Superior Distributors

What Superior Distributors does

Superior Distributors, Inc. is a privately held heavy duty truck, bus, and trailer parts distributor headquartered at 4 Midland Avenue in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Founded in 1962, the company serves commercial trucking professionals, owner-operators, fleet managers, and contractors primarily in the Northeast United States, with a stated market focus on New Jersey. Distribution is conducted through three channels: walk-in counter sales at the Elmwood Park location, phone orders (201-797-9490), and fax orders (201-791-8129). The company has 25 employees and operates 6 days per week (Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm, Saturdays 7:00am-12:00pm). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; no e-commerce, mobile app, or public API is available.

The company's product portfolio spans 30+ categories of heavy duty parts and contractor supplies, including brakes, brake systems, wheels and rims, springs, suspensions, lighting, electrical systems, seals, bearings, trailer axles, fifth wheels, exhaust systems, fasteners (nuts, bolts, washers), cargo control, cutting tools, gauges, hose and hose reels, jacks and lifting equipment, janitorial supplies, locks, lubrication equipment, refrigeration service equipment, safety gear, storage, tire repair, welding supplies, and chrome/bumper products. These parts are sourced from 27+ major manufacturers including Bendix, SKF, Meritor, Monroe, Haldex, Wabco, Timken, Federal Mogul, Stemco, Truck-Lite, Grote, Hella, Gates, Holland, Webb Wheel, Walker, Anco, Cole Hersee, Peterson Lighting, Robinair, CRC Industries, Power Service, Valvoline, and 3M. The company provides an Application Lookup tool on its website that links customers to supplier part-number databases (Bendix, SKF, Anco) for part identification by year, make, and model.

Revenue is generated through one-time B2B parts sales on a pay-as-you-go basis, with no subscription or recurring components. Customer engagement is direct: orders are taken by phone or fax, or placed at the physical counter, and the company does not advertise online pricing. The company has no disclosed parent, no institutional investors, no M&A history, no leadership changes on record, and no public funding activity. The legal entity is Superior Distributors, Inc., a New Jersey corporation.

Name

Superior Distributors

Legal name

Superior Distributors, Inc.

Website

https://superiordistributorsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Superior Distributors is a privately held heavy duty truck, bus, and trailer parts distributor serving commercial trucking professionals, fleet operators, and contractors in the Northeast from a single counter location in Elmwood Park, NJ, with 25 employees and 60+ years of continuous operation since 1962.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Parts Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAOAA

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Parts Distribution, Tools & Workshop Services (Aftermarket Support)

SECONDARYCRAOANAG

Tools, shop equipment & garage supplies distribution (diagnostic tools, lifts, compressors, PPE)

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Automotive Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Distribution

Keywords

• Heavy duty truck parts
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Trailer parts distribution
• Contractor supplies
• Fleet maintenance parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmwood Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parts Distribution: Revenue generated through the sale of heavy duty truck, bus, trailer parts and contractor supplies to commercial trucking professionals, fleet operators, and contractors. Sales occur via phone orders, fax orders, and walk-in counter service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Superior Distributors is a wholesale distributor of heavy-duty truck, bus, and trailer parts and contractor supplies headquartered in Elmwood Park, NJ. Operating since 1962, the company sells replacement parts across 30+ categories including brakes, suspensions, wheels, lighting, electrical, seals, bearings, exhaust systems, fasteners, and maintenance supplies sourced from leading manufacturers such as Bendix, SKF, Meritor, and Federal Mogul. Orders are placed by phone, fax, or walk-in at the company counter; there is no e-commerce channel.

