Over the next four months, TPS will regularly shine our spotlight on this year’s finalists and what makes them unique, leading up to our DOTY award presentation on Jan. 20, 2026, during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.
We continue today with Wheeler Fleet Solutions, participating in the Distributor of the Year program for the second time (2023).
When was your business founded, and by whom?
Our business was founded in 1960 by Harold Wheeler Jr.
How many locations do you have? (Please list the cities)
We have three locations: Somerset, Pa.; Olive Branch, Miss.; and Grand Prairie Texas.
We use social media platforms, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, recruiting firms, local hiring agencies, vocational schools, temp agencies and employee referrals.
What is your company’s value proposition?
We maximize uptime for critical fleets through various programs to make sure they have inventory and service when and where they need it.
We offer differential customer connectivity, driven by exceptional customer service, extensive product knowledge and a solutions-oriented approach.
Our in-house engineering capabilities supporting the build-out of our private label portfolio and solutions for our end-customers.
Do you offer any additional services to complement your parts offering?
Yes, we offer a full line of engineering capabilities, global sourcing, our private label line (Wheeler Fit), manufacture seating and seat components at our Texas facility, and the ability to develop “solutions” to make up for unavailable or below standard OEM components.
How do you differentiate your business from your competitors?
Our customer obsession when it comes to service, response time and bringing solutions to market. Our website utilizes a “Live Chat” feature that is a REAL person, not powered by an AI. Additionally, we strive to be the best overall value supply chain partner, not just a low-cost parts provider.
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Why do you believe the heavy-duty aftermarket has nominated you for this award?
After over two decades of being the largest supplier to the United States Postal Service, we are now a critical supplier to some of the other big names in the automotive and heavy-duty fleet industries.
Additionally, our solution-oriented private label brand, Wheeler Fit, our growing e-commerce fulfillment capabilities, and our own WheelerFleet.com website demonstrate rapid growth coupled with a strong go-to-market strategy in both the e-commerce and traditional aftermarket parts channels.
Stay tuned, as in the months ahead we will publish in-depth business profiles of our 2025 award finalists.
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