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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Motiv Trailers, by ATC - have you heard of us? Perhaps…perhaps not. The ATC name is probably a bit more recognizable; Motiv Trailers is still a relatively young product line. ATC, or Aluminum Trailer Company, has been a top notch manufacturer of aluminum trailers since the year 2000. In 2005, we decided to expand our product offering into the steel trailer arena, and purchased a company by the name of TN Trailers in Shipshewana, Indiana. Slowly but steadily, ATC workers took the TN steel trailer product and made it their own by applying the same high standards of craftsmanship and quality. In 2006, ATC had made such radical changes in the TN product line, we decided it needed a new name worthy of its new quality - and there the name Motiv was born.
The word Motiv just had a perfect sound to it. It implies a driving force, and makes one instantly think of motion. In fact, our slogan here at Motiv is “Innovation in Motion”. We created this awesome product line because we saw a need in the steel trailer market for a high quality trailer. Too often in the steel trailer market, the trailers are poor quality, mass-manufactured, dime a dozen vehicles. Our focus here at Motiv is not to produce the most trailer, but just the absolute best quality we can achieve. And if you’ve experienced the ATC all-aluminum trailer, you know that quality is pretty darn amazing. Check us out and see for yourself what we can do to impress you!
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
ATC and Motiv Trailers specialize in commercial trailers. We have an entire team dedicated to working on a trailer solution for your commercial needs. But what exactly is a commercial trailer? At the end of the day, whatever mobile needs you have in your company, we can make a commercial trailer to fill that need.
The first step in building a commercial trailer for your company is to understand what the most important characteristics of the project will be. By understanding your needs we can design a trailer that can be heavy duty, lightweight, budget minded, plush, extravagant, functional or any other characteristic you are looking for. We have done single trailer builds for companies that are both simple as well as more complex builds. We have production capacity and a agility in our production facility to be able to effectively do a large quantity run with a consistent finished product in mind. Our approach for your commercial trailer, whatever it may be, is to make sure that we understand your project and can build you the absolute best trailer for your commercial needs.
Whether you are looking to buy a single unit or a large quantity purchase our commercial trailer specialists can help you design a trailer to fit your needs. Give us a call today and let us know what commercial trailer you need and we can begin working on a solution suited to your company.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, June 29th, 2009
The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) and Motiv Trailers have been building trailers since 1999. ATC is located in Nappanee, Indiana, the heart of Amish country. The company founders recognized the quality work force that was available in this area of northern Indiana and knew this was the place to build with unsurpassed quality.
ATC builds the only all aluminum frame trailer in the country. Other manufactures add steel reinforcements on their race trailers. Not ATC. We build our trailer with a perimeter tube frame, tube side walls on 16″ centers, and a sturdy 1″x 3″ tube roof structure also on 16″ centers. This type of construction is what allows ATC to build one of the strongest and lightest trailers in the industry.
ATC offers a wide variety of trailers. Our product line up includes open car haulers, motorcycle trailers, cargo trailers, enclosed car haulers, gooseneck car haulers, stackers, and specially designed commercial trailers. We offer a vast array of options on trailers. One of the most popular options on a car trailer is our Fast lane package. The Fastlane package includes an aluminum screw less interior, aluminum wheels, aluminum cabinets, and a complete electrical package. The Fastlane is a great way to purchase a car trailer that is ready to roll to any occasion.
The Fastlane is a complete package for a ready to go car trailer but it is not the only way to purchase your ATC car trailer. ATC offers an amazing list of options for you to add to your trailer. Options like interior floor coverings, over 13 different exterior colors, aluminum wheel upgrades, and trailer lengths from 10′ to 53′.
Check out ATC today. You will be glad you did!
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
A custom built trailer puts you in the drivers seat. At ATC & Motiv Trailers we have a huge list of standard options. If you haven’t taken the time to download our pricing software you are really missing out. With a list of options much larger than our competitors, you can quickly design a custom trailer that would work for you. If there is something you don’t see offered on one of our trailers, just give one of our dealers a call and they will get a custom price for you, that’s what a custom built trailer is all about.
Our galleries are filled with custom built trailers that were designed specifically by real people for either a dealership, company or retail customer. Our published list of options is large enough to fill almost anyone’s wish list, but in case you don’t find something, don’t think for a minute that we can’t do it. If you need a specific brand, specific dimensions, or a specific layout, we will work with you on the design and build of your custom trailer.
