Rihm Family Companies

What Rihm Family Companies does

Rihm Family Companies is a 4th generation, family-owned commercial truck dealership group headquartered in South St. Paul, Minnesota, founded circa 1930 and operating for more than 93 years. The company is an authorized Kenworth (PACCAR) dealer with a relationship spanning over 75 years, and it operates 15 physical locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. Its wholly-owned operating brands include Rihm Kenworth (truck sales), RMC Truck Parts (parts distribution across 25+ brands), Rihm Leasing (full-service leasing), and Rihm Global Sales (international export of oilfield trucks and parts).

The company generates revenue across six primary streams: new and used truck sales (Kenworth plus Peterbilt, Freightliner, International, Volvo, and Mack); truck financing captured in-house through Rihm Financing; full-service leasing and short/long-term rentals; OEM and aftermarket parts sales; and a comprehensive service/maintenance operation that includes engine, transmission, electrical, brake, DPF cleaning, collision repair, body building, preventative maintenance, and mobile on-site service. Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with billings structured as one-time unit pricing, monthly financing/lease subscriptions, and pay-as-you-go service charges. Extended service agreements, parts/service financing programs, and an OOIDA member discount program supplement transactional revenue.

The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales through the 15-rooftop dealership footprint, supported by a website (rihmkenworth.com), an online parts counter (partscounter.kenworth.com), email newsletter, organic social, community workforce partnerships (Tri-District CAPS), and co-branded industry programs (Hiring Our Heroes / Transition Trucking). End customers span trucking companies and fleet operators (primary), independent owner-operators, and vocational truck buyers across the Upper Midwest, with a secondary international customer base served through the export division. There is no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed AI/ML capability, and no external funding; the business operates as a privately held, family-controlled dealership enterprise.

Name

Rihm Family Companies

Legal name

Rihm Family Companies, Inc.

Website

https://rihmfamilycompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rihm Family Companies is a 4th generation, family-owned authorized Kenworth truck dealership operating 15 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. It provides new and used truck sales, financing, leasing, rental, parts, full-service repair, and international export to fleet operators and owner-operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Dealership and Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Medium-Duty Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Class 3–6) (TLABABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Box Truck / Dry Van Truck Leasing & Rental (TLABABAF)

Keywords

• Commercial truck dealership
• Kenworth truck sales
• Truck leasing and rental
• Truck repair services
• Heavy duty truck parts

Headquarters

HQ city

South Saint Paul

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Truck Sales (New & Used): Sales of new Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, International, Volvo, and Mack trucks, as well as used trucks including off-lease inventory.
2. Truck Financing: Competitive truck loan rates and flexible terms for new or used commercial truck purchases.
3. Truck Leasing: Full-service truck leasing including box trucks, cab & chassis, day cabs, sleepers, and vocational trucks in medium and heavy duty classes. Includes contract maintenance options.
4. Truck Rental: Short-term and long-term truck rentals for various applications including box trucks, day cabs, sleepers, and vocational trucks.
5. Parts Sales: Sales of Kenworth OEM parts, aftermarket parts, and spare parts. Certified retailer for 25+ quality brands including Cummins, TRP, Meritor, PACCAR, Allison, and Bendix.
6. Service & Maintenance: Truck repair services including engine, transmission, suspension, brake, electrical repairs, DPF cleaning, diagnostic services, preventative maintenance, collision repair, body building, refinishing, and mobile on-site service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rihm Family Companies is an authorized Kenworth truck dealer selling new and used medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks, complemented by in-house truck financing, full-service leasing, rentals, OEM and aftermarket parts, certified truck repair and preventative maintenance, collision repair and body building, mobile on-site service, and international truck and parts export under the Rihm Global Sales brand.

Product overview

Rihm Family Companies is a 4th generation family-owned Kenworth truck dealership with a diversified portfolio of vehicle and service products. The core offering is Rihm Kenworth truck sales (new and used medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks across Kenworth models K270E through W990, plus other brands including Peterbilt, Freightliner, International, Volvo, and Mack). This is supported by complementary businesses: Rihm Financing for truck loans, Rihm Leasing for full-service leasing, Rihm Truck Rental for short-term needs, RMC Truck Parts for parts distribution (aftermarket and OEM from 25+ brands), and full-service maintenance/repair operations including preventative maintenance, collision repair, mobile on-site services, and extended service agreements. Rihm Global Sales handles international export of trucks and parts. The company operates 15 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota and has been an authorized Kenworth dealer for over 75 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RMC Truck Parts: Heavy-duty and medium-duty truck parts and accessories division.
• Rihm Leasing
• Rihm Global Sales

