell products to government customers through GSA Advantage marketplace.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TeleSwivel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SAF-HOLLAND: SAF-HOLLAND is a global Tier-1 supplier of trailer axles, suspensions, couplings, and fifth wheels. Comparable as a broader trailer component manufacturer serving commercial and military fleets, but at much larger scale and product breadth.
- WESCO International: WESCO is a large industrial and government distributor with deep federal contracting relationships and GSA supply exposure. Comparable to TeleSwivel's government distribution arm reselling Lind, RSC BIO, Canadus, and other products through GSA Schedule.
Direct peers
- Blue Ox: Blue Ox designs and manufactures trailer hitches, tow bars, and baseplates for RV, automotive, and light commercial towing. Comparable as a niche hitch manufacturer; useful proxy for go-to-market and product differentiation approach.
- CURT Manufacturing: CURT is one of the largest North American manufacturers of trailer hitches, wiring, and towing accessories. Directly comparable as a hitch product manufacturer with broad distribution; TeleSwivel differentiates via articulating/autonomous technology and military/government focus.
- Draw-Tite (Horizon Global): Draw-Tite manufactures aftermarket trailer hitches and wiring for light-duty trucks and SUVs. Comparable to TeleSwivel as a hitch manufacturer, but focused on consumer/light-duty rather than military or autonomous applications.
- Reese Towpower (Horizon Global): Reese is a legacy brand of trailer hitches, ball mounts, and towing accessories serving consumers, fleets, and OEMs. Directly comparable to TeleSwivel as a hitch product company, though primarily consumer/aftermarket rather than military.
- Wallace Forge: Wallace Forge is a US manufacturer of heavy-duty hitches, pintles, and trailer components with deep military/government supply history. Comparable to TeleSwivel in serving DoD and tactical vehicle trailer equipment programs.
- Pulliam Enterprises: Pulliam manufactures heavy-duty articulating/pintle hitches and drawbar systems for commercial trucks, military, and specialty vehicles. Closest analog to TeleSwivel's articulating hitch technology for heavy-duty and tactical applications.
- B&W Trailer Hitches (Curt Group): B&W designs and manufactures custom-fit trailer hitches and towing accessories for trucks and SUVs. Directly comparable to TeleSwivel as a hitch manufacturer serving consumer and commercial fleets, though without TeleSwivel's military focus or autonomous technology.
Emerging players
- Robotic Research: Robotic Research provides autonomous ground vehicle and convoy technology for DoD logistics and Leader Follower programs. Comparable to TeleSwivel's autonomous hitch initiative under the Army's Expedient Leader Follower/AGR effort, but at a much larger scale and broader autonomy stack.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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TeleSwivel leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
TeleSwivel funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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TeleSwivel M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about TeleSwivel
What does TeleSwivel do?
TeleSwivel designs, manufactures, and sells its patented Power Articulation Hitch and related trailer safety products for military tactical vehicles and commercial fleets, enabling one-person trailer connection in seconds. In parallel, the company acts as a value-added distributor of complementary third-party products—including Canadus battery systems, Lind Equipment LED lighting, RSC BIO biodegradable lubricants, Nano-Clear coatings, and connected vehicle platforms—to government customers through its GSA Schedule 84 contract and own e-commerce storefront.
Is TeleSwivel a public or private company?
TeleSwivel is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TeleSwivel founded?
TeleSwivel was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is TeleSwivel based?
TeleSwivel is headquartered in Morrisville, United States, in the North America region.
How does TeleSwivel make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Proprietary Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are distribution of Third-Party Products.
Who are TeleSwivel's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SAF-HOLLAND and WESCO International. Direct peers are Blue Ox, CURT Manufacturing, Draw-Tite (Horizon Global), Reese Towpower (Horizon Global), Wallace Forge, Pulliam Enterprises and B&W Trailer Hitches (Curt Group). Robotic Research is listed as an emerging player.
Does TeleSwivel have an API?
No public API is recorded for TeleSwivel.
What industry is TeleSwivel in?
TeleSwivel's product category is Tactical Vehicle Hitching and Fleet Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAEAL, Powersports Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ECUs/BMS/Sensors/Wiring/Lighting), with a secondary code of TLAKAFAC, Trailer/Chassis/Container Mobile Repair & Roadside. Its NAICS code is 336320 and its SIC code is 3714.