Transit Pros
Transit Pros is a privately-held sub haul coordinator based in Lee's Summit, Missouri, providing nationwide medium and heavy duty towing, transport, storage, catastrophic recovery, inspection, and de-identification services through a vendor network of nearly 300 partners across the US and Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersLees Summit, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Transit Pros does
Transit Pros, LLC is a privately held sub haul coordinator headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, that operates as an asset-light intermediary between B2B customers with medium and heavy duty equipment and a Qualified National Vendor Network of nearly 300 independent providers. The company coordinates seven distinct service lines across the United States and, for de-identification work, into Canada: 24/7 emergency roadside service, secondary towing and storage, salvage auction transport, long-distance transport, catastrophic recovery (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods), third-party vehicle inspections, and de-identification of vehicles and equipment.
The operating model is built on a call-center intake (855-331-7100) plus website quote forms that funnel requests into a vendor-routing workflow. Key technology components include integration with Back Haul Central, an external bidding platform where multiple vendors compete on posted orders, and a proprietary-adjacent de-identification capability called Stripeze, which uses thermal transfer technology to remove decals in a 90% chemical-free process. The company markets itself as "America's largest sub haul coordinator" and the de-identification team cites 60+ years of combined niche experience, indicating a long-operating specialist franchise rather than a technology-first disruptor.
Revenue is generated primarily through service coordination fees and managed storage arrangements, with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing across all service lines. Customer segments include B2B fleet and equipment operators as the primary base, plus insurance companies (catastrophic recovery) and salvage auction buyers. The company is founder/management-led with a named director of software engineering, suggesting investment in proprietary coordination tooling, but no AI/ML capabilities, no external funding, no M&A activity, and no public-market signals are evidenced.
Transit Pros firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Transit Pros
- Legal name
- Transit Pros, LLC.
- Website
- https://transitpros.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Transit Pros is a privately-held sub haul coordinator based in Lee's Summit, Missouri, providing nationwide medium and heavy duty towing, transport, storage, catastrophic recovery, inspection, and de-identification services through a vendor network of nearly 300 partners across the US and Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Transit Pros industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Trucking & Equipment Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vehicle Pickup/Delivery & Concierge (Key Handling, Inspections, Condition Reports) (HSAKAFAL), Inoperable / Non-Running Vehicle Transport (HSAKAFAI)
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Where Transit Pros is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lees Summit
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Transit Pros business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Service Coordination Fees: Transit Pros coordinates towing, transport, storage, and emergency roadside services through their nationwide vendor network. The company negotiates prices on behalf of clients and facilitates the transfer of equipment, likely earning a margin or fee on arranged services.
- Storage Arrangement Services: Transit Pros negotiates storage arrangements for vehicles and equipment on behalf of clients, managing pickup and delivery through their vendor network while securing competitive rates.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Transit Pros product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Transit Pros is America's largest sub haul coordinator, providing 24/7/365 nationwide coordination of medium and heavy duty towing, transportation, storage, catastrophic recovery, salvage auction transport, vehicle inspections, and de-identification services for fleet operators, insurance carriers, and salvage auction buyers. The company operates as a single point of contact, leveraging a Qualified National Vendor Network of nearly 300 vendors and the Back Haul Central bidding platform to source competitive prices and dispatch services across the United States (and Canada for de-identification).
Product overview
Transit Pros operates as a service-based business offering a coordinated portfolio of seven distinct services for the medium and heavy duty trucking and equipment industry. The core offering centers on Emergency Roadside Service providing 24/7 nationwide towing and roadside assistance, supplemented by Secondary Towing & Storage, Salvage Auction Transport, Long Distance Transport, Catastrophic Recovery, Vehicle Inspection Services, and De-Identification (decall removal using the Stripeze thermal transfer technology brand). The company functions as a sub haul coordinator, leveraging a Qualified National Vendor Network of nearly 300 vendors and participating with Back Haul Central to aggregate quotes and secure competitive pricing for clients. All services are accessed through quote request forms and a 24/7 call center.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Stripeze: Thermal transfer technology service for truck and trailer de-identification and decal removal, averaging 90% chemical-free process
Products and services
- Emergency Roadside Service 24/7 nationwide emergency roadside assistance providing towing, accident recovery, fuel delivery, lockout services, and roadside mechanical support for medium and heavy duty trucks and equipment, delivered through a qualified national vendor network.
- Secondary Towing & Storage Secondary towing coordination services that move vehicles from holding facilities to repair shops, inspection sites, auctions, or salvage facilities, with storage arrangement services that negotiate optimal storage rates on behalf of clients.
- Salvage Auction Transport Transport and disposal coordination for inoperable or heavily damaged trucks, trailers, RVs, marine products, farm equipment, commercial equipment, and industrial equipment purchased at salvage auctions, serving salvage yard operators and equipment resellers.
- Long Distance Transport Long-distance transport coordination for trucks, trailers, RVs, and various equipment, leveraging the vendor network and Back Haul Central platform to source multiple competitive bids and secure the lowest rates for clients.
