Centerline Striping

What Centerline Striping does

Centerline Striping Company, Inc. is a family-owned pavement marking and traffic control contractor headquartered in Elk Grove, California, established in 1985 and currently employing between 51 and 100 people. The company delivers highway and airport striping, parking lot improvements, signage installation, and residential subdivision services to federal, state, and municipal agencies as well as private commercial clients across California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Notable customers include the U.S. Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Forest Service, Federal Aviation Administration, state highway departments, and various cities and counties.

The company's core technology consists of a specialized equipment and vehicle fleet with a replacement value exceeding $4 million, including hot thermoplastic striping systems operating at 400+ degrees, pressurized airless paint striping equipment for walk-behind and truck-mounted applications, preformed tape systems, and stripe removal technology using shot blasting or grinding. Optical sight, mechanical pointer, laser, and camera-based guidance systems are used for line positioning accuracy. Field crews hold ATSSA certifications including the Training Course for Worksite Supervisors, Pavement Marking Technician, and Traffic Control training.

Centerline Striping generates revenue through project-based contracts won via competitive bidding for public works and private commercial engagements. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market motion in which a team of estimators performs site visits, quantity takeoffs, and bid preparation, supplemented by a website-based Request for Quote channel. Pricing is custom and quote-based per project scope; no public price list exists. Revenue streams include public works projects (federal/state/local), private commercial sector work (parking lots, seal coating, signage), and recurring maintenance services (crackfill, restriping, pavement marker replacement).

Name

Centerline Striping

Legal name

Centerline Striping Company, Inc.

Website

https://centerlinestriping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centerline Striping is a family-owned pavement marking contractor in Elk Grove, California, delivering highway, airport, parking lot, and signage services to federal, state, and municipal agencies as well as private clients across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pavement Marking and Traffic Control Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Road Signage, Markings & Delineation (Regulatory/Warning/Guide Signs, Pavement Markings, Reflectors) (TLAJAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Temporary Pavement Markings & Delineation (Tape, Temporary Striping, Raised Markers) (TLAJALAE)

Keywords

• Pavement marking services
• Highway striping
• Airport runway marking
• Traffic control services
• Parking lot maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Works Projects: Government contracts including federal, state, and local transportation projects. Services include highway striping, airport runway markings, and traffic control signage for government agencies.
2. Private Sector Projects: Commercial and residential pavement marking services including parking lot striping, asphalt repairs, seal coating, and signage for private clients.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance services for existing clients including crackfill treatments, restriping, and pavement marker replacement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Centerline Striping is a family-owned pavement marking contractor that applies, removes, and maintains traffic stripes, pavement markings, signs, and related traffic control devices on highways, airports, parking lots, subdivisions, schools, and parks. Operations are delivered by specialized estimators and field crews using thermoplastic, painted, and preformed tape striping systems, supported by asphalt repair, seal coating, crackfill, and signage installation across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Product overview

