Transport Specialists
Transport Specialists, Inc. is a factory authorized Thermo King dealer selling, servicing, and providing parts for transport refrigeration units across Ohio and Kentucky, with five locations and 24/7 mobile service for fleet operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1938
- HeadquartersWilder, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Transport Specialists does
Transport Specialists, Inc. is a privately held, factory authorized sales, service, and parts dealer for Thermo King Corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with five physical branches across Ohio (Cincinnati, Richfield, Hilliard, Springfield) and Kentucky (Lexington). The company distributes the full Thermo King refrigeration product line for trucks, trailers, buses, marine, rail, and small truck applications, including T-90 Series truck units with QuickTemp technology, Precedent platform trailer units with EPA Tier IV Final / CARB Evergreen compliance, SLXi local trailer refrigeration, and the Precedent S-750i diesel-electric architecture. It also resells Espar climate control heaters and Power Service diesel additives, and supports temperature monitoring through Ameriscan controlled cold systems.
The company's revenue model is multi-stream: hardware sales of new Thermo King units, parts and accessories sales, professional service and repair (preventive maintenance, emergency repair, roadside assistance), mobile on-site service via UpTime Mobile Service trucks, and recurring managed-service revenue through tiered Thermo Gard programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum) with terms up to 7 years. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with certified sales representatives, certified technicians, and certified parts specialists engaging customers through phone, email, in-person visits, and a Dealer Spike-powered website. The company traces its heritage to Thermo King's first trailer mechanical refrigeration unit in 1938 and operates without disclosed investors, making it a stable, owner-operated regional dealer rather than a venture-backed growth platform.
Transport Specialists firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Transport Specialists
- Legal name
- Transport Specialists, Inc.
- Website
- https://tktransport.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1938
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Transport Specialists, Inc. is a factory authorized Thermo King dealer selling, servicing, and providing parts for transport refrigeration units across Ohio and Kentucky, with five locations and 24/7 mobile service for fleet operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Transport Specialists industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Transport Refrigeration Equipment
- NAICS
- Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)
- SIC
- Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units) (TLAKABAI)
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Where Transport Specialists is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wilder
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Transport Specialists business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Refrigeration Unit Sales: Sale of new Thermo King refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, buses, marine, and rail applications. Units are sold through factory authorized dealer network with certified sales representatives.
- Parts Sales: Sale of Thermo King parts, accessories, and related products including Espar heaters, PrimAir chutes and bulkheads, and temperature data loggers.
- Service and Repair: Preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, emergency repair services, roadside assistance. Includes Silver, Gold, and Platinum service programs with centralized billing options. 24/7/365 emergency service available.
- Mobile Service: On-site service performed at customer locations through dedicated UpTime Mobile Service trucks. Performs inspections, maintenance and repairs while units are idle.
- Service Programs: Thermo Gard maintenance programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum) with varying levels of coverage including interim inspections, preventive maintenance, centralized billing, extended warranty, and guaranteed maintenance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refrigeration units - price varies by model and configuration |
| Subscription | Monthly | Service Programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum tiers) |
| Other | Annual | TracKing Telematics Service |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Transport Specialists product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Transport Specialists is a factory authorized Thermo King dealer that sells new transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, buses, marine, and rail applications, supplies Thermo King parts and accessories, and delivers preventive maintenance, repair, and 24/7/365 emergency service through five physical locations and dedicated UpTime Mobile Service trucks across Ohio and Kentucky. The company also offers tiered Thermo Gard service programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum) with centralized billing and extended warranty options for fleet customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Thermo King Refrigeration Units New Thermo King transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, buses, marine, and rail applications, sold through the factory authorized dealer network with certified sales representatives.
- Thermo King Parts and Accessories Thermo King parts, accessories, and related products including Espar heaters, PrimAir chutes and bulkheads, and temperature data loggers for transport refrigeration units.
- Thermo Gard Silver Service Program Entry-level Thermo Gard service program providing preventive maintenance, interim inspections, and consolidated invoicing and reporting for fleet customers.
- Thermo Gard Gold Service Program Mid-tier Thermo Gard service program that adds extended warranty up to 7 years on top of Silver Program preventive maintenance and consolidated billing.
- Thermo Gard Platinum Service Program Top-tier Thermo Gard service program that adds guaranteed maintenance coverage on top of Silver Program preventive maintenance and Gold Program extended warranty.
