Ken’s Truck Repair

What Ken’s Truck Repair does

Ken's Truck Repair Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned dealer, service, and parts provider specializing in bulk-hauling trailers. Founded in 1963 in Chebanse, Illinois, the company operates from a 20,000-square-foot facility on I-57 and serves customers across the contiguous United States, with primary end-markets in waste and recycling, agriculture, construction, and industrial bulk materials. Its core product lines are walking floor, tipper, dump, hopper-bottom, and flatbed trailers; it holds an exclusive dealer relationship with Titan Trailers of Ontario, Canada, spanning over 25 years.

The company's revenue is generated across three interlocking streams: (1) new and used trailer unit sales (priced individually, ranging from approximately $26,900 for older used dumps to $108,900 for new 53-foot three-axle tippers), (2) full-service trailer repair and rebuilding — including frame straightening on one of only two Beeline Frame Machines in Illinois, brake and axle work, walking floor system repair, and welding/fabrication — and (3) aftermarket parts sales from an inventory of over 20,000 brand-name SKUs, supplemented by specialty sourcing. A financing assistance referral service routes buyers to industry-experienced lenders, but the company does not underwrite or earn spread on the credit itself.

Go-to-market is primarily direct and sales-led: three regional field sales representatives cover the Southeast, Northeast, and Upper Midwest; an inside sales coordinator handles inbound; and an online inventory browser with filtering by trailer type, condition, and length serves as a mid-funnel lead source. Distribution is centralized through the Chebanse facility, with delivery of trailers and parts available within a few days across the Lower 48. The firm does not operate self-serve e-commerce for parts purchases — orders are handled via phone, email, or quote-request form — and brand presence is anchored by LinkedIn and Facebook, supplemented by industry trade show appearances such as the Mid-America Trucking Show 2026 alongside Keith Manufacturing.

Name

Ken’s Truck Repair

Legal name

Ken's Truck Repair Inc.

Website

https://kenstruckrepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ken's Truck Repair is a third-generation, family-owned dealer, repair shop, and parts supplier specializing in bulk-hauling trailers (walking floor, tipper, dump, hopper-bottom, flatbed), serving waste, agriculture, construction, and industrial operators across the contiguous United States from its Chebanse, Illinois facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer Sales and Repair

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (81119)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Repair & Structural Fabrication (Frames, Crossmembers, Welding) (TLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dump & Tip Trucks Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAD), Trailer/Container Modifications & Conversions (Liftgates, Linings, Vents, Custom Builds) (TLAKACAM), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

Keywords

• Trailer sales service
• Trailer repair
• Trailer parts supply
• Bulk hauling trailers
• Walking floor trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Chebanse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Sales of new and used trailers including walking floor, tipper, dump, hopper-bottom, and flatbed trailers. They are an exclusive dealer for Titan Trailers of Ontario, Canada. They also handle consignments and can arrange custom builds.
2. Trailer Repair Services: Full-service trailer repair and rebuilding including accident repairs, frame straightening, brake and axle work, electrical troubleshooting, floor and sidewall repair, walking floor/live floor repair, and welding/fabrication in aluminum and steel.
3. Trailer Parts Sales: Aftermarket sales of truck and trailer parts with over 20,000 brand name parts in inventory. Parts include mud flaps, tarps, landing gear, hydraulic parts, electrical components, bedliners, and more. They can also locate specialty items for customers.
4. Trailer Financing Assistance: Ken's Truck Repair facilitates financing for trailer purchases by connecting customers with trusted lenders who understand the trucking and trailer industry. They do not directly provide financing but streamline the process through lending partner relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ken's Truck Repair sells new and used bulk-hauling trailers (walking floor, tipper, dump, hopper-bottom, and flatbed) and provides full-service trailer repair, rebuilding, and aftermarket parts. As the exclusive US dealer for Titan Trailers, the company combines trailer sales, a 20,000+ part inventory, and in-house repair services delivered from a 20,000 sqft Illinois facility. Financing assistance and nationwide delivery within the Lower 48 complete the offering for commercial bulk-hauling operators.

