Timpte
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1884
- HeadquartersDavid City, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Timpte firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Timpte
- Legal name
- Timpte Inc.
- Website
- https://timpte.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1884
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Timpte industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Trailers / Heavy-Duty Dry Bulk Trailers
- NAICS
- Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)
- SIC
- Truck Trailers (3715)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)
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Where Timpte is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- David City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices14 records
Markets served
Timpte business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- New Trailer Sales: Custom-built aluminum dry bulk commodity trailers sold through factory-direct locations and authorized dealers. Trailers are configured to customer specifications with extensive customization options. Includes agricultural, fertilizer, energy (frac sand), and aggregate applications.
- Used Trailer Sales: Sale of pre-owned trailers through dedicated used trailer inventory platform and locations. Certified pre-owned trailers available at factory-direct locations with financing options.
- Parts & Aftermarket Products: Genuine Timpte OEM parts and aftermarket products including tarps, trap components, lights, mud flaps, bearings, and specialized accessories. Sold through online store, over-the-counter at locations, and through parts ordering.
- Service & Maintenance: Full-service trailer repair and maintenance at factory-direct Customer Support Centers. Services include tarp repair, brake repair, DOT inspections, power tarp installation, trap rebuilds, welding, alignment, and express lane service. Repairs all makes and models.
- Trailer Financing: Financing partnerships with Northland Capital providing flexible terms, zero down payment options, and promotional offers including no payments for 90 days. Also facilitates USDA FSA Farm Storage Facility Loans for eligible customers.
- E-commerce & Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce platforms including thunderarmorusa.com for truck bed covers and timpteequipmenttrailers.com for equipment trailers. Expands beyond traditional dealer network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | New Trailer Financing - Zero Down with 90 Days No Payment |
| Other | Multi-year contract | FSA Farm Storage Facility Loans |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Used Trailer Financing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Timpte product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Timpte designs and manufactures custom-configured aluminum dry bulk commodity trailers — including Super Hopper, F-4000 Tender, and Roughneck models — for hauling grain, fertilizer, frac sand, aggregate, coal, feed, and minerals, with payloads of 27-30.5 tons and discharge rates exceeding 4,000 lbs/min. The company also builds aluminum equipment trailers (Motorsports and Powerhouse series) for hauling cars, trucks, and heavy machinery, and supports the installed base through genuine parts, factory-direct service, and branded accessories.
Product overview
Timpte is the #1 selling dry bulk commodity trailer manufacturer in North America, serving since 1884. The product portfolio centers on aluminum Super Hopper trailers (available in 8+ configurations including Tandem Axle, Tri Axle, Lead & Pup, Canadian B Train variants), the F-4000 Tender for fertilizer/seed applications, and the Roughneck Trailer for frac sand/aggregate. Beyond core trailers, the company offers Genuine Timpte Parts (EZ Flow hydraulic traps, ThunderArmor tarps, Thunder Power Tarp systems), Factory Direct Service through 10 Customer Support Centers, and equipment trailers under the Motorsports Series and Powerhouse Series brands. The portfolio is supported by Thunderstone Manufacturing (truck covers) and Lincoln Marine (marine products), with new e-commerce platforms (thunderarmorusa.com, timpteequipmenttrailers.com) enabling direct sales alongside the traditional dealer network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Thunder Armor: Premium aluminum truck bed covers and tarp systems manufactured by Thunderstone Manufacturing division
- Thunderstone Manufacturing
- Lincoln Marine
- Motorsports Series
- Powerhouse Series
- EZ Flow Hydraulic Trap
- Super Hopper
- Roughneck
- F-4000 Tender
Products and services
- Super Hopper Dry Bulk Trailer Configurable aluminum dry bulk commodity trailer offered in multiple length and configuration variants; designed for hauling grain, fertilizer, frac sand, aggregate, and other dry bulk products with payloads up to 30.5 tons and discharge rates exceeding 4,000 lbs/min. Targeted at commercial grain haulers, fertilizer distributors, frac sand operators, and aggregate haulers.
- F-4000 Tender Dry Bulk Trailer Aluminum dry bulk trailer configured specifically as a tender/delivery unit for fuel, fertilizer, or other bulk product distribution to field equipment or remote locations.
- Roughneck Trailer Heavy-duty aluminum trailer designed for rugged applications such as coal, aggregate, and other abrasive or heavy bulk materials where extra durability is required.
- Powerhouse Series Equipment Trailer Heavy-duty aluminum equipment trailer (5th wheel/gooseneck flatbed style) engineered to haul heavier machinery, construction equipment, and oversized loads.
