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Truck Maintenance & Repair
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Truck Maintenance & Repair Global Overview

Definition

Summary

Aftermarket maintenance and repair services range in complexity from visual inspections and minor repairs to full mechanical overhauls. Repairs are commonly performed at the supplier's place of business or a travel center, but many suppliers also offer mobile repair and maintenance. Small specialized repair shops and large chains provide market services. Typical buyers include wholesalers, local freight truckers, and long-distance freight truckers.

This Report Includes:

Visual Inspections
Aftermarket Services
Mechanical Overhauls

Not in this Report:

Services Provided by Truck Dealerships
New Truck and Trailer Purchases
Services on Passenger Cars
Services on SUVs

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Global Truck Maintenance & Repair Procurement Trends

Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Truck Maintenance & Repair market.

Warning Trends

Increased tariffs on copper imports take effect

On August 1, the Trump administration implemented 50.0% tariffs on imported copper. Chile and Canada will be most impacted by these tariffs, as they account for a combined 87.0% of all copper imports in the United States.
However, these tariffs are less sweeping than initially expected, only applying to semi-finished copper products, while excluding high-purity refined copper and copper input materials, such as ore and concentrate. As leading importers, such as Chile and Canada, have both high copper mining and refining capacities, they will likely avoid most of these tariffs by either exporting the copper in its unrefined form or refining the copper before exporting it to the United States
These copper tariff exemptions limit the impact on the electronics and electrical equipment sectors because these applications require refined copper due to its optimal conductive properties.
Thus, the prices of metal alloys that include copper, consumer products made from copper, tools, plumbing, corrosion-resistant alloys, and construction materials made from copper are forecast to rise by an average of 39.2%, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

United States announces new tariffs on all imported steel

In February 2025, the United States announced 25.0% tariffs on all imported steel with no exemptions or exceptions. The tariffs took effect on March 12, 2025. On June 4th, these tariffs were increased further to 50%. These tariffs were not impacted by a recent court decision that temporarily suspended duties on certain goods as they were implemented under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
Previously, countries such as Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, the top exporters of steel to the United States, had exemptions from tariffs. These have now been removed and all imported steel, regardless of origin, will be subject to the 50.0% tariff. However, on May 8th, the US announced an agreement with the United Kingdom to remove all levies on steel exported from the UK.
When tariffs on steel imports were introduced in March 2018, they contributed to an increase in the price of steel and steel products. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of steel-milled products increased by 10.2% in the year after the tariffs were implemented. This market heavily relies on steel as an input and may be impacted by this policy.

Global Truck Maintenance & Repair Market - Suppliers by Region

Country/Region	Number of Suppliers
#1 Oceania & Southeast Asia	183,760
#2 Europe	134,100
#3 China	115,245

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Geography Drilldown - US, Canada & Europe

Average Cost of Truck Maintenance & Repair

United States

2026 Market Pricing

$0.12 to $X.XX

per mile

Canada

Europe

Average Price

Prices in the Truck Maintenance & Repair market range from $0.12 to $X.XX, depending on Geographic Location, Cost of Parts, Supplier Experience and Range of Services Required. For example, lower prices are associated with Rural town, whereas higher prices are associated with Dense city center.

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Truck Maintenance & Repair Category Price Trends

Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Truck Maintenance & Repair market, prices in the US have declined 0.0% from 2022 to 2025. and +1.7% in Europe.

United States (2022-2025)

0.0%

Compound Annual Growth Rate

Canada (2016-2019)

1.4%

Compound Annual Growth Rate

Europe (2022-2025)

1.7%

Compound Annual Growth Rate

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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Truck Maintenance & Repair

Total cost of ownership is Low in the Truck Maintenance & Repair market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Hidden Fees may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.

Negotiated Before

Pre-evaluation

Ownership costs can vary with the complexity of the repair and the type of work performed. For example, more extensive repairs require a towing service to transport the truck to the repair shop, which adds to the total cost.

Billed During

Hardware

When purchasing replacement parts, there is often a trade-off between initial costs and long-term costs, as buyers can choose to purchase high-end OEM parts or lower-quality aftermarket parts. While purchasing aftermarket parts is cheaper at the time of repair, these parts often fail before OEM parts, potentially requiring another repair sooner and increasing costs over time.

Unforeseen

Hidden Fees

Unethical suppliers may attempt to introduce unnecessary costs to the project without explaining them to buyers, but this practice is rare in the truck repair market. To prevent this type of unexpected cost, buyers should thoroughly research each potential supplier before agreeing to a repair.

Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations

In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.6 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more