If you spend a little time going through our pricing software and some of the galleries we know that you will be impressed with what we have to offer… who knows, you might even get some ideas for your own version of a custom trailer. We are here to help you get a custom built trailer of your own, just contact us at ATC & Motiv Trailers.
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
A custom built trailer puts you in the drivers seat. At ATC & Motiv Trailers we have a huge list of standard options. If you haven’t taken the time to download our pricing software you are really missing out. With a list of options much larger than our competitors, you can quickly design a custom trailer that would work for you. If there is something you don’t see offered on one of our trailers, just give one of our dealers a call and they will get a custom price for you, that’s what a custom built trailer is all about.
Our galleries are filled with custom built trailers that were designed specifically by real people for either a dealership, company or retail customer. Our published list of options is large enough to fill almost anyone’s wish list, but in case you don’t find something, don’t think for a minute that we can’t do it. If you need a specific brand, specific dimensions, or a specific layout, we will work with you on the design and build of your custom trailer.
If you spend a little time going through our pricing software and some of the galleries we know that you will be impressed with what we have to offer… who knows, you might even get some ideas for your own version of a custom trailer. We are here to help you get a custom built trailer of your own, just contact us at ATC & Motiv Trailers.
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
A custom built trailer puts you in the drivers seat. At ATC & Motiv Trailers we have a huge list of standard options. If you haven’t taken the time to download our pricing software you are really missing out. With a list of options much larger than our competitors, you can quickly design a custom trailer that would work for you. If there is something you don’t see offered on one of our trailers, just give one of our dealers a call and they will get a custom price for you, that’s what a custom built trailer is all about.
Our galleries are filled with custom built trailers that were designed specifically by real people for either a dealership, company or retail customer. Our published list of options is large enough to fill almost anyone’s wish list, but in case you don’t find something, don’t think for a minute that we can’t do it. If you need a specific brand, specific dimensions, or a specific layout, we will work with you on the design and build of your custom trailer.
If you spend a little time going through our pricing software and some of the galleries we know that you will be impressed with what we have to offer… who knows, you might even get some ideas for your own version of a custom trailer. We are here to help you get a custom built trailer of your own, just contact us at ATC & Motiv Trailers.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Built Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, May 29th, 2009
 Weatherford International Oil Services just received their first commercial trailer from the Aluminum Trailer Company. Weatherford contacted ATC when they had noticed the commercial trailers on our website http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/custom trailers/field service . They needed a rugged commercial trailer that could be used as an office in just about any environment. With the numerous commercial trailer pictures on the ATC website they were able to pick a design that worked for them and get their trailers extremely fast. After narrowing down the options and determining the floor plan of their commercial trailer they decided on an affordable solution. Pictured is a similar unit to what Weatherford purchased.
 I personally had the opportunity to take Weatherford their first commercial trailer. These particular units will be working in the beautiful state of Wyoming. As you may or may not know the temperatures can be very cold in Wyoming so these commercial trailers were designed with an exceptional insulation package. The crews will be able to be comfortable in the extreme cold temperatures they called upon to work in. Buy purchasing a custom commercial trailer to do the job Weatherford needs done, they will be able provide a work environment that will help retain employees and attract new ones as they need to hire more with future business.
With our capabilities and experience you will be pleasantly surprised how easy and affordable a custom commercial trailer solution can be for you and your company.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
The Aluminum Trailer Company(ATC) has been building car trailers since 1999. ATC is located in Nappanee , Indiana, the heart of Amish country. The company founders recognized the quality work force that was available in this area of northern Indiana and knew this was the place to build a world class all aluminum car trailer.
ATC builds the only all aluminum frame car trailer in the industry. Other manufactures add steel reinforcements on their race trailers. Not on ATC’s enclosed car trailer. We build our car trailer with a perimeter tube frame, tube side walls on 16″ centers, and a sturdy 1″x 3″ tube roof structure also on 16″ centers. This type of construction is what allows ATC to the strongest and lightest car trailers in the industry.
ATC offers a vast array of options on car trailers. We can custom design an all aluminum car trailer to meet your needs. Our extensive list of options includes generators, compressors, 12 volt and 110 volt electrical, floor coverings, wall coverings, concession doors, interior car lifts, rear lift gates, aluminum cabinets, and that is just the tip of the iceburg. You name it and we can probably do it!
