Tankmax

What Tankmax does

Tankmax Inc. is a privately held industrial services company headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington, providing DOT cargo tank testing, inspection, repair, and equipment sales across the Pacific Northwest. The company operates seven physical facilities (Spokane, Pasco, Kent, Sunnyside, Portland, Boise, Missoula), six regional parts warehouses, and five mobile DOT testing units, serving fleet operators in petroleum, chemical, food-grade, dry bulk, high-pressure (LPG), and non-code transport verticals. Its technical capabilities span ASME R-Stamp-certified service shops, certified DOT testing for MC306/MC406/MC307/MC407/MC312/MC412/MC330/MC331 cargo tanks, fabrication in a dedicated wreck-repair facility (20-foot CNC plasma, 12-foot brake press, 12-foot plate shear, on-site CAD), custom driveline design and balancing, and meter/pump calibration across Mid-Com, Liquid Controls, and Veeder-Root systems.

The business model is a hybrid industrial services roll-up with five revenue streams: (1) new, used, and custom-built equipment sales as Pacific Northwest distributor for Beall Trailers and Mac LTT; (2) parts distribution through warehouses stocking pumps, valves, meters, and tank components; (3) regulated DOT compliance testing, inspection, shop repair, and mobile on-site repair; (4) meter calibration, dispenser cabinet fabrication, and pump service; and (5) driveline fabrication and repair. Pricing is quote-based and varies by service line; no public pricing is disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with territory-dedicated outside reps, complemented by OEM distributor channels (Beall, Mac LTT, Gardner Denver) and targeted industry trade-show presence (WOMA, IPM, OFA, WPMA, NTTC, ATA). The company was re-established in 2015 by Jack Lacher (founder of the predecessor Tank Master, Inc., 1997) and Kelly Howard, and grew via the 2016 acquisitions of Pacific Meter & Equipment and Western Pacific Products.

Tankmax serves a fragmented regional market with no prominent public competitors named in the data; the company self-identifies as the only full-scope DOT cargo tank testing, inspection, and repair facility of its kind in the Inland Northwest, with 90 employees, over 100 years of combined staff experience, and 200+ years of collective tank-truck industry experience across its team.

Name

Tankmax

Legal name

Tankmax Inc.

Website

https://tankmaxnw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tankmax is a private, Pacific Northwest-based industrial services company operating seven facilities that provide DOT cargo tank testing, inspection, repair, parts distribution, OEM equipment sales, and driveline/fabrication services to commercial fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new, used, and custom-built petroleum, chemical, food-grade tank trailers, truck tanks, bobtails, box trucks, and related equipment. Tankmax is a dealer for Beall Trailers and Mac LTT.
2. Parts Sales: Sale of tank truck parts including pumps, valves, meters, and specialized tank components from leading manufacturers. Parts distributed through warehouses in Pasco, Spokane, Kent, Boise, Missoula, and Portland.
3. Service and Repair: DOT compliance testing, inspection, repair, and maintenance services for cargo tanks. Includes shop services, mobile services, and wreck repair at multiple locations.
4. Meter and Pump Services: Calibration, service, and rebuilds for mechanical and electronic meters. Includes installation and maintenance of pumping equipment.
5. Driveline Services: Design, fabrication, balancing, and repair of driveshafts and drivelines for heavy trucks, industrial machinery, and specialty vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Tankmax operates as a one-stop tank shop providing DOT cargo tank testing, inspection, repair, and maintenance services for petroleum, chemical, food-grade, dry bulk, high-pressure, and non-code units. The company also sells new, used, and custom-built tank trailers, truck tanks, bobtails, box trucks, and related equipment as a Pacific Northwest distributor for Beall Trailers and Mac LTT. Complementing these offerings, Tankmax distributes tank truck parts, performs meter calibration, and provides driveline design and fabrication across seven facilities.

