H.A. DeHart & Son

What H.A. DeHart & Son does

H.A. DeHart & Son is an employee-owned transportation and municipal equipment distributor founded in 1884 in Thorofare, New Jersey. The company sells, services, and supplies parts for trucks, trailers, school and commercial buses, refuse trucks, street sweepers, snow and ice removal equipment, sewer cleaners, leaf collectors, road maintenance equipment, liftgates, and hook loaders. It holds exclusive distribution rights for Thomas Built Buses in New Jersey and is the oldest Great Dane Trailers distributor in the United States, alongside authorized partnerships with Schwarze, New Way, Super Products, Knapheide, Meyer, Galion, Towmaster, Stellar, and others. Customers are primarily public sector buyers: school districts, municipalities, and government agencies across the Mid-Atlantic region, accessed through direct field sales, a network of cooperative purchasing contracts (HCESC, COSTARS, Sourcewell, HGACBuy, NJSTART, Bergen County), and a regional office in New Brunswick plus a partner location in Delmar, Delaware. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, ongoing parts sales, and service and repair contracts; pricing is quote-based with cooperative contract discounts available on key product lines such as Thomas school buses, Schwarze sweepers, and Super Products sewer cleaners. The company is employee-owned under an ESOP structure, with leadership including a President, CFO, and VP of Operations, and field sales staff organized geographically across New Jersey counties. Recent strategic emphasis is on electric and alternative fuel vehicles (Thomas Jouley, Horizon Motor, New Way CNG/BEV) to align with government fleet electrification mandates.

Name

H.A. DeHart & Son

Legal name

H.A. DeHart & Son

Website

https://hadehart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

H.A. DeHart & Son is an employee-owned Mid-Atlantic distributor of transportation and municipal equipment — buses, refuse trucks, sweepers, snow gear, and trailers — serving school districts, municipalities, and contractors through exclusive manufacturer partnerships and cooperative purchasing contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI), Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Truck equipment distribution
• Municipal vehicle distribution
• School bus distribution
• Refuse truck distribution
• Transportation equipment dealer

Headquarters

HQ city

Thorofare

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of transportation and municipal equipment including trucks, trailers, buses, sweepers, garbage trucks, snow equipment, and accessories. Products are sourced from manufacturer partners and sold to end customers.
2. Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for all equipment brands they distribute. Parts are available for various manufacturers including Super Products, Swaploader, Brush Hawg, Godwin, Knapheide, and many others.
3. Service & Repairs: Full-service repair and maintenance for truck bodies and municipal equipment including dump trucks, utility bodies, street sweepers, trailers, garbage trucks, liftgates, hooklifts, cranes, and sewer/water trucks. Also includes body repair and paint services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

H.A. DeHart & Son distributes transportation and municipal equipment — including school/transit buses, refuse trucks, street sweepers, snow and ice control equipment, sewer and water equipment, trailers, truck and dump bodies, liftgates, hook-loaders, cranes, leaf/debris collectors, road maintenance equipment, and electric/CNG vehicles — sourced from a portfolio of manufacturer partners. The company also supplies replacement parts and provides full-service installation, body repair, paint, and maintenance services to its equipment customers across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Product overview

