Houston Truck Wash & Lube Inc.

What Houston Truck Wash & Lube Inc. does

Houston Truck Wash & Lube Inc. is a third-generation family-owned commercial vehicle service company founded in 1972 and headquartered at 7821 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas 77029, immediately off Interstate 10. The company operates from a single physical location, is open seven days a week from 6 AM to 6 PM, and carries an employee count between 11 and 50, placing it firmly in the small-to-mid-sized, owner-operated segment of the U.S. commercial vehicle services market rather than a scaled multi-site chain.

The service portfolio is unusually broad for a single-site operator and includes exterior truck and trailer washing, trailer washouts, oilfield equipment cleaning, oil changes, diesel repair, DOT inspections, paint and body shop work, mobile wash service, and parking lot striping. Consumables are sourced from mainstream industrial brands — Mystik, Chevron Delo, Mobil Delvac, and Shell Rotella engine oils, paired with Luberfiner, Fleetguard, and Caterpillar filters — indicating alignment with OEM and fleet-standard specifications rather than a specialty or premium niche. The mobile wash unit employs eco-friendly chemicals, which addresses the ESG and stormwater-runoff compliance pressures that fleet customers face in the Houston industrial corridor.

The business model is transactional services revenue from walk-up and repeat commercial customers along the I-10 freight corridor, with no disclosed subscription, retainer, or fleet-management contract structure. There is no public pricing, no certifications or accreditations disclosed, and no technology platform, app, or API integration; the company presents as a labor- and facility-driven service business whose primary assets are location, technician capability, and 53 years of operating history. External communications are limited to a single published phone number and physical address, with no evidence of digital marketing, lead-generation infrastructure, or investor-facing materials.

Name

Houston Truck Wash & Lube Inc.

Legal name

Houston Truck Wash & Lube, Inc.

Website

https://houstontruckwash.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Houston Truck Wash & Lube Inc. is a third-generation family-owned commercial vehicle service company in Houston, Texas, founded in 1972, providing truck and trailer washing, oil changes, diesel repairs, DOT inspections, paint and body work, and mobile wash services to local trucking fleets and equipment operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Washing and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Car Washes (811192), Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops (811191), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Equipment, Fleet & Dumpster Pad Washing (HSAIAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lubrication & Greasing Services (Chassis/Articulation Points) (TLAKAGAK)

Keywords

• Truck washing services
• Diesel repair maintenance
• Commercial fleet cleaning
• DOT inspection services
• Mobile fleet washing

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Washing Services: Provides truck and trailer washing services including trailer washouts, equipment cleaning, and mobile wash services for fleets. Revenue is generated through per-service transactions.
2. Diesel Repair and Maintenance: Oil changes, diesel repairs, and maintenance services using top-of-the-line products. Includes DOT inspections for commercial trucks and trailers.
3. Paint and Body Shop Services: Interior detailing, fiberglass repair, painting, and chrome polishing services for trucks and trailers.
4. Mobile Services: Mobile wash service and parking lot striping services for truck fleets, buildings, warehouses, and other commercial properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Houston Truck Wash & Lube, Inc. provides commercial truck and trailer washing, oil and lubricant changes, diesel mechanical repairs, DOT compliance inspections, paint and body refinishing, and mobile on-site fleet cleaning and parking lot striping services from a single Houston, Texas location. The company serves local commercial trucking fleets and trailer operators using branded products and serves customers seven days a week via walk-in or phone-scheduled visits.

