S&S Truck Parts

What S&S Truck Parts does

S&S Truck Parts, LLC is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based wholesale distributor of aftermarket truck parts and components, founded in 1952 by Bernie Sacks and Stan Saletko, who pioneered the aftermarket for new heavy-duty drivetrain truck parts in North America. The company supplies parts across 30,000+ SKUs spanning 18+ product categories — including air & brake, bearings & seals, driveline, engine, chassis, power steering, PTO & hydraulic, exhaust, HVAC, fifth wheel, and trailer components — for Class 6, 7 & 8 trucks from Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, and Mack, as well as light-duty automotive, marine, and military applications. S&S sells under its proprietary NewStar brand alongside a multi-brand portfolio (World American, Motive Gear, TEN Factory, Richmond Gear, Powertrax), supported by an ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Control Laboratory equipped with KLINGELNBERG-HOFLER CNC, AXIOM CMM, STARRETT optical comparators, and MITUTOYO hardness testers, and an EZ-Link customer portal for online ordering and account management.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales (OEMs, truck dealerships) with a global independent warehouse distributor network spanning 67 countries and backed by eight North American Product Distribution Centers, delivering a 97% fill rate on the fastest-moving items. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of aftermarket parts, complemented by a private label licensing program that enables distributors and dealers to rebrand S&S components under their own labels. Pricing is quote-based, negotiated through assigned Territory Sales Managers and permanent Customer Support Representatives, typically under multi-year contractual relationships. The company is currently led by co-owners Steve Sacks and DJ Hoffmann (second-generation family leadership following a 2017 ownership transfer from founders) in partnership with Investcorp, which took a position in 2022 alongside the acquisition of Midwest Truck & Auto Parts to accelerate growth.

Name

S&S Truck Parts

Legal name

S&S Truck Parts, LLC

Website

https://sandstruck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

S&S Truck Parts is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based wholesale distributor of 30,000+ aftermarket truck parts across heavy-duty, light-duty, marine, and military applications, selling primarily through OEMs, truck dealerships, and an independent warehouse distributor network spanning 67 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aftermarket Truck Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4238), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty) (TLAKAOAA), Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD), Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids) (CRAOANAB)

Keywords

• Heavy duty truck parts
• Aftermarket truck components
• Commercial vehicle drivetrain
• Truck parts distribution
• Private label truck parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Truck Parts Sales: S&S Truck Parts generates revenue through the sale of aftermarket truck parts and components. The company sells parts for medium and heavy-duty Class 6, 7 & 8 trucks under the NewStar brand, offering over 30,000 quality parts. Revenue comes from direct sales to OEMs, dealerships, and warehouse distributors through their distribution network spanning 67 countries.
2. Private Label Services: The company offers private label branding capabilities, allowing customers to sell parts under their own brand. This creates additional revenue streams through manufacturing and branding services for OEM and replacement parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

S&S Truck Parts is a wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts and components for medium and heavy-duty Class 6, 7 & 8 trucks, offering over 30,000 quality SKUs under its proprietary NewStar brand and carried brands including World American, Motive Gear, TEN Factory, Richmond Gear, and Powertrax. The company provides private label branding, cataloging, and point-of-purchase marketing services to OEMs, dealerships, and independent warehouse distributors across 67 countries through eight North American Product Distribution Centers and a dedicated Territory Sales Manager network.

Product overview

S&S Truck Parts is a parts distributor operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on the proprietary NewStar brand of aftermarket parts for medium and heavy-duty Class 6, 7 & 8 trucks, complemented by carried brands including Motive Gear, TEN Factory, Richmond Gear, and Powertrax. Following the 2022 acquisition of Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, the portfolio expanded to include light-duty automotive parts, bringing the total to over 30,000 quality parts. The company provides parts across 23 product categories including Air & Brake, Bearings & Seals, Driveline, Engine, Chassis, Power Steering, and PTO & Hydraulic. Customers include OEMs, truck dealerships, and independent warehouse distributors. Service offerings include a Private Label program for custom branding, an EZ-Link customer portal for ordering and account management, and a global distribution network spanning 67 countries with an R&D and QA testing laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Newstar: Proprietary brand offering the fastest-selling parts and components for heavy and medium-duty trucks.
• World American
• Motive Gear
• TEN Factory
• Richmond Gear
• PowerTrax

Products and services

• NewStar Aftermarket Parts Proprietary brand offering an expanding selection of the fastest-selling parts and components for medium and heavy-duty Class 6, 7 & 8 trucks, covering gears, airbrake, chassis, and power steering components.
• Heavy Duty Truck Parts Aftermarket parts for Class 6, 7, and 8 heavy-duty trucks covering Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, and Mack platforms, spanning drivetrain, air brake, chassis, engine, electrical, and power steering categories.
• Light Duty Truck & Automotive Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% fill rate on fastest-moving items in major truck parts categories
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Midwest Truck & Auto PartsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In late 2022, S&S Truck Parts acquired Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, another Chicago-area company. The goal was to combine the best from both companies to form a truly world-class aftermarket parts company. This acquisition expanded the product portfolio to include light-duty truck and automotive parts alongside heavy-duty offerings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FleetPride: Largest independent heavy-duty truck parts distributor in North America, serving fleets, dealers, and independent service shops with a multi-DC footprint. Closely comparable GTM, customer base, and product mix to S&S Truck Parts.
• TruckPro: U.S. distributor of heavy-duty truck parts and accessories with a network of branch locations serving independent service shops and fleets. Directly comparable distribution model and product categories to S&S.
• Wheeler Fleet Solutions: Multi-brand heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor formed through roll-up acquisitions, serving similar OEM, dealer, and distributor customers. Highly comparable platform strategy post-Investcorp investment.

Broad incumbents

• Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) exhibitor cohort - Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Heavy Duty): Genuine Parts Company operates NAPA's heavy-duty program alongside its broader auto parts distribution empire, serving similar dealer and fleet customers with overlapping SKU breadth but at much larger scale.
• BendPak (diesel/heavy-duty parts and equipment): Broader commercial vehicle parts and service equipment supplier with overlapping heavy-duty categories such as driveline, hydraulics, and rotating electric. Adjacent competitor in parts categories where S&S competes.
• Magna International (heavy-duty modules and drivetrain): Large tier-one supplier with heavy-duty drivetrain and aftermarket modules. Competes with S&S in drivetrain components and represents OEM-channel pressure rather than direct distribution competition.
• Dorman Products: Large aftermarket parts manufacturer with broad automotive and light-duty/heavy-duty overlap. Comparable in proprietary-brand aftermarket manufacturing model, though heavier on light-duty than S&S.
• BorgWarner (aftermarket and driveline): Tier-one supplier with aftermarket presence in drivetrain and powertrain components for commercial vehicles. Competes with S&S's NewStar driveline and powertrain product lines at the manufacturer level.
• LKQ Corporation: Largest U.S. distributor of aftermarket and recycled parts with meaningful heavy-duty and commercial vehicle exposure through specialty brands. Competes with S&S across multiple product categories and customer types.

Emerging players

• Standard Motor Products: Aftermarket parts manufacturer and distributor with growing heavy-duty exposure across engine management categories. Competes with S&S in selected product categories (engine, electrical, driveline).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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