H.A. DeHart & Son is a transportation equipment distributor founded in 1884, offering a comprehensive portfolio of truck equipment, trailers, buses, and municipal/maintenance vehicles through exclusive distribution agreements. The company distributes Thomas Built Buses exclusively in New Jersey and is the oldest Great Dane Trailer distributor in the United States. The product portfolio encompasses refuse trucks (New Way, Pak-Mor), street sweepers (Schwarze Industries), snow removal equipment (Meyer, Good Roads, Viking-Cives, SaltDogg), sewer/water equipment (Super Products, IBAK), truck bodies (Knapheide, Galion, Godwin), trailers (Great Dane, Towmaster), liftgates (Tommy Gate, Anthony, Thieman, Waltco, Maxon), hook loaders/cranes (Stellar, Swaploader), leaf/debris collectors (Brush Hawg, ARM), road maintenance equipment (Spaulding), commercial buses (MAVRYK), and electric/alternative fuel vehicles (Thomas Built Jouley, Horizon Motor, CNG systems). The company also offers parts, service/repairs, and access to cooperative purchasing contracts for government entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thomas Built Buses (Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, Jouley EV) School and transit buses distributed exclusively in New Jersey, including the Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2 diesel and CNG variants, and the Jouley electric school bus. Sold and serviced for school district and transit customers.
• Horizon Motor Zero-Emission Work Trucks Class 3-8 zero-emission work trucks built in the United States with proprietary e-axle technology, long range, fast charging, and lower operating costs. Distributed to fleet buyers across the Mid-Atlantic.
• New Way Refuse Trucks (Front, Rear, Automated Side Loaders; CNG/BEV) Complete refuse truck portfolio including front loaders, rear loaders, automated side loaders, and battery electric (BEV) and compressed natural gas (CNG) configurations for municipal and contractor waste collection fleets.
• Pak-Mor Refuse Trucks Refuse collection trucks designed and engineered for varied needs of refuse collection users, with a broad and diversified product family for garbage and refuse collection operations.
• Schwarze Street and Parking Lot Sweepers Schwarze regenerative air and mechanical broom street sweepers plus parking lot sweepers covering heavy-duty municipal, mid-size, and CDL-exempt applications. Sold through NJ State Contract #17-Fleet-00323 and other cooperative vehicles.
• Meyer Snow Plows and Salt Spreaders High-performance snow plows (6.5 to 20 feet) and full line of Meyer salt spreaders including Blaster tailgate, Polyhawk insert hoppers, PV professional, and UTG premium dump truck stainless steel spreaders.
• Good Roads Snow Plows Quality snow plows including 120M, 112M, 120, 112, and 712 models for municipal and contractor snow removal operations.
• Viking-Cives Heavy Duty Snow Plows and Side Wings Heavy-duty city, rural, or interstate plowing equipment with hydraulic patrol wings capable of benching to 36 inches height for municipal snow operations.
• SaltDogg and American Road Machinery Snow Plows and Spreaders Carbon steel, poly, and stainless steel salt spreaders plus Triton (open highway/city), Hercules (rural one-way), and Atlas (medium-duty commercial) heavy-duty snow plow systems.
• Super Products Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaners Sewer and catch basin cleaners including the Camel Max 1200 and 900 combination jetter/vacuum units and the SuperJet truck-mounted jetting machine for municipal and residential sewer cleaning.
• IBAK Sewer Inspection and Rehabilitation Equipment Innovative sewer inspection and rehabilitation solutions used worldwide for maintaining reliable, efficient sewer systems at municipal and industrial customers.
• Spaulding Road Maintenance Equipment Asphalt re-cycler and hot patchers (2-6 ton or 4-10 ton configurations), oil-jacketed crack sealers (125 and 225 gallon), and hydraulic-agitation tack trailers (150 and 250 gallon) for municipal road maintenance operations.
• Great Dane Trailers Transportation trailers including dry van and refrigerated trailers, truck bodies, and steel, aluminum, and combo platform trailers. H.A. DeHart & Son is the oldest Great Dane distributor in the United States.
• Towmaster Trailers Trailers utilizing high-tech manufacturing processes, materials, and designs with proven product aesthetics and performance for vocational and contractor applications.
• Knapheide Truck and Dump Bodies Full line of vocational truck bodies including Service Bodies, Gooseneck Bodies, Platform Bodies, KUV Utility Bodies, Mechanic Truck Bodies, Truck Caps & Toolboxes, Fuel & Lube Trucks, and Forestry Bodies constructed of galvanneal steel.
• Galion Dump Bodies Dump bodies for construction and municipal applications, offered in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel from 2 to 30 yards with thermoset powder coat paint tested for 4000+ hours salt spray resistance.
