Pittsburgh Power

Name

Pittsburgh Power

Legal name

Pittsburgh Power

Website

https://pittsburghpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saxonburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Parts Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling diesel engine parts and components including turbochargers, injectors, fuel pumps, clutches, dampers, balancers, manifolds, mufflers, and filters. Products sold at various price points from $5 to $5,499+ with the majority of transactions being one-time purchases.
2. Service and Repairs: The company operates a physical shop for diesel truck service and repairs, generating revenue through labor and service fees. Shop hours are Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
3. Proprietary Additives and Consumables: Sale of proprietary fuel additives (Max Mileage FBC, Flashpoint, Cold Snap) and OPS filtration products. These products offer subscription options for recurring revenue through managed subscription services.
4. Tuning Services: Engine tuning services for diesel engines, mentioned as a separate service offering on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pittsburgh Power sells aftermarket diesel engine parts and proprietary fuel/oil treatment products for heavy-duty trucks, primarily through its PHD (Pittsburgh Heavy Duty) sub-brand spanning turbochargers, remanufactured injectors and fuel pumps, aftertreatment components, and a 400+ SKU catalog covering Cummins, Caterpillar, and Detroit engine families. The company complements parts sales with on-site diesel engine service, repairs, tuning, and the OPS oil filtration analysis platform, operating as a Certified Cummins Dealer since 1977.

Product overview

Pittsburgh Power is a Certified Cummins Dealer specializing in diesel truck parts, service, and repairs since 1977. The company operates as a parts e-commerce platform built on Shopify, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized around the proprietary PHD (Pittsburgh Heavy Duty) aftermarket parts sub-brand alongside external brand products. The core PHD product lines include turbochargers (for Cummins ISX/X15, Detroit DD15/60 Series, and Caterpillar engines), injectors (remanufactured Bosch units and custom mechanical injectors), fuel pumps, and aftertreatment components (DEF sensors). Complementary proprietary offerings include the Max Mileage Fuel Borne Catalyst, Flashpoint, and Cold Snap diesel additives; the OPS (Oil Protection System) filtration and analysis platform with Gen2 kits and sample cards; and the OTR Diagnostics Pro Package diagnostic tool. The parts catalog spans turbos, injectors, fuel pumps, air/fuel/filtration systems, clutches, dampers, balancers, manifolds, mufflers, and DPFs across Cummins, Caterpillar, and Detroit engine families. Services include shop services, tuning services, and a nationwide dealer network. The company also produces The Power Hour podcast as a customer engagement channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PHD (Pittsburgh Heavy Duty): Aftermarket parts brand for turbochargers, injectors, fuel pumps, and aftertreatment components for diesel engines