- Motorsports Series Equipment Trailer Aluminum equipment trailer designed for hauling cars, trucks, ATVs, and other vehicles for motorsports teams, enthusiasts, and dealers, with tie-down and drive-over fender options.
- Genuine Timpte Parts OEM replacement parts and accessories for Timpte trailers, sold through authorized dealers and the company's online parts store to support the installed base.
- Factory Direct Service Trailer repair, maintenance, and warranty service performed at Timpte's 10 factory-direct customer support centers, complementing the authorized dealer service network.
- ThunderArmor Tarp (Branded Accessory Line) Branded tarp and cover accessory line designed to fit Timpte trailers and other applications, sold through dedicated ThunderArmor e-commerce and authorized channels.
Quantifiable outcome
- Payload capacity of 27-30.5 tons depending on configuration
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Timpte
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Timpte technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Timpte partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Timpte competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Wabash National Corporation: NYSE-listed manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, and platform trailers. Direct competitor in aluminum trailer manufacturing with greater scale, broader product portfolio, and public-market capital access — making it the most relevant broad incumbent comparable.
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Major privately-held US trailer manufacturer of dry vans, reefers, and flatbeds with extensive dealer network across North America. Several Utility Trailer dealers are also Timpte authorized dealers, illustrating the head-to-head competition for dealer shelf space.
- Stoughton Trailers: Manufacturer of dry van, reefer, chassis, and grain hopper trailers. Competes with Timpte in the agricultural hopper segment and shares Midwest manufacturing presence, with broader product portfolio spanning multiple trailer categories.
- Great Dane Trailers: Major US trailer manufacturer of dry vans, refrigerated, and platform trailers with limited but real overlap in aluminum commodity trailers. Significant broad incumbent competitor for dealer relationships and fleet customer wallet share.
Direct peers
- Heil Trailer International: Manufacturer of bulk commodity, tank, and dump trailers with strong overlap in dry bulk and aggregate applications. Closest direct peer to Timpte's Roughneck and aggregate product lines in the severe-duty bulk commodity space.
- MAC Trailer Manufacturing: Privately-held manufacturer of aluminum dump trailers, transfer dumps, and drop deck trailers with comparable focus on lightweight aluminum bulk-haul equipment. Direct competitor particularly in the aggregate and construction segments.
- East Manufacturing Corporation: Manufacturer of aluminum dump trailers, dump bodies, and flatbeds. Closely comparable product range in aluminum bulk commodity trailers, with overlapping end customers in agricultural and aggregate markets.
- Wilson Trailer Company: Manufacturer of grain, livestock, and flatbed trailers including aluminum hopper bottom grain trailers that directly compete with Timpte Super Hopper product line in the agricultural segment.
- Polar Tank Trailer: Manufacturer of aluminum and stainless steel tank trailers for liquid bulk haulers including food-grade and chemical applications. Comparable in aluminum bulk-haul engineering expertise though focused on liquid rather than dry bulk.
Regional players
- Merritt Equipment Co. Colorado-based aluminum trailer manufacturer of livestock, horse, and flatbed trailers with regional concentration in the Mountain West. Less direct overlap than semi-trailer peers but comparable aluminum engineering and agricultural customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Timpte leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles13 records
Timpte subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Timpte funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Timpte M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Timpte
What does Timpte do?
Timpte designs and manufactures custom-configured aluminum dry bulk commodity trailers — including Super Hopper, F-4000 Tender, and Roughneck models — for hauling grain, fertilizer, frac sand, aggregate, coal, feed, and minerals, with payloads of 27-30.5 tons and discharge rates exceeding 4,000 lbs/min. The company also builds aluminum equipment trailers (Motorsports and Powerhouse series) for hauling cars, trucks, and heavy machinery, and supports the installed base through genuine parts, factory-direct service, and branded accessories.
Is Timpte a public or private company?
Timpte is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Timpte founded?
Timpte was founded in 1884. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Timpte based?
Timpte is headquartered in David City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Timpte make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. New Trailer Sales are the primary driver. The others are used Trailer Sales, parts & Aftermarket Products, service & Maintenance, trailer Financing and E-commerce & Direct Sales.
Who are Timpte's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Wabash National Corporation, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Stoughton Trailers and Great Dane Trailers. Direct peers are Heil Trailer International, MAC Trailer Manufacturing, East Manufacturing Corporation, Wilson Trailer Company and Polar Tank Trailer. Merritt Equipment Co. is listed as a regional player.
Does Timpte have an API?
No public API is recorded for Timpte.
What industry is Timpte in?
Timpte's product category is Commercial Trailers / Heavy-Duty Dry Bulk Trailers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAGAB, Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy), with a secondary code of IMACAGAA, Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler). Its NAICS code is 336212 and its SIC code is 3715.