What Gateway Truck & Refrigeration does

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is a family-owned commercial truck dealership and service provider operating 15 physical branches across Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. The company serves commercial trucking operations with a multi-brand portfolio that includes Volvo, Hino, and TICO trucks along with Carrier transport refrigeration units, providing vehicles, equipment, parts, and 24/7 mobile service support to fleet operators across the Midwest and Tennessee.

The business operates on a dealership-plus-services architecture. Core revenue is generated through new and used truck sales and Carrier refrigeration equipment transactions, complemented by recurring streams from truck leasing programs, parts sales, and service contracts. Service is delivered through branch locations supplemented by 24/7 mobile dispatch, which functions as a key differentiator in uptime-sensitive fleet operations. Authorized manufacturer partnerships with Volvo, Hino, TICO, and Carrier anchor the company's access to inventory and brand-backed warranty work across heavy-duty, medium-duty, terminal tractor, and refrigeration segments.

Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customers directed to contact branches directly for proposals. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the physical branch network, a company website (gtr.inc) with quote requests, and a modest social presence on Facebook and LinkedIn. The company maintains a careers page indicating ongoing hiring across the network but discloses no headcount, revenue, funding, ownership detail beyond family-owned status, founding date, or financial history.

Name

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration

Legal name

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration

Website

https://gipower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is a family-owned commercial truck dealership operating 15 branches across Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee, selling and servicing Volvo, Hino, and TICO trucks and Carrier refrigeration units for fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Dealership and Refrigeration Services

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Vans & Box Trucks (Light Commercial Vehicles) Rental/Leasing (TLABAGAA), Refrigerated Vehicles (Reefer Trucks/Vans) Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAA)

Keywords

• Commercial truck sales
• Transport refrigeration equipment
• Truck leasing services
• Fleet maintenance repair
• Commercial vehicle parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Collinsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Sales: Sale of new and used commercial trucks including Volvo, Hino, and TICO brands. Revenue generated through vehicle transactions.
2. Truck Leasing: Long-term and short-term truck leasing arrangements for commercial operations.
3. Refrigeration Equipment: Sales of Carrier refrigeration units and related equipment for commercial transport applications.
4. Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for trucks and refrigeration equipment.
5. Service and Repair: 24/7 service and repair operations including mobile support for trucks and refrigeration units. Service contracts and ad-hoc repair services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is a family-owned commercial truck dealership and refrigeration equipment provider that sells new and used Volvo, Hino, and TICO trucks and Carrier transport refrigeration units, supplies replacement parts, operates truck leasing programs, and delivers 24/7 service and mobile repair through 15 branches across Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. The company bundles equipment sales, leasing, parts, and field service into a single relationship for commercial fleet operators.

Product overview

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration operates as a commercial truck dealership and service provider offering a multi-brand portfolio built around three core product lines: Carrier refrigeration units for temperature-controlled transport, and trucks from Volvo, Hino, and TICO manufacturers. The business model combines new and used truck sales, truck leasing programs, a manufacturer showroom, and parts/supplies, all supported by 24/7 service and mobile repair capabilities across 15 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. The offering is a dealership-plus-services architecture where trucks and refrigeration products serve as the primary revenue drivers, while parts, service, and leasing act as complementary recurring revenue streams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Trucks (Volvo, Hino, TICO) New and used commercial truck sales featuring Volvo (heavy-duty), Hino (medium- and heavy-duty), and TICO (terminal tractors and specialized trucks) for commercial fleet operators and trucking businesses.
• Carrier Transport Refrigeration Units Sale of Carrier transport refrigeration units and related equipment for trucks and trailers requiring temperature-controlled transport of perishable or temperature-sensitive cargo.
• Truck Leasing Long-term and short-term truck leasing programs providing commercial operators access to vehicles without upfront purchase costs.
• Truck and Refrigeration Parts Sale of replacement parts and components for commercial trucks and Carrier refrigeration units to support vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• 24/7 Service and Mobile Repair 24/7 service and maintenance support for commercial trucks and refrigeration units, including mobile service dispatched to customer sites, offered through service contracts and ad-hoc repairs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VolvocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Volvo truck dealer. Gateway offers Volvo trucks through their manufacturer showroom at select locations. Volvo is a leading commercial truck brand in the heavy-duty segment.
• HinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Hino truck dealer. Gateway offers Hino trucks through their manufacturer showroom at select locations. Hino is a prominent medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturer.
• TICOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized TICO truck dealer. Gateway offers TICO trucks through their manufacturer showroom at select locations. TICO manufactures terminal tractors and other specialized trucks.
• CarriercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of Carrier refrigeration units for commercial transport applications. Carrier is a leading brand in transport refrigeration technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rush Enterprises:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gatewayindustrialpower
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/columbus-state-community-college
• Xx.com/GTR_HR

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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