ATC builds enclosed aluminum car trailers in both a tag, or pull behind version as well as gooseneck or fifth wheel models. You can design a custom car trailer in lengths from 16′ to 34′ in our tag models and our gooseneck models come in lengths from 28′ to 53′.
Check out an ATC car trailer today. You will be glad you did!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Enclosed Aluminum Car Trailer, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, May 18th, 2009
So, you love the rumble of your hog as you strut your pride while driving down Sunset Strip as the sun sets on a warm summer night. People turn their heads before you get to them because of the hum and thump of your Harley-Davidson Road King Classic motorcycle reaches their ears like a prelude to the visual feast that your motorcycle brings to all. I know you ride to live and live to ride, but it is a long haul to Sturgis, MI and do you really want all those miles on your bike when the real fun is being their? I don’t think so. The best way to get your motorcycle to Sturgis is in a great looking motorcycle trailer that will not only get you there but get it done in style. The Aluminum Trailer Company designs their motorcycle trailers with quality and style in mind. They come with wheel chocks, custom build aluminum cabinets, and a great stereo/DVD player with 4 speakers. The outside of the motorcycle trailer is built with a screwless exterior to give it a smooth look, and great looking aluminum spoke wheels. When you pull up with your ATC motorcycle trailer, people will crane their heads in anticipation as you open the ramp door and pull your hog out. Your ATC aluminum motorcycle trailer will be a great way to protect your investment as you get to your location so you can ride with a group and have the time of your life. You can take lots of pictures and post them on the Sturgis rally page and have people admire your hog and your motorcycle trailer for years to come.
SPECIAL OFFER: We are running a promotion on a motorcycle trailer…check it out!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Motiv Trailers, Motorcycle Trailer
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
So, your company has been searching high and low for a trailer to fit your needs, but you have been unable to find it. This is the same story that we have heard countless times from many of our customers that have finally found us. And time after time we consistently get the same feedback when their new trailer is complete, ATC was the solution for their needs in a custom trailer.
Every company has something that makes them different, that sets them out from their competition. Those are the things that draw in new customers and keep your current customers coming back to you time after time and these are the things that you want to focus on. For this very reason, the trailer designed for another company will not fit your needs in a commercial trailer.
Since we have worked with so many industries our commercial trailers staff is knowledgeable to help guide you through the process of designing your own commercial trailer. No matter if your project is big or small, for one trailer or one hundred; we are here to help you find the solution that you need in a timeframe that works for you!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
If there’s somethin’ strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? A-T-C!
Ok, so maybe that isn’t how the song goes, but at ATC we know that when there really is an emergency, then there are people that are paid to be the first response. Every group dedicated to emergencies have a different need when it comes to a trailer. Our emergency response trailers are custom designed and built to fit those different needs.
In an emergency situation, you want to have a group of people that are efficient and have the tools to do the job that they were sent in to do. With a custom designed emergency response trailer, you can fit in all of the tools and design a layout that will enable your team to handle any situation in the most efficient way possible.
With different materials and options we can design and build trailers to fit budgets of both large and small groups. Our number one goal is to build a product that will fulfill the complete function and purpose of the trailer and still maintain an affordable price.
So, if your group is in the market for an emergency response trailer, give us a call at ATC’s Commercial Division. We are here at answer any questions that you may have and help you get on your way to a more efficient use of your time and space.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Emergency Response Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, May 11th, 2009
There are many companies that make a variety of flatbed trailers. They come in a wide range of prices and features with varying levels of quality put into the construction. Anyone familiar with ATC trailers will know of the quality that goes into each and every one of our trailers and that goes for the flatbed trailers that build as well.
Now more than ever, this is an exceptional time to consider and aluminum open car hauler. We are running a promotion to get a great 18′ long aluminum flatbed trailer to fill all of your towing needs at a fraction of the normal retail price. What sets us apart from the competition?
Our trailers are truly all aluminum. From the base frame to the floor decking, you won’t have wood or steel that is going to rot away. The aluminum also makes our flatbed trailer extremely light weight. The 18′ aluminum open car hauler advertised in the promotion weighs in at only 1,310 lbs. That means more payload and easier pulling, all from using a full aluminum construction.