Products and services

• New and Used Commercial Truck Sales Authorized dealer for new Kenworth models (K270E, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990) plus new and used Peterbilt, Freightliner, International, Volvo, and Mack medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold to commercial trucking companies, owner-operators, and vocational buyers.
• Commercial Truck Financing In-house truck loan financing with competitive rates and flexible terms for new and used commercial truck purchases by fleets and owner-operators.
• Full-Service Truck Leasing Full-service leases for box trucks, cab & chassis, day cabs, sleepers, and vocational medium- and heavy-duty trucks, including contract maintenance options and off-lease truck sales.
• Truck Rentals Short- and long-term full-service truck rentals covering box trucks, cab & chassis, day cabs, sleepers, and vocational trucks with periodic rental specials.
• Truck Parts and Accessories Heavy- and medium-duty truck parts including Kenworth OEM parts, aftermarket parts, TRP parts, and spare parts from 25+ certified brands (Cummins, TRP, Meritor, PACCAR, Allison, Bendix). Includes online parts counter, loyalty program, and parts financing.
• Truck Repair Services Comprehensive truck repair including engine, transmission, suspension, electrical, brake, DPF cleaning, diagnostic, aftermarket enhancement, pickup & delivery, and manufacturer warranty repairs.
• Preventative Maintenance Services Routine preventative maintenance including brake inspections, comprehensive multi-point inspections, and fluid checks & replacements.
• Collision Repair and Body Building Collision repair, body building and upfitting, alignment and framework services, custom fabrication, refinishing and paint, and a loaner hood program.
• Mobile and On-Site Truck Services On-site repair, emergency roadside repair, mobile diagnostics, on-site maintenance, brake inspections and repairs, oil changes, fluid checks and replacements, and comprehensive mobile inspections.
• Extended Service Agreements and Warranties Customizable manufacturer warranties, used truck service contracts, and new truck service contracts that protect truck investments.
• Truck and Parts Export Sales Export of Kenworth vocational and oilfield trucks (963, 953, K500, C540, C500, T800) and heavy-duty truck and trailer parts to international customers via Rihm Global Sales.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenworth (PACCAR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRihm Family Companies is an authorized Kenworth truck dealer, representing the PACCAR brand for over 75 years. They sell new Kenworth trucks including T680, T880, W900, W990, T480, T380, T280, and K270E models, as well as parts and service support.
• OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing $1,000 savings to OOIDA members on qualifying new Kenworth sleeper truck purchases (T680, T880, W990, W900) during 2026.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Hiring Our HeroesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kenworth and Fastport for the 'Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence' award recognizing America's top rookie military veteran driver transitioning to the trucking industry. Kenworth donates a T680 truck as the award prize.
• Tri-District CAPSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tri-District CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) internship program, investing in future workforce development for the transportation industry.
• Parts Suppliers (Cummins, TRP, Meritor, Allison, Bendix)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRihm is a certified retailer for 25+ quality truck parts brands including Cummins (engines), TRP (aftermarket parts), Meritor (drivetrain), PACCAR, Allison (transmissions), and Bendix (safety systems).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Premier Truck Group: Multi-brand commercial truck dealer network operating Freightliner, Western Star, and other brands across multiple states. Comparable to Rihm in offering full-service sales, leasing, parts, and service at scale, with overlapping customer segments in fleet and vocational.
• Hunter Truck: Regional Peterbilt dealer group with multiple locations across the Northeast and Midwest U.S. Comparable to Rihm as a long-standing single-OEM-aligned dealer offering full truck sales, leasing, parts, and service to fleet and vocational customers.
• Rush Enterprises: Largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America and the leading Peterbilt dealer. Directly comparable to Rihm as a multi-location, multi-OEM truck dealer group with sales, leasing, parts, and service operations — though at substantially greater scale and publicly traded.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Western U.S. Daimler Truck dealer group operating multiple dealerships across several states. Directly comparable as a regional multi-brand truck dealer offering sales, parts, service, and finance — competing for the same fleet and vocational customer base as Rihm.
• TEC Equipment: Large West Coast and Mountain States Volvo and Mack truck dealer group with full-service sales, leasing, parts, and body shop operations. Comparable to Rihm in operating a multi-location, full-line dealership with similar revenue mix and customer base.
• Truck Country / Wilson: Upper Midwest–based Freightliner and Western Star dealer group operating across Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and surrounding states. Directly competes with Rihm in the same MN/WI geography with similar full-service offerings (sales, parts, service, leasing).

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Trucks North America: OEM whose trucks Rihm sells alongside Kenworth. Comparable as a broader industry incumbent whose dealer-network strategy, direct-sales pilots, and EV rollout pace will shape the competitive context for independent dealer groups like Rihm.
• Daimler Truck North America (Freightliner): Largest Class 8 OEM in North America, whose trucks Rihm sells. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose dealer network structure and direct-sales initiatives set the competitive ceiling on independent dealer groups' market share.
• PACCAR Inc. Parent company of Kenworth and Peterbilt — Rihm's core OEM partner. Comparable as the upstream manufacturer whose dealer agreements, allocations, parts pricing, and warranty policies directly determine Rihm's economics and strategic options.
• Navistar / International Trucks: OEM whose trucks Rihm sells. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose dealer-network evolution (now under TRATON ownership) and EV strategy influence whether multi-brand dealers like Rihm retain pricing power and allocation access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rmctruckparts
• Facebookfacebook.com/RihmKenworth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rihmfamilycompanies

Compliance1 record

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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