Chalk's Truck Parts

What Chalk's Truck Parts does

Chalk's Truck Parts is a family-owned warehouse distributor founded in 1957 and headquartered at 838 McCarty St, Houston, TX 77029, specializing in new and remanufactured parts for Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and school/commercial buses. The company operates three product lines: Truck Parts (transmissions, differentials, fan clutches, power steering, air products, brakes, and ancillary components), Bus Parts (climate control, lighting, mirrors, seating, safety equipment, special needs securements, doors/windows, and chassis), and Diagnostic Tools (Vehicle Communication Interface devices, OEM diagnostic software, and cables/adaptors). Its technical core is a state-of-the-art rebuild center that remanufactures power steering units, fan clutches, and transmissions, maintaining roughly 1,500 new and remanufactured steering units in inventory and supporting a Core Exchange Program. The company is an authorized distributor for major OEMs including Dana (Spicer), Eaton (Fuller), Meritor, Federal-Mogul, Midland, Nexiq-Prolink, Allison, Cummins, Detroit (Daimler), Bendix, WABCO, and Navistar.\n\nChalk's generates revenue through hardware sales of new and remanufactured parts, professional rebuild services, and resale of diagnostic software/hardware. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers transact via phone with dedicated parts specialists or in person at the Houston warehouse. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: eight named parts experts handle inbound calls (main line 713-672-6344, toll-free 1-800-231-5061) across truck, bus, and diagnostics departments, with no e-commerce checkout visible on the website. The customer base spans enterprise fleets, owner-operators, independent repair shops, and government school districts in Texas and the Southwest, with bus parts shipped worldwide and a smaller cross-link into John Deere agriculture/construction diagnostics via the Nexiq USB-Link 3.\n\nThe business is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. Scale signals include a headcount range of 101–250, a claimed position as one of the largest parts inventories in the Southwest, and 65+ years of continuous operation. Distribution is single-channel and relationship-driven — there is no evidence of digital marketing automation, e-commerce, or third-party logistics partnerships beyond a referral link to Randy's Driveshaft Service for driveshaft, PTO, and hydraulic needs not covered in-house.

Name

Chalk's Truck Parts

Legal name

CHALK'S TRUCK PARTS, Inc.

Website

https://chalks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Starter, Alternator & Motor/Generator Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Heavy-duty truck parts
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Bus parts distribution
• Transmission rebuilding services
• Vehicle diagnostic software

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Truck Parts Sales: Sales of new and remanufactured truck components including transmissions, differentials, driveline, steering parts, clutches, fan clutches, Chelsea PTO assemblies, switches, lights, steering gears, pumps, and accessories. Both new and remanufactured options available.
2. Bus Parts Sales: Full line of bus parts including AC/heat climate control, lights/electrical, mirrors/visors, seating/flooring, safety/emergency equipment, special needs securements, doors/windows, and chassis/drivetrain components.
3. Remanufacturing Services: Rebuild center services for power steering, fan clutches, and transmissions. Every rebuilt unit is thoroughly tested before shipping. Core exchange program allows customers to exchange old cores for rebuilt units.
4. Diagnostic Software and Tools: Sales of diagnostic software (Navistar NED, Allison DOC, Service Ranger Pro, eTechnician, Cummins INSITE, Detroit DDL, Bendix ACom, WABCO), Vehicle Interface devices (Nexiq USB-link, Blue-Link, USB-Link 3), and cables/adaptors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Chalk's Truck Parts is a family-owned warehouse distributor of new and remanufactured heavy-duty truck and bus parts, supplying components such as transmissions, differentials, fan clutches, power steering, electrical, seating, and safety equipment to commercial customers. The company also resells vehicle diagnostic tools (interface hardware, software, and cables/adaptors) and operates a state-of-the-art rebuild center that remanufactures engines, transmissions, differentials, and fan clutches using factory-supplied parts for nationwide shipping.