Our flatbed trailers have removable fenders to help you load and unload your car. We also moved the ramp door storage into the back of the trailer, making it quick and convenient for you to use them. With all of these benefits and the spectacular promotion price currently, now has never been a better time to buy an ATC flatbed trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Flatbed Trailer, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
ATC and Motiv build all kinds of trailers from little 6′ x 10′ up to 53′ semi-style rigs, but without question, race car haulers are a perennial top seller. Once we broke into the race car hauler business, our trailers began to almost promote themselves out at the racetrack. Much to our benefit, racers are a tight-knit group that recognize quality and precision craftsmanship. We found that the word about ATC and Motiv spread quickly.
Due to our connection with racers we are continually revising our race car haulers to make sure we are ahead of the curve with the ever changing needs of the racing industry. We credit our dedicated dealer network and customers for helping keep us on the cutting edge. What kind of race car hauler are you looking for? Call one of our dealers today and let us show you why ATC has risen to the top of the race car hauler business.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Haulers, Motiv Trailers, Race Car Haulers, Race Trailers
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
ATC and Motiv Trailers builds a full line of stacker car haulers. We build them in bumper pull and gooseneck configurations in either steel or an aluminum frame. We also recently added a single stage hydraulic lift gate as well as a hydraulic screw lift gate. The hydraulic screw lift gate is much easier to operate and allows a customer to raise and lower the lift inside a building without the 8′ lift posts extending above the height of the trailer.
Customers use stacker car haulers for a myriad of uses. Many customers use the stacker lift gate trailers for transporting race cars or motorcycles out to the race track. By adding a lift, racers are able to load a second race car and bring loads more gear. And what racer doesn’t need room for more tools?
Another popular use for stacker car haulers is for what we call the “RV Enthusiast” market. These are the people who spend great amounts of time traveling the world in their motorhome and still want to bring along many of the comforts and conveniences from home. Once they stop for the night, they still have all their toys from home like jet skis, motorcycles, ATV’s, and yes, even the SUV.
If you’re interested in learning more about ATC and Motiv stacker car haulers, please contact us for further information. Most car hauler stacker trailers are custom built to meet specific needs; call us today 1-877-441-2440 to let us begin designing one for you!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Motiv Trailers, Stacker Trailers
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Monday, May 4th, 2009
The Aluminum Trailer Company designs and manufactures fiber optic splicing trailers, and mobile labs.
The towable fiber splicing trailer is based on a design with your companies needs. The aluminum-or steel frame options fit almost any budget. Lightweight and durable construction is for use in a variety of applications including utility, cable, telecommunications, and other service needs.
With the ATC Mobile Lab, your fiber optic splicing is done fast and right the first time. Our ability to integrate mobility and the custom design you want into the mobile lab means increased reliability and performance for you.
For a custom quote that fits the needs of your company give us a call 574-773-9031 or check us out at http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/custom trailers
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
Let’s say you are in Bemidji, Minnesota and you just found a wonderful antique shop that has all the missing parts to your eclectic furniture collection ranging from an amazing little painted Shaker clock reel ($6,500), a mint condition Shaker tall chest of drawers with a semi-graduated, molded lip ($48,000), amazingly they also have the 1959 Barbie No. 1 “The Diamond Barbie” ($85,000). You can’t wait to have these wonderful treasures in your sitting room in the Hamptons, but alas! Do you really want to entrust your precious cargo to the hands of Joe and John the local hauling guys? I know, they carry insurance, but wouldn’t it make more sense to bring your treasures home by yourself? Of course it does! A practical and safe means to get them home is to purchase an ATC cargo trailer before you leave for your trip; you see the scenario above was fictitious. But, think for a moment if it really happened and how much better you would feel knowing that you are putting your valuable finds in a quality built cargo trailer. I know that you probably would be feeling about as good as the guy sitting on Waikiki beach while getting handed a tropical drink with an umbrella in it. ATC builds all of their cargo trailers to the highest standards possible and puts the construction in the hands of Amish craftsmen to ensure that the trailer doesn’t simply get the job done, but that the fit and finish is great! Come on, do you really want your Barbie to wear the gown with 160 diamonds and white gold jewelry to ride in anything less than the comfort and security that an ATC cargo trailer can provide?
