February 2nd, 2016
Portland, OR - David A. Thompson founded TEC Equipment in 1976 when he started selling used trucks in Portland, Oregon. 40 years later, joined by his sons David O., Chris and William, TEC has grown to become the leading multi-point truck and trailer dealership on the west coast.
TEC Equipment, Inc.’s growth in the dealership industry is unprecedented. Our expansion from a single used truck center in Portland, Oregon to 24 truck and trailer dealerships in 16 cities in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, and Arizona is a tribute to this. Our focused strategy has yielded years of profitability, market share growth and financial stability.
TEC Equipment has focused its growth along the Interstate 5 corridor. It is the route many of our original customers traveled and on which they continue to operate on today. Covering more than 2,000 miles of I-5, TEC Equipment is the only dealership group to offer this footprint seamless service, reliable pricing, discounted fuel, and extended hours.
TEC’S COMMITMENT TO YOU IS FOR THE LONG HAUL.
About TEC Equipment: Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC Equipment, Inc. and its subsidiaries have 24 locations strategically located along the west coast’s I-5 corridor in Washington, Oregon and California, plus Nevada and Arizona. Founded in 1976, TEC Equipment has grown to be the west’s largest and most recognized multi-point, full service truck and trailer dealership. TEC Equipment’s commercial franchises include: Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, Hino, GMC and Capacity trucks, Cottrell car carriers, Wabash National, Benson and Transcraft trailers, XL Specialized Trailers, plus authorized service centers for Autocar, Cummins and CAT engines.
Press
Brake Safety Week is just around the corner! If you’re unfamiliar with Brake Safety Week, it’s part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Airbrake, a comprehensive program in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators. Brake Safety Week 2026 runs from August 23rd…
Press
STOUGHTON, Wis. (February 16, 2026) — Stoughton Trailers LLC, a national leader in transportation equipment, significantly expands its presence in the Western United States with the addition of TEC Equipment to the Stoughton dealer network. TEC Equipment will represent the Stoughton brand in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. Founded in 1976, TEC Equipment…
Press
At TEC Equipment, we don’t add new equipment partners lightly. Every product we represent needs to align with our values and deliver real, measurable value to our customers in the field. That’s why we’re proud to welcome Stoughton Trailers as our newest trailer partner. This partnership allows us to continue offering some of the most…
Press
Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! At TEC we truly appreciate the truckers who put in the hard work, day in and day out to provide the nation with the supplies it needs. We are proud to be of service to those in the industry. In celebration, we hunted down the best deals for professional…
Press
Julie Sandoval has spent her entire career working towards one goal, becoming parts manager of our Oakland location. Earlier this year, through hard work, she finally reached that goal. Flashback to 1985, Julie Sandoval was hired through the Kelly Girl staffing agency as a cashier for a GM factory-owned store in Oakland. After a year…