Ohio Truck Sales

What Ohio Truck Sales does

Ohio Truck Sales is a privately held, single-location used commercial truck dealership headquartered at 1801 George Street in Sandusky, Ohio. Founded in October 2010 by CEO Chris Andrews after he sold his family sprint car racing team, the company began with four pre-owned semi trucks and grew to a stated throughput of approximately 1,000 trucks per year supported by 150 employees. The company self-positions as the largest buyer of long-hood used Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in America, with a 54-unit current inventory spanning semi trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, trailers, and specialty vehicles from brands including Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, International, Mack, Western Star, and Volvo.

The core technology is a used-truck sales platform consisting of an online inventory management system (ohiotrucks.com), a native iOS/Android mobile application, and an in-house 150-point inspection and reconditioning process covering brake systems, steering, tires and wheels, fuel and exhaust, frame and suspension, emissions compliance, bodywork, paint, chrome, and detailing. Add-on services include commercial truck financing through Fleet Financial (also led by CEO Chris Andrews, providing terms up to 60 months with no minimum credit score), warranties via Truck Master Warranty (90-day or 12-month coverage on trucks 14 years old and newer), and sell/trade services with free on-site inspection within 24 hours and same-day payment.

The business model is one-time unit sales of pre-owned commercial vehicles priced from $11,999 to $129,999, supplemented by transactional revenue from financing referral arrangements and warranty sales. The go-to-market is sales-led, targeting individual owner operators and small fleet operators through a multi-channel digital presence (website, mobile app, email, six social platforms including TikTok, and a Tips & Advice content blog), with transactions completed in person at the Sandusky dealership and supported by airport shuttle service for out-of-state buyers. The company is entirely founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership.

Name

Ohio Truck Sales

Legal name

Ohio Truck Sales

Website

https://ohiotrucks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ohio Truck Sales is a privately held, single-location used commercial truck dealership in Sandusky, Ohio, selling approximately 1,000 pre-owned semi trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, and specialty vehicles per year to owner operators and small fleet operators, with integrated financing and warranty services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandusky

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Used Semi Truck Sales: One-time sales of pre-owned semi trucks including Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack, International, and other brands. Inventory includes long-hood trucks, sleeper cabs, day cabs, gliders, and various configurations.
2. Trade-In Services: Customers can trade in their existing trucks when purchasing new ones. Process includes free on-site inspection within 24 hours and same-day payment.
3. Financing Services: Partnered with Fleet Financial to provide commercial truck financing. Revenue generated through financing arrangements with lending partners for terms up to 60 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ohio Truck Sales is a single-location used commercial truck dealership in Sandusky, Ohio, selling pre-owned semi trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, trailers, and specialty vehicles. The dealership offers on-site financing through Fleet Financial, trade-in and sell/trade services, warranty programs through Truck Master Warranty, and in-house 150-point inspection and reconditioning on every truck before sale.

Product overview

Ohio Truck Sales is a single-location used semi-truck dealership offering a diverse inventory of pre-owned commercial vehicles centered around its core semi-truck sales business. The company operates a unified product portfolio that includes used semi-trucks as the primary offering, supplemented by box trucks, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, trailers, and specialty vehicles. These are complemented by add-on services including financing (through Fleet Financial partnership), sell/trade services, a proprietary mobile app for iOS and Android, warranty programs (through Truck Master Warranty partnership), and an in-house 150-point inspection and reconditioning service. The company positions itself as specializing in long-hood Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, claiming the largest selection of these brands in the nation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chris Andrews Racing: Sprint car racing team founded by Chris Andrews, the CEO of Ohio Truck Sales.