Product overview

Chalk's Truck Parts is a family-owned warehouse distributor specializing in new and rebuilt truck and bus parts since 1957. The company operates two core product lines: Truck Parts (transmissions, differentials, fan clutches, power steering, brakes, air products, and miscellaneous components) and Bus Parts (climate control, lighting, mirrors, seating, safety equipment, special needs securements, doors/windows, chassis, and accessories). A third core offering is Diagnostic Tools encompassing Vehicle Interface (VCI) devices, diagnostic software for multiple engine/transmission brands (Allison, Cummins, Detroit, Navistar, Bendix, WABCO), and cables/adaptors. The company is an authorized distributor for Dana (Spicer), Federal-Mogul, Midland, Nexiq-Prolink, Eaton, Fuller, and Meritor brands. They offer repair, rebuild, and core exchange program services for transmissions and power steering, with a state-of-the-art rebuild center for testing rebuilt units before shipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy-Duty Truck Parts New and remanufactured heavy-duty truck components sold through the Truck Parts catalog, covering transmissions, differentials, fan clutches, power steering, and additional truck-parts subcategories. Sold to commercial trucking fleets, owner-operators, and repair shops via phone and walk-in at the Houston warehouse.
• Bus Parts New bus components organized by subcategory: AC/Heat, Lights/Electrical, Mirrors/Visors, Seating/Flooring, Safety/Emergency, Special Needs, Doors/Windows, Chassis/Drivetrain, and Accessories. Targeted at school districts, transit operators, and bus repair shops.
• Diagnostic Tools Resold vehicle diagnostic interface hardware, diagnostic software, and cables/adaptors supplied under authorized distribution partnerships with commercial-vehicle diagnostic brands. Sold to repair shops and fleet service departments that service heavy-duty trucks and buses.
• Rebuild Services In-house remanufacturing of heavy-duty commercial vehicle components using factory-supplied parts at the company's rebuild center, covering transmissions, differentials, fan clutches, and power steering units. Rebuilt components are shipped nationwide, serving fleet and owner-operator customers outside the Houston area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Units thoroughly tested in state-of-the-art rebuild center before shipping, ensuring dependable performance and quality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Dana (Spicer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChalk's is an authorized warehouse distributor for Dana (Spicer) products including differentials, driveline components, and transmissions. They supply both new and remanufactured Dana/Spicer components to their customer base.
• Eaton (Fuller)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Eaton Fuller products including transmissions and related components. Chalk's carries various Eaton Fuller transmission models (FS series, ES series, RTLO series) and offers sales and support.
• MeritorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarehouse distributor for Meritor products including differentials, transmissions, and drivetrain components. Chalk's provides Meritor transmission models (M14G, MO16, MTC series) and related parts.
• Federal-MogulmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Federal-Mogul products, supplying various automotive and commercial vehicle components including brakes, steering, and engine parts.
• MidlandmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Midland brand products including air dryers, valves, and other air system components for commercial vehicles.
• Nexiq-ProlinkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized source for Nexiq USB-link diagnostic interfaces and Prolink diagnostic software. Chalk's offers Nexiq USB-link 2, Blue-Link 2, and USB-Link 3 devices for commercial vehicle diagnostics.
• Allison TransmissionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChalk's provides Allison DOC (Diagnostic, Operations, and Calibration) software for Allison automatic transmission diagnostics, supporting real-time data, fault codes, and calibration services.
• CumminsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Cummins INSITE diagnostic software for Cummins diesel and alternative fuel engines, enabling live data access, fault code retrieval, and calibration services.
• Detroit (Daimler)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplies Detroit Diagnostic Link (DDL) software for Detroit engines, transmissions, and vehicle systems diagnostics, supporting troubleshooting and calibration.
• BendixmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software for ABS, traction control, stability, and advanced safety systems on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
• WABCOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes WABCO Workshop Solutions Software for ABS, stability, transmission automation, air management, and driver assistance systems diagnostics.
• NavistarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Navistar NED, DLB, SDS, and Navkal diagnostic software for International and Navistar electronic engines including MaxxForce and N-series engines.
• John DeereminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers John Deere USB-Link 3 Machine Interface Kit validated for use on John Deere agriculture, construction, and power systems components for diagnostics and controller reprogramming.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Velocity Vehicle Group: Daimler Truck-affiliated commercial vehicle dealership and parts distributor operating across the Western U.S., with deep heavy-duty parts inventory and authorized-brand distribution relationships. Directly comparable in geographic focus (Sunbelt) and concentration on commercial truck parts and service.
• Premier Truck Group: Commercial truck dealer group with multi-brand OEM representation and a substantial parts and service operation. Comparable in serving heavy-duty Class 8 truck owners with parts, repairs, and remanufactured driveline components in Texas and surrounding states.
• FleetPride: The largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck parts in North America, FleetPride operates a comparable warehouse-distributor-plus-rebuild model serving fleets, owner-operators, and service shops across multiple regions. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping product categories (drivetrain, steering, brakes) and customer base in heavy-duty trucking.
• HDA Truck Pride: Network of independent heavy-duty truck parts distributors sharing purchasing, marketing, and authorized-brand relationships across the U.S. Directly comparable as a competing distributor network model with overlapping SKU categories and identical customer segments in heavy-duty aftermarket.
• TruckPro: National heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor with a heavy focus on Class 6-8 trucks, operating a similar warehouse-and-store model with remanufactured drivetrain offerings. Closely comparable in customer base (fleets, owner-operators, repair shops) and core product mix (transmissions, differentials, steering, brakes).

Emerging players

• FinditParts: Digital-first marketplace for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, offering e-commerce procurement that competes directly with traditional distributors like Chalk's on catalog breadth and pricing transparency. Emerging threat on digital channels even if not full-stack overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Heavy Duty): Parent of NAPA Auto Parts and its heavy-duty division, distributing automotive and commercial vehicle parts through a national footprint. Competes with Chalk's in heavy-duty truck parts but with a vastly broader portfolio spanning consumer auto, industrial, and commercial segments.
• Rush Enterprises: Largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, representing Peterbilt, International, and Hino, with a substantial aftermarket parts business. Overlaps with Chalk's on heavy-duty parts distribution and core customer segments but operates as a full-service OEM dealer rather than an independent distributor.
• PACCAR Parts: OEM parts distribution arm of PACCAR for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks, operating a major dealer-driven parts network. Comparable customer base but operates as an OEM-controlled channel rather than independent distributor like Chalk's.

Others

• Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems: Major manufacturer and remanufacturer of brake systems, air systems, and safety/diagnostic technologies for commercial vehicles, and an active partner of Chalk's (Bendix ACom diagnostic software). Comparable on remanufacturing expertise and the heavy-duty aftermarket ecosystem even though primary business is OEM-side rather than distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 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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