Bus Parts Warehouse

Name

Bus Parts Warehouse

Legal name

Bus Parts Warehouse

Website

https://buspartswarehouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bus Parts Warehouse is a U.S. B2B distributor of OEM and aftermarket replacement parts for school buses, selling body, engine, HVAC, safety, seating, and electrical components to school districts, transportation directors, and maintenance teams via its bpwdirect.com e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

School Bus Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Bus & Coach Aftermarket Parts & Refurbishment Manufacturing (IMACADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Bus Manufacturing (IMACADAC), Bus & Coach Interior Systems Manufacturing (Seating/Flooring/Accessibility) (IMACADAJ)

Keywords

• School bus parts
• OEM aftermarket parts
• Commercial vehicle parts
• School transportation equipment
• Fleet maintenance parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Distribution: Sale of OEM and aftermarket replacement parts for school buses. One-time transactional purchases for replacement parts with repeat purchase patterns driven by vehicle maintenance needs. Revenue from individual parts sales as well as volume/district purchasing contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bus Parts Warehouse is a national online distributor of OEM and aftermarket replacement parts, safety equipment, and upgrades for school buses. The company operates the bpwdirect.com e-commerce platform where school districts, transportation directors, and maintenance teams can browse and order parts across 11+ categories including body/engine, HVAC, mirrors, seating, safety, special needs, and tools. Parts are compatible with Blue Bird, Thomas Built, and IC Corp school buses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Body Parts Replacement body components for school buses including panels, trim, and structural parts. For school districts and maintenance teams performing fleet repairs.
• Engine Parts OEM and aftermarket engine components and replacement parts for school bus engines. Targets school bus maintenance teams and fleet operators.
• Stop & Crossing Arms Stop arm assemblies, crossing arm assemblies, driver alert signs, and replacement parts for school bus safety signaling. For school bus fleet operators managing safety compliance.
• Mirrors Crossover mirrors, Lucerix mirrors, rear view mirrors, mirror control systems, heater timers, and accessories for school bus visibility.
• Seating School bus seating including seating accessories, seat covers, foam, seat repair parts, and special needs seating solutions.
• HVAC Systems Heating, cooling, and air conditioning components including tubes and related HVAC parts for school buses.
• Cleaning & Janitorial Cleaning supplies including brooms, squeegees, graffiti remover, hand cleaners, snow brushes, transit curtains, wash brushes, waste receptacles, and VoBan absorbent products for school bus fleets.
• Lighting/Electrical Electrical components, lights, and switches for school bus illumination and electrical systems.
• Special Needs Equipment Transportation harnesses, wheelchair lift parts, and wheelchair tie-downs for accommodating students with special needs on school buses.
• Safety/Security Safety equipment including child reminder systems, evacuation blankets, fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, first aid kits, video surveillance, warning triangles, and wearables.
• Tools Professional tools including air tools, hand tools, power tools, batteries, chargers, fluid handling equipment, measuring tools, paint shop supplies, and wheel/tire service tools.
• Promotion Items Discounted and promotional items including discontinued parts, overstock inventory, and seasonal winter savings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of dedicated service to school transportation industry

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oracle NetSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationBPW was featured in Oracle NetSuite's Summer 2024 Alliance Partner Spotlight Award for implementing NetSuite SuiteCommerce to enhance ecommerce capabilities. NetSuite provides the underlying ERP and ecommerce platform powering bpwdirect.com.
• Anchor GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnchor Group implemented NetSuite SuiteCommerce for BPW, winning the award for this implementation. Anchor Group is a NetSuite solution provider and Alliance Partner.
• Blue BirdminorOthersOEM manufacturer for school buses. BPW distributes OEM and aftermarket parts compatible with Blue Bird buses.
• Thomas BuiltminorOthersOEM manufacturer for school buses. BPW distributes OEM and aftermarket parts compatible with Thomas Built buses.
• IC Corp (International)minorOthersOEM manufacturer for school buses. BPW distributes OEM and aftermarket parts compatible with IC Corp/International buses.

Scale indicators3 records

Direct peers

• School Bus Parts: Direct competitor in school bus parts distribution, offering OEM and aftermarket parts for school bus fleets across the United States. Same target customer base (school districts, transportation departments) and similar product category breadth.

Broad incumbents

• FleetPride: Largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in North America, serving fleet operators with multi-category parts and service. Comparable B2B distribution model and commercial fleet customer base, though FleetPride focuses on trucking rather than school buses.
• Imperial Dade: Leading distributor of foodservice, janitorial, and cleaning supplies across North America. Overlaps with BPW's cleaning/janitorial category and shares the B2B institutional customer base, though Imperial Dade's portfolio spans many end markets.
• HDA Truck Pride: Network of independent heavy-duty truck parts distributors with shared purchasing and marketing infrastructure. Comparable aftermarket parts distribution model serving commercial fleet customers, with broader heavy-duty focus than BPW's school bus specialization.
• TruckPro: Heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor with retail stores and service capabilities across the US. Overlaps with BPW in B2B parts distribution and commercial fleet customer base, though TruckPro focuses on heavy-duty trucking rather than school buses.
• Genuine Parts Company: Parent of NAPA Auto Parts, the largest automotive aftermarket parts distributor in North America. Adjacent business model in parts distribution with deep commercial vehicle and fleet relationships; relevant comparison for scale and reach even though NAPA is broader than school bus specific.

Others

• Blue Bird Corporation: Largest school bus OEM in North America and a key BPW supplier partner. Not a direct competitor but central to BPW's parts ecosystem—any shift in Blue Bird's distribution strategy or aftermarket go-to-market would directly affect BPW's business.

Market position

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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