Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Nationwide Salvage Buyers for Trucks & Equipment
Founded in 1932, Weller Salvage has evolved from a small auto parts business into a nationwide leader in salvage solutions. Our fourth-generation family-owned company specializes in purchasing heavy trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, passenger vehicles, and recreational vehicles. With over 150 years of combined experience, our team provides fair bids, prompt payments, and personalized service to insurance companies, body shops, and collision centers. We prioritize understanding each client's unique needs while maintaining a commitment to ethical transactions and industry expertise.Our nationwide reach ensures we handle diverse salvage types, including transport, fire, flood, and theft-related losses, while maintaining the personal touch that distinguishes our service. Through decades of adaptation to industry changes, we've preserved our core promise of prompt, professional, and personalized service for every client interaction.
Services
Heavy Trucks
Commercial Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Passenger Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
Salvage Evaluation
Nationwide Pick-up
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Over 150 years of combined experience in salvage evaluation and insurance claims
- Nationwide service with local market expertise in all 50 states
- Guaranteed same-day bid responses for all salvage inquiries
- No-cost, prompt pick-up services to reduce storage fees
- Fourth-generation family-owned business with proven industry leadership
What people say
Fair bids
Quick payment
Personal service
Industry expertise
Reliable pick-up
Services
Heavy Truck Salvage
We specialize in purchasing wrecked heavy trucks and commercial vehicles, including articulating dump trucks and specialized trailers. Our experts provide competitive bids and nationwide pick-up services for insurance companies and body shops. With decades of experience, we ensure fair valuations and prompt claim resolution for all heavy-duty vehicle salvage.
Construction Equipment Salvage
Our team handles salvage evaluations for cranes, loaders, excavators, and other construction equipment. We offer fast bid responses and nationwide transportation solutions for damaged machinery. With specialized knowledge of heavy equipment valuation, we maximize returns for insurance companies and contractors dealing with construction equipment losses.
Passenger Vehicle Salvage
We buy borderline total losses and wrecked passenger vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. Our specialists provide competitive pricing and immediate pick-up services for insurance claims. With expertise in vehicle valuation, we ensure efficient claim closure while maintaining fair compensation for salvage vehicles.
Recreational Vehicle Salvage
Our services include purchasing damaged ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and watercraft. We offer quick bid responses and nationwide transportation for recreational vehicle claims. The team specializes in evaluating high-value salvage items while maintaining prompt service for insurance adjusters and private sellers.
Nationwide Salvage Services
We provide coast-to-coast salvage buying services for all vehicle and equipment types. Our logistics network ensures timely pick-up and transportation across the United States. With regional expertise in every market, we maintain consistent service quality while adapting to local claim requirements and regulatory environments.
People
Drew VanDam
Salvage Specialist
Brings over 10 years of heavy equipment expertise to salvage evaluations. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Heavy Equipment from Ferris State University and previously managed heavy truck fleets. Combines technical knowledge with practical experience to deliver accurate salvage bids.
Paul Roon
Salvage Specialist
Offers 35+ years of industry experience with backgrounds in insurance claims estimating and heavy truck body shop operations. Specializes in commercial construction and transportation industry claims. Provides comprehensive evaluations from initial assessment to final settlement.
Steve Bolling
Salvage Specialist
Brings 40+ years of automotive repair and insurance appraisal experience to salvage evaluations. Former service manager and body shop manager with expertise in accurate damage assessment. Known for professional demeanor and fair transaction practices.
Ron VanDam
Senior Advisor
25+ year veteran of the salvage industry with extensive buyer experience. Now semi-retired but continues client relations through nationwide motorhome travels. Provides strategic guidance while ensuring continuity in service quality and customer relationships.
Harry Weller
Founder
Established the company in 1932 as Weller Auto Parts. Pioneered the family's salvage industry legacy through early recognition of recycled parts market potential. Laid the foundation for the fourth-generation business through initial partnerships with insurance companies.
Questions
What types of salvage does Weller Salvage purchase?
We buy heavy trucks, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, passenger vehicles, and recreational vehicles including ATVs, motorcycles, and watercraft.
How quickly do you respond to bid requests?
Our goal is to provide bid responses the same business day for all salvage inquiries.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes, we operate nationwide with transportation capabilities across all 50 states.
What payment methods do you accept?
We handle payments through standard business transactions with insurance companies and claimants.
How does your pick-up process work?
We provide no-cost pick-up services within required timeframes to minimize storage fees and claim handling time.
What experience does your team have?
Our team has over 150 years combined experience in insurance adjusting, body shop management, and salvage evaluation.