Master Truck & Trailer,LLC

What Master Truck & Trailer,LLC does

Master Truck & Trailer, LLC is a privately held, family-owned trailer supply and vehicle upfitting business headquartered at 2980 W. Wadsworth Rd in Waukegan, Illinois. Founded in 2010 by John Pinkley, the company operates from a single retail and service location serving customers across Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin. It generates revenue through retail sale of third-party branded trailer parts, snow plows, bike racks, towing equipment, and truck/SUV accessories, supplemented by professional installation services (snow plow mounting, hitch installation, vehicle upfitting) and trailer repair and maintenance work across travel, 5th wheel, horse, boat, enclosed, dump, and utility trailers.

The company is an authorized dealer and installer for major brands including Boss Snowplow, Sno-Way, SnowDogg/SaltDogg, Curt, Yakima, Thule, Lippert, WeatherTech, Aries, UWS, Ranch Hand, and Luverne. It carries no proprietary technology platform; its core capability is hands-on installation, service, and warranty support executed by technicians at its Waukegan shop. Distribution is fully brick-and-mortar with phone-based quoting (847-672-4703) and no e-commerce storefront.

The business is privately held with 1-10 employees and no external investment or institutional backing. As of 2025, founder John Pinkley's two sons have joined the operation, signaling generational succession. Customer segments are diverse but local, spanning individual truck/SUV owners, commercial snow removal operators, and trailer fleet owners, with all transactions handled via quote-based pricing and no disclosed recurring contracts.

Name

Master Truck & Trailer,LLC

Legal name

Master Truck & Trailer, LLC

Website

https://mttllc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Master Truck & Trailer, LLC is a family-owned trailer supply, snow plow, and vehicle upfitting retailer and installer in Waukegan, Illinois, serving individual vehicle owners, commercial snow removal operators, and trailer fleet owners across Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Retail sale of trailer parts, snow plows, bike racks, towing equipment, and truck/SUV accessories from branded manufacturers (Boss, Sno-Way, SnowDogg, Curt, Yakima, Thule, etc.). Products include plows, spreaders, hitches, toolboxes, tonneau covers, and other vehicle accessories.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation of purchased equipment including snow plow mounting, trailer hitch installation, power step installation, ladder rack installation, and other vehicle upfitting services.
3. Trailer Repair & Maintenance: Service and repair for all trailer types including travel trailers, 5th wheels, horse trailers, boat trailers, enclosed trailers, dump trailers, and utility trailers. Services include brake repair, bearing repacking, axle replacement, and electrical work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Master Truck & Trailer is a family-owned retail shop and service center in Waukegan, Illinois that sells trailer parts, snow plows (Boss, Sno-Way, SnowDogg), bike racks, towing equipment, and truck/SUV accessories as an authorized dealer for major brands. The company also provides professional installation services for purchased equipment and full-service trailer repair and maintenance for all trailer types including travel, 5th wheel, horse, boat, enclosed, dump, and utility trailers.

