New Life Transport Parts Center

What New Life Transport Parts Center does

New Life Transport Parts Center is a wholesale distributor of aftermarket and original equipment (OEM) heavy-duty truck and trailer parts operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hinton Transportation Investments (HTI), the Hinton family's Grand Rapids, MI-based holding company. Founded in 1974 as a subsidiary of American Natural Resources and acquired by Robert L. Hinton in a 1983 leveraged buyout, the company is the self-described largest trailer aftermarket parts business in the U.S. industry, serving commercial fleet operators, OEM trailer manufacturers, and intermodal operators through eight regional branch locations across the country. The business runs on a B2B sales-led go-to-market model with dedicated account managers for national fleets, OEM, and intermodal accounts.

The company's core product set spans aftermarket parts distribution, OEM component manufacturing, and the exclusive Fleetcraft proprietary brand. Manufacturing is anchored at a 170,000 square-foot Fleetcraft Brake Manufacturing Center in Byron Center, MI, where brake shoes are produced with the proprietary Fleetcote thermo-finishing powder-coating process (3-year limited warranty, salt spray performance exceeding 400 hours) and Millennium disc brake products are assembled. Adjacent OEM manufacturing capabilities include custom axle assembly (using components from Meritor, Hendrickson, Stemco, SAF Holland, AXN, and Fleetcraft), suspension and lift kit integration, full trailer harness systems, and pre-assembled air brake kits built from a 350,000+ part catalog sourced across 90+ supplier partners.

New Life generates revenue on a transaction-based, quote-priced wholesale model, with reported fill rates of 97%-98% against a $40 million inventory base and proprietary-owned delivery (NLDS) providing last-mile control. The single-source purchasing program allows customers to consolidate approximately 80% of parts needs through one provider, supplemented by an exclusive annual stock rotation program for overstocked or obsolete parts. The firm operates under a horizontal segmentation approach spanning Fleet Operators, Trailer OEMs, and Intermodal Operators, supported by categorized sales, national fleet, OEM, and intermodal email funnels, and catalog-based top-of-funnel marketing.

Name

New Life Transport Parts Center

Legal name

Jomar Investments, Inc.

Website

https://newlifeparts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

New Life Transport Parts Center is a U.S. wholesale distributor and OEM manufacturer of aftermarket and original-equipment heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, serving commercial fleet operators, trailer OEMs, and intermodal operators through eight regional branches and a Fleetcraft-branded brake manufacturing facility in Byron Center, MI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-Duty Truck and Trailer Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI), Differentials, Axles & Final Drive Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAC)

Keywords

• Heavy duty truck parts
• Trailer aftermarket parts
• OEM axle assemblies
• Brake shoe manufacturing
• Commercial fleet parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Byron Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Parts Distribution: Wholesale distribution of aftermarket heavy duty truck and trailer parts to fleet operators, trailer manufacturers, and repair facilities across the United States.
2. OEM Component Manufacturing: Custom axle assembly, suspension integrations, trailer harness systems, and pre-assembled brake and air system kits for OEM trailer manufacturers.
3. Proprietary Fleetcraft Brand Products: Exclusive distribution of Fleetcraft brand heavy-duty parts including brake shoes, with proprietary Fleetcote coating technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

New Life Transport Parts Center is a wholesale distributor of aftermarket and OEM heavy-duty truck and trailer parts serving commercial fleet operators, trailer manufacturers, and intermodal operators across the United States through 8 regional locations. The company also manufactures proprietary Fleetcraft and Millennium brake products at a 170,000 sq ft facility in Byron Center, MI, and assembles custom OEM axle assemblies, trailer harness systems, suspension integrations, and pre-assembled air brake system kits using components sourced from suppliers such as Meritor, Hendrickson, Stemco, and SAF Holland.

Product overview

New Life Transport Parts Center operates as a wholesale distributor of heavy duty truck and trailer parts, offering both aftermarket and OEM components. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio built around its core parts distribution business supplemented by proprietary manufacturing capabilities. The Fleetcraft sub-brand (exclusive distribution) includes brake products manufactured at the company's 170,000 sq ft Byron Center, MI facility, featuring the Fleetcote powder-coating technology with a 3-year warranty, and the newer Millennium disc brake line. Manufacturing capabilities extend to custom axle assembly (using components from Meritor, Hendrickson, Stemco, AXN, and others), suspension/lift kit integration, trailer harness systems, and pre-assembled brake/air system kits (350K+ parts). The company supports its distribution operations with the proprietary New Life Delivery System (NLDS) using company-owned equipment. Product information is accessible through multiple catalogs including the 9th Edition Reference Guide, Universal Body Parts, Tank Trailer, Trailmobile, and Fleetcraft Quick Reference catalogs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fleetcraft: Exclusive distribution center for Fleetcraft brand heavy-duty parts. Fleetcraft is a proven alternative with substantial cost savings. Includes brake products processed with Fleetcote thermo-finishing powder-coating system.
• Fleetcote
• Millennium

