3G Truck & Trailer Parts

What 3G Truck & Trailer Parts does

3G Truck & Trailer Parts Ltd is a UK-based wholesale distributor of aftermarket truck and trailer parts, headquartered in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Founded in 2010 and operating as a private limited company with 1-10 employees, the company supplies commercial vehicle factors, workshops, and fleet maintenance operations across the UK, Ireland, and international export markets. Its catalogue spans 13 or more product categories covering air brake, axle, body, braking, cooling, engine, exhaust, chassis, lighting and electrical, rotating electrics, steering and suspension, and transmission components, sourced through distribution agreements with more than 19 recognized commercial vehicle brands including Aspoeck, TRUCK-LITE, HALDEX, HELLA, SKF, VALEO, JOST, FONTAINE, MEI, LUK FAG, LED Autolamps, Bremse Spec+, Brigade Electronics, COJALI, DAYCO, Dinex, Gigant, VBG, and VIGNAL. Alongside third-party lines, the company markets a proprietary 3G-branded range that includes automatic slack adjusters and merchandise.

The business operates an account-based B2B e-commerce portal with quote-driven pricing, supplemented by dedicated UK, Ireland, and export sales teams. Logistics capability centres on next-day UK delivery and a separately staffed export operation seeking worldwide distributors. The revenue model is conventional wholesale distribution: procurement from brand principals and OEMs' aftermarket programmes, mark-up on resale to professional buyers, and incremental margin from the proprietary 3G label. No revenue, headcount trajectory, or funding history is disclosed, and the company carries no disclosed certifications, management bios, M&A activity, or AI/technology stack beyond the trading portal.

Name

3G Truck & Trailer Parts

Legal name

3G Truck & Trailer Parts Ltd

Website

https://3gttp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

3G Truck & Trailer Parts Ltd is a UK-based wholesale distributor of aftermarket truck and trailer parts, supplying factors, workshops, and fleets across the UK, Ireland, and international export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Parts Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOANAJ

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution

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

SECONDARYTLAKAOAB

Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Parts Distribution, Tools & Workshop Services (Aftermarket Support)

SECONDARYCRAOANAB

Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids)

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

Keywords

• Truck trailer parts
• Commercial vehicle spares
• Aftermarket auto parts
• Wholesale parts distribution
• Heavy duty components

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotherham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Spare Parts Distribution: Revenue is generated through the sale of commercial vehicle truck and trailer spare parts to the factor customer network. The company operates as a wholesale distributor with business accounts required for purchasing. Parts include OEM comparable quality components across multiple categories including braking, steering, suspension, engine, electrical, and chassis components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wholesale distribution of aftermarket and proprietary branded commercial vehicle truck and trailer spare parts across twelve product categories including Air Brake, Axle, Body, Braking, Cooling, Engine, Exhaust, General Chassis, Lighting & Electrical, Rotating Electrics, Steering & Suspension, and Transmission. The business supplies commercial vehicle factors and workshops in the UK, Eire, and international markets.

Product overview

3G Truck & Trailer Parts operates an e-commerce wholesale distribution platform offering over 13 major product categories of commercial vehicle spare parts for trucks and trailers. The product portfolio spans Air Brake, Axle, Body, Braking, Cooling, Engine, Exhaust, General Chassis, Lighting & Electrical, Rotating Electrics, Steering & Suspension, and Transmission components. The company distributes OEM-comparable quality replacement parts supporting major brands including Scania, Mercedes, DAF, Volvo, and Renault. Products are organized as a unified catalog with multiple sub-categories under each main category, plus featured and new product sections highlighting specific replacement parts like EGR valves, fuel injectors, and lighting ranges including Aspoeck, Truck-Lite, and LED Autolamps branded products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aftermarket Truck and Trailer Parts (multi-category range)
• 3G Automatic Slack Adjusters (proprietary branded line) Proprietary 3G branded automatic slack adjusters for commercial vehicle braking systems, supplied as part of the company's own-brand product offering.
• Lighting and Electrical Components (Aspoeck, TRUCK-LITE, LED Autolamps ranges) Wholesale supply of commercial vehicle lighting and electrical components from leading brands including Aspoeck, TRUCK-LITE, and LED Autolamps.
• EGR Valves, EGR Coolers, and Fuel Injectors (featured product line) Featured wholesale product line covering EGR Valves, EGR Coolers, and Scania Fuel Injectors for engine and emissions system repairs on commercial vehicles.
• International Parts Export Service Export distribution of 3G's full parts range to over 60 countries worldwide with competitive international pricing on a like-for-like basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest possible level of stock availability through continually maintained stocking levels

