Gateway Truck & Refrigeration

What Gateway Truck & Refrigeration does

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is a privately held, family-owned commercial truck and transport refrigeration dealership headquartered in Wisconsin and operating 15 physical locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee, supplemented by 24/7 mobile service coverage throughout the region. Founded in 1989 as Cummins Gateway, Inc. (a diesel-engine distributor), the company pivoted into Carrier Transicold refrigeration in 1990 and built its current multi-brand truck franchise through a series of acquisitions: Volvo (2005), Hino (2012), DeCleene Truck Refrigeration (2019), TICO terminal tractors (2021), and Kile Truck & Refrigeration plus Hino of Chicago in 2025. The company operates under Delaware governing law, is family-controlled with no disclosed venture or private-equity backing, and rebranded to its current name in 2013.

The company's product portfolio is a multi-vendor dealership stack rather than a unified platform: new and pre-owned Volvo (VNL/VNR/VHD/VAH), Hino (L/XL Series), and TICO (Pro-Spotter) trucks; Carrier Transicold trailer and truck refrigeration units (X4 7500/7700, Vector, Supra S6–S10 series), Aspen Diesel Auxiliary Power Units, and Lynx Fleet telematics; plus BlueEdge extended warranty programs. Supporting offerings include OEM and aftermarket parts inventory with delivery, contract and preventive maintenance, mobile emergency repair, truck leasing and rental on daily/weekly/monthly terms, and customer financing through credit applications.

Gateway monetizes through five distinct revenue streams: one-time new and used truck sales (list prices $172,627–$181,370+ for new Volvo inventory), recurring truck leasing and rental, parts sales (walk-in and delivered), service and maintenance (including contract plans and 24/7 emergency response), and warranty program administration. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through dealership locations plus mobile service, with supporting digital marketing through the company website, email newsletter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Customer segments are primarily commercial fleet operators engaged in freight transportation, regional delivery, long-haul trucking, and yard/terminal operations, with secondary demand from growing businesses seeking flexible equipment access without large capital outlays.

Name

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration

Legal name

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration

Website

https://gtr.inc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is a family-owned commercial truck and transport refrigeration dealership operating 15 locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. The company sells and services Volvo, Hino, and TICO trucks plus Carrier Transicold refrigeration units, supported by 24/7 mobile service, parts, leasing, and financing for commercial fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Dealership

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units) (TLAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vans & Box Trucks (Light Commercial Vehicles) Rental/Leasing (TLABAGAA)

Keywords

• Commercial truck dealership
• Transport refrigeration units
• Truck leasing rental
• Commercial vehicle service
• Truck parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

DeForest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Truck Sales: Sale of new Volvo, Hino, and TICO commercial trucks through dealership locations. Includes financing options available for customers.
2. Used Truck Sales: Sale of pre-owned Volvo and Hino trucks from their used inventory, all passing rigorous testing.
3. Truck Leasing and Rental: Daily, weekly, and monthly leasing and rental options for commercial trucks with competitive rates, late-model vehicles, and emergency 24/7 road service available.
4. Parts Sales: Replacement and service parts for trucks, reefers, and APUs. Parts inventory available for walk-in purchase or delivery to customer locations.
5. Service and Maintenance: Truck, reefer, and generator service including preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and contract maintenance plans. 24/7 emergency service available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is a family-owned commercial truck and refrigeration dealership that sells new and pre-owned Volvo, Hino, and TICO trucks, distributes Carrier Transicold transport refrigeration units and APUs, and provides parts, maintenance, fleet leasing/rental, and 24/7 mobile service across 15 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee.