- UpTime Mobile Service Dedicated mobile service trucks equipped to perform on-site service 24/7/365, including scheduled inspections, maintenance, and repairs while units are idle, eliminating the need to hold vehicles off-route or pay for rental vehicles.
- Preventive Maintenance and Repair Service Preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, emergency repair services, and roadside assistance for Thermo King refrigeration units, including 24/7/365 emergency service available at Cincinnati headquarters.
- Espar Heater Sales and Service Authorized ESPAR heater dealer offering Espar climate control systems including independent and compact fuel operated air and coolant heaters for automotive, bus, cargo, delivery, marine, off-highway, RV, and truck applications.
- PrimAir Chutes and Bulkheads PrimAir chutes and bulkheads as accessories for refrigerated trailers and trucks to manage airflow and temperature distribution.
- Thermo King TriPac APU Unit Thermo King TriPac auxiliary power unit for trucks that reduces fuel consumption by providing climate control without idling the main engine.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 35% reduction in fuel consumption with T-90 Series QuickTemp technology vs competition
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Transport Specialists
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Transport Specialists technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Transport Specialists partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Thermo King CorporationcoreFactory authorized sales, service, and parts dealer for Thermo King Corporation. Transports Specialists sells, services, and provides parts for the complete Thermo King product line including trailer, truck, bus, marine, rail, and small truck refrigeration units.
- Espar (Eberspaecher)coreAuthorized ESPAR heater dealer. Espar climate control systems include independent and compact fuel operated air and coolant heater products for automotive, bus, cargo, delivery, marine, off-highway, RV, and truck applications.
- Power Service Diesel AdditivesminorAuthorized Distributor of Power Service Diesel Additives, providing fuel treatment products for diesel-powered refrigeration units.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Transport Specialists competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Carrier Global Corporation: Parent of Carrier Transicold; competes with Thermo King in transport refrigeration and broader HVAC/refrigeration, with overlapping dealer and service operations in North America.
- Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Manufacturer of the full Thermo King product line that Transport Specialists sells and services; also operates an authorized dealer network across North America with comparable product/service offerings.
- Trane Technologies: Parent of Thermo King Corporation; oversees the brand strategy, dealer economics, and product roadmap that Transport Specialists' business depends on, while operating broadly in HVAC and refrigeration.
- Daikin Applied: Global HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer with transport and cold-chain product lines; competes broadly with Thermo King for fleet customers and dealer partnerships.
Others
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing: Major refrigerated trailer OEM; downstream customer ecosystem that specifies Thermo King and Carrier reefer systems, influencing dealer install and service pipelines.
- Wabash National: Trailer manufacturer whose refrigerated trailers are a key end-equipment category for Thermo King/Carrier reefer units; serves as a downstream ecosystem partner and channel for new reefer installations.
- Great Dane Trailers: Refrigerated and dry van trailer manufacturer; adjacent ecosystem participant whose OEM trailer orders drive demand for new transport refrigeration unit installations and dealer service work.
Direct peers
- Carrier Transicold: Carrier's transport refrigeration brand and dealer/service network; directly competes with Thermo King for transport refrigeration unit sales, parts, and service in the same customer segments (fleets, carriers, pharma).
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Transport Specialists social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Transport Specialists leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Transport Specialists funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Transport Specialists M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Transport Specialists
What does Transport Specialists do?
Transport Specialists is a factory authorized Thermo King dealer that sells new transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, buses, marine, and rail applications, supplies Thermo King parts and accessories, and delivers preventive maintenance, repair, and 24/7/365 emergency service through five physical locations and dedicated UpTime Mobile Service trucks across Ohio and Kentucky. The company also offers tiered Thermo Gard service programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum) with centralized billing and extended warranty options for fleet customers.
Is Transport Specialists a public or private company?
Transport Specialists is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Transport Specialists founded?
Transport Specialists was founded in 1938. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Transport Specialists based?
Transport Specialists is headquartered in Wilder, United States, in the North America region.
How does Transport Specialists make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Refrigeration Unit Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts Sales, service and Repair, mobile Service and service Programs.
Who are Transport Specialists's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Carrier Global Corporation, Thermo King (Trane Technologies), Trane Technologies and Daikin Applied. Others are Utility Trailer Manufacturing, Wabash National and Great Dane Trailers. Carrier Transicold is listed as a direct peer.
Does Transport Specialists have an API?
No public API is recorded for Transport Specialists.
What industry is Transport Specialists in?
Transport Specialists's product category is Transport Refrigeration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKABAI, Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units). Its NAICS code is 423740 and its SIC code is 3580.