- Catastrophic Recovery Emergency recovery services for catastrophic events such as hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornadoes, including transport of flooded, damaged, or salvageable boats, vehicles, equipment, and marine products for insurance carriers and fleet operators.
- Vehicle Inspection Services Third-party unbiased vehicle inspection services delivered through a network of nearly 300 qualified vendors, providing condition reports with high-quality digital photos for cars, trucks, tractors, RVs, industrial, farm, and commercial equipment.
- De-Identification (Decal Removal) De-identification and decal removal service using thermal transfer technology (branded as Stripeze) to efficiently remove vehicle identification markings with a 90% chemical-free process, offered across the United States and Canada by an in-house team with 60-plus years of combined experience.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% chemical-free de-identification process
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Transit Pros
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Transit Pros technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Transit Pros partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Back Haul CentralcoreTransit Pros participates with Back Haul Central, a website platform allowing multiple vendors to bid on transport orders. Transit Pros posts client moves on the platform and receives competitive bids, enabling them to secure lower transport rates than clients could obtain independently. This integration provides better pricing options through increased competition among vendors.
- Stripeze (Thermal Transfer Technology)coreStripeze provides thermal transfer technology for efficient truck and trailer de-identification and decal removal. The technology achieves a 90% chemical-free process and leaves residue-free surfaces. Transit Pros offers this service through their network, bringing the service to clients' locations across the United States and Canada.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Transit Pros competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Honk: On-demand roadside assistance marketplace that connects stranded motorists with tow operators and service providers through a mobile platform. Closely mirrors Transit Pros' coordinator model of aggregating independent service providers for end customers.
- Urgently: Digital on-demand roadside assistance and towing coordination platform serving enterprise fleets, insurers, and OEMs. Most directly comparable to Transit Pros in operating a vendor network that dispatches towing and transport jobs to independent operators across the U.S.
- Swoop: Towing and roadside assistance technology platform that connects fleets, insurers, and OEMs with a managed network of service providers. Operates the same coordinator-with-vendor-network model as Transit Pros but with heavier emphasis on software and integrations.
- AutoReturn: Towing management and impound solutions provider serving municipalities, property managers, and commercial operators. Operates a coordinated tow-network model analogous to Transit Pros, focused on dispatch, billing, and vendor management.
- Spinnaker Recovery & Towing: National heavy-duty towing, recovery, and transport coordinator serving commercial fleets and insurance carriers. Closely comparable to Transit Pros on the heavy/medium-duty sub-haul coordination model, including long-distance transport and catastrophic event response.
Broad incumbents
- Agero: Leading B2B provider of roadside assistance, claims management, and connected vehicle services to insurance carriers, OEMs, and fleets. Comparable to Transit Pros in coordinating towing and recovery on behalf of enterprise clients, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
- AAA Roadside Assistance: Membership-based roadside assistance network operated by the American Automobile Association across regional clubs. Competes with Transit Pros in the towing and emergency roadside segment but is anchored to consumer memberships rather than commercial fleet coordination.
- Copart: Global online salvage vehicle auction company that connects sellers and buyers of damaged and inoperable vehicles. Overlaps with Transit Pros' salvage auction transport service, where the company coordinates the movement of salvage vehicles purchased at auction.
- IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions): Major salvage auction operator owned by RBA Group that sells total-loss and recovered vehicles to buyers across North America. Comparable on the salvage-vehicle transport and insurance-driven recovery dimensions of Transit Pros' business.
- Allstate Roadside Services: Roadside assistance provider operated under the Allstate brand, dispatching towing, lockout, and emergency services to a large membership and insurance base. Overlaps with Transit Pros' emergency roadside service line at significantly larger scale.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Transit Pros leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Transit Pros funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Transit Pros M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Transit Pros
What does Transit Pros do?
Transit Pros is America's largest sub haul coordinator, providing 24/7/365 nationwide coordination of medium and heavy duty towing, transportation, storage, catastrophic recovery, salvage auction transport, vehicle inspections, and de-identification services for fleet operators, insurance carriers, and salvage auction buyers. The company operates as a single point of contact, leveraging a Qualified National Vendor Network of nearly 300 vendors and the Back Haul Central bidding platform to source competitive prices and dispatch services across the United States (and Canada for de-identification).
Is Transit Pros a public or private company?
Transit Pros is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Transit Pros founded?
Transit Pros was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Transit Pros based?
Transit Pros is headquartered in Lees Summit, United States, in the North America region.
How does Transit Pros make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Service Coordination Fees are the primary driver. The others are storage Arrangement Services.
Who are Transit Pros's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Honk, Urgently, Swoop, AutoReturn and Spinnaker Recovery & Towing. Broad incumbents are Agero, AAA Roadside Assistance, Copart, IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions) and Allstate Roadside Services.
Does Transit Pros have an API?
No public API is recorded for Transit Pros.
What industry is Transit Pros in?
Transit Pros's product category is Commercial Trucking & Equipment Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAKAFAE, Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport, with a secondary code of HSAKAFAL, Vehicle Pickup/Delivery & Concierge (Key Handling, Inspections, Condition Reports). Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.