Jerr-Dan Corporation

What Jerr-Dan Corporation does

Jerr-Dan Corporation (legal entity JerrDan, LLC) designs, engineers, and manufactures towing and recovery equipment - including light- to heavy-duty rollback carriers, integrated and independent wreckers (MPL/HPL lines) from 8,000-lb through 120,000-lb boom ratings, and JD35/40 and JD50/60 rotators with 360-degree rotation and scissor-style outriggers. Core technology centers on hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control systems, extruded-plank aluminum XLP (Extra Low Profile) carrier design, the patented Autogrid automatic wheel grid, JFB polypropylene copolymer corrosion-free bodies covered by a limited lifetime warranty, CAN-bus distributed electrical architecture, and tip-alarm and level-stop-assist safety subsystems. Eight US patents since 1982 underpin these differentiators.

The company sells exclusively through an authorized distributor network across the United States and six continents, supplemented by Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions (JDFS) - an exclusive in-house financing partnership with Ascentium Capital offering 100% financing, 24- to 84-month terms and 24-hour credit decisions - and by an aftermarket stack comprising parts, accessories, the Tow Link mobile app, the KnowYourTow calculator, Jerr-Dan University training, and a warranty program. Customers range from single-unit SMB tow operators (Riehl's, White Glove, Prime Towing) to mid-market fleets (Hampshire, Stockton, Hix Wrecker) and enterprise/government accounts (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Hoosier Motor Club, National Asset Recovery).

Jerr-Dan is a privately held LLC and wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) within its Access segment, headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland with manufacturing in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1972 by Jerry Pool and Dan Reynolds, Jerr-Dan has been under Oshkosh ownership since 2004 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Name

Jerr-Dan Corporation

Legal name

JerrDan, LLC

Website

https://jerrdan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jerr-Dan Corporation designs and manufactures towing and recovery equipment - carriers, integrated and independent wreckers, and rotators - selling exclusively through an authorized distributor network across the US and six continents, with in-house financing, parts, training, and the Tow Link digital app for SMB and enterprise towing operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle & Heavy-Duty Towing Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)

Keywords

• Towing equipment
• Recovery vehicles
• Heavy-duty wreckers
• Hydraulic carriers
• Rotator trucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Greencastle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Towing Equipment Manufacturing: Jerr-Dan designs, engineers, and manufactures towing and recovery equipment including carriers, wreckers, and rotators. Products are sold through an authorized distributor network with various capacity configurations from light-duty to heavy-duty applications.
2. Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions (JDFS): In-house financing program offering loans and leases on new and used Jerr-Dan equipment through partnership with Ascentium Capital, providing competitive rates and flexible terms to distributors and end-users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jerr-Dan Corporation designs, engineers, and manufactures towing and recovery equipment — carriers (light, medium, heavy-duty, industrial, and multi-car), wreckers (integrated MPL and independent HPL configurations from light to 60-ton heavy-duty), and rotators (35/40-ton and 50/60-ton). The equipment is built around hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems, proprietary carriers, and corrosion-free JFB bodies, and is sold exclusively through an authorized distributor network with financing available through Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions.

Product overview

Jerr-Dan Corporation is a manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of three main product lines: Carriers (light duty, medium duty, heavy duty, industrial, and multi-car carriers including the XLP low-profile line), Wreckers (integrated and independent configurations across light duty MPL/HPL lines, medium duty, and heavy duty 25/35/50/60-ton configurations), and Rotators (JD35/40 HDR 700 and JD50/60 HDR 1000 models). The product line spans from 6-ton light duty units to 60-ton heavy duty equipment. Jerr-Dan also offers digital tools including the Tow Link mobile app and KnowYourTow calculator, along with financing services through Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions, parts and accessories, warranty programs, and product training through Jerr-Dan University. The company operates as a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation and has been industry-leading since 1972.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions (JDFS): A financing program offering loans and leases on new and used Jerr-Dan equipment, operated in partnership with Ascentium Capital. Serves tow truck operators from one-unit owners to large fleet operators with terms from 24 to 84 months.

