We run the supply chain, so your crews can run the job.
Root Direct is the online storefront of Root Brothers — partners to industry since 1923.
One account for every truck job and site.
Root Brothers opened its doors in 1923. More than a century later, we supply the contractors, telecom installers, and utility crews who build and maintain the infrastructure everyone depends on — carrying the brands they trust, stocking the parts they actually use, and backing every order with real human support.
Root Direct brings that catalog online — your contract pricing, your reorder list, and same-account checkout, so keeping every truck and crew stocked takes minutes, not phone calls.
What's online is only a fraction of what we do. Root Direct showcases our most-requested products, but behind every page sits the full Root Brothers operation: distributor-level buying power built over a century, direct relationships with 2,000+ manufacturers, and access to far more vendor lines than we list. That reach means depth on price, too. If you need something you don't see — or a sharper number on something you do — apply for a Pro Pricing account and put our purchasing power to work.
And quality isn't taken on faith: Root Brothers is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with a quality management system that's independently audited — the same discipline behind every order we ship.
Root Brothers is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business — American-owned, American-run, and proud to supply the crews who keep this country connected.
Stocked across the country
Orders ship same day from our four-warehouse network — Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Hammond, IN; and Garland, TX — so your crews aren't waiting on supply.
Chicago, IL
Chicagoland fulfillment
Las Vegas, NV
West-region fulfillment
Hammond, IN
Primary distribution center
Garland, TX
South-central fulfillment
Why crews lean on us
Contract pricing
Your special pricing catalog and volume breaks on every line — the price you agreed on, every order.
Fast fulfillment
In-stock orders ship from our four-warehouse network (Chicago, Las Vegas, Hammond, Garland). Order by 3 PM CST and we'll get it out fast — and to wherever you need it to be.
Expert support
A dedicated rep who knows your trade, your trucks, and your reorder list.
Effortless reorders
Quick-order from your catalog and rebuild past jobs in a couple of clicks.
Ready to order like a pro?
Apply for a Pro account to unlock your contract pricing and terms — or start browsing the catalog now.