The History of Adelman’s

100 Years and Counting

Adelman’s Truck Parts and Sales Corporation was founded in 1921 by Henry Adelman to sell used truck parts. Five years later, he purchased the property of our present location, a sign of countless expansions to come.

Now in its fourth generation of being a family-run business, Adelman’s serves the trucking industry with quality medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment and related parts. We are a worldwide, multi-faceted business serving customers on all seven continents.

Our inventory and organization are unparalleled in the industry. Our meticulously organized inventory covers 180 acres of outdoor space and our 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse. The Adelman family has continually invested and reinvested profits into the business to make it the industry leader it is today. Over several decades, we’ve expanded the property by excavating previously unusable land, erecting new buildings, and purchasing parcels of land for future expansion. This space has helped us vastly diversify our products and enter new markets.

We pride ourselves on our vast inventory and ability to prepare container loads of customers’ parts in short order. Even across so much land, Adelman’s staff is expertly trained to quickly and easily locate the trucks and parts you’re looking for. We know our customers’ time is valuable, so efficiency and service are the goals of every member of our organization, from the owners and office staff to our sales team, yard personnel and shipping-and-receiving staff.  

Adelman’s is likely one of the first American companies specializing in new, rebuilt, and used truck parts still in business today. We continue to overcome obstacles in the evolution of the truck market, solidifying ourselves as an industry leader. Adelman’s is now one of the largest privately-owned truck salvage companies in the United States. We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated.

With the third and fourth Adelman generations now leading the way, we’ve entered new markets, including transmissions and differentials, new engine and truck sales, export, and industrial equipment and components. We have also expanded our footprint (in operating space and global service), in 2005 Adelman’s open in Chicago with new buildings and a 16 acre facility. All while adhering to our goals of unmatched quality and price, efficient service, deep industry knowledge, and genuine care for our customers.

At Adelman’s, our family is excited to see where the next 100 years take us.