Motor Truck Thermo King

What Motor Truck Thermo King does

Motor Truck Thermo King is a factory-authorized Thermo King dealer operating as a division of Motor Truck Equipment Company, a Pennsylvania-based corporation under third-generation Mitchell family ownership. Founded in 1947 and recognized as the second oldest Thermo King dealer in the United States, the company operates four full-service locations across Pennsylvania — Carlisle (headquarters), Mount Joy, Muncy, and Shartlesville — supplemented by mobile service units and 24/7 emergency call-out coverage. It sells and services the complete Thermo King transport refrigeration product line, including trailer units (Precedent, SLXi), truck units (T-series, UT-1280), small truck units (V-series, e200, B-100), APUs (TriPac), rail refrigeration, and Heat King heating/freeze protection systems.

The company's underlying technology is not proprietary; rather, it distributes and services Thermo King's OEM product stack, including the ConnectedSuite telematics platform (TracKing, TracKing Pro, Remote Operating Center) which provides real-time cargo traceability, fleet performance dashboards, predictive analytics, and 24/7 remote triage. Factory-trained Blue Track-certified technicians perform installations, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance using genuine Thermo King parts. The company website is operated on the Dealer Spike platform, and customer transactions are primarily direct B2B.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time new unit sales (Thermo King equipment plus New Lane Finance financing), recurring telematics subscriptions (ConnectedSuite), service and repair labor (including mobile and 24/7 emergency call-out), and parts and accessories sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are provided on request. The customer base is composed of regional commercial fleet operators and owner-operators transporting temperature-sensitive cargo (food, pharmaceuticals, perishable goods) across Pennsylvania, with no named enterprise logos or disclosed customer concentration. The company has no outside institutional ownership, no disclosed funding, and operates as a privately held, family-run regional dealer.

Name

Motor Truck Thermo King

Legal name

Motor Truck Equipment Company

Website

https://motortruckthermoking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Motor Truck Thermo King is a family-owned, factory-authorized Thermo King dealer operating four full-service locations across Pennsylvania, selling, servicing, and supporting transport refrigeration units, APUs, parts, and ConnectedSuite telematics for commercial fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Refrigeration Services

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units) (TLAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trailer Refrigeration Unit (Reefer) Installation, Service & Repair (TLAKACAE)

Keywords

• Transport refrigeration equipment
• Thermo King dealer
• Fleet telematics services
• Refrigerated truck service
• APU installation repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlisle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Unit Sales: Sale of new Thermo King transport refrigeration units including trailers, trucks, small trucks, APUs, rail refrigeration, and heating/freezing protection equipment.
2. Service and Repair: Factory-authorized service and repair for transport refrigeration units including refrigerated truck/van repair, reefer trailer service, and APU repair. Mobile service available.
3. Parts Sales: Full line of Thermo King parts and accessories sales.
4. Telematics Services: ConnectedSuite telematics subscriptions including TracKing, TracKing Pro, and Remote Operating Center for fleet monitoring and management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Motor Truck Thermo King is a factory-authorized Thermo King dealer selling new transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, buses, and rail cars, along with factory-authorized service and repair, mobile service, parts, and ConnectedSuite telematics subscriptions. The company operates four physical dealer locations across Pennsylvania and offers 24/7 emergency call-out service for commercial fleet operators.

