Proudly Serving Alabama & Northwest Florida Since 1957.

For over 65 years, Thompson Tractor has been committed to serving our employees, customers, and suppliers, while also supporting our community. As the authorized Cat® dealer for Alabama and Northwest Florida, we operate in 38 locations across the territory. We provide equipment solutions for the industrial, construction, material handling and farming industries in the areas we serve.

Thompson Tractor celebrated a major milestone in 2019 with the succession of Lucy Thompson Marsh as the fourth generation of the Thompson family to serve as a Caterpillar Dealer-Principal. Moreover, Lucy is one of only five female Caterpillar Dealer-Principals in the United States.

What makes Thompson Tractor unique is our ability and desire to serve our customers. We have top of the line facilities to sell and service equipment, and outstanding employees who work together to be the best we can be. Our aim is to be a responsible corporate citizen and contribute to a sustainable future.

OUR MISSION

To Create Value for our Employees, Customers, Shareholders, Suppliers and Communities.

OUR VISION

Take care of the people who take care of Thompson, so that we can take care of the community. We are here to serve.

OUR VALUES

Safe and Secure. Stronger Together. People of Integrity. Driven to Serve.

Serving Our Communities For Over 65 Years.

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OUR DIVISIONS

Thompson Tractor Company

Founded by Hall W. Thompson in 1957, the Company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. The Company’s history has been distinguished by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to service. From its origin as the Caterpillar dealer for the northern thirty-nine counties in Alabama operating out of three Alabama locations in Birmingham, Decatur and Tuscaloosa, Thompson Tractor is now the full-line Caterpillar dealer for Alabama and northwest Florida. In addition, Thompson Tractor is the leading lift truck dealer in Alabama, Northwest Florida, Georgia, and portions of Mississippi and Tennessee, representing leading brands such as Crown and Hyundai. We employ over 1,600 people in almost thirty locations throughout our territory.

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Safety

At Thompson Tractor, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s ingrained in the very fabric of our organization. We’ve cultivated a safety culture where every individual understands their role in ensuring a secure work environment. Safety is not just a priority; it’s a core value that starts with everything we do.

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Our Core Values

At Thompson Tractor, we are stronger together. We are united under one vision, and we carry out that vision each day knowing that we can do more as a team than as individuals. We strive to collaborate between every department and division across the company in order to achieve greater success.

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