Product overview

Superior Distributors is a heavy-duty truck, bus, and trailer parts distributor serving the commercial vehicle industry since 1962. The company operates as a single unified distribution business offering a comprehensive portfolio of parts and supplies organized across 30+ product categories including brakes, brake systems, wheels, rims, springs, suspensions, lighting, electrical systems, seals, bearings, trailer axles, fifth wheels, exhaust systems, fasteners, and general maintenance supplies. Products are sourced from major manufacturers including Bendix, Meritor, SKF, Federal Mogul, and others. The company does not offer a software product but rather serves as a wholesale parts distributor providing physical products to commercial fleet operators and repair facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning and Heating Air conditioning and heating parts and supplies for heavy-duty trucks and trailers, offered to commercial fleet operators and repair facilities.
• Battery Chargers and Starters Battery charging and starting equipment including fleet chargers, portable chargers, and load testers for commercial vehicles.
• Electrical Parts Electrical parts and supplies for heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including switches and related components.
• Exhaust Products Exhaust system components and accessories for commercial vehicles, sourced from suppliers such as Walker.
• Lighting Products Lighting products for trucks, buses, and trailers including lamps and light fixtures sourced from Truck-Lite, Grote, Hella, and Peterson.
• Lubrication Products Lubrication equipment and products for vehicle maintenance, including Valvoline lubricants.
• Nuts, Bolts and Fasteners Fasteners including hex nuts, cap screws, structural bolts, washers, and various specialty fasteners in multiple grades.
• Safety Gear Personal protective equipment and safety supplies for commercial and contractor use.
• Tractor and Trailer Parts Parts and supplies for tractors and trailers including fifth wheels, axles, and suspension components sourced from Meritor, Holland, and others.
• Chemicals and Maintenance Fluids Chemical products including diesel fuel supplements, tank cleaners, and additives for heavy-duty applications, supplied by CRC Industries and Power Service.
• Jacks and Lifting Equipment Jacks and lifting equipment for truck and trailer maintenance.
• Refrigeration and A/C Service Equipment Refrigeration equipment including R-134a service machines, vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and manifold gauge sets from Robinair.
• Cutting Tools and Welding Supplies Cutting tools and welding equipment and supplies for industrial and commercial applications.
• Cargo Control Cargo control products including straps, tie-downs, and securing equipment for trailers.
• Locks and Vehicle Security Lock products including Master Lock and American Lock brands for vehicle and facility security.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BendixcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides disc brake pads, brake rotors, drums, calipers and brake shoes. Superior Distributors offers Bendix application lookup tools on their website.
• SKFcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides heavy duty bearings, hub caps, and seals for commercial trucks, as well as automotive seals, hubs, and tapered bearings. Application lookup tools available.
• MeritorcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides trailer and commercial vehicle components including fifth wheels. Part number lookup tools provided.
• MonroecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides shocks and suspension products for commercial vehicles with application lookup available.
• National Oil SealscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides wheel end oil seals for commercial vehicles.
• MGM BrakescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides commercial vehicle brake systems and components.
• RaybestoscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides brake pads, shoes, and friction materials with interchange lookup available.
• HaldexcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides air brake systems and components for trucks, buses, and trailers.
• WabcocoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides air brake systems and commercial vehicle safety technologies.
• TimkencoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides bearings and related components for commercial vehicle applications.
• StemcocoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides wheel end components and seals for commercial trucks.
• Truck-LitecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides lighting products for commercial vehicles.
• GrotecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides commercial vehicle lighting and electrical products.
• HellacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides lighting products for commercial vehicles.
• Federal MogulcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides brake components, wiper products, and wheel end parts under multiple brand names including Abex, Anco, National Oil Seals.
• Delco RemycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides starters and alternators for commercial vehicles.
• GatescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides hoses and related products for commercial vehicles.
• HollandcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides fifth wheels and related trailer components.
• Webb WheelcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides wheel components and brake drums for commercial vehicles.
• WalkercoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides exhaust products for commercial vehicles.
• AncocoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides windshield wipers for cars, trucks, buses and RVs with application lookup.
• Cole HerseecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides electrical products and switches for commercial vehicles.
• Peterson LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides commercial vehicle lighting products.
• RobinaircoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides A/C service equipment including refrigerant recovery machines and vacuum pumps.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Dorman Products: Aftermarket manufacturer and supplier of heavy duty replacement parts, components, and fasteners competing across many of the same SKUs Superior Distributors distributes; complementary as a supplier but increasingly competitive as it expands direct-to-customer channels.

Broad incumbents

• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): Parent of NAPA Auto Parts, the largest U.S. automotive aftermarket distributor; its NAPA Heavy Duty division directly competes in commercial vehicle parts and brings national scale, private label, and online ordering capabilities that Superior Distributors lacks.
• AutoZone: Major U.S. auto parts retailer with a commercial sales program serving repair shops and fleets; competes for adjacent commercial vehicle maintenance spend, though its product mix is weighted toward light-duty and consumer vehicles.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: Large U.S. automotive aftermarket retailer-distributor with a commercial program serving fleet and professional installer customers; competes for the same Northeast shop and fleet wallet, though focused more on light-duty and medium-duty than pure heavy duty.

Others

• SKF: Global manufacturer of bearings, seals, and wheel-end components supplying Superior Distributors; relevant as a supplier ecosystem participant whose channel strategy directly affects Superior's competitive positioning in wheel-end categories.
• Meritor: Manufacturer of drivetrain, axle, and trailer components (including fifth wheels) supplying Superior Distributors; a strategic OEM partner whose distributor terms and direct programs shape Superior's product access and margin structure.
• Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems: Manufacturer of brake, safety, and air system components for heavy duty vehicles; a core supplier of Superior Distributors and thus a strategic partner rather than competitor, but with its own aftermarket programs that could disintermediate distributors.

Direct peers

• TruckPro: National heavy duty and medium duty truck parts distributor with multiple branch locations, directly comparable to Superior Distributors in product mix (brakes, drivetrain, electrical) and customer base (fleets, owner-operators, repair shops).
• FleetPride: The largest U.S. distributor of heavy duty truck and trailer parts with 200+ locations nationwide, directly competing in the same product categories (brakes, suspension, electrical, lighting) and the same heavy duty aftermarket customer segment.

Regional players

• Continental Battery Systems: Specialty distributor of batteries and related electrical products serving commercial vehicle and fleet customers, with multi-market presence; overlaps with Superior's electrical and battery maintenance categories rather than its full product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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