Kordell Truck and Trailer Sales

Name

Kordell Truck and Trailer Sales

Legal name

Kordell Truck and Trailer Sales

Website

https://kordelltruck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kordell Truck and Trailer Sales is a family-owned, independent dealership in Dubuque, Iowa, selling used Class 8 semi-trucks and trailers across multiple OEMs, offering lease-to-own financing and an in-house service center to owner-operators, first-time buyers, and small-to-large fleet operators nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck and Trailer Dealership

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Class 7–8 Tractors & Straight Trucks) (TLABABAC)

Keywords

• Used semi trucks
• Commercial trailer sales
• Truck lease-to-own
• Class 8 dealership
• Truck service center

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubuque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Sales: Sales of used and late-model semi trucks (Class 8 vehicles) from inventory. Trucks are reconditioned with full detail, DOT inspection, and full PM service before sale. Revenue generated from vehicle sales prices ranging from approximately $17,500 to $112,500.
2. Lease-to-Own Programs: Lease-to-own financing programs for trucks and trailers with weekly payments ranging from $195 to $675 over 30-60 month terms. Advance payments from $1,000 to $6,500. Allows customers to own the vehicle at end of lease term.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service center providing Class 8 truck service and maintenance, DOT inspections, and full PM (preventative maintenance) service. All makes and models of semi trucks serviced.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kordell Truck and Trailer Sales is a family-owned independent dealership that sells used, late-model, low-mileage Class 8 semi-trucks (Peterbilt 579, Freightliner Cascadia 126, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL, International LT, Mack Anthem) and dry van/reefer trailers (Wabash, Utility). Every truck receives full-detail reconditioning, a DOT inspection, and a full PM service before sale. The company also offers lease-to-own programs for both trucks and trailers, owner-operator and fleet financing, and an in-house service center for ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

Kordell Truck and Trailer Sales is a family-owned independent dealership offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial vehicle solutions. The core offering centers on used semi-truck sales and lease-to-own programs (Truck Inventory, Lease Inventory) alongside trailer sales and leasing (Trailer Inventory, Lease Trailers). Supporting services include a full-service Class 8 maintenance center and credit/financing applications. The company specializes in late-model, low-mileage Class 8 vehicles from major manufacturers including Peterbilt (579), Freightliner (Cascadia 126), Kenworth (T680), Mack (Anthem), International (LT), and Volvo (VNL), with inventory ranging from $17,500 to $112,500 for trucks and trailers starting at $11,000.

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Products and services

• Used Truck Inventory Sale of used, late-model, low-mileage Class 8 semi-trucks from Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, International, and Mack, in various configurations including day cabs, mid-roof sleepers, raised-roof sleepers, and ultra-loft sleepers. Trucks are priced from $17,500 to $112,500 and receive full-detail reconditioning, DOT inspection, and PM service before sale. Target customers are owner-operators, first-time buyers, and small-to-large fleet operators.
• Lease-to-Own Truck Program Lease-to-own financing for semi-trucks with weekly payments from $490 to $675 over 30 to 60 month terms. Advance payments range from $1,000 to $6,500. Engine and aftertreatment warranty coverage is included on select units. Target customers are owner-operators and first-time buyers who cannot obtain traditional bank financing.
• Used Trailer Inventory Sale of used dry van and reefer trailers from manufacturers including Wabash and Utility. Reefer units feature Carrier refrigeration systems. Featured inventory includes 2019 Utility Reefer Trailers. Target customers are trailer operators and fleets running refrigerated freight or dry van transport.
• Lease-to-Own Trailer Program Lease-to-own program for trailers featuring weekly payments at $195/week for 36 months or $395/month with no mileage charges and 6 to 72 month terms available. Featured Utility 4000 DX trailers carry a $1,000 advance payment. Target customers are trailer operators and small fleets seeking flexible terms without mileage-based fees.
• Service Center Full-service Class 8 truck maintenance and repair facility offering DOT inspections, preventive maintenance (PM) services, and repairs on all makes and models of semi-trucks. Located at the Dubuque, Iowa headquarters. Target customers are owner-operators and fleet operators needing post-sale maintenance and compliance inspections.
• Credit Applications (Owner-Operator and Fleet) Online credit application process with two variants: an owner-operator application and a fleet credit application, both routed through the River Valley platform. Provides financing solutions for first-time buyers, owner-operators, and small-to-large fleets that may not qualify for traditional bank financing.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rush Enterprises: Largest U.S. network of commercial truck dealerships (NASDAQ: RUSHA), selling new and used Class 8 trucks plus service and financing. Directly comparable business model to Kordell across sales, lease, and service, though at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• TEC Equipment: Volvo/Mack-heavy commercial truck dealer group on the West Coast with used Class 8 inventory, leasing, and full service. Comparable integrated business model, primarily competing in a different regional market.
• WheelTime Network: Network of independent commercial truck service and sales centers. Comparable to Kordell's service-center-anchored business, with broader service network depth and similar used-truck retail motion.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Multi-brand commercial truck dealer group with new and used Class 8 inventory, leasing, and service centers across multiple states. Comparable to Kordell's integrated sell-finance-service motion at a larger multi-location scale.
• Arrow Truck Sales: Volvo Group-owned used Class 8 truck retailer with nationwide inventory and financing. Directly comparable core business (used Class 8 sales + financing) to Kordell, with stronger OEM backing and online reach.
• Premier Truck Group: Heavy- and medium-duty commercial truck dealer group with full-service leasing, rental, parts, and service. Closely comparable to Kordell's model, particularly on the lease-to-own / finance piece and Class 8 truck sales.
• Nextran Truck Center: Multi-brand commercial truck dealership group with new, used, leasing, and service operations across the Midwest and Southeast. Overlaps directly with Kordell's Class 8 sales, lease-to-own, and service center offering.
• TrailersPlus: Largest U.S. dealer of utility, enclosed, and specialty trailers with nationwide locations and lease-to-own financing. Directly comparable to Kordell's trailer inventory and lease-to-own trailer offering.
• SelecTrucks: Daimler Truck's branded used Class 8 dealer network, offering reconditioned Freightliner and Cascadia inventory along with financing. Closely comparable to Kordell's late-model Class 8 reconditioning and finance proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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