Product overview

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration is a commercial truck and refrigeration dealership offering a portfolio of products from multiple manufacturers. The core offerings include Carrier Transicold transport refrigeration units with Lynx Fleet telematics, and trucks from Volvo, Hino, and TICO brands. Volvo trucks feature Volvo Connect fleet management and Volvo ASIST service platforms, while Hino trucks include HINO EDGE telematics. The company also offers proprietary APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) products, along with supporting services including parts, maintenance, leasing, and financing. This is a multi-vendor dealership model rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volvo Trucks New and pre-owned Volvo heavy-duty commercial trucks sold to commercial fleet operators and businesses.
• Hino Trucks New and used Hino medium-duty commercial trucks sold to commercial fleet operators and businesses.
• TICO Terminal Tractors New and used TICO terminal tractors sold to terminal operators, distribution centers, and port logistics operations.
• Carrier Transicold Refrigeration Units Trailer and truck transport refrigeration units plus APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) distributed for cold chain and temperature-controlled freight operators.
• Truck Leasing and Rental Short- and long-term commercial truck leasing and rental programs with full-service lease options for fleet operators and growing businesses.
• Truck and Refrigeration Parts OEM and aftermarket parts for Volvo, Hino, TICO trucks and Carrier Transicold refrigeration units sold through parts departments across all locations.
• Truck and Refrigeration Service Scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services for trucks and transport refrigeration units, including 24/7 mobile emergency service.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TICOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Authorized TICO terminal tractor dealer since 2021. Offers Pro-Spotter and other terminal tractor models for yard and terminal operations.
• HinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Authorized Hino truck dealer since 2012 (acquired Hino dealership in Bridgeton, MO) with expanded coverage to Cicero, IL in 2025. Sells L Series and XL Series trucks.
• Carrier TransicoldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1990Authorized Carrier Transicold dealer since 1990, one of the company's founding business segments. Offers trailer refrigeration (X4, Vector series), truck refrigeration (Supra series), APUs, and comprehensive warranty programs (BlueEdge).
• VolvocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1989Authorized Volvo truck dealer since 2005 (acquired franchise in Wright City, MO and Collinsville, IL). Offers new and pre-owned Volvo truck sales, parts, and service including VNL, VNR, VHD, and VAH models.
• CumminsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOriginally founded as Cummins Gateway, Inc. in 1989 as a diesel engine and Cummins/Onan equipment distributor. Sold Cummins/Onan business in 2004 but continues to sell Cummins-powered trucks and provides Cummins parts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TEC Equipment: Volvo/Mack heavy-duty truck dealer network with locations across the western US. Comparable as an authorized Volvo commercial truck dealer with full parts and service operations; differs primarily by geography.
• Premier Truck Group: Multi-brand commercial truck dealer group (Volvo, Mack, Hino, Autocar) with locations across the US. Closely comparable as a multi-OEM truck dealership offering new/used sales, parts, service, and leasing to fleet customers.
• WheelTime Network: Network of independent commercial truck dealerships sharing parts, service, and warranty capabilities across the US. Comparable as a peer network of independent multi-brand truck dealers competing for similar fleet and refrigerated trucking customers.
• Bergey's Truck Centers: Family-owned commercial truck dealer group operating Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, and Western Star franchises across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Comparable as a multi-brand family-owned dealer with similar bundled service offerings.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Commercial truck dealership group operating Daimler Truck (Freightliner, Western Star) franchises with full-service parts and maintenance. Direct peer as a multi-location commercial truck dealer offering similar bundled truck-plus-aftermarket solutions to fleet customers.
• Truck Country: Freightliner and Western Star dealer group serving the upper Midwest including Wisconsin and Illinois. Highly comparable geographic overlap with Gateway and similar heavy-duty truck dealership model focused on fleet customers.
• Rihm Family Companies: Family-owned commercial truck dealership group operating Volvo, Mack, and Freightliner franchises in the upper Midwest. Strong comparable as a family-owned multi-OEM dealer with overlapping Midwestern geography and similar fleet service orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Rush Enterprises: Largest network of commercial truck dealerships in North America, franchising Peterbilt, International, and Ford. Direct multi-brand dealership peer with overlapping product categories (new/used trucks, parts, service, leasing) and a national footprint that dwarfs Gateway's regional reach.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Manufacturer of transport refrigeration units and a competing dealer network across North America. Comparable as the primary competing refrigeration brand to Carrier Transicold with overlapping dealer/service infrastructure serving the same refrigerated trucking customers.

Regional players

• Worldwide Truck Group: Independent commercial truck dealer group with Volvo and other OEM franchises, primarily serving the southeastern US. Comparable multi-brand dealership model; differs by southeastern regional focus versus Gateway's Midwest/Mid-South footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gatewayindustrialpower
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gateway-industrial-power

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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