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Cargo Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
 So, unless you’ve been living on the moon for the past six months, you know our economy is in a recession. The RV and trailer industry has been especially hard-hit. We’ve been luckier than most here at ATC and Motiv Trailers - but our business is still slower than we’d like. So just like everyone else, we are trying to “think outside the box” a little and be creative in our efforts to boost activity. One route we’re exploring is a brand new cargo trailer line - the Motiv Raven steel cargo trailer. This trailer is designed to be competitively priced in the tough cargo trailer market, while remaining the superior built product that Motiv is famous for. We’ve included Dexter leaf-spring axles, a flat top aluminum roof, hat post walls and ceiling, Advantech flooring with a 25 year warranty, and bias ply tires. All these features keep the prices low and the lead times short! We are introducing the Raven car hauler in 5′, 6′, and 7′ models, with lengths available from 8′ all the way to 16′ long. We have also come up with a short list of popular options that you can add to give these trailers a little extra zip - things like 6″ extra height, upgrade to vinyl or 3/8″ plywood walls and ceiling, rear ramp doors, radial tires, and 12″ extended tongue. These lightweight steel cargo trailer are designed to be production friendly, which keeps the price amazingly low for such a super quality trailer! So if you’re looking for an easy way to boost your sales a little, get a few Motiv Ravens to sit on your lot. You’ll be amazed at how fast they disappear…
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Cargo Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
There are many choices available in aluminum car haulers. You know the benefits of aluminum, lighter weight, resistant to road salt and corrosion. You know you want an aluminum car hauler, but the choices still seem endless. Here are a few things to look for as you compare different aluminum car haulers.
First, look at the foundation of the aluminum car hauler, the frame. Is it a full perimeter frame with 16′ floor joists that provides the greatest strength, construction just like your home or is the frame of the aluminum car hauler made with main rails running on the interior of the trailer and outriggers? What materials are being used? Is it structural aluminum of the appropriate size and thickness to support the rigors of transporting or is it basic tube steel made with a cheaper aluminum alloy? Is the frame of the aluminum car hauler completely aluminum designed and engineered from the ground up as an aluminum trailer or is it a steel construction frame with aluminum substituted in some high visibility areas?
Secondly, check out the manufacturer of aluminum car haulers. At Aluminum Trailer Company, we started with building aluminum car haulers from the ground up. Our engineering and design teams have years of experience working with aluminum. That’s all we do.
When you are in the market for aluminum car haulers, look for an ATC authorized dealer. Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com for a complete list of dealers along with galleries of many unique aluminum car haulers and an array of other enclosed all aluminum trailers
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Haulers
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
ATC and Motiv Trailers is becoming fairly well known for our custom and commercial trailers, as well as our stellar enclosed car haulers. But did you know that we also build RV trailers too? We offer several RV trailer packages and modules in both steel and aluminum - and they’re pretty darn fine ones at that! If you’re looking for a toy hauler, our t1 or t2 module is designed with everything you need to travel in style. Both packages are available on our steel RSX and MSX, and the all-aluminum Quest and SS models…and they’re loaded with classy features like black appliances, brushed nickel kitchen and bathroom fixtures, glass shower, and RV style toilets.
If you’re into sheer RV trailer luxury, check out our 12′ and 14′ LQ Packages. They come standard with all the great stuff listed above, plus solid hand-crafted cabinetry and woodwork, hydraulic slide-outs, premium queen-sized mattresses, and awesome décor. And of course all this goes on top of the superior ATC and Motiv craftsmanship that goes into each and every trailer we build.
And did you know that ATC and Motiv is RVIA certified? The RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) maintains a strict standard of quality for RV trailer manufacturers they certify. When you get your ATC or Motiv trailer with an RVIA seal on it, you can rest assured it was made with the utmost attention to quality in the electrical, plumbing, heating, and safety systems. Just one more way we exceed your expectations.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Living Quarters, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, April 27th, 2009
 Four years ago the Aluminum Trailer Company began to build its first Dog House trailer. With our company being located in Indiana I had never even heard the term Dog House trailer. Nabors well service was looking for a way to lighten their load and design a dog house trailer that would be better for their service crews (Rough Necks).
When I ended up seeing my first dog house trailer I could see how they got their name. As you look at the back of a dog house trailer it would have one entry door with a round top roof looking much like a dog house for two legged creatures. If you take a moment to see (picture) what Nabors and ATC designed looked nothing like a dog house trailer of the past. This trailer was designed to be pulled with a ¾ ton truck, it was very rugged, and provided a great environment for the crews to get break from the harsh elements they work in.