Product overview

Houston Truck Wash & Lube, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned truck washing and maintenance service company founded in 1972, operating as a single-location service provider offering comprehensive vehicle care. The company provides an integrated suite of services organized into four main categories: Washing Services (Truck/Trailer Wash, Trailer Washouts, Equipment Cleaning), Oil Change and Diesel Repairs (oil changes using Mystik/Delo/Delvac/Rotella brands with Luberfiner/Fleetguard/CAT filters, plus mechanical repairs and DOT inspections), Paint and Body Shop (interior detailing, fiberglass repair, painting, and chrome polishing), and Mobile Service (on-site fleet washing and parking lot striping). The company serves commercial truck and trailer operators, fleet managers, and industrial equipment owners from its Houston, Texas location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Truck/Trailer Wash Exterior washing service for trucks and trailers, providing thorough cleaning to maintain vehicle appearance and longevity. Targeted at commercial trucking fleet operators in the Houston area.
• Trailer Washouts Interior cleaning service for various trailer types including Reefers, Dry Vans, Hoppers, and Tankers to remove residue and prepare for the next load. Targeted at trailer operators handling multiple cargo types.
• Equipment Cleaning Cleaning services for heavy equipment including Tractors, Dozers, and Oilfield Equipment using specialized washing techniques. Targeted at oilfield and heavy-equipment operators in the Houston region.
• Oil Change Service Oil change services using top-brand products including Mystik, Delo, Delvac, and Rotella, with Luberfiner, Fleetguard, and CAT filters. Targeted at commercial diesel truck and trailer operators.
• Diesel Repairs Mechanical repair services for diesel vehicles covering Brakes, Shocks, Airbags, Wheel Seals, and Computer Diagnostics. Targeted at commercial diesel fleet operators.
• DOT Inspections Department of Transportation compliance inspections for commercial trucks or trailers to ensure regulatory compliance. Targeted at commercial truck and trailer operators needing DOT compliance.
• Paint and Body Shop Complete body repair and refinishing services including Interior Details, Fiberglass Repair and Painting, and Chrome Polishing. Targeted at commercial truck and trailer owners.
• Mobile Wash Service On-site washing and steam cleaning service for truck fleets, buildings, warehouses, parking lots, pipe yards, and barges using 100% eco-friendly chemicals. Targeted at commercial fleet operators and property owners.
• Parking Lot Striping Line marking and striping services for parking lots, fuel stations, and schools to maintain safety and organization. Targeted at commercial property managers and institutions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Broad incumbents

• Love's Travel Stops: Love's Travel Stops offers truck care services including washes, oil changes, and tire care at hundreds of travel stop locations nationwide. Overlaps with Houston Truck Wash & Lube on commercial vehicle washing and lubrication, but as part of a larger travel center network.
• TravelCenters of America (TA Truck Service): TravelCenters of America operates travel centers with truck washes, oil changes, and diesel repair services for commercial drivers. It offers overlapping truck wash and lube capabilities but as part of a much broader travel center / fuel retail portfolio.
• Pilot Flying J Travel Centers: Pilot Flying J operates a national network of travel centers providing truck washes, preventive maintenance, and oil changes for commercial fleets. Comparable in truck wash and lube offerings but operates at much larger scale across fuel, food, and lodging.

Direct peers

• Take 5 Oil Change: Take 5 Oil Change is a fast-service oil change franchise with hundreds of locations across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable in the oil change and lubrication service category, though focused on passenger vehicles rather than commercial trucks.
• Jiffy Lube: Jiffy Lube operates a national franchise network of oil change and lubrication shops serving passenger vehicles and light-duty fleets. Comparable to the company's oil change service line, though Jiffy Lube primarily serves consumers rather than commercial trucking fleets.
• Ambassador Enterprises / Ambassador Truck Wash: Ambassador Enterprises operates commercial truck washes and related fleet services across multiple U.S. markets. It directly competes with Houston Truck Wash & Lube in commercial vehicle washing, trailer washouts, and fleet maintenance offerings.
• BlueBeacon Truck Washes: BlueBeacon operates one of the largest networks of commercial truck washes in North America, with hundreds of locations along major trucking corridors. It is the most directly comparable peer in fleet truck washing, offering washouts, exterior cleaning, and fleet services to over-the-road trucking operators.
• Splash Car Wash: Splash Car Wash operates express exterior and full-service vehicle wash locations, primarily in the eastern U.S. It is comparable in commercial vehicle washing services though at a different scale and geography than the Houston-based truck wash.
• Kwik Kar Lube & Auto Care: Kwik Kar is a franchise network of quick-lube and auto care shops offering oil changes, filters, and basic maintenance. Comparable to the company's oil change and lube service offering at the consumer and light-fleet level.

Emerging players

• ModWash: ModWash is a fast-growing express car wash chain operating across the southeastern U.S. with modern tunnel and member-based models. It is comparable to the washing side of the business as an emerging operator in the vehicle wash category, though it focuses on passenger cars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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