• Godwin and R/S Godwin Dump Bodies and Trailers Aluminum and steel dump bodies and trailers for construction, finished with thermoset powder coat paint and primer, tested for 4000+ hours salt spray resistance per SAE 117-B, in capacities from 2 to 30 yards.
• Liftgates (Tommy Gate, Anthony, Thieman, Waltco, Maxon) Comprehensive liftgate portfolio spanning parallel-arm hydraulic, standard tuckunder, hydraulic stowaway, conventional, and columnlift designs in capacities from 1000 to 6600 lb, for vocational truck and trailer applications.
• Stellar Mechanic Trucks, Cranes, and Service Equipment Complete turnkey mechanic truck packages with heavy-duty steel body, air compressor, drawer system, and optional Propane Gas Service Trucks, Tire Trucks, and Stellar Cranes for vocational and contractor use.
• Swaploader Hook-Lift Hoist Systems Hook-lift hoist systems for truck-mounted material handling providing versatile swap-body solutions across waste management and vocational operations.
• Galion Underbody Hoists Underbody hoists with dumping capacities of 7.7 to 29 tons for bodies ranging from 8' to 14' long, manufactured with mill-certified 50K and 100K steel and backed by a 3-year product warranty.
• Brush Hawg and ARM Leaf and Debris Collection Equipment Ergonomically designed grapple loader plus self-contained leaf vacuum units (17 to 30 cubic yard), chassis/skid mounted vacuum collectors, and low-cost leaf loaders for municipal leaf and debris collection.
• MAVRYK Commercial Bus Commercial bus built on Ford E-350/E-450 or Chevy 3500/4500 chassis featuring fully powdercoated body framing, pressure laminated one-piece sidewalls, and one-piece impact guard roof with multiple passenger configurations for shuttle and commercial transport customers.
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Systems CNG fuel systems for utility trucks and refuse trucks with multiple mounting options including back-of-cab, tailgate, frame rail/side, roof mounts, and custom hybrid designs for alternative fuel fleet conversions.
• Rotair Ultra Silent Portable Diesel Air Compressor (D185T4F) Portable diesel air compressor with 185 cfm free air delivery at 100 psi working pressure, powered by a Kohler KDI1908TCR Tier 4 Final diesel engine, for truck and shop applications.
• Replacement Parts for All Distributed Brands Replacement parts supply covering all equipment brands distributed — Super Products, Swaploader, Brush Hawg, Godwin, Knapheide, liftgate brands, sweeper brands, and others — sold to fleet customers and service shops.
• Equipment Service, Repairs, Body Work, and Paint Full-service repair, maintenance, body work, and paint for truck bodies and municipal equipment including dump trucks, utility bodies, street sweepers, trailers, garbage trucks, liftgates, hooklifts, cranes, and sewer/water trucks. Operates Platinum Support-certified service with emergency after-hours support.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the largest transportation equipment distributors in Mid-Atlantic region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Thomas Built BusescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Thomas Built Buses in the State of New Jersey. H.A. DeHart & Son represents Thomas Built Buses for school bus sales, service, and parts in their territory. Awarded Thomas Built Buses Dealer of the Year recognition in 2024.
• Great Dane TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory authorized distributor for Great Dane Trailers in New Jersey and Philadelphia PA regions. H.A. DeHart & Son is recognized as the oldest distributor of Great Dane Trailers in the United States. Great Dane featured the company in their Dealer Spotlight Series.
• TK ChesapeakeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location in Delmar, DE providing extended coverage in Chesapeake region. Phone: 443-839-3214.
• Schwarze IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Schwarze street sweepers, parking lot sweepers, and related equipment. Offers cooperative purchasing contracts for Schwarze A8 Twister Street Sweeper through NJ State Contract.
• Super ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Super Products sewer and catch basin cleaners including Camel Max 1200, Camel Max 900, and SuperJet jetters. Available through NJ State Contract T3117.
• New WaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of New Way refuse trucks including front loaders, rear loaders, automated side loaders, and CNG/BEV options. New Way is a family-owned company committed to innovation since 1971.
• Pak-MorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Pak-Mor refuse truck equipment for garbage and refuse collection.
• TowmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory authorized distributor for Towmaster trailers in New Jersey and Philadelphia PA regions.
• Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative purchasing partnership for school vehicles. H.A. DeHart & Son offers Type A, B, & C school vehicles through HCESC contract #HCESC-VEH-22-10, effective through July 5, 2026.