Product overview

Master Truck & Trailer is a family-owned truck and trailer service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of snow removal equipment, towing gear, vehicle accessories, and trailer repair services. The product lineup centers on three major snow plow brands—Boss, Sno-Way, and SnowDogg/SaltDogg—each with multiple product series (HTX, Super-Duty, DXT, EXT, Drag Pro, HD for Boss; 22 Series, 26 Series for Sno-Way; MDII, MXII, VMXII, HDII, EXII for SnowDogg). The company also offers Boss tailgate spreaders (TGS 600, 800, 1100), heavy equipment plows (SK Box Plow, LDR Box Plow), UTV-specific plows (Power-V XT), and various SaltDogg spreader models (SHPE, PRO, Hydraulic Under Tailgate). Supporting products include bike racks, towing equipment (hitches, brake controllers, weight distribution), truck/SUV accessories (bumpers, racks, toolboxes, tonneau covers, WeatherTech), and comprehensive trailer repair services. The company is a dealer/installer for these brands rather than a manufacturer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Boss SnowplowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and installer for Boss Snowplow products including plows, tailgate spreaders, and heavy equipment plows. Full service support including parts, installation, and warranty service. Also part of the MegaBlade Revolution Series for Sno-Way products.
• Sno-WaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and installer for Sno-Way plows including 22, 26, 29R, 29HD series. Services the MegaBlade V-Wing and Contractor Series. Also installs and services Sno-Way spreaders.
• SnowDogg / SaltDoggcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for SnowDogg plows (MDII, MXII, VMXII, HDII, EXII) and SaltDogg spreaders (SHPE, PRO, Hydraulic Under Tailgate). Provides parts and service support.
• Curt ManufacturingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Curt trailer hitches, 5th wheels, gooseneck hitches, and weight distribution equipment for all towing needs.
• YakimastandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Yakima bike racks, ladder racks, and sport racks for vehicles.
• ThulestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Thule bike racks, roof racks, and cargo carriers.
• LippertstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Lippert trailer components and accessories.
• WeatherTechstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries WeatherTech floor liners, cargo liners, mud flaps, and car accessories.
• AriesstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Aries automotive accessories including floor liners and truck accessories.
• UWSstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries UWS toolboxes and truck storage solutions.
• Ranch HandstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Ranch Hand front and rear bumper replacements and truck accessories.
• LuvernestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Luverne truck accessories including step bars, running boards, and mud flaps.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoAnything: Long-standing online retailer of aftermarket vehicle accessories, including towing equipment, racks, tonneau covers, and floor liners. Directly competes with Master Truck & Trailer's accessory categories through an e-commerce channel the local shop lacks.
• 4 Wheel Parts: National retailer and installer of truck, Jeep, and off-road accessories. Comparable because it offers the same combination of branded aftermarket product sales plus installation services that defines Master Truck & Trailer, but at a national store count and with online ordering.
• U-Haul: Although primarily a truck/trailer rental company, U-Haul operates retail locations that sell trailer hitches, towing accessories, and trailer parts and offer hitch installation services—directly competing with Master Truck & Trailer's towing and installation business.
• Truck Hero (Clackamas, OR): Manufacturer and parent of multiple aftermarket truck accessory brands (Extang, UnderCover, TruXedo, etc.). A relevant peer as a broad incumbent in the truck/SUV accessory ecosystem where Master Truck & Trailer is a downstream dealer.
• Northern Tool + Equipment: Multi-category retailer of tools, equipment, and vehicle accessories including trailer parts, jacks, and hitch components. Comparable as a competing retail channel for many of the hardware items Master Truck & Trailer sells.
• RealTruck: Largest online retailer of aftermarket truck, Jeep, and SUV accessories including hitches, tonneau covers, racks, and lighting. Highly comparable on product categories Master Truck & Trailer carries (Curt, Yakima, Thule, WeatherTech, Ranch Hand), though RealTruck operates at massive digital scale where Master Truck & Trailer competes locally.

Others

• Curt Manufacturing: Manufacturer of trailer hitches and towing products and a brand Master Truck & Trailer is an authorized dealer for. Comparable as a key supplier whose direct-to-consumer sales channel competes with Master's dealer business.
• Boss Snowplow: Manufacturer of the snow plows Master Truck & Trailer installs. Comparable as a key supplier partner; Boss's direct dealer network and installer training programs shape the competitive dynamics of the local plow market.
• WeatherTech: Manufacturer-direct seller of floor liners, cargo liners, and vehicle accessories carried by Master Truck & Trailer. Comparable because WeatherTech's strong direct-to-consumer website competes head-on with the shop's accessory retail business.

Direct peers

• etrailer: Specialty retailer focused on trailer hitches, brake controllers, wiring, and towing accessories—closely overlapping Master Truck & Trailer's towing-equipment core. Also sells bike racks and cargo carriers; competes with the shop both locally and via national shipping.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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