Hanser's Automotive

What Hanser's Automotive does

Hanser's Automotive is a family-owned, Montana-based heavy-duty towing, recovery, and automotive service company founded in 1965 by Ralph Hanser in Billings. The company operates six service locations across Montana (Billings, Livingston, Hardin, Columbus, Lewistown, and Big Timber) with 24/7 dispatch coverage, supported by a fleet of 15 heavy-duty wreckers and a specialized 100,000 lb-capacity Air Cushion Recovery System that enables uprighting of overturned commercial vehicles — a capability that differentiates it from most regional competitors.

The company's service portfolio spans commercial heavy-duty towing and recovery, light- and medium-duty towing, RV towing, custom transmission building, general automotive repair across 29 service bays, auto parts retail (including online inventory), and environmental remediation including spill containment and cleanup of petroleum and hazardous materials. Operators hold hazmat and FEMA training certifications, supporting both regulated recovery and emergency-response work. Customer segments include long-haul commercial trucking operators along the I-90/I-94 corridor, RV owners, the general motoring public, and construction and agricultural accounts.

Hanser's makes money through per-incident recovery and towing fees (premium-priced for heavy-duty and air-cushion work), repair and transmission labor, parts retail, and contracted environmental remediation. The business is private and family-owned with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investors; growth has been organic and incremental over six decades. The current footprint also includes work in Northern Wyoming, suggesting modest geographic extension beyond Montana.

Name

Hanser's Automotive

Legal name

Hanser's Towing & Semi Truck Heavy Wrecker & Wrecker Company

Website

https://hansers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hanser's Automotive is a family-owned Montana heavy-duty towing, recovery, and automotive service company operating six locations with 15 wreckers and a 100,000 lb Air Cushion Recovery System, serving commercial trucking, RV owners, and the general public across Montana and Northern Wyoming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Towing and Recovery Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Towing (48841), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Accident Recovery, Winch-Out & Towing Services (Light/Heavy) (TLAKAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK), Vehicle & Machinery Salvage (Heavy Equipment, Rail, Marine, Agricultural) (EUAIAJAL), Differentials, Axles & Final Drive Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAC), Towing, Recovery & Vehicle Removal Services (TLAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Heavy-duty towing
• Vehicle recovery services
• Automotive repair
• Auto parts sales
• Transmission rebuilding

Headquarters

HQ city

Billings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Towing and Recovery Services: Core revenue stream from light, medium, and heavy-duty towing and recovery services available 24/7. Includes roadside assistance, accident recovery, off-road recovery, and vehicle transport.
2. Automotive Repair: Full-service automotive repair at 29-bay facility in Billings, including maintenance and mechanical repairs for cars, trucks, SUVs, semi-trucks, and RVs.
3. Custom-Built Transmissions: Remanufactured automatic transmissions and custom-built heavy-duty transmissions. Company has served the motoring public for over 52 years in transmission technology.
4. Auto Parts Sales: Quality recycled auto parts from late model salvage company. Searchable online inventory with parts for over 2,000 vehicles and access to over 40 million parts online.
5. Environmental Remediation: Emergency containment and remediation services for hazardous spills from freight transportation accidents.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hanser's Automotive is a family-owned Montana service company providing 24/7 light, medium, and heavy-duty towing and vehicle recovery (including semi-trucks, RVs, buses, and tractor-trailers), full-service automotive repair at a 29-bay facility, remanufactured and custom-built automatic transmissions, emergency environmental remediation for hazardous spills, and online retail sales of quality recycled auto parts sourced from its late-model salvage company. The company serves both individual motorists and commercial clients across Montana and Northern Wyoming from six locations.

Product overview

Hanser's Automotive is a family-owned, multi-service automotive company operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio consists of towing and recovery services (including heavy-duty, light-duty, and medium-duty towing), automotive repair (29-bay facility), custom-built transmissions, environmental remediation, and quality auto parts retail. These services are integrated through a centralized dispatch system, shared fleet of heavy equipment (15 heavy-duty wreckers, flatbeds, cranes, Air Cushion Recovery System), and multiple Montana locations in Billings, Livingston, Hardin, Columbus, Lewistown, and Big Timber. The company serves both individual motorists and business-to-business commercial clients requiring heavy equipment transport, hazmat response, and mobile diesel repair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Towing & Recovery Services Emergency towing and vehicle recovery services operating 24/7/365, covering light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles including semi-trucks, RVs, buses, and commercial tractor-trailers. Includes accident recovery, off-road recovery, and interstate/state highway response for both individual motorists and commercial clients in Montana and Northern Wyoming.
• Roadside Assistance On-site emergency roadside assistance including fuel delivery, vehicle lockout assistance, jump starts, and mobile tire service to resolve minor issues without requiring a tow. Available 24/7/365 across Montana.
• Mobile Diesel Repair 24/7 mobile diesel repair mechanics that travel to semi-trucks and commercial vehicles for on-site repairs, reducing downtime for owner-operators and fleet drivers across Montana and Northern Wyoming.
• Mobile Crane Service Heavy-duty rotator boom and Air Cushion Recovery System deployment for deck/undeck operations, trailer stabilization, and heavy equipment repositioning. Capable of lifting up to 100,000 pounds without causing structural damage.
• Heavy Equipment Transport Business-to-business transport of construction machinery, farm equipment, HVAC systems, and other heavy equipment using specialized flatbeds, lowboys, and rigging. Serves construction and agricultural businesses in Montana and Northern Wyoming.
• Automotive Repair Full-service automotive repairs at the 29-bay Billings facility for cars, trucks, SUVs, semi-trucks, and recreational vehicles, with fast-track repair capability. Mechanical and maintenance services for both consumer and commercial customers.
• Custom-Built Transmissions & Transmission Repair Remanufactured automatic transmissions built with the latest technology, plus custom heavy-duty transmission solutions. Operated through subsidiary Hanser's Transmissions Co, serving the motoring public for over 52 years.
• Environmental Remediation Emergency containment and remediation services for hazardous spills from freight transportation accidents, with Hazmat-certified operators maintaining environmental sustainability in Southern Montana.
• Quality Auto Parts Quality recycled auto parts from a late-model salvage company, with a searchable online inventory covering parts for over 2,000 vehicles in stock and access to over 40 million parts online. Customers can browse by category, check real-time availability, and request parts online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully recovered loaded semi-tractor trailer hanging over cliff on Wyoming highway using three trucks, extensive rigging, and several hours of work

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hansersmt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hansers-wrecker-&-salvage-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 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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