Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc.

What Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. does

Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. is a family-owned, Illinois-incorporated tank trailer and tank truck parts distributor, equipment dealer, and repair service provider founded in 1957 by Robert and Verna Werts in Wood River, Illinois. The company supplies petroleum, chemical, pneumatic, vacuum, lube oil, and water transport fleets across North America through three integrated revenue streams: (1) parts distribution of pumps, valves, hoses, fittings, manholes, and specialty components across twelve catalog sections, (2) sales of new and pre-owned tank trailers and trucks from Heil, Mac LTT, Westmor, and Trans-Tech along with custom fabrication work, and (3) R Stamp and DOT-certified repair, testing, and fabrication services performed at its two full-service shops in Wood River (St. Louis) and Birmingham. The business is operated from eight geographically dispersed U.S. locations (Wood River IL, Converse TX, Birmingham AL, Atlanta GA, Tampa FL, Des Moines IA, Billings MT, Commerce City CO) and reaches mid-market and enterprise fleet customers through a hybrid field sales and direct e-commerce parts portal model, with same-day or next-business-day parts shipping.

Under the technical side, the company operates DOT-registered, R Stamp-certified service centers authorized by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to perform External Visual, Internal Visual, Leakage, Pressure, Thickness, Lining, and Method 27 Vapor Tightness Tests on MC 306/307/312 and DOT 406/407/412 units, plus OEM authorizations from Blackmer and Mouvex for pump and blower service. It holds exclusive U.S. distribution rights for the HR Blowers B630 lobe blower, manufactured for dense powder transport applications. The company's distribution, repair, and dealer footprint is differentiated by regulation rather than software; there is no public evidence of proprietary digital platforms, APIs, or AI/ML systems underlying the business.

Commercially, the company monetizes through hardware sales (parts and equipment) and professional services (certified repair, custom fabrication), with pricing on custom builds provided by quote and parts pricing gated behind account-based access on the company website. GTM combines outside field sales, inside sales support, a multi-location physical presence, an online parts storefront, and a heavy trade-show presence across U.S. petroleum and transportation industry events. The customer base is enterprise and mid-market fleet operators in the Transportation/Logistics, Petroleum, and Agricultural Chemical verticals, with no publicly disclosed revenue, funding, or ownership changes beyond the second-generation leadership transition in 1994 under Dwight Werts, son of the founders.

Name

Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc.

Legal name

Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc.

Website

https://wertswelding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Werts Welding & Tank Service is a family-owned distributor and R Stamp-certified repair provider of tank trailer and tank truck parts, equipment, and custom builds, operating eight U.S. distribution centers and two service facilities that serve North American petroleum, chemical, and agricultural transport fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tank Trailer Parts Distribution, Sales, and Certified Repair Services

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKACAM

Trailer/Container Modifications & Conversions (Liftgates, Linings, Vents, Custom Builds)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Trailer, Container & Chassis Repair & Maintenance

SECONDARYTLAKABAA

General Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Repair (Full-Service Shops)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Commercial Truck & Bus Repair & Maintenance (Heavy-Duty)

SECONDARYIMAIACAH

Tank, Vessel & Pipeline Inspection/Cleaning/Repair (API/ASME)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Industrial Maintenance & Plant Shutdown Services

SECONDARYIMAHANAJ

Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

Keywords

• Tank trailer parts
• Tank truck sales
• Tank trailer repair
• Pressure vessel fabrication
• DOT certified testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wood River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Trailer Parts Distribution: Leading distributor of tank truck and tank trailer parts, selling components at competitive rates through eight distribution centers across the US. Parts include pumps, valves, hoses, fittings, manholes, and specialized equipment.
2. New and Pre-Owned Equipment Sales: Sales of new and used tank trucks and trailers including Heil, Mac, Westmor, and Trans-Tech brands. Custom builds available for petroleum, vacuum, lube oil, and water applications.
3. Repair and Service: Full-service repair, maintenance, and fabrication services at two locations. Services include DOT inspections, welding repairs, accident damage repair, hydraulic systems, and certified testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Werts Welding & Tank Service is a family-owned distributor and service provider for the tank truck and tank trailer industry. The company sells OEM tank trailer parts across 12 catalog categories (Petroleum, Chemical, Pneumatic, Piping, Overfill Protection, Hoses/Couplings, Pumps/Blowers/Reels/Meters/Nozzles, Storage Tanks, Vacuum, Lighting, Sanitary, and Miscellaneous), new and pre-owned tank trailers and tank trucks from brands such as Heil, Mac LTT, Westmor, and Trans-Tech (with custom fabrication for petroleum, vacuum, lube oil and water applications), and operates two R Stamp and DOT authorized full-service repair, service and fabrication facilities in St. Louis and Birmingham.

