Midwest Truck & Auto Parts

What Midwest Truck & Auto Parts does

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts is a U.S. private aftermarket truck and automotive parts distributor that, following its combination with S&S Truck Parts LLC, operates a unified catalog of more than 30,000 SKUs spanning light-duty and heavy-duty applications. The company sells through a portfolio of established sub-brands — World American, Motive Gear, TEN Factory, Richmond Gear, PowerTrax, and Newstar — covering 22+ product categories including air & brake, bearings & seals, chassis, driveline, engine, exhaust, fifth wheel, HVAC, marine, military, power steering, PTO & hydraulic, rotating electric, steering, trailer, and wheel attaching. It serves B2B customers — primarily warehouse distributors and authorized dealerships for Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, and Mack — across the United States and Mexico.

The company generates revenue through one-time hardware sales to B2B buyers, with no disclosed subscription or recurring pricing. Distribution combines inside sales via dedicated phone lines (including Mexico toll-free numbers), an e-commerce portal at sandstruck.com with account-login functionality, and direct customer-service outreach. Value-added services include business analytics, scorecards, R&D testing/QA, private-label capabilities, and customer-loyalty programs. The company is led by founder, president and CEO Mark Chudacoff and operates as a private LLC headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, with 101–250 employees.

The business model is a conventional catalog-based B2B hardware distributor with brand-led differentiation: it does not develop proprietary technology, software, or AI systems, and its competitive position rests on catalog breadth (30,000+ SKUs), brand portfolio, and multi-channel reach rather than technology or data advantages. The Midwest/S&S combination is the defining recent strategic move, expanding product breadth and enabling cross-selling to a shared distributor and dealership base.

Name

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts

Legal name

S&S Truck Parts LLC

Website

https://midwesttruck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts, combined with S&S Truck Parts LLC, distributes more than 30,000 aftermarket truck and automotive parts under brands like World American, Motive Gear, TEN Factory, Richmond Gear, PowerTrax, and Newstar to warehouse distributors and dealerships across the U.S. and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aftermarket Truck and Automotive Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Aftermarket truck parts
• Heavy duty auto parts
• Light duty driveline
• Parts distribution
• Truck dealership supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Scott City

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Truck & Auto Parts Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of aftermarket truck and automotive parts. They offer over 30,000 quality parts including light duty truck and automotive parts. Revenue is derived from one-time hardware sales to B2B customers (warehouse distributors, dealerships).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts distributes over 30,000 aftermarket truck and automotive parts to warehouse distributors and dealerships across the U.S. and Mexico. The catalog spans light-duty and heavy-duty categories including air and brake, bearings and seals, driveline, engine, exhaust, fifth wheel, HVAC, steering, trailer, and more, marketed under sub-brands such as World American, Motive Gear, TEN Factory, Richmond Gear, PowerTrax, and Newstar.

Product overview

S&S Truck Parts LLC (parent company of Midwest Truck & Auto Parts) is an aftermarket truck parts distributor combining Midwest and S&S into a unified portfolio of over 30,000 quality parts spanning both light-duty automotive and heavy-duty truck categories. The company operates through multiple sub-brands: Motive Gear (ring & pinion gearing, axles, transfer case components), TEN Factory (off-road racing axle kits and driveshafts with 10-year warranty), Richmond Gear (chromoly steel ring & pinions and transmissions for racing), and PowerTrax (traction solutions including lockers and limited slip differentials). Additional sub-brands include World American and Newstar. The portfolio covers comprehensive product categories including Air & Brake, Bearings & Seals, Body & Cabin, Chassis Parts, Driveline, Electrical, Engine, Exhaust, Fifth Wheel, Heavy Duty, HVAC, Hardware, Light Duty, Marine, Military, Power Steering, PTO & Hydraulic, Rotating Electric, Steering, Tools & Accessories, Trailer, and Wheel Attaching. The company serves customers including warehouse distributors and dealerships across major truck brands (Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Newstar: Aftermarket parts supplier for medium & heavy duty applications
• World American
• Motive Gear
• TEN Factory
• Richmond Gear
• PowerTrax

Products and services

• World American aftermarket truck parts
• Newstar aftermarket parts
• Motive Gear ring and pinion gearing
• TEN Factory off-road axle kits and driveshafts
• Richmond Gear ring and pinion gearing
• PowerTrax traction solutions
• Heavy duty aftermarket truck parts catalog
• Light duty truck and automotive parts catalog

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TruckPro: TruckPro is a leading heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor in the U.S. operating a network of branches and distribution centers. It is a direct peer because it competes for the same warehouse distributor and dealership customers on heavy-duty truck parts categories like driveline, brakes, electrical, and chassis.
• Richmond Gear / Motive Gear direct competitors: Yukon Gear & Axle is a manufacturer of differential, axle, and ring-and-pinion products for light-duty trucks, Jeeps, and performance/off-road vehicles, distributed through warehouse distributors and dealers. It is a direct peer to Motive Gear, TEN Factory, Richmond Gear, and PowerTrax within the S&S portfolio because it competes head-to-head in ring & pinion, locking differentials, and axle assemblies for the off-road and performance segments.
• FleetPride: FleetPride is the largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in North America, serving fleet customers, service shops, and dealerships with a multi-million-SKU catalog. It is a direct peer because both companies distribute aftermarket heavy-duty truck parts to B2B customers (warehouse distributors and dealerships) with overlapping product categories and customer profiles.

Emerging players

• BendPak / Ranger Products: BendPak manufactures vehicle lifts, jacks, and shop equipment distributed to commercial automotive and truck service facilities. It is an emerging player peer because the company's Tools & Accessories category overlaps with BendPak's distribution channels, though BendPak is more equipment-focused while Midwest/S&S is broader parts-focused.
• Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems: Bendix is a major North American manufacturer and supplier of air brake, safety, and electronics systems for commercial vehicles, distributing to OEMs and aftermarket channels. It is an emerging player peer because it competes with the company's air & brake and electrical categories but operates with deeper OE ties and a heavier technology focus.

Others

• Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (industry event) / HDAW: HDAW is the leading annual industry conference and trade show for the heavy-duty aftermarket, where the company's target customers (warehouse distributors and dealerships) source vendors. It is included as an "others" peer because it represents the ecosystem in which the company competes and gains customer mindshare, rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Heavy Duty): Genuine Parts Company owns the NAPA Auto Parts network and its heavy-duty division (NAPA Heavy Duty), which distributes aftermarket truck and trailer parts to commercial customers. It is a broad incumbent peer because it competes across both heavy-duty and light-duty aftermarket parts distribution at national scale, overlapping with Midwest/S&S's combined catalog.
• Dorman Products: Dorman Products is a major U.S. manufacturer and supplier of automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket replacement parts, with deep private-label and OE-form-fit part coverage. It is a broad incumbent peer because it competes with the company's branded parts (especially World American and Newstar) across multiple heavy-duty categories including driveline, steering, electrical, and rotating electric.
• Standard Motor Products: Standard Motor Products manufactures and distributes replacement parts for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles, with strong positions in engine management, rotating electric, and HVAC categories. It is a broad incumbent peer because it competes in many of the same product categories and serves similar warehouse distributor and dealership channels.
• Motorcar Parts of America: Motorcar Parts of America is a manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive parts, particularly rotating electric products (alternators and starters) under various brands. It is a broad incumbent peer because its rotating electric and other remanufactured parts compete with the company's rotating electric and engine categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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