Products and services

• Light Duty Carriers Light duty rollback/flatbed carriers with 6-ton (12,000 lb) structural capacity, available with aluminum or steel deck in 20-ft to 22-ft lengths and various wheel-lift options. Includes the XLP low-profile model with industry-leading load angle. Designed for light-duty vehicle towing and transport by professional towing operators.
• Medium Duty Carriers Medium duty carriers with 8.5-ton (17,000 lb) structural capacity, available in steel or aluminum with 22-ft to 30-ft deck lengths and dock stabilizer or wheel-lift options up to 5,000 lb. Built for medium-duty towing and transport operations.
• Heavy Duty Carriers Heavy duty steel carriers with 10-ton (20,000 lb) or 15-ton (30,000 lb) structural capacity, with 12,000 lb or 20,000 lb winches in 24-ft to 30-ft deck lengths. Built for heavy-duty vehicle transport by professional carriers and fleet operators.
• Industrial Carriers Industrial-grade carriers with 6 to 15 ton capacity featuring Apitong hardwood or steel-over-wood decking. Designed for heavy-duty industrial towing and transport applications requiring enhanced decking durability.
• Multi-Car Carriers Multi-vehicle transport carriers designed to haul 3 to 4 cars simultaneously with 5,000 lb upper deck and 17,000 lb lower deck structural capacity in aluminum or steel construction. Includes the 8.5-ton XLP Multi-Car Carrier. Targets auto transport and dealer delivery operators.
• Light Duty Wreckers (MPL & HPL) Light duty wreckers spanning the integrated MPL line and independent HPL line, with 8,000 lb to 12,000 lb recovery boom capacities and wheel lifts up to 6,000 lb. Designed for light-duty towing and recovery including cars and light trucks.
• Medium Duty Wreckers (MPL & HPL) Medium duty wreckers in integrated MPL and independent HPL configurations with 12-ton (24,000 lb) boom capacity and underlift up to 6,000 lb. Targets medium-duty commercial towing including box trucks and delivery vehicles.
• Heavy Duty Wreckers (JD25, JD35, JD50 Integrated; JD35, JD60 Independent) Heavy duty wreckers available in 25-ton (JD25 INT), 35-ton (JD35 INT/JD35 IND), 50-ton (JD50 INT), and 60-ton (JD60 IND) configurations with fully extended boom ratings up to 30,000 lb and SAE boom ratings up to 120,000 lb. Built with corrosion-free JFB polypropylene copolymer bodies. Targets heavy-duty recovery of trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and similar large vehicles.
• JD35/40 Rotator (HDR 700) 35/40-ton capacity rotator with 360-degree operational load chart, 220-inch scissor-style outrigger spread, and 7,400,000 RBM torsion frame for enhanced stability during side and rear recoveries. Designed for heavy-duty recovery operations including tractor-trailer and bus recovery.
• JD50/60 Rotator (HDR 1000) 50/60-ton heavy duty rotator with 360-degree rotation, industry-leading 220-inch scissor-style outriggers, 10,000,000 RBM torsion frame, and the longest underlift at 174-inch reach. Designed for the most demanding heavy-duty recoveries including fully-loaded tractor-trailers and large commercial vehicles.
• Tow Link Mobile App Mobile application providing Rigging Utilization and Tow Performance calculators to help towing operators understand vehicle towing capacity and configuration. Compatible with the 42K Spreader Bar. Available for iOS and Android.
• KnowYourTow Web Calculator Web-based calculator tool branded under the Tow Link / KnowYourTow umbrella for determining optimal tow truck configurations based on wheelbase, axle weights, and overhang parameters. Served to operators and prospective buyers from jerrdan.com.
• Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions (JDFS) Equipment financing and leasing program offering 100% financing, flexible terms from 24 to 84 months, and 24-hour credit application turnaround for qualified buyers, operated in partnership with Ascentium Capital. Serves towing operators from one-unit owners to large fleet operators.
• Warranty Program Industry-leading warranty coverage including materials and workmanship, hydraulic cylinders, structural components, and JFB Limited Lifetime Coverage on the polymer-structure body. Administered through the Jerr-Dan distributor network.
• Genuine Parts & Accessories Genuine Jerr-Dan parts and accessories including hydraulic components, lighting, decals, and aftermarket accessories distributed through the authorized Jerr-Dan distributor and parts network.
• 42K Spreader Bar Lifting accessory rated at 42,000 lb capacity with 60-degree sling angle and 2 vertical drop lines at 112-inch spread, designed for vertical lifting applications with quick assembly/disassembly and an attached angle chart/indicator. Compatible with the Tow Link app.
• Jerr-Dan University Training Program Industry-first product training program providing live equipment demonstrations, online training registration, and training dashboards for distributor sales staff and end-customer operators. Delivered by Jerr-Dan to support product adoption and safe operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous industry leadership and innovation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Truck SourcemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2021Truck Source of Perry, Oklahoma added as distributor for complete line of towing and recovery vehicles.
• TEC EquipmentmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 March 2021TEC Equipment is a truck and trailer dealership with 28 locations in the western U.S. representing Jerr-Dan products in Nevada from their North Las Vegas and Sparks stores. TEC Equipment also represents Mack, Volvo, Hino, and Isuzu trucks, and Wabash and MAC trailers.
• Midco SalesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2021Midco Sales of Chandler, Arizona added as distributor for complete line of towing and recovery vehicles.
• Oshkosh CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerr-Dan is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK). As a member of the Oshkosh Corporation family, Jerr-Dan benefits from the parent company's resources, corporate responsibility initiatives, and sustainability programs. Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 17,000 team members worldwide and has been recognized for sustainability leadership including Barron's Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies and Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Reading Truck: Reading Truck is a manufacturer and upfitter of truck bodies and equipment for commercial fleets. Operates in the related truck equipment manufacturing space with overlapping distribution channels to commercial fleet customers and similar product engineering requirements.
• Wabash National: Wabash National is a leading manufacturer of trailers including dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and specialty trailers. While not a direct competitor in towing equipment, it operates in the adjacent specialty commercial vehicle manufacturing space with similar B2B distribution and customer dynamics to fleets and operators.
• Knapheide: Knapheide is a leading manufacturer of truck bodies, vehicle upfitting, and equipment for commercial trucks. Operates in the adjacent commercial vehicle equipment manufacturing space with similar B2B distribution to fleets, dealers, and operators.
• Heil Trailer: Heil Trailer is a leading manufacturer of specialty trailers for refuse, bulk, and vocational applications. Operates in the broader specialty commercial vehicle manufacturing space adjacent to Jerr-Dan's niche in towing and recovery equipment, serving similar commercial fleet customers.
• REV Group: REV Group is a diversified specialty vehicle manufacturer producing ambulances, fire trucks, RVs, and commercial vehicles. While not a direct towing equipment competitor, REV Group operates in the broader specialty commercial vehicle manufacturing space with similar B2B distribution to commercial fleet customers.