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• AspoeckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAspoeck is a key brand partner offering a comprehensive range of commercial vehicle lighting products including rear lamps, marker lamps, interior lamps, cables, connectors, and bumpers. 3G distributes Aspoeck products as part of their extensive lighting and electrical category.
• TRUCK-LITEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRUCK-LITE is a major brand partner providing commercial vehicle lighting solutions. 3G stocks the full Truck-Lite range including beacons, driving lamps, headlamps, indicators, interior lamps, junction boxes, marker lamps, rear lamp units, reflectors, and worklamps.
• HALDEXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHALDEX is a key brand partner for braking and air systems components. Products include brake chambers, valves, air dryers, and related braking system components distributed through 3G's network.
• MEIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEI supplies automatic slack adjusters for trailers and trucks, including BPW auto, trailer auto, truck auto, and self-set variants. 3G distributes the complete MEI slack adjuster range and spare parts.
• LUK FAGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLUK FAG is a key partner for clutch components. 3G distributes LUK FAG clutch kits, bearings, and related transmission components for commercial vehicles.
• VALEOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVALEO supplies clutch kits and related components. 3G distributes VALEO clutches as part of their comprehensive transmission and clutch product range.
• SKFmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSKF is a brand partner for wheel bearings and related axle components. 3G stocks SKF bearings as part of their extensive axle components category.
• HELLAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHELLA supplies commercial vehicle lighting and electrical components. Products distributed include beacons, light bars, bulbs, and other electrical accessories.
• JOSTmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJOST is a key brand for fifthwheels, landing legs, and king pins. 3G distributes JOST products as part of their general chassis and fifthwheel product categories.
• FONTAINEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFONTAINE supplies fifthwheel and coupling equipment. Products are distributed through 3G's commercial vehicle chassis components category.
• LED AutolampsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLED Autolamps brand offers a comprehensive range of LED lighting products including beacons, driving lamps, interior lamps, marker lamps, rear lamps, warning lamps, and work lamps. Distributed as a sub-category within 3G's lighting range.
• Bremse SpecmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBremse Spec+ is a brand partner offering premium brake pads for commercial vehicles. 3G distributes Bremse Spec+ brake pads as a specialized product within their braking category.
• Brigade ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrigade Electronics supplies vehicle safety technology including reversing cameras and alarms. Products distributed through 3G's lighting and electrical category.
• COJALIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCOJALI supplies commercial vehicle components and diagnostic solutions. Brand partner within 3G's product range.
• DAYCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAYCO supplies engine components including belts and tensioners. Distributed through 3G's engine components category.
• DinexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDinex supplies exhaust and cooling system components for commercial vehicles. Distributed as part of 3G's exhaust and cooling categories.
• GigantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGigant supplies fifthwheels and coupling equipment. Brand partner for 3G's chassis components range.
• VBGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVBG supplies coupling and fifthwheel equipment for commercial vehicles. Distributed through 3G's fifthwheel and general chassis categories.
• VIGNALminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVIGNAL supplies commercial vehicle lighting and electrical components. Distributed through 3G's lighting and electrical category.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WABCO (ZF): Supplier of braking, stability and air management systems for commercial vehicles, now part of ZF. Overlaps with 3G's air brake and braking categories via both OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Haldex AB: Global manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle braking and air system components. Comparable as a brand partner of 3G (HALDEX) and as an incumbent player operating broadly in the same parts categories.
• JOST Werke GmbH: Global manufacturer of fifth wheels, landing legs and king pins for commercial vehicles. Direct category overlap with 3G's chassis and fifthwheel offerings; comparable through distribution arrangement.
• SAF-Holland SE: Major manufacturer and supplier of trailer axles, suspensions, fifth wheels and coupling systems. Overlaps directly with 3G's chassis, axle and fifthwheel categories via broader portfolio.
• Knorr-Bremse AG: World-leading manufacturer of braking and other systems for commercial vehicles. Operates broadly across the same product categories that 3G distributes (brake chambers, valves, EBS components) and competes indirectly through OEM channels.

Regional players

• Borg Automotive: European remanufacturer and distributor of automotive and commercial vehicle replacement parts, with broad category coverage. Comparable through multi-category aftermarket distribution model, though primarily Continental European rather than UK focused.

Direct peers

• Commercial Vehicle Parts (UK): UK distributor of commercial vehicle truck and trailer parts with comparable product categories across braking, electrical and chassis. Operates a similar B2B model targeting factors and workshops.
• Imperial Commercials: One of the UK's largest independent commercial vehicle parts distributors and dealers, supplying DAF, TRP and other parts lines. Comparable in target customer (factors/workshops) and geographic focus.
• W＆P Commercials: UK commercial vehicle parts distributor with a broad multi-brand catalog covering similar product categories to 3G. Targets the same B2B factor and workshop customer base.
• Allmakes Ltd: UK-based wholesale distributor of commercial vehicle parts for trucks and trailers, serving factors and workshops nationwide. Closest direct competitor to 3G in product breadth, customer type and B2B account model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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