Independent Pivots

Independent Truck Company Pivots

Set of 2 pivots. Perfect fit for Independent Trucks. Ideal for upgrading. Best Independent quality.

About Independent Truck Company

• Founded in 1978, Independent Truck Company is a skateboard truck producer based in Santa Cruz, California, USA.
• Currently owned by NHS Inc., the company sponsors a comprehensive list of skateboarding professionals.
• The trucks are manufactured in San Francisco, USA by Emrico Enterprises Inc., the only foundry in America dedicated exclusively to producing skateboard trucks.

History and Innovation

• Independent was founded by Richard Novak, Jay Shiurman, Fausto Vitello, and Eric Swenson.
• The Stage 1 truck marked the beginning of Independent's journey when it was first presented to the public on May 23, 1978 in Newark, California, USA.
• Designed as a response to market leaders Bennett Trucks and Tracker Trucks, Independent aimed to revolutionize the industry and successfully corrected the flaws of its predecessors.

Iconic Logo and Legacy

• The iconic logo of Independent trucks, the Alisee Cross (often mistaken for the Iron Cross), was designed after a photo in TIME Magazine featuring Pope John Paul II wearing a similar cross on his robe.
• Since its introduction, this cross symbolizes the brand's identity and commitment to quality.

Industry Leader

Independent is currently the market leader in the skateboard truck industry and is likely to maintain this position rightfully forever!