Japanese Truck and Bus Spares

What Japanese Truck and Bus Spares does

Japanese Truck and Bus Spares (JTB) is an independently owned spare parts distributor headquartered in Kewdale, Western Australia, specializing in components for Japanese brand trucks and buses — primarily Hino, with additional Isuzu and Fuso coverage. Founded in August 1993 by Don Sotirov, the business carries more than 18,000 lines of new, used and reconditioned parts spanning electrical, engine, transmission, suspension, brake, cooling, fuel, steering, wheel-end, driveline, filtration, panel and clutch categories. The company supplements parts supply with an in-house reconditioning capability that delivers parts at up to 50% below new OEM pricing, plus an exchange program for engines, steering boxes and clutches.

The company operates three physical branches across the Perth metropolitan area — Kewdale (head office at 2 Ferguson Street), Bibra Lake and Landsdale — supported by a dedicated JTB van fleet providing same-day parts delivery throughout the metro area and daily courier dispatch to regional Western Australia. Distribution channels are direct: phone, walk-in branch, and in-person delivery, with the business listed as a Capricorn preferred supplier and a Donaldson Filtration stockist, which embed JTB within established trade and OEM-aligned ecosystems. The GTM motion is sales-led, relying on personalized service, parts expertise and delivery speed rather than digital marketing.

Revenue is generated through one-off parts sales (new, used and reconditioned) on a quote-based model, with pricing not publicly disclosed. JTB is privately held, has approximately 10 employees, and reports no external funding, acquisitions, or corporate parent. The customer base consists of owner-operators, mechanical workshops, fleet operators and, in at least one case, an industrial mining customer operating in remote locations. There is no disclosed AI, software platform, or proprietary technology; the company's core value proposition rests on inventory depth, parts knowledge, and regional logistics reach.

Name

Japanese Truck and Bus Spares

Legal name

Japanese Truck and Bus Spares

Website

https://jtbspares.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JTB is an independent Western Australian distributor of new, used and reconditioned spare parts for Japanese trucks and buses — primarily Hino, Isuzu and Fuso — serving owner-operators, workshops, fleet operators and industrial buyers across three Perth metro branches with daily regional WA delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Spare Parts Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Vehicle Parts Distribution (Heavy-Duty Truck/Bus) (TLAKAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Truck spare parts
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Japanese truck parts
• Hino parts supplier
• Reconditioned truck parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Kewdale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spare Parts Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of new, used, and reconditioned Japanese truck and bus spare parts. They carry over 18,000 different lines of stock with new parts arriving daily. Parts are sourced globally and include OEM quality components for Hino, Isuzu, and Fuso vehicles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Japanese Truck and Bus Spares distributes new, used, and reconditioned spare parts for Japanese-manufactured trucks and buses (primarily Hino, Isuzu, and Fuso), carrying more than 18,000 part lines across engine, transmission, electrical, brake, suspension, fuel, cooling, filtration, steering, driveline, wheel-end, exhaust, and panel categories. The business operates three physical branches in the Perth metro area and offers same-day delivery within Perth and daily dispatch to regional Western Australia. The company also runs an exchange program for complete engines and steering boxes and operates as a Donaldson Filtration stockist for Japanese trucks.