Products and services

• Used Semi Trucks Pre-owned semi trucks including sleeper cabs, day cabs, aero trucks, long hood trucks, gliders, flat tops, and tri-axle configurations from brands such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, International, Mack, Western Star, Volvo, Eagle Crusher, and Sennebogen. Priced from approximately $11,999 to $129,999, targeting owner operators and small fleet buyers.
• Used Box Trucks Pre-owned box trucks for delivery, logistics, and commercial operations, including Freightliner Business Class M2 106 models, targeted at owner operators and small fleet operators.
• Used Dump Trucks Pre-owned dump trucks built for hauling, construction, and heavy-duty jobs, including Mack Granite models, targeted at construction and hauling businesses.
• Used Roll-Off Trucks Pre-owned roll-off trucks for waste management, hauling, and job site efficiency, including Mack GU813 models, targeted at waste management and hauling operators.
• Semi Truck Trailers Refurbished used semi truck trailers available for purchase alongside trucks, targeted at owner operators and small fleet operators.
• Other Specialty Trucks Miscellaneous pre-owned trucks including garbage trucks, tow trucks, crane trucks, tanker trucks, and other specialty vehicles for commercial operators.
• Semi Truck Financing On-site commercial truck financing offered through partnership with Fleet Financial, with no age or mileage restrictions, terms up to 60 months, and options for startup businesses. No minimum credit score requirement. Available to owner operators and small fleet buyers purchasing vehicles from Ohio Truck Sales.
• Sell/Trade Services Service allowing customers to sell their used semi trucks for same-day payment or trade in vehicles toward a new purchase, with free on-site inspection within 24 hours. Available to truck owners and small fleet operators.
• Truck Warranties Warranty programs for trucks 14 years old and newer offered through partnership with Truck Master Warranty, with standard 90-day or 12-month coverage options and upgrade possibilities covering engine, radiator, fuel tanks, HVAC, transmission, rear end, and exhaust aftertreatment components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Around 1,000 trucks sold annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Truck Master WarrantycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with Truck Master Warranty to offer comprehensive semi-truck warranty options. Provides coverage for 14-year-old trucks and newer with standard 90-day or 12-month warranty options, with upgrade possibilities. Covers engine, transmission, rear end, HVAC, exhaust after treatment, and more.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Truck Paper: Major online marketplace for new and used commercial trucks, trailers, and parts. An indirect competitor that diverts buyer traffic away from OTS's website and physical dealership.
• Commercial Truck Trader: Online listing platform for used commercial trucks serving owner operators and small fleets. Comparable to OTS's online inventory presence as an alternative buyer acquisition channel.

Broad incumbents

• Rush Enterprises / Rush Truck Centers: Largest commercial truck dealer group in North America with 100+ locations across major brands. Overlaps with OTS in used semi-truck sales but competes primarily on full-line new/used truck franchise scale and fleet services.
• Premier Truck Group: Multi-location commercial truck dealer group selling new and used trucks from Freightliner, Peterbilt, and other OEMs. Comparable as a scaled used-truck retail competitor with full-service reconditioning.
• Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: Operates auction-based and online marketplaces (including Marketplace-E) for used commercial trucks. Competes with OTS as an alternative used-truck acquisition channel for owner operators and fleet buyers.

Direct peers

• Arrow Truck Sales: Volvo-owned used commercial truck retailer with multiple U.S. locations and integrated financing. Comparable to Ohio Truck Sales in core product (used semi trucks), customer base (owner operators), and bundled finance offerings.
• SelecTrucks: Volvo's branded used commercial truck retail network with multiple locations across the U.S. Directly comparable to Ohio Truck Sales as a multi-location used semi-truck dealer offering financing, warranties, and reconditioning.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Commercial truck dealership group operating multiple brands including used semi-truck sales locations. Comparable as a direct competitor in the used commercial truck retail market with reconditioning services.
• Mytee Truck Sales: Specialty used semi-truck dealer focused on conventional/long-hood trucks with reconditioning and in-house financing. Direct niche competitor to Ohio Truck Sales in the long-hood Peterbilt/Kenworth segment.

Emerging players

• IronPlanet (now part of Ritchie Bros.): Online auction platform for used heavy equipment including commercial trucks. Represents an emerging digital-first alternative to OTS's in-person same-day purchase model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OhioTruckSales
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSpnuqehqiUf8ZU712hJ-yw
• Facebookfacebook.com/OhioTruckSales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-truck-sales
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohiotrucksales
• TikToktiktok.com/@ohiotrucksales

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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