Our very first Traction store opened in 1963 in Canada. Throughout the years, Traction has grown to occupy the Number One position in the Canadian aftermarket of truck and trailer parts. With a coast to coast network of over 100 stores, Traction offers a complete range of truck and trailer parts to a highly diversified clientele, from owner-operators to large national fleets. Our customer base touches numerous sectors and industries, including transportation of goods, construction, government agencies, passenger transportation, waste management, courier services, forestry, mining, and oil.

Since its inception, Traction has been part of the United Auto Parts family. UAP was founded in 1926, and is now an affiliate of the publicly traded multinational, Genuine Parts Company (GPC). With over 50 years of experience and the support of a strong, global organization, Traction’s expertise goes unmatched.

Served by three distribution centres with a combined total of 275,000 square feet, Traction offers over 250,000 parts for trucks and trailers from over 200 of the most widely recognized suppliers in the market. Furthermore, our National presence means that it is easy to find a Traction store close to you that is ready and happy to serve you. Refer to our Stores section to obtain the contact information of all Traction stores throughout the country.