Product overview

Werts Welding & Tank Service operates as a parts distributor and equipment provider for the tank trailer and truck industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio consisting of tank trailer parts across 12 catalog sections (Petroleum, Chemical, Pneumatic, Piping, Overfill Protection, Hoses/Couplings, Pumps/Blowers/Reels/Meters/Nozzles, Storage Tanks, Miscellaneous, Vacuum, Lighting, and Sanitary), the B630 Truck Blower (exclusive to Werts), tank trailer sales (Heil, Mac LTT, Westmor, Trans-Tech brands), tank truck sales with custom fabrication capabilities, and full-service repair facilities in St. Louis and Birmingham. The business model combines distribution of OEM parts with equipment sales and service/repair operations, supporting customers throughout North America via 8 distribution centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Trailer Parts Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders processed and shipped in as little as one business day
• +1 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Heil TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWerts Welding is a Heil trailer dealer, selling new Heil trailers including petroleum, asphalt, chemical, and fertilizer models. Heil is a major tank trailer manufacturer.
• Mac LTTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Mac LTT tank trailers including petroleum, dry bulk, and fertilizer models. Werts offers new Mac trailers from inventory.
• WestmorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Westmor tank trailers and truck tanks including NH3/LPG models. Offers custom builds and new Westmor units.
• Trans-TechsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers Trans-Tech truck tanks as part of their equipment inventory alongside new trailer sales.
• BlackmercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWerts is authorized by Blackmer to install, service, and repair their products at St. Louis and Birmingham locations. Blackmer pumps are offered as options on new trailers.
• MouvexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized by Mouvex to install, service, and repair their products at St. Louis and Birmingham service locations.
• HR BlowerscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive U.S. distributor for the B630 Truck Blower from HR Blowers, a UK-based manufacturer with 40+ years of experience. The B630 is designed for dense powder transport applications.
• National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel InspectorscoreOthersHolds R Stamp certification allowing certified repair and alteration of pressure vessels. Service centers in Birmingham and St. Louis are R Stamp certified.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mac LTT: Tank trailer OEM (petroleum, dry bulk, fertilizer). A core Werts dealership partner; comparable as a manufacturer competing for the same end-customer wallet share on equipment sales.
• Heil Trailer International: Major tank trailer OEM and a core Werts dealership partner. Comparable as a broader industry incumbent that controls equipment design and direct service networks, with potential to disintermediate distributors like Werts.
• Westmor Industries: Manufacturer of tank trailers and truck tanks across petroleum, chemical, NH3/LPG, and pneumatic segments. Werts is an authorized Westmor dealer, making Westmor both supplier and an adjacent industry incumbent with overlapping customer relationships.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Heavy-Duty): Public, scaled heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor under the NAPA network. Adjacent incumbent to Werts' parts distribution business, with significantly broader scope and digital infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Quality Distribution: Large bulk tank truck carrier and tank trailer leasing/fleet services operator. Comparable as a customer-like operator in the same petroleum/chemical liquid-haul market, with adjacent parts and service exposure.
• TruckPro: Heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor and service network with hundreds of branches across the US. Closely matches Werts' combination of parts distribution, repair service, and fleet customer focus, though TruckPro is broader in scope beyond tank trailers.
• D&W Diesel: Heavy-duty truck parts and service provider with multiple branches. Comparable to Werts in the heavy-duty aftermarket parts and service model, though less tank-trailer-specialized.
• Polar Service Centers: Operates a network of tank truck cleaning, repair, and certification facilities. Directly comparable to Werts' St. Louis and Birmingham R Stamp / DOT-certified tank repair shops, with similar regulated service focus.
• FleetPride: Largest independent heavy-duty truck and trailer parts distributor in North America with 250+ locations. Directly comparable to Werts on parts distribution model, multi-location footprint, and heavy-duty fleet customer base, but at substantially greater scale.

Regional players

• Frontier Tank Center: Regional tank trailer repair, modification, and parts provider. Comparable to Werts' certified repair and custom fabrication capabilities, with overlapping service offerings in the tank trailer niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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