• COSTARS (Pennsylvania)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommonwealth of Pennsylvania's cooperative purchasing program. H.A. DeHart & Son participates as a supplier, enabling PA government agencies to access their equipment through COSTARS contracts.
• SourcewellmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative purchasing organization combining buying power of 50,000+ government, education, and nonprofit organizations. H.A. DeHart & Son provides equipment through Sourcewell contracts.
• HGACBuymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHouston-Galveston Area Council purchasing cooperative serving local governments. H.A. DeHart & Son supplies equipment through HGACBuy cooperative contracts.
• Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing AlliancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNJ cooperative purchasing alliance led by Bergen County with 250+ member municipalities. Contract through February 5, 2027. Used for New Way, Schwarze, and Knapheide bids.
• Stellar IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Stellar mechanic trucks, propane gas service trucks, tire trucks, and cranes for vocational applications.
• SwaploadercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Swaploader hook-lift hoist systems for waste management and material handling applications.
• GalioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Galion underbody hoists (7.7-29 ton capacity) and Galion dump bodies. Galion is one of the oldest names in dump truck equipment.
• Meyer ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Meyer snow plows and salt spreaders including EZ Mount Plus, Lot Pro, and full line of tailgate/insert/spreader products.
• KnapheidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Knapheide service bodies, gooseneck bodies, platform bodies, KUV utility bodies, mechanic truck bodies, and vocational truck equipment.
• IBAKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of IBAK sewer inspection and rehabilitation equipment for industrial, utility, and municipal applications.
• Horizon MotorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Horizon Motor Inc., which builds Class 3-8 zero-emission work trucks in the U.S. with proprietary e-axle technology.
• Parts Suppliers (Multiple Brands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of parts suppliers including: Tommy Gate, Anthony Liftgate, Thieman, Waltco, Maxon, VMAC, Godwin, Weather Guard, Buyers Products, Mickey Truck Bodies, Spaulding, Perkins, Viking Cives, Spartan, TruckCraft, Good Roads, AirFlo, Kaufman Trailers, and many others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rush Enterprises, Inc. Largest Peterbilt dealer network in North America and one of the largest commercial truck dealer groups. Comparable as a multi-brand commercial vehicle distributor serving vocational and municipal end markets through a field-sales and service-driven model.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Major Daimler Truck (Freightliner/Western Star) dealer network operating across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable as a regional commercial truck and vocational equipment distributor with service operations supporting fleet and municipal customers.
• Premier Truck Group: Volvo/Mack heavy-duty truck dealer network with locations across the U.S. Comparable business model as a multi-location commercial truck and equipment distributor with service and parts operations targeting fleet customers.
• MHC Kenworth: One of the largest Kenworth dealer networks in North America. Comparable as a regional commercial truck dealer group combining new truck sales, parts, and service for vocational and fleet customers.
• Nextran Truck Centers: Multi-brand commercial truck dealer group representing Mack, Volvo, and Isuzu across the eastern U.S. Comparable distribution model focused on medium- and heavy-duty vocational vehicles and fleet support.
• Peach State Truck Centers: Regional Mack and Volvo dealer group serving the southeastern U.S. Comparable in structure and go-to-market as a commercial truck and equipment dealer with parts and service capabilities.
• Bergey's Truck Centers: Family-owned commercial truck dealer group operating across Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Closely comparable to H.A. DeHart as a regional, multi-generational, family-/closely-held commercial vehicle distributor with full-service capabilities.

Others

• Schwarze Industries: Manufacturer of street sweepers and related municipal equipment. H.A. DeHart is one of Schwarze's authorized distributors in the Mid-Atlantic; included as a key OEM supplier rather than a competitor.
• New Way Trucks: Manufacturer of refuse collection trucks (front loader, rear loader, automated side loader, CNG/BEV). H.A. DeHart distributes New Way's full refuse line in its territory; included as a core OEM partner rather than a competitor.
• Great Dane Trailers: Manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, and specialty trailers. H.A. DeHart is Great Dane's oldest U.S. distributor; included as a foundational OEM partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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