I had the opportunity to deliver the first Aluminum Trailer Company Dog House trailer to Nabors. It was great opportunity to meat some of the staff at the corporate offices in Houston Texas. The attached picture is of the very first trailer we delivered them. As the corporate leaders toured the custom dog house trailer they decided to add even more features to keep their crews happy. For instance we added a microwave, refrigerator, generator and air conditioning. Nabors now has the nicest Dog House trailer in the industry. If your company needs to build one dog house trailer or a fleet of dog house trailers please give us a call. ATC can produce an inexpensive base unit or the dog house trailer with everything you could ever want.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, April 24th, 2009
RV trailers are growing in popularity. Their versatility as a recreational vehicle for the family and a trailer to haul the family toys, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles or off road bikes makes the RV trailer a perfect purchase for many traveling families.
There are 2 basic types of RV trailer: the garage/cargo area and the living quarters are separated with a hard partition wall or to maximize the utility of the space, the living quarters are incorporated into the garage/cargo area. This kind of arrangement includes fold away beds, removable tables, and shared cabinet space. Depending on your RV trailer need will dictate the type best suited for you.
Cargo carrying capacity is the biggest concern in determining the RV trailer to fit your needs. Living quarter amenities add considerable weight to RV trailers so make sure you have sufficient carrying capacity left to haul your cargo. Consider purchasing a trailer with higher GVWR than you think you will need. Be sure your tow vehicle is rated appropriately.
You will also want to make sure the cargo area footprint is large enough for your stuff. Consider putting all of your cargo as you would like to arrange it on an open space and measure the footprint. Maximum exterior width for RV trailers is 102″, which equates to approximately 98″ of interior width. You will need to take into consideration the rear door opening to make sure the cargo will fit.
Finally, think about how you will be using the trailer while at your destination. Will the vehicles be parked inside when not in use, is there an exterior awning to “expand” the living space?
RV trailers are an economical way to take your toys with you on family vacations. Consider these few tips before making your purchase.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Living Quarters, Motiv Trailers
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
ATC and Motiv Trailers build a full line of ATV trailers. If you are looking for a simple trailer to haul one or two ATVs, we typically build those in our 6′ or 7.5′ wide trailer models. If you want to take the whole gang with you and pack 4 or more ATVs, you’ll probably find our 8.5′ wide trailer most appealing.
It seems that the new trend in ATV trailers is to add some of the amenities of home. Many of our ATV trailers now come equipped with 110v lighting, windows, stereo equipment, flat screen TV’s and sleeping accommodations. When you’re roughing it out in the back 40, those comfortable amenities of home sure come in handy.
We can build your ATV trailer on either a steel frame or aluminum frame. Please check out our full line of ATV trailers on our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com for full details. We typically use either our Car Hauler models or our Motorcycle Hauler models to accommodate the common ATV customer. Feel free to give us a call and let our knowledgeable sales staff help steer you in the right direction.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, ATV Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
It is not always convenient on a job site to work without having a lab on location. Equally as often, there is not money available to have a lab at every job site where its services may be needed. Whether your lab consists of data collection, testing equipment, computer processing or quality control; a mobile lab trailer can help ensure that the data that is collected is accurate and dependable. So many different applications require the function of a lab, it just makes sense to have a lab trailer that can move as the job site moves.
When there is a crew of professional lab technicians, their effectiveness is multiplied tremendously when that crew is made mobile. Moving specialized equipment quickly and easily can also make that equipment more functional for a variety of job sites if their service is not always needed on site. Adding one mobile lab could save the time and expense of setting up a lab location at multiple sites.
ATC & Motiv trailers have the experience and production capabilities to build a specialized lab trailer for you that will fit your function as well as meet the specific requirements that are needed for your specific lab type. Get in touch with us to find out more about how we can work with you to design a lab trailer for you!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers, Office and Lab Trailer
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Let me suggest items you should look for in an Open Car Hauler Trailer.
The first question you need to answer is your preference for aluminum or steel. Steel trailers will be less expensive than their aluminum counterpart, but weighs more and is susceptible to corrosion from road salt, grime, and the weather, whereas aluminum is corrosion resistant and will generally last longer and look better under the same conditions.
The next important question to answer is what are your weight requirements? Do you have the right tow vehicle for the weight rating of the trailer? What is the weight of the vehicle you will load on the trailer? An 18′ open car hauler trailer can weigh anywhere from 1,200# to 2,000# depending on whether it is made of aluminum or steel, and options selected. You are fine with tandem 3,500# axles if your vehicle and cargo weight less than 5,000#, but you may want to consider heavier axles to increase the carrying capacity of your trailer if your vehicle weighs more than 5,000# or if you are intending to haul other cargo with the vehicle that would exceed 5,000# in weight.
