About Tri-State Enterprises, Inc.

Founded in 1977, Tri-State Enterprises is a family-operated automotive aftermarket distributor headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas. As the founding business of the Driven Distribution Group platform, Tri-State has grown from its Arkansas roots into a regional distribution leader serving customers throughout the central United States. The Company specializes in automotive hard parts, consumables, truck accessories, car audio and electronics, and automotive paint.

Tri-State operates a growing distribution network supported by more than one million square feet of warehouse space, 12 distribution centers, 7 cross docks, and 30 retail locations. With a footprint extending across Arkansas, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Oklahoma, and surrounding markets, the Company is positioned to provide its customers with reliable access to the products and services they need.

Throughout its history, Tri-State has continued to expand its capabilities while maintaining its commitment to its customers, suppliers, and employees. In 2015, Tristan Taylor and his wife, Kim, purchased Tri-State Enterprises. Since then, the Company has expanded through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the addition of O.W. Donald in 2020, WM Automotive in 2021, and the Chicago Parts & Sound distribution business in 2024. In 2023, Tri-State partnered with Oridian Capital Partners to support the continued growth of the business.

Tri-State is a member of Parts Plus and the AAM Group and has partnered with many of the major parts and accessories brands in the industry to best serve its customers. Today, Tri-State remains committed to building lasting partnerships and delivering dependable support as part of the growing Driven Distribution Group.

Our Values:

Deliver Dependable Support – Providing reliable resources, stability, and guidance to help our customers, suppliers, and employees drive growth and excellence.

Reinforce Reputation & Trust – Upholding trust and integrity to establish credibility and build lasting relationships.

Inspire Innovation & Growth – Pursuing continuous improvement, innovative technology, and new opportunities to strengthen our business and better serve our customers.

Value-Enhance & Elevate Quality – Investing in our processes and capabilities to deliver superior experiences and outcomes.

Empower Through Expertise – Leveraging our collective industry knowledge, strategic insight, and best practices to create value for our customers and partners.

Navigate with Agility & Strategy – Adapting quickly and thoughtfully to changing market opportunities and challenges.

Vision Statement:

To be the leader in automotive aftermarket distribution by building lasting partnerships with our suppliers, customers, and employees.

Mission Statement:

Our passion is to meet all customer needs by offering quality products at competitive pricing with the best service in the automotive aftermarket industry.