US Trailer Parts & Supply

What US Trailer Parts & Supply does

US Trailer Parts & Supply, Inc. is a privately held regional B2B distributor of commercial trailer parts and supplies, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a secondary location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company serves the broader Midwest market, stocking more than 20,000 SKUs across trailer brakes and axles, suspension, doors, electrical accessories, lighting, cargo control, containers and chassis, body components, fasteners, and industrial cleaning supplies, with dedicated OEM storefronts for Wabash National, Stoughton Trailers, Truck-Lite, Grote Industries, and Zep Manufacturing.

The underlying technology stack is a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront integrated with Karmak Fusion ERP, an integration delivered by Human Element following the company's 2023 acquisition by Hinton Transportation Investments. This stack centralizes real-time inventory, order processing, and financial data across the catalog and supports same-day shipping with a $35 flat shipping option on qualifying items, a flat-rate structure typical of time-sensitive commercial buyers rather than casual retail customers.

The business model is sales-led B2B distribution. The company targets enterprise national and regional trucking fleets, mid-market independent repair facilities, intermodal repair depots, and SMB owner-operators and mobile repair providers through its e-commerce platform and a phone- and chat-supported inside sales desk. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from $0.04 fasteners to $2,396.25 subframes, with bulk pricing available on request for volume buyers. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time unit sales of parts, with the company's differentiator being the combination of catalog breadth, OEM brand relationships, multi-location same-day fulfillment, and 40-plus years of category experience under a strategic owner.

Name

US Trailer Parts & Supply

Legal name

US Trailer Parts & Supply, Inc.

Website

https://ustrailerparts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

US Trailer Parts & Supply is a privately held Midwest B2B distributor of commercial trailer parts, stocking 20,000+ SKUs across OEM and aftermarket categories. It serves fleets, independent repair shops, intermodal depots, and owner-operators via a BigCommerce storefront integrated with Karmak Fusion ERP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOANAJ

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Distribution

Keywords

• Trailer parts distribution
• Commercial trailer parts
• Fleet parts supplier
• Trailer components supply
• Aftermarket trailer parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trailer Parts Sales: Direct sale of trailer parts and components to commercial and individual customers through e-commerce and phone channels. Revenue generated from unit sales with pricing ranging from under $1 to over $2,000 per item.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

US Trailer Parts & Supply is a regional distributor of commercial trailer parts and components, stocking over 20,000 SKUs spanning air brakes, axles, doors, electrical accessories, fasteners, suspension parts, lighting, cargo control, containers, chassis, and body components. The company sells OEM parts from major manufacturers (Wabash National, Stoughton Trailers, Truck-Lite, Grote Industries) alongside aftermarket parts and industrial supplies, with same-day shipping and bulk pricing for commercial customers in the Midwest and beyond.

Product overview

US Trailer Parts & Supply is a B2B distributor of commercial trailer parts and supplies operating an eCommerce platform built on BigCommerce. The company stocks over 20,000 parts and SKUs serving national and regional fleets, independent repair facilities, intermodal repair depots, owner/operators, and mobile repair providers. The product portfolio centers on OEM parts from major manufacturers including Wabash National (trailer structural components, door seals, DuraPlate panels), Stoughton Trailers (trailer body parts, roof bows, fasteners), Truck-Lite (lighting products, LED lamps, harnesses), and Grote Industries (electrical accessories, markers, work lamps), alongside aftermarket fasteners and industrial supplies such as Zep cleaning products. The company offers same-day shipping, bulk pricing for volume orders, and multi-location service capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trailer Parts Distribution
• Wabash National OEM Parts
• Stoughton Trailers OEM Parts Stoughton trailer OEM parts including roof bows, corner castings, front corner posts, side posts, fasteners, bottom rails, door moldings, and suspension components.
• Truck-Lite Lighting Products Truck-Lite lighting products including LED lamps, marker lights, tail lights, harnesses, grommets, flanges, license plate lamps, and mounting brackets for trailers.
• Grote Industries Electrical and Lighting Products Grote Industries electrical and lighting products including LED strip lights, clearance markers, tail lamps, dome lamps, work lamps, pigtails, receptacles, and wire connectors.
• Aftermarket Trailer Parts Generic aftermarket trailer parts including fasteners, seals, and universal components compatible with multiple trailer brands.
• Zep Industrial Cleaning Products Zep hand cleaners and industrial cleaning products including Zep O Kreme hand cleaner and Zep MVP hand cleaner.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Human ElementcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology implementation partner that integrated Karmak Fusion ERP with BigCommerce e-commerce platform, centralizing real-time data across inventory, order processing, and financial management.
• Karmak Fusion ERPcoreTechnology or IntegrationERP system integrated with BigCommerce for centralized inventory, order processing, and financial management operations following the 2023 acquisition.
• BigCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the company's online storefront, enabling omnichannel capabilities and scalable online sales operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Service First Intermodal Parts: Specialized intermodal container and chassis parts supplier; directly overlaps with US Trailer Parts' intermodal repair depot customer segment and similar product categories.
• FleetPride: Largest US independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, with 300+ locations nationwide; directly comparable in product breadth (brakes, electrical, suspension) and target customers (fleets, repair shops, intermodal depots).
• TruckPro: Heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor serving commercial trucking fleets and service centers, with a comparable mix of OEM and aftermarket trailer parts and a multi-region footprint.
• WheelTime: Network of independent heavy-duty repair facilities that also distribute parts; competes for the same independent repair shop and fleet customer base in the Midwest and broader US.

Broad incumbents

• Rush Enterprises: Largest network of commercial truck dealerships in North America with substantial parts operations; overlaps with US Trailer Parts on heavy-duty parts supply to fleets and operators.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): Broad-line automotive and heavy-duty parts distributor through NAPA and other banners; overlaps with US Trailer Parts on heavy-duty and fleet categories but operates at vastly greater scale across many vehicle types.

Emerging players

• Find It Parts: Online-first heavy-duty truck and trailer parts platform with a large multi-brand catalog and nationwide fulfillment; competes for the same e-commerce-led fleet and repair shop demand.

Regional players

• Imperial Cargo: Midwest-based trailer parts and cargo control supplier; overlapping customer base with US Trailer Parts and similar regional density.
• Alltruck Parts: Regional heavy-duty truck and trailer parts distributor in the US Midwest; directly comparable in geographic focus and customer type, though smaller in catalog breadth.

Others

• OptiLite / Grote Industries: OEM lighting and electrical components supplier; comparable because US Trailer Parts is a Grote distributor, so the relationship and product overlap make Grote a value-chain neighbor with adjacency to its catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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