A Family Legacy Powering One of the Nation’s Leading Truck Dealerships
The Lynch family has a long history in automotive sales, parts, and service that dates back to the 1950s. From a humble beginning — and with a lot of hard work and determination — the Lynch family of companies has grown in many ways. But none of our success is possible without our clients: the small and large businesses who have partnered with us and grown alongside us.
With over 35 years of experience and locations in Waterford, Chicago, and Denver, Lynch Truck Center is one of the nation’s leading commercial and tow truck dealerships — recognized as a top Miller Industries distributor. We’re proud to be one of the largest commercial, fleet, and tow truck dealerships in the United States — thanks to our unmatched selection and commitment to customer satisfaction. Our motto, “The Right Truck, Right Now,” continues to drive our growth and reputation across Wisconsin, Chicago, and nationwide.
We offer one of the most extensive inventories of new and used light-, medium-, and heavy-duty commercial trucks, tow trucks, wreckers, rollbacks, carriers, and towing equipment. Our expanding lineup includes trusted brands like Hino, Isuzu, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ram, Century, Vulcan, Champion, Holmes, Chevron, Kargo King roll-offs, Talbert trailers, and more.
Our Newly Expanded Waterford, WI Facility
Completed in fall 2025, our newly expanded 40,000+ sq. ft. facility in Waterford, WI features 30+ service bays, sits on 20+ acres, and offers extended hours to keep your fleet moving. We invite you to come see all of our changes today!
Our History
We’ve traveled many miles since the early days, and made a lot of friends along the way.
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1952
John Lynch Sr returned from the Army Air Core with a wife and two children and little job experience to speak of. While he was away, John’s wife Elinor befriended their upstairs neighbors in their Milwaukee duplex. Merle Humphrey lived upstairs and offered the young vet a job beginning his career in the automotive business selling parts from a truck driving around the State of Wisconsin for Humphrey Chevrolet. Eventually he became a parts counter person and shortly thereafter a parts manager. The Humphreys recognized his work ethic and integrity and he was promoted to service and parts director at Humphrey Chevrolet in Milwaukee.
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1957
The Humphrey organization offered John the opportunity to buy into their automotive dealership in Burlington, WI. After being turned down by nearly every bank in Burlington and Racine, Burlington’s local bank, The Bank of Burlington lent John and David the money with the following advice, “As long as you don’t take up drinking, gambling and women, you will be successful.”
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1965
Humphrey purchased by John Lynch, Sr and son David. John Lynch, Sr and his son David Lynch purchased the remaining business and the business continued to grow under their leadership. They rename the dealership John Lynch Chevrolet-Pontiac Sales, Inc.
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1975
David Lynch opens Lynch Display Vans (LDV). David Lynch was at a cocktail party in Kenosha, WI and was asked if he would stock step vans for Snap-on Tools. At that time there were several up fitters around the country that supplied Snap-on with vans. David reinvested and started a new company called Lynch Display Vans (LDV), which today is the largest specialty vehicle manufacturer in the country and a major provider of Snap-on trucks and vans.
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1989
Lynch Truck Center is Established. Lynch Truck Center was established as a Medium Duty franchise for GM selling Topkicks and Kodiaks primarily to service Snap-on Tool trucks for LDV.
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1993
The Lynch Truck Center became a Miller Industries distributor selling the Century, Challenger and Holmes brands.
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2000
New state-of-the-art facility is built in Waterford, WI! Demand continued to grow for our commercial and towing trucks. Recognizing the needed to distinguish the Truck Center from the car dealerships, we built our state-of-the-art facility in Waterford, WI. with a focus on a trucks-only approach. This focus has positioned the Lynch Truck Center as a top commercial truck center nationwide, and one of Miller Industries top performers since 2000.
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2004
Lynch Towing and Recovery Equipment Sales open in Chicago! Lynch acquired B&B Associated Industries, a Miller Industries towing distributor in Chicago, IL. Lynch Chicago offers tow truck sales and service nationwide with an extensive truck and parts inventory. Lynch Chicago is now also one of Miller Industries’ Top Performers.
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2009
Lynch Truck Center becomes a Certified Isuzu Dealership! Lynch began selling and servicing Isuzu commercial trucks due to their reputation for providing value without sacrificing quality and durability. Our Isuzu inventory features aerodynamic styling, powerful driving performance and increased safety, and performs well in moving, delivery & landscape vocations.
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2017
Lynch Truck Center becomes a Hino Certified Ultimate Dealership! The Lynch Truck Center was designated as a Hino Certified Ultimate dealership because we adhere to higher standards at every touch-point throughout the life-cycle of your truck ownership. It's a distinction awarded to very few. We're proud to provide the Ultimate Sales experience, Ulitmate Service and Ultimate parts for our Hino commercial and towing customers.
