Wholesale Trailer Supply

What Wholesale Trailer Supply does

Wholesale Trailer Supply is a B2B wholesale distributor of trailer parts and accessories, founded in 1979 and based in Elkhart, United States. The company sells exclusively to approved trailer dealers, operating a dealer-only e-commerce platform that requires account approval and a $5,000 minimum annual purchase requirement before pricing and checkout access are granted. Its catalog spans trailer parts (axles, brakes, hubs), towing products, cargo control and safety equipment, tool boxes, and racks, distributed under multiple manufacturer brands including Kodiak, Dexter Axle, Curt Manufacturing, Trimax Locks, Fastway, Kinedyne, Master Lock, ProGrip, Buyers, Camco, Peterson, Pollak, B&W, and Keeper, with adjacency into marine components via Dexter Marine.

The business model is wholesale distribution to a long-tail of independent trailer dealers, monetized through product margin on multi-brand inventory rather than subscription or fee-based revenue. Customer access is gated by an account-approval process and a minimum annual spend threshold, which functions as both a qualification filter and a switching-cost mechanism. Go-to-market relies on the online dealer portal rather than direct sales outreach, with the product set and brand portfolio constituting the principal lever for dealer retention.

The underlying technology is a conventional B2B e-commerce site with dealer-account authentication, gated pricing, and product catalog browsing; no proprietary platform features, AI capabilities, or differentiated technical architecture are described in the source material. The firm is private and for-profit, employs between 11 and 50 people, and has no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, funding rounds, or M&A activity in the available data.

Name

Wholesale Trailer Supply

Website

https://wholesaletrailerb2b.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wholesale Trailer Supply is a B2B wholesale distributor of trailer parts and accessories serving approved trailer dealers through a gated e-commerce platform with a $5,000 minimum annual purchase requirement, aggregating multiple manufacturer brands under one catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Parts Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAEAEAH

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B)

Consumer Products & Retail/Discount, Club & Value Retail/Cash & Carry / Wholesale Clubs (B2B & B2B2C)

SECONDARYCRAFAAAF

Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces

Consumer Products & Retail/E-commerce & Marketplaces/Generalist Online Marketplaces

Keywords

• Trailer parts distribution
• Towing equipment wholesale
• Trailer axles brakes
• Cargo control products
• B2B trailer accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Trailer Parts Distribution: Revenue generated through direct product sales of trailer parts, towing equipment, and accessories to verified commercial dealers and businesses. Products sourced from multiple manufacturers including Kodiak, Dexter, Trimax, Curt, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wholesale Trailer Supply is a B2B dealer-only wholesale distributor of trailer and towing parts and accessories, founded in 1979. It supplies trailer manufacturers, RV/trailer dealers, repair shops, and fleet operators with axles, brakes, hubs, tires, wheels, lights, wiring, hitches, jacks, couplers, tool boxes, cargo control, and security products from brands such as Kodiak, Dexter, Trimax, Curt, Kinedyne, and PROGRIP. Access is restricted to authorized accounts meeting a minimum annual purchase requirement.