Products and services

• Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Parts Distribution Wholesale distribution of aftermarket and OEM heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, supplying fleet operators, trailer OEMs, and intermodal customers across the U.S. for over 40 years with industry-leading fill rates.
• OEM Axle Assemblies Customized production axles assembled to customer specifications and standardized ready-to-ship axles for OEM trailer manufacturers; components sourced from Meritor, Hendrickson, Stemco, AXN, Fleetcraft, Millennium, and other suppliers.
• Suspension and Lift Kit Integrations Integration of OEM axles with suspension seats, lift kits, and tire inflation systems performed as part of the axle assembly process for trailer OEM customers.
• Full Trailer Harness Systems Electrical harness systems built to withstand extreme environmental conditions, running nose to tail on trailers with standardized connections to simplify future maintenance for OEM trailer manufacturers.
• Pre-assembled Brake and Air System Kits Pre-assembled air brake kits built from over 350,000 partner parts, including jounce lines, gladhands, DOT fittings, air brake valves, ECUs, brake chambers, J844 tubing, ABS cables, and mounting hangers for OEM trailer manufacturers and retro-fit applications.
• Fleetcraft Brake Products Proprietary brand of heavy-duty brake parts manufactured at New Life's dedicated 170,000 square foot Fleetcraft brake manufacturing facility in Byron Center, MI, featuring the Fleetcote thermo-finishing powder-coating process with a 3-year limited warranty.
• Millennium Disc Brake Products Disc brake product line manufactured at the Fleetcraft Brake Center facility in Byron Center, MI, using updated industry-standard components as a newer offering in the Fleetcraft portfolio.
• New Life Delivery System (NLDS) Proprietary company-owned delivery service that provides total order control from placement to delivery, including the capability to haul longer materials that competitors cannot.
• Trailmobile Catalog Parts catalog for Trailmobile trailer products published on the New Life website.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• MeritormajorTechnology or IntegrationOEM component supplier for axle assemblies. New Life offers wide variety of Meritor components in their made-to-order axle assembly plant.
• HendricksonmajorTechnology or IntegrationOEM component supplier for axle and suspension systems. Components integrated into New Life's custom axle assemblies and suspension integrations.
• StemcomajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of trailer components including suspension seats, wheel-end products, and other OE parts for New Life axle assemblies.
• SAF HollandmajorTechnology or IntegrationFifth wheel and suspension supplier referenced in tech docs and discontinuation notices. Major supplier for trailer suspensions and fifth wheel mounting.
• FleetcraftcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNew Life is exclusive distribution center for Fleetcraft brand heavy-duty parts including brake shoes. Operates Fleetcraft Brake Manufacturing Center in Byron Center, MI producing brake products with proprietary Fleetcote coating technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Wabash (Wabash National): Major trailer OEM and aftermarket parts supplier with its own parts catalog for Trailmobile and other legacy brands. Both a customer of New Life's OEM assembly services and a competing aftermarket parts source for its own installed base.

Broad incumbents

• SAF-Holland: OEM and aftermarket supplier of fifth wheels, suspensions, and landing gear for trailers. Functions as a New Life supplier partner but also sells directly through dealer networks, making it an adjacent competitor in suspension and coupling categories.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Heavy Duty): Large publicly traded parts distributor with a heavy-duty division serving commercial trucking fleets. Overlaps with New Life on truck and trailer aftermarket parts but operates across many other end markets, giving it broader scale and procurement leverage.
• Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems: Major manufacturer of air brake, ABS, and safety systems for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Competes with Fleetcraft's brake offerings on the manufacturing side while also supplying brake components that flow through New Life's distribution.
• Meritor Aftermarket: Major OEM and aftermarket supplier of axles, brakes, and drivetrain components for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Both a supplier partner to New Life's axle assembly plant and a competitor via its own aftermarket distribution to fleets and dealers.
• Stemco (Roper Technologies): Manufacturer of wheel-end, suspension, and tire-related components for trailers. A key supplier partner to New Life for axle assemblies and an indirect competitor via OEM service parts programs.
• Haldex: Manufacturer of air brake and air suspension systems for heavy-duty trucks and trailers, with a global aftermarket presence. Comparable to New Life's Fleetcraft brake product line and pre-assembled air system kits, though Haldex sells via OEM and dealer channels.

Direct peers

• FleetPride: Largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in North America, with a multi-branch footprint and similar fleet/OEM customer base. Direct competitor to New Life in heavy-duty aftermarket distribution, including brake and undercarriage categories.
• Heavy Duty America: Heavy-duty truck and trailer parts distributor serving the aftermarket and OEM channels with similar product breadth. Competes directly with New Life on fleet and OEM trailer customers, particularly in suspension and undercarriage categories.
• TruckPro: Heavy-duty truck and trailer parts distributor and service provider with branches across the US. Competes with New Life on aftermarket parts supply to fleets, with overlapping axle, brake, and suspension categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 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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