Centerline Striping Company, Inc. is a family-operated pavement marking contractor offering a unified suite of traffic control and surface marking services. The company provides Highway & Airport Striping (including thermoplastic, painted, and preformed tape applications with removal services), Parking Lot Improvements (asphalt repairs, seal coating, striping, wheel stops, and crackfill), Signage Services (roadway signs, street name signs, parking signage), Residential Subdivision Services (barricades, survey monuments, guard rails), and Schools & Parks Services (game court striping, tennis court surfacing). The services are delivered by specialized field crews and estimators with over 100 years of collective pavement marking experience, serving clients throughout California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Highway & Airport Striping Comprehensive highway and airport pavement marking services including thermoplastic, painted, and preformed tape striping; pavement markings; traffic stripe removal via shot blasting or grinding; and Caltrans Lead Compliant Yellow Traffic Stripe Removal, delivered to federal, state, and local transportation clients across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
• Thermoplastic Traffic Striping & Pavement Markings Application of hot-applied thermoplastic materials for durable traffic stripes and pavement markings on highways, airport runways, and other high-traffic paved surfaces.
• Painted Traffic Striping & Pavement Markings Traditional painted traffic striping and pavement markings delivered with airless walk-behind and truck-mounted equipment for parking areas, playgrounds, highways, roadways, airport runways, and taxiways.
• Preformed (Tape) Traffic Striping & Pavement Markings Preformed tape-based traffic striping and pavement markings intended for quick installation and durability on roads, airfields, and parking facilities.
• Traffic Stripe & Pavement Marking Removal Removal of existing traffic stripes, pavement markings, and pavement markers using shot blasting or grinding methods, including Caltrans Lead Compliant Yellow Traffic Stripe Removal.
• Parking Lot Improvements Complete parking lot maintenance services for commercial and residential properties covering asphalt repairs, seal coating (asphalt emulsion), striping, wheelstops, hot and cold rubberized crackfill treatments, and signage.
• Asphalt Concrete Repairs Repair services for damaged asphalt concrete surfaces in parking lots and driveways.
• Seal Coating (Asphalt Emulsion) Asphalt emulsion seal coating application to protect and extend the life of parking lot surfaces.
• Hot & Cold Rubberized Crackfill Treatments Crackfill treatment services using both hot and cold rubberized materials to prevent water damage and extend pavement life.
• Parking Lot / Garage Striping & Pavement Markings Professional striping and pavement marking services for parking lots and parking garages.
• Wheelstops (Concrete or Preformed Plastic) Installation of concrete or preformed plastic wheel stops for parking areas.
• Signage Services Installation of traffic control signs, roadway regulatory signs, street name signs for various cities and counties, and directional/informational parking signage across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
• Residential Subdivision Services Traffic control and delineation services for residential subdivisions including timber barricades, boxed survey monuments, post and cable barriers, and metal beam guard rail.
• Schools & Parks Services Specialized striping and surfacing services for educational and recreational facilities including game court striping for basketball and multipurpose courts, and tennis court acrylic color coat surfacing.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)minorOthersTrade association membership providing industry representation, networking, and advocacy for road and transportation construction contractors.
• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)minorOthersTrade association membership providing training certifications, industry standards, and networking for traffic safety professionals. Centerline employees receive ATSSA training certifications.
• Asphalt Surface Development Association (ASDA)minorOthersTrade association for asphalt surface development professionals.
• Asphalt Sealcoat Manufacturers (ASMA)minorOthersIndustry association for asphalt sealcoat manufacturers and applicators.
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)minorOthersAdvocacy organization for small and independent businesses.
• Sacramento Builders Exchange (SBE)minorOthersRegional builders exchange providing networking, project leads, and industry resources for construction contractors in the Sacramento area.
• United Contractors Association (UCA)minorOthersTrade association representing union and non-union contractors in the heavy construction industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RoadSafe Traffic Systems: One of the largest US pavement marking and traffic control contractors. Operates nationwide with similar highway striping, airport marking, and traffic services; significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Centerline, competing for the same federal/state DOT work.

Direct peers

• Straight Line Striping: California-based pavement marking and traffic control contractor. Offers similar thermoplastic, paint, and preformed tape striping for highways, airports, and parking lots across Northern/Central California; directly overlaps with Centerline's core market and customer base.
• A.C. Pavement Striping & Maintenance: Specialty pavement marking and pavement maintenance contractor serving government and commercial clients in the Western US. Direct overlap on striping, seal coating, and signage services with comparable mid-market contractor profile.
• Stripe A Lot: Pavement marking and sealcoating contractor serving municipalities, commercial properties, and schools. Competes for similar private and public-sector parking lot and roadway striping work in the Western US market.
• Hi-Way Safety Service Inc. California-based pavement marking and traffic control contractor offering striping, signage, and traffic control for government and private clients. Direct competitor for Caltrans and municipal highway work.
• Nationwide Striping & Sealcoating: Pavement marking and sealcoating services contractor serving commercial, retail, and municipal customers. Overlapping service mix (striping, seal coating, signage) with comparable mid-market positioning.
• All County Striping & Sealing: Specialty contractor offering striping, seal coating, asphalt repair, and signage services for commercial and municipal clients. Comparable scope and customer profile to Centerline's private-sector work.

Regional players

• Pavement Coatings Company: California-based pavement maintenance and striping contractor focused on parking lot services for commercial, retail, and HOA customers. Regional peer primarily operating in Southern California where Centerline has limited presence.

Emerging players

• Marking Solutions LLC: Specialty pavement marking contractor offering striping, removal, and signage services for commercial and government clients. Smaller-scale emerging competitor with overlapping core services.

Others

• Flint Equipment Services: Provides traffic control, pavement marking, and related infrastructure services in the Western US. Adjacent peer in traffic safety services with overlapping customer relationships in DOT and municipal markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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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