Truck Trailer Manufacturing

Truck Trailer Manufacturing

Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:

Companies in this industry manufacture truck trailers, truck trailer and cargo container chassis, and detachable trailers bodies and chassis. Major companies include Great Dane, Hyundai Translead, Utility Trailer, and Wabash National (all based in the US), as well as China International Marine Containers (China), Randon Implementos (Brazil), and Schmitz Cargobull (Germany).

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand is directly tied to activity in the truck manufacturing industry, which is driven by growth in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail sectors. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations, including careful inventory management. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in purchasing and can maintain the production volumes necessary to serve large customers. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 85% of industry revenue.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Major product categories include truck trailers (about 50% of revenue), followed by van trailers (about 25% of revenue), all other complete trailers (20%), and platform trailers and tank trailers (each accounting for about 5%). Small and medium-sized trailers are designed to transport cargo ranging from livestock to recreational vehicles.