You will also want to know some specific measurements of your vehicle, ground clearance, wheel base, door clearance, overall length and width are all important to insure your car can be properly loaded and secured on your new open car hauler trailer.
Equipped with this information, you’re now ready to start looking at trailers. There are many brands of open car hauler trailers available. Different brands offer different specialties. Look for the following: ramp dimensions, load ratings, and ramp storage; deck height, stabilizer jacks for loading, removable or permanently fastened fenders, radial tires or bias ply, LED or incandescent lighting. All of these differ with brands and will have a significant impact on your experience with your open car hauler trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Open Car Haulers
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Monday, April 20th, 2009
It’s one of those annoying facts of life - sooner or later, everyone has to answer the call of nature. It’s especially irritating when you’re at the racetrack, or on a job site, where decent facilities aren’t always readily available. And from a woman’s perspective, let me tell you, it can be REALLY tough to find an acceptable place to take care of business! And don’t even get me started on the long lines you typically have to wait in.
That’s why ATC and Motiv Trailers offer a great variety of bathroom trailers to choose from! You can have a clean, private place to use the restroom…right inside your trailer. We have designed a number of awesome bathroom packages to fit anybody’s needs. If you want to keep it simple, the S1 or S2 bathroom package added to your tag trailer is the perfect way to go. The wedge nose design maximizes your trailer storage space, and you can even add a shower with the S3 bathroom trailer package. Another extremely popular option we offer is the GN3 Walkaround Bathroom trailer. This design, available on all of our gooseneck trailers, has the bathroom tucked up against the riser wall and still leaves room for stairs leading up to the bunk. Our racer customers love this floorplan for the track…it leaves plenty of room in the garage for your cars and provides quick and easy bathroom access. You can use the restroom and even wash up, right there in the comfort and privacy of your own trailer. Oh, and did I mention that the GN3 comes with your choice of oak or aluminum cabinets, 12V sconce lights, RV style toilet, medicine cabinet with mirror, and glass shower door? Ladies, trust me, this is a classy addition to your trailer…and gentlemen, need I tell you how happy this will make the women in your life? Of course, we also offer these bathroom packages on our custom trailers - they are an excellent addition to any mobile office or lab trailers, command centers, and even kitchen/vending trailers. Yes, once again, we take care of all your needs here at ATC and Motiv…even the ones that aren’t often talked about!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
If you are looking for a trailer to haul your Ferrari, Mazzariti, or a group of pet monkeys, The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) can meet your needs and exceed your expectations. However, since you have expensive tastes in automobiles or primates, you probably are not simply interested in having a trailer that gets the job done; you want it to look good while doing it! If you have ever had a great tasting sausage you might understand that while it tastes good you might not want to know how it was made or what went into it, which if you keep reading you will see that it really does relate to trailers. Here’s how:
ATC builds great looking trailers, but what about how it was made or what went into it? The key question to ask is, “This trailer looks good on the dealer lot, but what about months later and many miles down the road”? ATC builds trailers that look great, and the quality is not simply an airbrushed Vogue cover girl pretty, it actually begins when our sales team takes the initial request and passes the request on to our top-notched engineering team. Our engineers don’t just make a drawing, but the actually take into account the strength and weight of each piece of material that goes into your trailer and when they are done they will run a FEA on your trailer to ensure that it will hold up to the use, or in the case of the rambunctious primates, the abuse that the trailer will be subjugated to. Oh, I forgot to say that FEA (finite element analysis) , which looks like this to geeks  j = 1,…,n., and to the rest of us simply means that we make sure that the trailer drawing will actually work in real life. The bottom line is that ATC make great trailers that are built as well as they look!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Recently ATC built a new quality trailer for Barrett displays. Barrett called ATC with a very short timeline. They needed a quality trailer with some custom features in 3 weeks. ATC’s team rose to the challenge. As Mr. Barrett viewed his quality trailer for the first time his words were this looks very nice, I am very happy with the quality and craftsmanship. Barrett will now take this trailer and turn it into a mobile command center for disaster response. With ATC’s quick response to build a new trailer complete in three weeks and this unit be an exceptional quality trailer, Barrett is planning on doing more and more business with ATC. The Aluminum Trailer Company can build just about any custom steel or aluminum framed enclosed trailer that you will ever want or need. When you need a quality trailer custom built for you to put your designs to work or you would like a complete turn key quality trailer call ATC at 574-773-2440. To view some of the amazing quality trailers we have already completed go to www.aluminumtrailer/custom.com
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
If you’re into racing, by necessity, you’re probably also into car hauler trailers…and you know there is a huge variety of them out there. More than likely you have purchased more than one - and if so, you know that one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to build your trailer out of aluminum or steel. Steel frame trailers have been around longer and certainly cost less than aluminum; however, aluminum has become extremely popular for all types of trailers, including car haulers.