Product overview

Motor Truck Thermo King is a factory-authorized Thermo King dealer offering transport refrigeration solutions since 1947. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of Thermo King refrigeration products including TriPac APU (Auxiliary Power Units), Precedent trailer refrigeration units, SLXi Local, small truck refrigeration units (V-series, e200, B-100), truck refrigeration units (T-series, UT-1280), rail refrigeration units (Advancer, Precedent RR-series), and Heat King heating/freeze protection systems. Services include refrigerated truck and van repair, reefer trailer service, APU repair, mobile service, and general maintenance plans. The company also offers ConnectedSuite telematics (TracKing, TracKing Pro, Remote Operating Center) and Trac-King Global Communications for fleet monitoring. Parts and accessories are available through their online ordering system. With 4 Pennsylvania locations and 24/7 emergency service, they serve as the second oldest Thermo King dealer in the nation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TriPac APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) Auxiliary Power Units for transport refrigeration trucks and vans that provide electrical power and climate control when the main engine is off.
• Precedent Trailer Refrigeration Units Trailer refrigeration units including S-750i, S-700, S-610M, S-610DE, S-600, C-600M, and C-600 models for temperature-controlled trailer applications.
• SLXi Local Trailer Refrigeration Local delivery trailer refrigeration unit designed for urban and short-haul applications.
• Small Truck Refrigeration Units Compact refrigeration units for small trucks and vans, including V-series (V-800 MAX, V-800, V-520, V-320, V-220), e200, and B-100 models.
• Truck Refrigeration Units Medium to heavy-duty truck refrigeration units including T-series (T-1090, T-890, T-690, T-590) and UT-1280 models with various capacity and configuration options.
• Rail Refrigeration Units Refrigeration units for rail cargo transport including Advancer S-DRC, Precedent S-700RR, S-600RR, and C-600RR models.
• Heat King Heating & Freeze Protection Transport heating solutions including Heat King 450 Series for freeze protection and heating applications in transport vehicles.
• ConnectedSuite Fleet Telematics Complete line of Thermo King ConnectedSuite telematics including TracKing Telematics, TracKing Pro Telematics, and Remote Operating Center for fleet monitoring, tracking, and cargo traceability.
• Refrigerated Truck & Van Repair Factory-authorized repair and maintenance services for refrigerated trucks and vans, including installations, general engine and refrigeration repair, and diagnostics.
• Reefer Trailer Service & Repair Comprehensive service and repair for reefer trailers at 4 Pennsylvania locations, including routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and complex issue troubleshooting.
• APU Repair Service Expert Auxiliary Power Unit installation and repair services for all makes and models, including Espar Heater repair and replacement.
• Mobile Service Factory-authorized mobile service for emergencies and convenience, providing preventative maintenance, general engine and refrigeration repairs, software updates, and downloads at customer locations.
• General Maintenance Plans Flexible maintenance packages delivered by factory-trained technicians covering scheduled preventative maintenance and both scheduled and unscheduled repairs.
• Thermo King Parts & Accessories Full line of Thermo King parts and accessories available for order online to support transport refrigeration units.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thermo KingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory-authorized Thermo King sales, service, and parts provider. Motor Truck Thermo King is the second oldest Thermo King dealer in the nation, operating since 1947. The company offers the complete line of Thermo King products including trailers, trucks, small trucks, APUs, rail refrigeration, and heating equipment.
• Thermo King ConnectedSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationOffering Thermo King's ConnectedSuite telematics platform including TracKing Telematics, TracKing Pro, and Remote Operating Center for fleet monitoring and management.
• New Lane FinanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancing partner for unit purchases, offering financing options for Thermo King equipment through info.newlanefinance.com

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polar Service Centers: Polar Service Centers operates a network of reefer repair and service facilities across multiple U.S. regions for transport refrigeration units, serving the same fleet customer base as Motor Truck Thermo King with comparable installation, repair, and parts services.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Transicold: Carrier Transicold is the principal competing brand for transport refrigeration units, serving the same fleet operators with truck, trailer, and rail refrigeration solutions. It is the most direct competitor to the Thermo King products Motor Truck Thermo King sells and services.
• Dometic Group: Dometic manufactures transport, mobile, and marine refrigeration and climate-control products, overlapping with Thermo King's commercial refrigeration portfolio for trucks, trailers, and rail. Comparable as an adjacent incumbent in mobile cooling equipment.
• Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America: Webasto supplies heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems for commercial vehicles, including transport refrigeration and APUs. Overlaps with Motor Truck Thermo King's heater, APU, and refrigeration product lines for commercial fleets.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Thermo King is the original equipment manufacturer whose products, parts, telematics, and certifications Motor Truck Thermo King is authorized to sell and service. It is both the supplier/principal and a benchmark for the broader transport refrigeration industry.

Others

• FleetPride: FleetPride is a national distributor of heavy-duty truck parts and service, including refrigeration-related components. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in commercial truck aftermarket service and parts distribution.

Emerging players

• Bergstrom Inc. Bergstrom manufactures no-idle climate systems and battery-electric HVAC solutions for commercial trucks, overlapping with Thermo King's APU and truck refrigeration product lines. Comparable as an emerging competitor in cab and cargo climate solutions.
• Red Dot Corporation: Red Dot designs and manufactures HVAC and refrigeration components for heavy-duty trucks, including transport refrigeration units and APUs. Adjacent competitor in the same end markets as Thermo King.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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