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EMPLOYEE OWNED SINCE 1911

Trusted Truck & Trailer Parts Partner

Proud to be a Three-Time Distributor of the Year Recognized for Service, Availability, and Expertise Employee-Owned. Customer Focused. Built for the Road Ahead.

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100+

Years in Business

10

Locations

300K+

Parts Available

30M+

Inventory On Hand

Who We Are

Midwest Wheel is one of the nation’s largest truck parts distributors, supplying fleets, dealers, body builders, and owner-operators with the parts and expertise they count on. As an employee-owned company, every order is personal — our people are empowered to solve problems, move fast, and do what’s right for our customers.

Same-day shipping on many items
Light, medium & heavy-duty coverage
Broad catalog of leading brands and OE partners

Employee Ownership, Customer First

Ownership drives accountability. Our ESOP culture rewards long-term relationships, craftsmanship, and service that feels personal.

Service

Real people, real expertise. We help you find the right part fast.

Availability

Deep inventory and a broad brand portfolio to keep you moving.

Speed

Same-day shipping and efficient will-call service at our branches.

Integrity

We do what’s right — for customers, co-owners, and communities.

Leadership

Mike Callison, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Umthun

Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer

Steve McEnany

Senior Vice President

Jerry Bender

Vice President

Joel Mattox

Vice President

Alex Stein

Vice President

Industry Involvement

We are proud members of these industry organizations and actively participate on several advisory councils.

Our Story

1911 — Midwest Wheel founded in Des Moines, IA.
1970s–2000s — Expansion across the Midwest with a growing branch network.
2010s — Invested in eCommerce, logistics, and inventory availability.
Today — Employee-owned, customer-obsessed, and recognized 3× as Distributor of the Year.