What are the advantages, you ask? Why would anyone pay more for aluminum? Well, the first one most people talk about is the weight difference. Aluminum is definitely lighter than steel. The average aluminum frame is 10 to 20 percent lighter than the identical steel frame. However, that isn’t the only benefit. One of the best things about aluminum is its rust and corrosion resistance. Your aluminum trailer will maintain its beautiful appearance year after year with very little upkeep, while you would have to keep a constant watch on your steel trailer for rust. This also makes the resale value of an aluminum trailer higher than steel.
Another thing to keep in mind with aluminum car hauler trailers is that once you enter the arena of aluminum trailers, you are looking at a whole new realm of quality, fit and finish. Once a company commits to building an aluminum trailer, they quickly learn to step up to a much greater level. This is especially true at ATC, where the Quest, our aluminum car hauler trailer, is the only true all-aluminum trailer on the market today. Give us a call today and let us show you how awesome an all-aluminum trailer can be!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, April 13th, 2009
There are a few things to keep in mind when looking for an ATV trailer. Trailer to ground clearances are essential on your ATV trailer. You will transport your ATV over all kinds of terrain, you want to make sure your tow vehicle and trailer can get you there. Check the ramp door surface, you will be operating your ATV in all kinds of terrain, water, sand, mud, snow…all things which make for a slippery surface so you will want to make sure the finished surface on the ramp door will not be able to maintain grip with these items on it. Front access. Some ATVs do not operate in reverse. How will you exit the ATV trailer if your ATV doe not go backwards. Tie downs are also essential. Do you haul different ATVs, multiple ATVs…more is better when it comes to tie downs. Check to make sure they are properly fastened. 500 pound D rings screwed through a plywood floor will pull out on a 500 pound load. Check for backer supports where all tie downs are located in the floor or on the walls. These are just a few things to look for in your next ATV trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, ATV Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
If you have found this page then most likely you were looking for custom built trailers. If indeed you were looking for custom built trailers: how to find them, who makes them, where to get them- then you have come to the right place.
At ATC & Motiv Trailers we specialize in custom built trailers. No matter what your idea is, how big or how small, we can take your idea and make it a reality. With a staff that is used to working with customized trailers you get to work with people that are used to thinking outside of the box. Sometimes a trailer can’t be built exactly the way you imagined it because of legal or structural limitations. However, when you work on designing a custom built trailer from us you will have a team member whose goal is to understand your project. With a full understanding of your goals and our knowledge of trailers and custom designed trailers, we can design a unit for you that fulfills all of your requirements.
So no matter what are you looking for in a custom built trailer, rest assured you have found the right place. Take some time and browse through or site or give us a call and we will be more than happy to answer any questions that may have.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
If you call most trailer manufacturers to inquire about a specialty trailer, you’ll find it’s really not something they’re excited to build. The bigger companies in the trailer market prefer to crank out standard trailers, the same thing every time. It’s much more difficult and time-consuming to build a quality specialty trailer. But here at ATC and Motiv, we love the challenge! Specialty trailers ARE our specialty. Our engineering team is highly qualified and experienced in trailer design, and our production workers are accustomed to highly technical builds. If you check out our website, you can see examples of specialty trailers we’ve built - concession and vending trailers, medical college teaching trailers, mobile chemical lab trailers, and all types of military and communication trailers. We’ve designed salmon tagging trailers, a mobile air traffic control trailer, oil field dog house trailers…the list goes on and on. We have even custom designed and built a trailer specifically to transport a pet monkey - complete with cages, runs, cameras, and entertainment! There is nothing that we can’t do…in fact, our slogan here is “Our only limitation is your imagination.” So if you need a specialty trailer, don’t waste your time with any other manufacturer - come straight to the experts here at ATC and Motiv!
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