Lafayette-based Wabash has opened a new parts and services facility in Gary.

Strategically located along I-65, the center provides faster access to parts, service and truck body upfitting for customers across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa.

The facility is part of Wabash’s effort to scale its national parts and services platform through new upfit centers, an expanded dealer network and a growing roster of preferred service partners. Wabash aims to improve parts access, reduce downtime and provide more responsive support to fleet operators nationwide.

“We see parts and services as the connective tissue between manufacturing and long-term customer support,” said Brian Bauman, Wabash vice president of retail services, in a press release. “As we continue to grow this platform, we're not just expanding our footprint; we’re creating durable value and adding stability to the business, even in a challenging market.”

The new center delivers a one-stop-shop for Wabash Genuine Parts as well as Wabash’s Ready-to-Mount truck body program. The facility will also support refrigerated truck bodies and provide diesel truck repair services, expanding support for fleets in a high-demand region.

“The demand for upfit continues to grow across our customer base, from national leasing fleets to independent operators and small businesses looking for tailored equipment solutions,” Bauman said. “This new facility strengthens our footprint in a key market, improving turnaround speed, reducing downtime and enhancing the end-to-end customer experience.”

The Gary site follows the recent opening of Wabash’s Atlanta-area parts and services center. It joins existing facilities in California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, with additional locations planned in 2026.