Direct peers

• Miller Industries: Miller Industries is the largest U.S. manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, owning multiple brands including Miller, Century, Vulcan, Chevron, and Holmes. It directly competes with Jerr-Dan across the same product categories—light, medium, and heavy-duty wreckers, carriers, and rotators—and serves the same towing and recovery customer base through a comparable distributor network.
• Dynamic Towing Equipment: Dynamic Towing Equipment manufactures carriers and wreckers for the towing industry, directly competing with Jerr-Dan in the same product categories. As a smaller manufacturer, it serves a similar customer base of towing and recovery operators through comparable B2B distribution.

Others

• Auto Crane: Auto Crane manufactures truck-mounted hydraulic cranes used in oil field, service, and other applications. Adjacent to Jerr-Dan's hydraulic equipment manufacturing capabilities with similar product engineering (hydraulics, controls, mounting systems) and B2B distribution model.
• Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT): Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT) manufactures truck-mounted equipment including cranes, air compressors, and lubrication systems. Adjacent to Jerr-Dan's commercial vehicle equipment manufacturing with similar product engineering, hydraulic systems expertise, and B2B distribution to commercial operators.

Emerging players

• TBEI (Truck Bodies & Equipment International): TBEI is a manufacturer of specialty truck bodies including refuse, recycling, and vocational configurations. Smaller emerging player in the related specialty commercial vehicle equipment space with partial overlap to Jerr-Dan's heavy-duty vocational equipment niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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