Products and services

• PHD Turbochargers Proprietary PHD branded aftermarket turbochargers for diesel engines including Cummins (ISX, X15), Detroit (DD15, 60 Series), and Caterpillar (3406B/C/E, C15/C16) applications, featuring precision-balanced cartridges for improved spool-up, high-quality internal components, and direct-fit compatibility for commercial trucking fleets and owner-operators.
• PHD Injectors Remanufactured PHD-branded fuel injectors including Bosch common rail injectors for Detroit DD13/15/16 engines and custom-flowed mechanical injectors (TS Top Stop, STC Step Timing Control) for various diesel engine applications.
• PHD Fuel Pumps Remanufactured PHD-branded Bosch common rail fuel pumps for Detroit DD13/15/16 diesel engines.
• PHD Aftertreatment Components PHD-branded aftertreatment system components including DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor head assemblies for Detroit DD13/15 diesel engines.
• Max Mileage Fuel Borne Catalyst (FBC) Proprietary Pittsburgh Power diesel fuel additive formulated to improve fuel efficiency and engine performance, available in multiple sizes (16oz, 1/2 gallon, 1 gallon, 5 gallons) with a winterized/deicer variant and subscription delivery options.
• Flashpoint Diesel Performance Additive Pittsburgh Power proprietary cetane-enhancing diesel performance additive sold in 1-gallon containers to improve combustion and engine performance.
• Cold Snap Diesel Additive Pittsburgh Power proprietary cold-weather diesel additive formulated to prevent fuel gelling and improve cold-start performance in low temperatures.
• OPS Oil Filtration and Analysis System Pittsburgh Power's proprietary OPS (Oil Protection System) including Gen2 Starter Kits, Gen2 Essentials Kits, Eco Pur head units, replacement filters, and oil/coolant analysis sample kits for preventive diesel engine monitoring and protection.
• OTR Diagnostics Pro Package OTR Performance diagnostic hardware and software package for diesel truck monitoring and troubleshooting, available with a 1-year subscription, sold through Pittsburgh Power's e-commerce platform.
• Tuning Services Pittsburgh Power's in-house diesel engine tuning service to optimize engine performance, delivered at its Saxonburg/Pittsburgh service shop.
• Shop Service and Repair On-site diesel truck repair and service capability delivered from Pittsburgh Power's physical service shop in Saxonburg, PA, staffed for diagnostics, repair, and installation work for heavy-duty diesel engines.
• Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) Replacement diesel particulate filters for various diesel engines including Cummins ISB applications, sold by Pittsburgh Power with free ground shipping or $200 flat-rate overnight shipping within the United States.
• Heavy Duty Clutches Heavy-duty truck clutches including LIPE brand products with various torque ratings (1015-2400 lb-ft), Volvo/Mack iShift clutches, and DT12 automatic transmission clutch kits for commercial diesel vehicles.
• Detroit DD Series Parts Bundled aftermarket parts offering specifically for Detroit/Daimler DD13/15/16 Series engines, including injectors, air compressors, turbochargers, DEF sensors, fuel pumps, and installation kits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most orders ship within 24 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CumminscoreTechnology or IntegrationPittsburgh Power is a Certified Cummins Dealer, authorized to sell genuine Cummins parts and provide service for Cummins diesel engines. The partnership provides legitimacy and access to Cummins-specific products and technical information.
• Lets TruckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistribution partner for The Power Hour podcast. Available on Lets Truck App (Google Play and Apple Store) and Audio Road platform. Joint marketing through trucking community.
• Audio RoadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast hosting platform for The Power Hour radio show, reaching trucking professionals. Joint marketing channel for diesel truck products and services.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationSource of remanufactured Bosch injectors and fuel pump components for Detroit DD series engines. Critical supplier for common rail fuel system components.
• NASTCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Association of Truck Sales Training - partner logo displayed, indicating industry affiliation or partnership in training/education.
• Full TiltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner logo displayed, relationship context unclear from available sources.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform hosting Pittsburgh Power's online store, providing storefront infrastructure, payment processing, and subscription management capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rush Enterprises: Rush Enterprises is the largest network of commercial truck dealerships in North America, selling Peterbilt, International, and Ford trucks along with parts and service. Its Rush Truck Centers overlap with Pittsburgh Power on heavy-duty parts distribution and service for the same engine platforms.
• Cummins Inc. Cummins is the OEM of engines whose aftermarket Pittsburgh Power serves, and operates its own global service and parts network through authorized distributors like Pittsburgh Power itself. It represents both a critical supplier partner and an indirect competitor for genuine parts and authorized service.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Heavy Duty): Genuine Parts Company owns the NAPA distribution network, including NAPA Heavy Duty, which serves commercial trucking fleets with parts and service across the U.S. As a Fortune 500 broad-line incumbent, it competes with Pittsburgh Power on parts breadth and shop-network reach, though it spans many categories beyond heavy-duty diesel.
• TravelCenters of America: TravelCenters of America operates TA truck service centers and Petro:Lube locations nationwide, providing parts, tires, and repair services to commercial trucking fleets. Its nationwide service footprint competes with Pittsburgh Power for fleet service revenue and parts demand across the same truck brands.
• Dorman Products: Dorman Products is a large aftermarket auto and heavy-duty parts manufacturer known for replacement and upgrade components across many vehicle categories. While primarily light- and medium-duty, its heavy-duty line competes with Pittsburgh Power on reman/replacement parts sold through similar distribution channels.

Direct peers

• Diesel Power Products: Diesel Power Products specializes in diesel performance parts and remanufactured components (injectors, turbos, CP3 pumps, electronics) for Dodge/Ram, Ford, and heavy-duty platforms. It is a direct competitor in the diesel performance and aftermarket space that Pittsburgh Power addresses with its PHD brand and tuning services.
• Alliant Power: Alliant Power manufactures and distributes aftermarket and remanufactured diesel engine parts (injectors, turbochargers, fuel pumps, aftertreatment) primarily for Detroit, Caterpillar, Cummins, and International engines. It competes head-to-head with Pittsburgh Power's PHD brand across the same heavy-duty diesel product categories.
• Valley Detroit Diesel-Allison: Valley Detroit Diesel-Allison is an authorized Detroit Diesel and Allison Transmission distributor providing new and remanufactured parts plus service. It overlaps directly with Pittsburgh Power on Detroit DD series parts and service for commercial trucks.
• FleetPride: FleetPride is the largest U.S. independent distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, tires, and service, with hundreds of locations nationwide. It is the most direct competitor to Pittsburgh Power in wholesale aftermarket parts for Cummins, Detroit, and Caterpillar-powered commercial trucks.
• Highway & Heavy Parts: Highway & Heavy Parts is a heavy-duty diesel parts distributor focused on engine, transmission, and drivetrain remanufactured components. It serves the same Cummins/Detroit/Caterpillar fleet customer base as Pittsburgh Power through a comparable parts-only distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pittsburghpowerinc.5948
• Facebookfacebook.com/burghpower1
• Instagraminstagram.com/burghpower
• TikToktiktok.com/@pittsburghpower1
• Xx.com/burghpower

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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