Product overview

Ken's Truck Repair is a three-generation family-run business offering a comprehensive trailer sales and service platform. The company operates as an exclusive dealer for Titan Trailers and provides four core services: trailer sales (new and used walking floor, tipper, dump, flatbed, and hopper-bottom trailers), trailer repair and rebuilding, trailer parts supply (with over 20,000 parts in inventory), and financing assistance. The company specializes in bulk hauling trailers for waste, agriculture, construction, and industrial sectors, serving customers nationwide from its Illinois location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trailer Sales Sales of new and used bulk-hauling trailers including walking floor, tipper, dump, hopper-bottom, and flatbed configurations. Ken's Truck Repair is the exclusive dealer for Titan Trailers of Ontario, Canada (25+ years) and also handles consignments and custom builds for commercial customers.
• Trailer Repair and Rebuilding Full-service trailer repair and rebuilding, including frame straightening (via Beeline Frame Machine), brake and axle work, electrical troubleshooting, walking floor/live floor repairs, floor and sidewall repair, and welding/fabrication in aluminum and steel. Performed in a 20,000 sqft modern facility with 6 drive-thru bays, wash bay, shop/parts staging bay, and frame bay.
• Trailer Parts Supply Aftermarket sales of truck and trailer parts with over 20,000 brand name parts in inventory, including mud flaps, tarps, door hardware, landing gear, hydraulic parts, electrical components, and bedliners. Specialty items can be sourced on request. Orders placed via phone, email, or online quote request with shipping across the Lower 48.
• Trailer Financing Assistance Financing facilitation for trailer purchases by connecting customers with trusted lenders who understand the trucking and trailer industry. Ken's Truck Repair does not directly provide financing but streamlines the process through lending partner relationships and competitive terms tailored to fleet purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Facility expanded from a one-man blacksmith/welding shop in 1963 to a 20,000 sqft modern facility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Keith Manufacturing Co.coreTechnology or Integration · 16 February 2026Keith Manufacturing is a technology partner whose RX Technology drive systems (RX2 and RX3 Walking Floor drives) are featured on trailers sold and serviced by Ken's Truck Repair. Ken's displays Keith RX-equipped trailers at the Keith booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show. They also supply Keith-manufactured parts.
• TyCropminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026TyCrop is listed as an OEM/dealer partner alongside Ken's Truck Repair for displaying Keith RX Technology-equipped trailers at the Keith Manufacturing booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2026.
• Ferguson FarmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026Ferguson Farms is listed as an OEM/dealer partner alongside Ken's Truck Repair for displaying Keith RX Technology-equipped trailers at the Keith Manufacturing booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2026.
• Titan TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer relationship for Titan Trailers of Ontario, Canada. Ken's Truck Repair has been an exclusive dealer for over 25 years, selling Titan's walking floor, tipper, dump, flatbed, and hopper-bottom trailers. The long-standing partnership reflects Titan's quality and durability, and Ken's fully stands behind the Titan brand.
• Mac TrailerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMac Trailer is a major trailer manufacturer whose trailers Ken's frequently stocks and services, including dump trailers, tipper trailers, and walking floor trailers. Multiple consignment and sold trailers on their inventory list are Mac products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Premier Truck Group: Multi-location commercial truck and trailer dealer offering new/used sales, parts, and full-service repair across several states. Closest analog to Ken's as a multi-service dealer with regional sales reps and on-site service facilities.
• FleetPride: Largest independent distributor of truck and trailer parts and heavy-duty repair services in North America with 250+ locations. Directly comparable parts, service, and counter-sales model.
• TruckPro: Heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor with retail stores across the US selling truck and trailer parts with knowledgeable staff. Direct overlap with Ken's 20,000+ parts inventory, mail-order fulfillment, and segment specialization.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Daimler-owned network of full-service commercial truck dealerships with trailer sales, parts and service operations across the western and southern US. Comparable integrated sales/service/parts business model serving fleet operators.

Others

• Titan Trailers: Canadian manufacturer of trailers (walking floor, tipper, dump, flatbed, hopper-bottom) and Ken's exclusive OEM partner for 25+ years. Included as an upstream supply partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Mac Trailer Manufacturing: Manufacturer of dump, tipper, transfer, and flatbed trailers — Ken's is a frequent Mac dealer (multiple consignment and sold Mac units). Direct product overlap on the dump/tipper lines Ken's specializes in.
• Rush Enterprises (Rush Truck Centers): Largest commercial vehicle dealer network in North America with trailer sales, parts, and service at scale. Broader portfolio (full-line truck OEM dealerships) but overlapping trailer segment and inside-sales motion.
• Wabash National Corporation: Public manufacturer of trailers (dry van, refrigerated, platform) plus parts and services through EcoNexus. Indirect overlap as a producer of many of the trailers Ken's sells and services.
• Great Dane Trailers: Major US trailer manufacturer of dry vans, reefers, and platforms with a nationwide dealer and parts/service network. Adjacent manufacturer-side comparison for the trailer product categories Ken's handles.
• WasteBuilt (Heil Environmental / Marathon Equipment): Manufacturer of refuse, recycling, and bulk waste handling trailers including front-end loaders and transfer trailers. Highly relevant to Ken's bulk-hauling segment and waste-industry customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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