Independent Tire Dealers Group

What Independent Tire Dealers Group does

Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG), founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tequesta, Florida, is a member-owned buying cooperative that aggregates purchasing power on behalf of independent tire dealers across the United States. The organization represents approximately 1,463 to 1,500+ member locations operating in all 50 states and positions itself as a counterweight to large national tire retail chains by providing small and mid-sized independent dealers with access to pricing programs, rebates, and partnership terms that are typically unavailable to single-store operators.

ITDG's core product offering comprises three program families: (1) tire brand programs including exclusive brands negotiated through collective purchasing, (2) national auto parts and lubricant programs supplied through manufacturer and distributor partnerships, and (3) equipment, supplies, and accessories programs. Beyond core purchasing programs, ITDG offers member benefits including a workers' compensation insurance program (operated through Cell ITDG, formerly the Independent Tire Dealers Insurance Company), equipment financing, a branded credit card program with flexible terms and a complimentary one-year roadside assistance feature, and an annual volume bonus and dividend program that returns cooperative profits to shareholder members. The underlying technology footprint is minimal — ITDG operates a WordPress-based website (itdgusa.com) with member login functionality and an email newsletter, but no proprietary software platforms or APIs are described.

The business model is member-owned and profit-driven: members pay to join, transact through the cooperative's negotiated programs, and receive annual dividend distributions based on group purchase volume. Governance is exercised by a board of directors elected from owner members. GTM is conducted through direct member recruitment via the website, referral-based onboarding, and word-of-mouth among independent dealers. With only 1-10 corporate employees, ITDG functions as a lean administrative and negotiating entity that monetizes primarily through membership economics, supplier rebates, and value-added service programs (insurance, financing, credit card) rather than through direct resale of physical goods.

Name

Independent Tire Dealers Group

Legal name

Independent Tire Dealers Group

Website

https://itdgusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Independent Tire Dealers Group is a member-owned buying cooperative, founded in 1994, that negotiates collective purchasing power for approximately 1,500 independent tire dealer locations across all 50 U.S. states and returns profits via annual dividends.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tire and Automotive Buying Cooperative Services

NAICS

Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (42313), Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (423130)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Tires, Wheels & Retread Supply Distribution (TLAKAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD), Tire Distribution & Wholesale (Regional/Local Supply) (TLAKADAH)

Keywords

• Tire dealer buying group
• Automotive parts distribution
• Member-owned cooperative
• Fleet tire programs
• Auto service supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Tegueste

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees and Volume Purchasing: ITDG generates value through collective buying power, negotiating favorable pricing with manufacturers and distributors on behalf of member dealers. Members receive access to manufacturer and distributor programs, volume bonus incentives, and annual dividend payments based on group purchasing volume. The organization is member-owned and profit-driven, with shareholders receiving substantial dividend payments each year.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Independent Tire Dealers Group is a member-owned buying cooperative that aggregates purchasing volume across roughly 1,463-1,500+ independent tire and auto service dealer locations to negotiate favorable pricing and programs with major tire manufacturers, parts and lubricant suppliers, insurers, and financing partners. Members receive access to tire brand programs (including exclusive brands), national auto parts and lubricant programs, equipment/supplies/accessories programs, workers' compensation insurance, equipment financing, and a branded credit card program with roadside assistance, and earn volume bonuses and annual dividends as shareholders.

Product overview

Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG) is a member-owned buying cooperative for independent tire dealers that aggregates purchasing power across 1,500+ locations. The core offering consists of tire brand programs (including exclusive brands), national auto parts and lubricant programs, and equipment/supplies/accessories programs. ITDG provides member benefits including workers' comp insurance, equipment financing, and a branded credit card program with flexible terms and roadside assistance. The group's profit-driven model returns value through volume bonus incentives and annual dividend payments to shareholder members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITDG Tire Brand Programs
• National Auto Parts and Lubricant Programs
• Equipment, Supplies, and Accessories Program
• Workers' Compensation Insurance Program
• Equipment Financing Program
• ITDG Credit Card Program
• Volume Bonus and Dividend Programs

Named customers1 record

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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tire Manufacturers (Unnamed)coreOthersITDG negotiates favorable pricing with some of the world's largest tire manufacturers and automotive industry leaders. These manufacturers typically do not have relationships with one-store independent businesses but provide attractive pricing programs through ITDG's collective buying power.
• National Auto Parts and Lubricant ProgramscoreOthersITDG offers members access to national auto parts and lubricant programs, providing competitive pricing on these essential supplies through volume-based purchasing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Tire Distributors (ATD): Largest US tire wholesale distributor supplying independent tire dealers across the country. Most directly comparable to ITDG as both aggregate purchasing power and supply tires to the same independent dealer customer base, though ATD is a corporate distributor while ITDG is a member-owned cooperative.
• Parts Plus (APW / The Group): Member-owned automotive aftermarket distribution group supplying independent service centers and tire dealers with parts, tires, and program benefits. Highly comparable cooperative-style buying group model serving a very similar independent dealer constituency.
• Federated Auto Parts: Member-owned buying cooperative distributing automotive parts to independent service stations and tire/auto shops. Closely comparable business model (member-owned cooperative, collective buying power, dividend programs) in adjacent product category (parts vs. tires), serving overlapping independent dealer customer base.
• National Tire Wholesale (NTW): Wholesale tire distributor owned by TBC Corporation supplying independent tire dealers nationally. Direct competitor to ITDG's tire distribution function with similar geographic reach and independent dealer focus.
• TireHub: Joint-venture tire distributor owned by Goodyear, Bridgestone, and Continental supplying US tire dealers. Directly comparable as a wholesale tire distributor that competes for the same independent dealer purchasing volume and offers manufacturer-aligned programs analogous to ITDG's vendor programs.

Broad incumbents

• Discount Tire: Largest US independent tire and wheel retailer. Comparable as a major tire industry player, though operating as a vertically integrated retailer rather than a buying group; represents the competitive pressure on ITDG's independent dealer members.
• TBC Corporation: Major tire and automotive service company operating wholesale distribution (NTW) plus retail banners (Tire Kingdom, NTB, Midas). Comparable as a tire distribution/services incumbent serving both wholesale dealer channels and retail end markets that compete with ITDG's members.

Emerging players

• Mighty Distributing System: Franchised distributor network serving independent automotive service providers with parts and supplies. Comparable as a member/franchise-style buying organization for independents, with overlapping customer base in the auto service segment.

Others

• Continental Tire (manufacturer direct programs): Major tire manufacturer with direct dealer programs and incentive structures. Relevant as a key vendor partner competing for the same channel relationships — ITDG's existence depends on manufacturers continuing to value the cooperative channel over direct distribution.

Regional players

• VIP Tires & Service: Regional independent tire and automotive service chain in New England. Comparable as an independent tire retail/service operator, though regional rather than national; represents the type of multi-location independent member ITDG aggregates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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