Product overview

Wholesale Trailer Supply is a B2B online distributor of wholesale trailer and towing parts and accessories. The company operates a B2B portal (wholesaletrailerb2b.com) serving manufacturers, repair shops, fleet services, and towing-related stores. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Core trailer parts including Kodiak and Dexter-branded axles, brakes, hubs, drums, disc rotors, and seals; (2) Towing products such as Curt Mfg., Draw-Tite, and Tuff-Tow pintle hitches, receiver hitches, gooseneck adapters, weight distribution systems, ball mounts, hitch balls, and hitch carriers; and (3) Cargo control and safety equipment including Trimax locks (coupler, hitch, wheel, padlocks), PROGRIP tie-downs, safety chains and hooks, grab hooks, quick links, chain, and Kinedyne E-track and binders. Additional offerings encompass tool boxes, racks and landscape accessories, roof racks, safety cables, cylinder locks, and shop supplies like grease and maintenance products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trailer Axles Wholesale trailer axles distributed to dealers and manufacturers for trailer assembly, repair, and replacement applications.
• Trailer Brakes Wholesale trailer brake components including electric and hydraulic brake assemblies and related hardware for trailer dealers and service shops.
• Hubs & Drums Wholesale hubs, drums, and bearing components for trailer wheel-end service and replacement sold to dealer accounts.
• Tires & Wheels Wholesale trailer tires and wheels for trailer manufacturers, dealers, and service operations.
• Towing Products Wholesale hitches, balls, mounts, and towing accessories distributed to dealers serving the trailer and light-duty towing market.
• Cargo Control Products Wholesale tie-downs, straps, binders, and load-securement hardware for trailer dealers and commercial fleet buyers.
• Tool Boxes & Storage Wholesale trailer-mounted and truck-bed tool boxes and storage products for dealer resale and upfitter installation.
• Lights & Wiring Wholesale trailer lighting, harnesses, and wiring components for trailer manufacturers and service shops.
• Jacks & Couplers Wholesale trailer jacks, couplers, and tongue hardware sold through dealer accounts for assembly and replacement.
• Safety & Security Products Wholesale safety chains, locks, and security hardware for trailer dealers and commercial accounts.
• Racks & Landscape Accessories Wholesale racks and landscape/utility trailer accessories for trailer dealers and upfitters.
• B2B Dealer Wholesale Account Program Authorized-dealer access program to the wholesale catalog at wholesaletrailerb2b.com, gated by application and requiring a minimum of $5,000 in annual purchases to maintain active status.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KodiakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKodiak is a major brand distributed through Wholesale Trailer Supply. Products include axle components, brake assemblies, brake components, dust caps, hubs, drums, disc rotors, and seals. Special order items available.
• Dexter AxlecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand on homepage and major product category. Products include pre-greased kits, axle beams, brake assemblies, hubs, drums, rotors, and related components. Distributed through the platform.
• Trimax LockscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor locking solutions brand carried. Products include coupler locks, hitch locks, wheel locks, padlocks, specialty locks, cable locks, ball mounts, pintles, and key replacements.
• Curt ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured hitch and towing brand. Products include pintle hitches, pintle combos, safety hooks, hitch carriers, multi-fit receivers, combo tubes, and chain products.
• FastwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrailer parts brand featured on homepage. Products include various towing accessories and components.
• KinedyneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo control products including binders, chain, E-track, straps, tow straps, tie-downs, and towbars.
• Master LockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecurity products brand distributed through platform for trailer security solutions.
• ProGripminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo control brand featuring tie-downs, cam buckle straps, and related cargo securing products.
• BuyersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrailer equipment brand including pintle combos, pintle hitches, racks and landscape accessories.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Buyers Products: Manufacturer of trailer equipment, racks, hitches, and cargo control — a key supplier partner to WTS. Comparable because Buyers' products flow through WTS, and Buyers operates its own B2B/distributor channel competing for the same end-dealer relationships.
• Dexter Axle: Leading trailer axle, brake, and marine-component manufacturer; one of WTS's flagship brands. Comparable as a key supplier whose distribution strategy (or pivot to direct-to-dealer) directly affects WTS's core axle/brake revenue.
• Curt Manufacturing: Major towing/hitch manufacturer and core WTS brand partner. Comparable as a competitor for direct-to-dealer relationships and as a supplier whose strategic decisions (channel policy, pricing) shape WTS's assortment.

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: Major auto-parts retailer/distributor with substantial commercial program. Comparable as a wholesale auto-parts channel but focused on light-vehicle service parts rather than trailer-specific SKUs.
• Northern Tool + Equipment: Multi-category retailer of tools, equipment, towing, and trailer accessories. Overlaps with WTS on hitches, jacks, tie-downs, and cargo control but serves a much broader professional/DIY audience across hardware and equipment.
• Tractor Supply Co. National rural-lifestyle retailer carrying trailer parts, hitches, towing accessories, and cargo control across stores and online. Comparable end-market (ranch/ag/fleet/towing buyers) with overlapping SKU set, but operates a broad rural-retail portfolio rather than wholesale trailer parts.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts): Largest US automotive parts distributor with deep commercial/wholesale network. Comparable in B2B parts distribution mechanics, though core mix is light-vehicle service parts with trailer/hitch as adjacent SKUs.

Direct peers

• US Trailer Parts & Supply: Independent online trailer parts retailer/wholesaler serving dealers and consumers. Directly comparable niche focus on trailer axles, brakes, hitches, and cargo control, similar GTM motion.
• North America's Trailer (NAT): Online trailer parts retailer carrying hitches, brake components, and trailer accessories across multiple brands. Comparable product catalog and B2B-leaning customer base.
• etrailer.com: Large online retailer specializing in trailer parts, hitches, towing accessories, and cargo control. Directly comparable to WTS in product category (axles, brakes, hitches, locks, tie-downs) and customer base (dealers, fleets, and end consumers), though more consumer-leaning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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