Truck Centers, Inc.

What Truck Centers, Inc. does

Truck Centers, Inc. (TCI) is a family-owned heavy-duty truck dealership network founded in 1970 and headquartered in Troy, Illinois. The company operates 12 locations across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, holding franchises primarily for Daimler Truck North America's Freightliner and Western Star brands, with complementary lines for Detroit engines, Mitsubishi Fuso medium-duty trucks, and Kalmar Ottawa yard tractors. Three of the 12 sites house full-service collision centers (Troy and Morton, IL; South Bend, IN), and the Troy campus includes a 24,000-square-foot DTNA-certified training center and a parts warehouse stocking more than $23 million in OEM and aftermarket inventory across 25,000+ specialty SKUs.

Revenue is generated through five distinct streams: new and pre-owned heavy-duty truck sales (one-time transactions, primarily Freightliner Cascadia, M2, 114SD, and Western Star 47X/49X/57X), parts sales (transaction-based with 24/7 access and online ordering via the Excelerator portal), service and repair (Elite Support-certified labor across all makes and models including mobile repair and DOT inspections), collision and refurbishment work (professional services including frame alignment and custom paint), and commercial financing originated through Daimler Truck Financial and other lenders. Supplementary revenue comes from DTNA-certified technician training, the TCI F.I.R.S.T. diesel apprenticeship program, and trade-in/used-truck sales. Pricing is universally quote-based; no public price list is published for new trucks or parts.

The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales through 12 regional dealership points, supported by digital channels including an Excelerator parts portal, a HighRadius-powered customer portal for billing and credit applications, and a Trnsact-integrated credit workflow. TCI's customer base spans fleet operators, owner-operators, and vocational buyers (construction, utility, mining) across the Midwest freight corridor. Customer evidence includes named accounts such as Nussbaum Transportation, McLeod Express, and Ludlow, alongside a broad base of regional fleets. The company employs 730+ people, has grown from $1M to $600M+ in annual revenue over 55 years, and is led by the third generation of the Hopkins family with Katie Hopkins as President/CEO, supported by newly appointed VP of Sales Eric Pettigrew (January 2025) and incoming Senior Director of IT Devin Cargill (October 2026).

Name

Truck Centers, Inc.

Legal name

Truck Centers, Inc.

Website

https://truckcentersinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Truck Centers, Inc. is a family-owned heavy-duty truck dealership network operating 12 locations across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, selling and servicing Freightliner, Western Star, and allied OEM trucks alongside a DTNA-certified technician training center and parts warehouse stocking $23M+ in inventory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-Duty Truck Dealership Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts Distribution Centers (Aftermarket/OEM) (TLALAEAG)

Keywords

• Heavy truck dealership
• Commercial truck sales
• Truck parts service
• Collision repair services
• Truck financing leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Sales (New and Pre-Owned): Sale of new Freightliner, Western Star, and other brand heavy-duty trucks. Also offers pre-owned inventory of various makes and models. Revenue from vehicle sales represents the primary revenue stream.
2. Parts Sales: Sale of OEM and aftermarket truck parts. Company stocks $23+ million in parts inventory with 25,000+ specialty parts available. Parts include Freightliner, Western Star, and various aftermarket manufacturer parts.
3. Service and Repair: Full-service maintenance and repair for all makes and models including Freightliner, Western Star, and alternative fuel vehicles. Services include Elite Support certified maintenance, mobile repair, DOT inspections, and specialty services.
4. Collision Repair and Refurbishment: Three full-service collision centers providing body shop repairs, frame repairs, custom painting, and truck refurbishment services. Includes complete frame and driveline fabrication.
5. Training Services: DTNA-certified training center offering diesel technician courses, apprenticeships (TCI F.I.R.S.T. program), and specialized training for fleet customers and dealership technicians.
6. Financing Services: Financing and lease options through Daimler Truck Financial and other lending sources. Includes truck financing, parts/service financing, and insurance products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Truck Centers, Inc. operates a family-owned heavy-duty truck dealership network across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, selling new and pre-owned Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, Kalmar Ottawa, and Mitsubishi Fuso commercial trucks. The company provides comprehensive parts (with $23+ million in inventory), service, collision repair, financing through Daimler Truck Financial, and a DTNA-certified technician training center under a single integrated dealer platform.

