What Propane Trucks & Tanks does

Propane Trucks & Tanks is a family-owned fabricator and service provider for propane delivery vehicles, founded in 1969 and operating from facilities in Apex, North Carolina and Florence, South Carolina. The company designs, builds, refurbishes, and repairs bobtail delivery trucks, cylinder exchange trucks, and related fuel-handling equipment, and it also performs DOT inspections and supplies replacement parts to propane dealers nationwide.

The business serves both independent propane marketers and major national propane dealer networks, generating revenue from custom chassis-up truck builds, refurbishment of existing units, parts sales with same-day shipping (for orders placed before 2:30 pm ET), DOT inspection services, and ancillary fleet technology such as electronic register installation. A distribution partnership with Clean Fuels USA extends its reach into adjacent propane equipment categories, and a stocked pre-built truck inventory shortens delivery lead times versus purely custom orders.

Operationally, the company runs a lean team of 1-10 employees drawing on more than 125 years of combined propane equipment experience and over 40 years of fabrication specialization. Its competitive position rests on multi-decade technical know-how, two strategically located East Coast facilities that reduce freight costs to national customers, and long-standing relationships across the U.S. propane dealer base rather than on proprietary technology, software, or data assets.

Name

Propane Trucks & Tanks

Legal name

Propane Trucks and Tanks, Inc.

Website

https://propanetrucksandtanks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Propane Trucks & Tanks is a family-owned fabricator and service provider (founded 1969) that builds, refurbishes, repairs, and DOT-inspects propane bobtail and cylinder exchange trucks, serving independent and major propane dealers nationwide from Apex, NC and Florence, SC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Truck Manufacturing (Fire/Rescue/Military-Commercial/Expedition) (IMACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Propane truck fabrication
• Bobtail delivery trucks
• DOT tank inspections
• Cylinder exchange trucks
• Propane equipment repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Apex

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Propane Delivery Trucks: Sale of newly fabricated propane bobtail delivery trucks and chassis.
2. Re-chassis and Refurbished Trucks: Re-chassis services and sale of refurbished propane delivery trucks, bringing existing equipment to like-new condition.
3. Repair and Service: Full repair services for propane bobtails and transports, including parts and labor.
4. DOT Inspections and Testing: Required MC-331/DOT tank and equipment inspections and meter proving/calibration services.
5. Parts and Equipment Sales: Large inventory of new equipment, replacement parts and supplies for propane delivery trucks and transports. Same-day shipping available for orders placed by 2:30 pm ET.
6. Transport Refurbishing: Complete refurbishing of propane transport trailers including valve replacement, pumps, emergency controls, lighting, 5th wheels, shocks, springs, and air ride components.
7. Clean Fuels USA Distribution: Distribution of Clean Fuels USA fueling stations and dispensers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Propane Trucks and Tanks fabricates new and re-chassis propane bobtail delivery trucks, cylinder exchange trucks, and custom service/crane trucks for propane dealers. The company also provides bobtail and transport repair services, MC-331/DOT tank inspections, meter calibration/proving, electronic register installation, blasting and painting, and parts inventory distribution. It serves independent and major propane dealers throughout the United States from facilities in Apex, NC and Florence, SC.

Product overview

Propane Trucks & Tanks is a specialized fabricator and service provider for the propane industry, offering both physical products and comprehensive support services. The core product portfolio includes new and re-chassis propane bobtail delivery trucks, custom cylinder exchange trucks, and custom service/crane trucks. Supporting services include transport refurbishing, complete repair and maintenance, DOT testing and inspections, meter calibration, and blasting/painting. The company also distributes fueling stations/dispensers as a Clean Fuels USA distributor. With over 40 years of experience and 125+ years of combined staff expertise, the company serves independent and major propane dealers through its two locations in Apex, NC and Florence, SC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Propane Bobtail Delivery Trucks New propane bobtail delivery trucks built to customer specification for propane gas distribution operations, sold directly to propane dealers.
• Re-chassis Propane Delivery Trucks Re-chassis propane delivery trucks that replace the truck chassis while retaining the tank and delivery equipment, extending the useful life of existing propane vehicles for propane dealers.
• Cylinder Exchange Trucks Custom-built trucks for propane cylinder exchange operations, available in lengths from 8' to 26' with various configurations including e-track, racks, lift-gates, and under-storage options.
• Custom Service/Crane Trucks Custom-built service and crane trucks with options for flatbeds, cranes, and storage/tool boxes tailored to specific customer needs for propane service operations.
• Transport Refurbishing Complete refurbishing services for propane transport trailers including valve replacement, pumps, emergency controls, lighting, 5th wheels, shocks, springs, air tanks, air ride bags, blasting, painting, and decals.
• Bobtail and Transport Repair Service Full repair services for propane bobtails and transports, including parts and labor, performed at the company's Apex, NC and Florence, SC facilities.
• DOT/MC-331 Tank Inspections Required MC-331/DOT tank and equipment inspections for propane dealers to maintain regulatory compliance on their delivery equipment.
• Meter Calibration (Proving) Meter calibration and proving services for propane delivery equipment to ensure accurate measurement of dispensed propane.
• Electronic Register Installation Installation services for electronic registers and remote systems on propane delivery trucks, supporting modern metering and data capture needs.
• Blasting and Painting Surface preparation through blasting and application of protective paint finishes for propane trucks and equipment as part of refurbishment.
• Clean Fuels USA Fueling Stations and Dispensers Fueling stations and dispensers distributed through the company's partnership with Clean Fuels USA for propane refueling infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping available for orders placed by 2:30 pm ET
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Clean Fuels USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPropane Trucks & Tanks is a Clean Fuels USA distributor, selling fueling stations and dispensers as part of their product offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burch Tank & Truck: Propane bobtail fabricator and service provider focused on independent and major propane dealers. Direct competitor in custom propane truck build and refurbishment, also family-operating in the Southeastern U.S.
• Westmor Industries: Minnesota-based manufacturer of propane bobtails, transports, and tank trucks with a national footprint. Closest direct peer, operating at larger scale in the same specialty propane truck fabrication and refurbishment niche.
• Polar Service Centers: Network of tank trailer and bobtail service, repair, and inspection centers across the U.S. Direct competitor on DOT inspection, repair, and refurbishment work that PT&T performs at its two Southeast facilities.
• Indiana Tank & Trailer: Manufacturer and refurbisher of propane bobtails and transport trailers. Directly comparable fabrication and re-chassis capability for propane dealers nationwide.

Emerging players

• Compass Natural Gas: Specialist in propane vehicle systems, dispensing, and LPG equipment supply. Comparable on propane equipment distribution and fueling infrastructure and adjacent to PT&T's Clean Fuels USA dispensing line.

Broad incumbents

• Heil Trailer International: Large established OEM of tank trailers and bulk transport equipment used in fuel and chemical logistics. Overlaps with PT&T on propane transport refurbishing and trailer components but competes from a much broader, higher-volume portfolio.

Others

• Clean Fuels USA: Trade and distribution organization for propane and alternative-fuel infrastructure. Already a channel partner to PT&T (fueling stations and dispensers) and adjacent ecosystem participant in the same end-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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