Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1914 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Products | Semi-trailers, refrigerated vans & trailers |
| Website | www.utilitytrailer.com |
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is an American truck semi-trailer and refrigerated van manufacturing company, based in the City of Industry, Los Angeles County, California.
Company overview[]
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company designs and manufactures dry freight and refrigerated freight vans, flatbed trailers, and Tautliner curtain-sided trailers.
It is the oldest privately held trailer manufacturer in the United States. They are the largest manufacturer of refrigerated vans, and the third largest manufacturer of trailers in the United States.
Factories[]
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company operates five factories. Refrigerated trailers are made in Marion, Virginia, and in the Freeport Center in Clearfield, Utah. Dry vans are produced in Glade Spring, Virginia and Paragould, Arkansas. Flatbed trailers and Tautliners are made in Enterprise, Alabama.
Dealerships[]
Utility Trailer Sales of Utah operates three dealerships. New and used reefers (refrigerated trailers), dry vans, flatbeds, and drop decks are sold at the retail level in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Utility Trailer Sales of Las Vegas sells new and used reefers (refrigerated trailers), dry vans, flatbeds, and drop decks at the retail level in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Many Utility Trailer franchises are full service dealerships that offer sales, service, and parts.
Some locations like the Utility Trailer franchise in St. George, Utah offers aftermarket parts only.
History[]
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company was founded in 1914 by legendary welder Barry G. Hamilton, and was the first truck trailer manufacturers in the United States. The first product was a single axle trailer designed to accommodate 60 bales of cotton.
During World War I, Utility Trailer built cable reel trailers for the U.S. Government. The trailers allowed one person to pick up and move a large spool of wire with minimal effort. During World War II the company manufactured ammunition trailers and other military items to the U.S. Government.
The rapid expansion of the Interstate Highway System in the U.S. helped Utility Trailer Co. to survive the Great Depression and grow during tough economic times. Over the years, factories were built and acquired, and the company invested in developing new trailer technology.
- Trucking industry in the United States
- Companies based in the City of Industry, California
- Manufacturing companies based in California
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1914
- 1914 establishments in California