TRUCKTEC Automotive

What TRUCKTEC Automotive does

TRUCKTEC Automotive is a German aftermarket parts distributor specializing in replacement components for commercial and passenger vehicles. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in St. Ingbert, Germany, the company originally focused on Mercedes-Benz truck parts before expanding into light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and premium passenger cars. The catalog now covers replacement parts for brands including Audi, BMW, DAF, Land Rover, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, Scania, Tesla, and Volvo, organized into three product groups: ANTRIEB (drivetrain), FAHRWERK (chassis), and KAROSSERIE (body), with sub-categories spanning powertrain, suspension, body, cabin, and HVAC components.

The business operates a B2B e-commerce platform at trucktec.de where customers must register and log in to view pricing and place orders, with net-30 payment terms per published AGB. The catalog supports OE-number search, allowing mechanics and fleet buyers to look up parts by manufacturer reference. There is no proprietary technology stack, software platform, or AI capability disclosed in the source material; the platform functions as a standard transactional e-commerce storefront. The product assortment includes thousands of SKUs spanning switches, sensors, valves, pumps, mirrors, suspension components, climate control parts, and emissions-related components such as SCR/NOx sensors and EGR valves for Euro-6 compliant vehicles.

TRUCKTEC distributes globally through wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in five markets: TRUCKTEC International FZE in the UAE (Jebel Ali Free Zone) for the Middle East, TRUCKTEC Automotive Singapore Pte. Ltd. for the Far East, TRUCKTEC Automotive Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd. in Johannesburg, and TRUCKTEC Automotive Inc. in Panama City for The Americas. The company is a privately held GmbH with no disclosed ownership structure, no venture capital or private equity backing, and no publicly available revenue or financial figures. Revenue is generated through one-time B2B sales of aftermarket parts to commercial fleet operators, independent workshops, and premium vehicle service centers.

Name

TRUCKTEC Automotive

Legal name

TRUCKTEC Automotive GmbH

Website

https://trucktec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TRUCKTEC Automotive is a German aftermarket parts distributor selling B2B replacement components for trucks, LCVs, and premium passenger cars across 10+ OEMs, operating via account-gated e-commerce with regional subsidiaries in five global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket parts
• Truck spare parts
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Passenger car components
• B2B parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Ingbert

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Automotive Parts Sales: TRUCKTEC generates revenue through the sale of replacement automotive parts for trucks, light commercial vehicles, and passenger cars. The business operates on a B2B e-commerce model where customers must create accounts and log in to access pricing. Payments are due within 30 days of invoice date according to AGB terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TRUCKTEC Automotive is a B2B e-commerce distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for trucks, light commercial vehicles, and premium passenger cars. The company organizes its catalog into three main product groups — ANTRIEB (powertrain/drivetrain), FAHRWERK (chassis/suspension), and KAROSSERIE (body) — covering brands such as Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF, Scania, Volvo, Renault Trucks, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Tesla, and Porsche. Customers must register an account and log in to view pricing and place orders, with payment due within 30 days of invoice date.

Product overview

TRUCKTEC Automotive is an automotive aftermarket parts supplier with over 35 years of expertise, operating as a unified e-commerce platform for replacement parts rather than a traditional software product. The company organizes its product portfolio into three main categories: ANTRIEB (Powertrain/Drivetrain), FAHRWERK (Chassis/Suspension), and KAROSSERIE (Body), which includes sub-categories for doors, interior, cabin, and heating/air conditioning systems. The extensive product catalog includes thousands of individual part numbers spanning switches, sensors, valves, pumps, mirrors, suspension components, climate control parts, and various other automotive replacement components compatible with trucks, light commercial vehicles, and passenger cars from manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF, Scania, Volvo, Renault Trucks, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Tesla, Porsche, and others. The online shop enables customers to browse products by vehicle type and manufacturer, view detailed product information including OE numbers and compatibility, and place orders through the e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANTRIEB (Powertrain/Drivetrain) Powertrain and drivetrain replacement components including engine cooling parts (radiators, water pumps, charge air coolers, expansion tanks), fuel systems, transmission parts (clutch kits, central slave cylinders), timing chain and belt kits, engine sensors (exhaust gas temperature, NOx, EGR valves), urea injection modules for SCR systems, turbochargers, and retarder solenoid valves. Sold to commercial fleet operators, repair workshops, and service centers maintaining trucks, LCVs, and passenger cars.
• FAHRWERK (Chassis/Suspension) Chassis and suspension replacement components including shock absorbers, air suspension bellows and struts, steering gears and hydraulic steering pumps, driver cab suspension bushings, compressed air system compressors, and power steering slave cylinders. Sold to commercial fleet operators, repair workshops, and service centers maintaining trucks, LCVs, and passenger cars.
• KAROSSERIE (Body) Body and cabin replacement components including door locks, exterior mirrors and mirror glass (including wide angle), brake light switches, window switches and regulators, gas springs, driver cab tilt pumps, heating/air conditioning parts (expansion valves, interior blowers, blower motors, actuators), wiper blades, and direction indicator housings. Sold to commercial fleet operators, repair workshops, and service centers maintaining trucks, LCVs, and passenger cars.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• LKW-TEILE24: German B2B e-commerce platform specializing in truck replacement parts — directly comparable digital sales motion and target customer base to TRUCKTEC's trucktec.de online shop.
• DT Spare Parts (Diesel Technic): German-based supplier of aftermarket parts for commercial vehicles (trucks, trailers, buses) distributed globally — directly comparable to TRUCKTEC's commercial-vehicle heritage, catalog depth, and international subsidiary structure.
• Herth+Buss: German aftermarket supplier specializing in commercial vehicle electrical and electronic parts, with broad European truck and LCV coverage — directly comparable in product mix and European commercial-vehicle focus to TRUCKTEC.
• Febi Bilstein: German aftermarket parts brand (part of Bilstein Group) supplying replacement parts for trucks and passenger cars across global markets — directly comparable product breadth and aftermarket distribution model to TRUCKTEC.
• Meyle: German manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, serving workshops through B2B channels — closely overlaps TRUCKTEC's product categories (drivetrain, chassis, body) and target customer base.
• BP Automotive (BPW Group): Aftermarket brand of BPW Group, German commercial vehicle parts specialist covering trailers and trucks — directly comparable commercial-vehicle aftermarket focus and German engineering heritage to TRUCKTEC.

Emerging players

• Truck1.eu: European online marketplace for commercial vehicles, trucks, and truck parts — overlaps with TRUCKTEC's truck-parts B2B focus but operates as a marketplace aggregator rather than a single-supplier parts distributor.

Broad incumbents

• Continental Aftermarket: Aftermarket arm of Continental AG supplying replacement parts, tires, and service products globally — comparable breadth to TRUCKTEC across vehicle categories but at much larger scale and with broader product portfolio.
• ZF Aftermarket: Aftermarket division of ZF Friedrichshafen covering driveline, chassis, and powertrain parts across commercial vehicles and passenger cars — overlaps with TRUCKTEC's FAHRWERK and ANTRIEB categories but at significantly larger scale.
• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Global aftermarket division of Robert Bosch offering parts and diagnostics across all major vehicle categories — overlaps with TRUCKTEC's catalog breadth but operates at much larger scale with proprietary technology and brand power.

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

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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