About US

About Interstate

Tested and True, Today and Tomorrow

At Interstate, we’re driven by our unique combination of proven experience, integrity and heart — determined to meet the needs of those we serve today while thinking ahead to what they’ll need tomorrow.

LEADERSHIP

Our team members power our drive to serve our dealers and deliver the most trustworthy source of power to the world. See the team leading Interstate forward.

Interstate Leadership

CULTURE

What makes Interstate Batteries different isn’t just the color of our batteries, the name or the quality. It’s the special connection from our common purpose and values.

Interstate Culture

NASCAR

Interstate Batteries and Joe Gibbs Racing have one of the longest-running sponsor-owner relationships in NASCAR history – 30 continuous years and counting.

Interstate in Nascar

OUR BATTERIES

Built to top industry standards, our Outrageously Dependable^™ batteries have been technician’s choice for years.

Known for long-lasting, premium quality, green-topped batteries, Interstate Batteries is an international car battery distribution company a decades-long legacy and powerful culture.

Our commitment holds steadfast to making a positive impact on our customers, team members and partners, now and for generations to come.

OUR PEOPLE

With a network spanning North America, Central America and South America, our business is guided by a set of common values and committed to enriching lives as we deliver the most trustworthy source of power to the world — now and for generations to come. We are committed to standing behind everything we do and delivering the excellence that professionals trust.

OUR LEGACY

Since 1952, we have been evoking our compassionate, trustworthy spirit into our surrounding communities. With a history as rich as our brand, we have continually earned the trust of professionals through our ongoing devotion to quality and service.

1950s

1952

Interstate Battery System is founded when John Searcy begins shipping batteries to accounts in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

1970s

1 Million Batteries Sold

1976

We sell 1 million batteries in a single year. To celebrate, we present team members with a commemorative thank you mug—a tradition we've adopted for every million batteries we sell.

1978

Interstate^® founder John Searcy retires, and Norm Miller becomes President and Chairman of the Board.

1980s

1985

Interstate^® launches “Start,” our very first national TV advertisement.

1990s

1991

Interstate Batteries^® becomes the founding sponsor ofJoe Gibbs Racing and begins one of the longest-running alliances in professional sports.

1993

Dale Jarrett, Joe Gibbs Racing and Interstate Batteries^® celebrate their first NASCAR Cup Series win at the Daytona 500.

100 millionth battery sold

1994

Interstate^® sells its 100 millionth battery to date.

2000s

2000

Our first Interstate All Battery Center^® franchise opens to fill consumer and local business needs for portable power—from hearing aid batteries to industrial equipment batteries.

2007

Our lead recycling subsidiary, Interstate Batteries^® Recycling (IBR), starts as the Lead Management Team (LMT). We recycle one million pounds of lead after just one month.

2010s

Scott Miller becomes CEO

2013

Scott Miller becomes President and CEO of Interstate Batteries^®. Norm Miller continues to serve as Chairman of the Board.

2014

Interstate^® codifies its culture by defining our company's Purpose & Values.

Interstate Batteries green standard recycling

2019

Interstate^® recycles 10 billion pounds of lead to date.

2020s

2020

Interstate^® recycles 1 billion pounds of lead in a single year. If you lined up all the batteries we recycled thus far—they could wrap the Earth 2.5 times.

500 MILLION BATTERIES SOLD

2021

We sell 19 million batteries in a single year. Interstate^® sells its 500 millionth battery to date.

John Searcy with Interstate employees in 1954

2024

Interstate Batteries^® sells 20 million batteries in a single year, breaking decades of sales records.

2026

Taking the next bold step forward, Interstate^® expands to Mexico, offering Outrageously Dependable^® batteries with a powerful legacy in a thriving market.

Power up your service with Interstate Batteries.

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