Product overview

Japanese Truck and Bus Spares is a parts distribution business specializing in spare parts for Japanese trucks and buses, primarily serving Hino, Isuzu, and Fuso vehicles. The company operates a unified product portfolio consisting of three core offering tiers: New Parts (OEM and aftermarket), Used Parts (salvaged from low-mileage vehicles), and Reconditioned Parts (refurbished to stringent QA standards). With over 18,000 product lines in stock, the product range spans major vehicle systems including electrical, engines, transmission, suspension, brakes, cooling, fuel, steering, wheel ends, and driveline components. The company also provides ancillary services including same-day delivery via dedicated JTB vans in the Perth metro area and courier dispatch to regional Western Australia. The business was founded in August 1993 by Don Sotirov and has been in operation for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Parts (Hino, Isuzu, Fuso) Brand new OEM and aftermarket spare parts for Japanese-manufactured trucks and buses, covering Hino, Isuzu, and Fuso vehicles, with parts sourced globally and stock arriving daily across the 18,000+ line catalog.
• Used Parts Second-hand parts salvaged from low-mileage vehicles, cleaned, inspected and quality-assured, sold at significant cost savings versus new OEM parts.
• Reconditioned Parts Used parts fully cleaned, serviced, function-tested and safety-verified to OEM standards, priced at up to 50% below new OEM parts.
• Donaldson Filtration Products for Japanese Trucks Donaldson-branded air, liquid, and exhaust filtration products carried as an authorised stockist for Japanese trucks and buses.
• Exchange Engines and Steering Boxes Exchange program for complete engines and steering boxes, allowing customers to replace failed units with JTB-reconditioned equivalents.
• Parts Delivery Service (Perth Metro and Regional WA) Same-day delivery of parts across the Perth metropolitan area (Joondalup to Rockingham, Kalamunda, Midland) via dedicated JTB vans, plus daily dispatch/courier services to regional Western Australia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% savings on used and reconditioned parts versus new OEM parts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CapricorncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJTB is listed as a Capricorn preferred supplier. Capricorn is a automotive parts buying group/platform that connects suppliers with automotive businesses, suggesting JTB is part of Capricorn's distribution network for truck and bus parts.
• Donaldson FiltrationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJTB is a Donaldson Filtration stockist for Japanese Trucks. Donaldson is a leading manufacturer of air filters, liquid filters, and exhaust systems for engines. This indicates JTB stocks and resells Donaldson filtration products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Truckline: Australia-wide distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, with branches across multiple states. Direct regional peer to JTB — comparable product range, B2B trade customers and reliance on parts expertise to differentiate.
• FleetPride: US-based heavy-duty truck and trailer parts distributor operating a multi-branch network serving commercial fleet customers. Closely comparable business model to JTB: aftermarket parts distribution, multi-location service and relationship-led sales to truck operators.
• TruckPro: US heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor with a network of company-owned stores and service centres. Direct peer to JTB in product mix (heavy-duty truck parts), customer base (fleets and owner-operators) and multi-branch go-to-market.

Regional players

• Brown & Hurley: Australian commercial vehicle dealer and parts supplier, including Hino franchise representation in Queensland and northern NSW. Comparable parts-distribution operations for Japanese OEMs serving Australian fleet customers.
• Daimler Truck & Bus Australia: Australian distributor and dealer network for Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso commercial vehicles with associated parts operations. Relevant peer given JTB's Fuso specialisation and shared commercial vehicle parts customer base.
• CJD Equipment: Australian dealer group for Volvo, Mack and other heavy-duty truck brands with associated parts operations. Comparable in serving Australian commercial vehicle operators with OEM-aligned parts supply, though focused on European OEMs rather than Japanese.

Broad incumbents

• Penske Australia: Australian arm of Penske Transportation Solutions, operating heavy-duty truck dealerships and parts/service operations across major states. Comparable broad incumbent serving Australian commercial vehicle operators with OEM parts supply.
• Rush Enterprises: Largest US network of Peterbilt truck dealerships and parts/service centres. Broad incumbent analogue to JTB's commercial vehicle parts and service proposition, with significantly larger scale and geographic footprint.
• NAPA Heavy Duty: Heavy-duty aftermarket parts brand of Genuine Parts Company serving commercial vehicle customers across North America. Broad incumbent in aftermarket parts distribution with comparable product breadth and trade customer focus.
• Velocity Vehicle Centers: US full-service commercial truck dealership and parts group serving fleet and owner-operator customers. Comparable broad incumbent in heavy-duty parts distribution with multi-location branch model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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