Product overview

Truck Centers, Inc. is a family-owned heavy-duty truck dealership network operating 12 locations across Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. The company offers a unified platform of truck sales, parts, service, collision repair, and training services. Core products include new and pre-owned Freightliner and Western Star trucks, Detroit engines, Kalmar Ottawa yard trucks, and Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles. The service ecosystem includes an extensive parts department ($23+ million inventory), Elite Support-certified repair facilities, three collision centers, a DTNA-certified training center, commercial financing through Daimler Truck Financial, and an online truck configuration tool. The company also offers truck refurbishment programs and mobile repair services for fleet customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TCI F.I.R.S.T. Future in Repair Service Technology Program - apprenticeship program for high school/vocational graduates and military veterans
• Elite Support

Products and services

• New Heavy Truck Sales
• Pre-Owned Heavy Truck Sales
• Parts Department
• Service and Repair
• Collision Centers
• Training Center
• Commercial Truck Financing
• Truck Refurbishment

Quantifiable outcome

• OASIS Top Performer Award for 11 consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• FreightlinercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary OEM brand represented by Truck Centers. Company is one of the first Freightliner dealers, receiving franchise in 1977. Sells new Freightliner trucks including Cascadia, M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 114SD Plus, eCascadia, and eM2 models.
• Western StarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor OEM brand represented by Truck Centers. Sells Western Star trucks including 47X, 49X, and 57X models.
• Detroit (Daimler Truck North America)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDetroit performance products represented at locations including South Bend.
• Kalmar OttawasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYard truck manufacturer represented at Truck Centers. Products include T2 EV Electric Terminal Tractor, TX Electric Terminal Tractor, and various DOT/EPA yard trucks.
• Mitsubishi FusosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMitsubishi Fuso trucks and buses represented at Truck Centers locations including Springfield.
• Daimler Trucks of North America (DTNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTNA-certified training center operated by Truck Centers. Four award-winning certified instructors with over 90 years combined experience. 24,000 sq ft training facility provides courses on DTNA vehicles, Detroit engines, and related technologies.
• TrnsactsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOnline credit application platform for parts/service financing and body shop financing. Integrated into customer portal for credit applications.
• HighRadiussecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBilling center platform integrated into customer portal for account management and payments.
• ExceleratorsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationOnline parts ordering portal for customer self-service parts ordering and pricing access.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rush Truck Centres of Canada / international truck dealers: Larger multi-OEM commercial truck dealership networks (e.g., Rush's broader network, TravelCenters of America's trucking service line) provide broader market benchmarks for dealer-group scale, parts/service economics, and channel structure relevant to TCI.
• Daimler Truck North America: Daimler Truck North America is the OEM whose Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, and Fuso brands Truck Centers sells and services. It is included because it sets franchise terms, product roadmap (incl. EV), and financing structure that defines TCI's economics.

Direct peers

• Stoops Freightliner: Stoops Freightliner operates multiple Freightliner/Western Star dealerships across Indiana and Ohio, directly overlapping TCI's Midwest Daimler franchise footprint with the same full-service sales, parts, and service offering.
• Bergey's Truck Centers: Bergey's is a family-owned commercial truck dealer group operating across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic, with similar Freightliner/Western Star franchises, parts, service, and collision offerings — a strong comparable peer given its scale and franchise overlap.
• Rush Enterprises: Rush Enterprises is the largest Peterbilt and International commercial truck dealer network in North America and the closest direct comparable to Truck Centers in business model (multi-OEM franchise, parts, service, collision) and scale. Both operate integrated retail, parts, service, and financing models; Rush trades publicly, providing useful public-market comp data.
• Premier Truck Group: Premier Truck Group operates a multi-location heavy-duty truck dealer network primarily representing Freightliner and Western Star across the South-Central U.S., closely matching TCI's franchise mix and full-service dealer model.
• RWC Group: RWC Group is a multi-OEM heavy- and medium-duty truck dealer group operating across multiple U.S. states with sales, parts, service, and leasing operations — comparable in breadth and integrated dealer-network model.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Velocity Vehicle Group is one of the largest Daimler (Freightliner/Western Star) dealer networks in the Western U.S., directly comparable to Truck Centers as a Daimler franchise group with full-service sales, parts, and service operations.
• NorCal Kenworth: NorCal Kenworth is a heavy-duty truck dealer network in Northern California representing a competing OEM (PACCAR/Kenworth). It is comparable to TCI as a regional heavy-duty dealer offering the same integrated sales/parts/service proposition.
• Allied Enterprises (Freightliner Northwest / Western Truck Center): Allied Enterprises operates a Daimler-focused commercial truck dealer group in the Pacific Northwest, comparable in franchise mix, parts/service integration, and multi-location model to Truck Centers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/truckcentersinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/truck-centers-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/truckcentersinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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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