Product overview

Tankmax is a full-service DOT cargo tank testing, inspection, repair, and equipment sales company serving the Pacific Northwest. The company operates as a one-stop tank shop offering a unified portfolio of products and services: equipment sales (Box Trucks, Food Grade Tanks, Chemical Tanks, Petroleum Equipment including Bobtails and Pumper Trucks), combined with comprehensive service offerings (Shop Services, Mobile Services, Wreck Repair), parts distribution, and precision components (Drivelines, Meters & Calibration, Pump Cabinets). The products and services integrate to provide complete lifecycle support for tank trucks—from new equipment sales and custom upfitting through ongoing maintenance, DOT compliance testing, mobile repairs, and wreck reconstruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Box Trucks Sale of box trucks including dry freight bodies, refrigerated (reefer) units, and custom service or utility box configurations for various commercial transport needs.
• Food Grade Tanks Sanitary stainless steel tank trailers, dairy tanks, and truck-mounted tanks designed for safe transport of milk, juices, oils, and other edible products meeting strict sanitary standards.
• Chemical Tanks Stainless steel truck tanks, DOT 407/412 chemical trailers, and units designed for acids, caustics, and specialized liquid chemicals with structural integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Petroleum Equipment (Bobtails, Pumper Trucks, Supertubes) Full range of petroleum transport equipment including truck and trailer tanks, bobtails, supertubes, and pumper trucks built or inspected to meet industry safety and performance standards.
• Meters & Calibration Complete pump, meter, and dispenser solutions for petroleum, propane, and chemical delivery fleets including custom dispenser cabinets, meter calibration, and rebuilds for Mid-Com, Liquid Controls, and Veeder-Root systems.
• Pump Cabinets Custom dispenser cabinets including LPG galvanized cabinets with secure locking systems, explosion-proof switches, and organized hose management designed for safety, durability, and efficient delivery operations.
• Drivelines Driveshaft and driveline solutions including precision balancing, vibration analysis, PTO and shield services, and custom driveline builds for heavy trucks, industrial machinery, and specialty vehicles.
• Shop Services Comprehensive inspections, repairs, and custom upfits for all types of cargo tanks and trucks at fully equipped service shops in Pasco, Boise, Spokane, Missoula, and Kent, backed by ASME R-Stamp certification.
• Mobile Services On-site DOT cargo tank testing, inspections, and light repairs performed by mobile units throughout the Pacific Northwest, certified for MC306, MC406, MC307, MC407, MC312, MC412, MC330, and MC331 cargo tanks.
• Wreck Repair Professional fabrication services and major wreck reconstruction at the Sunnyside location with state-of-the-art equipment including a 20-foot downdraft CNC plasma table, 12-foot break press, and 12-foot plate shear.
• Parts Full inventory of tank truck parts from leading manufacturers including pumps, valves, meters, and specialized tank components stocked at warehouses in Pasco, Spokane, Kent, Boise, Missoula, and Portland.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beall TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTankmax serves as the Pacific Northwest distributor of Beall Trailers, offering new Beall tank trailer sales, service, and support throughout the region.
• Mac LTTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTankmax is the Pacific Northwest distributor of MAC LTT equipment, providing sales and support for MAC tank trailers in the region.
• Pacific Meter & EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Tankmax to expand meter, pump, and equipment services. Established state-of-the-art DOT cargo tank testing, inspection, and repair facility at the original Pasco location. Provides complete pump, meter, and dispenser solutions for petroleum, propane, and chemical delivery fleets.
• Western Pacific ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Tankmax to expand service capabilities and better serve customers throughout the Pacific Northwest.
• Gardner DenvercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTankmax holds Gardner Denver distributorship for the region, providing sales and service of Gardner Denver equipment including drum blowers.
• NeapcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParts supplier for driveline and driveshaft components
• BlackmerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParts supplier for pumps used in tank truck applications
• Veeder-RootminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeter manufacturer whose products Tankmax services and supports
• Liquid ControlsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeter manufacturer whose products Tankmax services and calibrates
• Mid-ComminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeter manufacturer whose products Tankmax services and calibrates

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wabash National: Wabash National is a large diversified trailer manufacturer with a tank trailer product line (via its subsidiaries). As a broad incumbent in the trailer and tank equipment space, it is comparable to the broader OEM ecosystem in which Tankmax operates as a distributor and service provider.
• Heil Trailer International: Heil Trailer International is one of the largest manufacturers of petroleum and chemical tank trailers globally. As an upstream OEM in the same value chain Tankmax services and sells, it represents the broader incumbent supply side Tankmax competes against through its Beall and Mac LTT dealerships.
• Beall Trailers: Beall Trailers (Beall Corporation) is a major manufacturer of petroleum and propane tank trailers and is Tankmax's Pacific Northwest distribution partner. As both a supplier and a competing OEM brand for fleet buyers, it is an adjacent incumbent that shapes Tankmax's equipment revenue stream.
• Quality Distribution: Quality Distribution is one of North America's largest bulk transportation services companies, operating a fleet of tanker trucks for chemical, fuel, and food-grade haulers. While primarily a carrier rather than a service provider, it is a major fleet operator that represents the customer base Tankmax services and a benchmark for tanker fleet scale.
• Brenner Tank: Brenner Tank is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel and carbon steel tank trailers serving the chemical, food-grade, and petroleum markets. It is comparable to Tankmax on the equipment side — Tankmax distributes Beall and Mac LTT while Brenner competes in the same OEM space for fleet buyers Tankmax serves.
• Mac Trailer (Mac LTT): Mac Trailer is a leading manufacturer of aluminum petroleum, aviation, and specialty tank trailers and is Tankmax's second principal PNW distribution partner. Comparable on the equipment side: Mac competes for the same fleet customers Tankmax serves and supplies via the distribution channel.
• Polar Tank Trailer: Polar Tank Trailer is a major North American manufacturer of petroleum and chemical tank trailers. As a sister entity to Polar Service Centers and a competitor to Beall/Mac LTT, it overlaps with Tankmax's equipment sales and service ecosystem across the broader tank truck industry.

Direct peers

• Polar Service Centers: Polar Service Centers operates DOT cargo tank testing, inspection, and repair facilities — the most direct comparable to Tankmax. Notably, Polar acquired the predecessor Tank Master assets in 2006, making it both a direct competitor and a historic counterparty in the Pacific Northwest tank service market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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