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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Monday, July 26th, 2010
All great companies must continuously strive to reinvent their products in order to create more value and curb appeal. I’m proud to say that ATC/Motiv Trailers is a company that has never been satisfied with the status quo. Over the past 11 years in business we have been constantly searching for ways to improve our trailers. Yes, we have a great trailer, but there is always room for improvement. For the past year we have been locking ourselves in the office late hours, drinking lots of coffee and coming up with a host of fresh new ideas for our trailers.
I proud to announce that we are about ready to open the doors and introduce some great new things. Our first unveiling will be in September at the NATDA (North American Trailer Dealer Association) dealer show in Louisville, Kentucky. Our public unveiling will be at the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) show in Orlando, Florida in early December. We have a bag full of tricks and we cannot wait to share our ideas with our customers.
Stay tuned for more great stuff from ATC and Motiv. Don’t get too excited though, because we’ll probably top this again next year!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
ATC recently built this first of three custom crew trailers. There are so many different and specific needs for crew trailers in the oil field that ATC is willing to work with customers to get them exactly what their crew needs in a budget they can afford. This particular crew trailer eliminated the need for two trailers to have to be taken to the sight. We combined a parts and tool area in the back with heavy duty diamond plate. This allowed whatever tools and supplies needed to be forked onto the back. In the front enclosed area of the crew trailer there is plenty of room for the crew to relax and recharge safely for break time. With AC and Heat to keep the crew trailer comfortable the crew will be able be ready for the next demanding job. ATC had built hundreds of oil field crew trailers and would love to discuss your company trailer needs at any time. Feel free to give me a call and I will be glad to assist you. Please take a look at the many styles of crew trailers we have already designed and built from the ground up.
View our field service trailers from our website.
Tags: ATC, Custom Command Center, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
It’s hard to know where to begin when talking about custom, specialty trailer capabilities with The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers. I would like to say “we’ve done it all” but then again I’m sure there is a company out there that would love to prove me wrong. At The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers we have designated a group of employees for the purpose of solving your custom trailer needs. We have worked with many different companies in designing mobile medical, mobile offices, air support, marketing and vendor, custom concession, wine bottling trailers, mobile simulation, emergency response, field service, bunk, bathroom and mobile production trailers. By visiting our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com you will be able to view the impressive units we have produced. Hopefully, you will gain inspiration from the units we have completed to design the perfect trailer to meet your complex needs.
Tags: ATC, motiv, Specialty Trailers
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers offer a wide range of trailers from open car haulers all the way to stackers and living quarters. One of our best selling trailers however is our all aluminum Quest gooseneck and our steel RSX gooseneck. The versatility of these trailers is unmatched! Since we custom build all of our trailers you are able to choose the length, width, height and axle configuration of your choice to better match your needs. A new feature that we have added to our gooseneck and tag trailers are the super spread axle design which is not only visually appealing but fixing the problem of not wanting to pull a triple axle trailer. Below is a picture of our last super spread axle design, check it out for yourself!
 spread axle design
Tags: ATC, goose, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Gooseneck Trailers, motiv
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010
It’s that time of the year again; IHRA and NHRA 2010 season has arrived! NHRA’s 2010 schedule will kick off the beginning of their season with Kragen O’Reilly 50th winter nationals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona (Feb. 11-14). IHRA’s next race will be held in Baton Rouge, LA on March 6th and 7th. With summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what trailer you will be using for the upcoming season. Luckily the Aluminum Trailer Company has had you in mind! We have created a Fastlane package for our aluminum trailer line and a Redline package for our steel trailer line. These two packages encompass everything you need and more for your new 2010 race trailer. Some package features on both units include screwless exterior, aluminum interior walls, 110 lighting and electrical, 7’ interior height, floor and ramp covering, cabinets and much more. On top of all this, for a limited time only we are running a special promotion with 24’ ATC Fastlane starting at $17,380 and 24’ Motiv Redlines as low as $12,890! Check out our website for more information and further detail on these amazing products www.aluminumtrailer.com.
Tags: ATC, Car Hauler, motiv, Race Trailer
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
If you are looking for a command center trailer, you have come to the right place. Honestly, there really aren’t many trailer manufacturers out there that can handle this caliber of trailer project. ATC and Motiv offer the quality, fit and finish and engineering expertise that is required for this type of project. Our engineering team will fully design your custom command center trailer on our 3-D CAD software and share prints with you prior to constructing your command center trailer. By investing this amount of time and effort into your project we are able to make sure we are building exactly the trailer that suits for your application. We will not begin construction on your command center trailer until we have your full approval to move forward into production.
Another huge benefit of working with ATC and Motiv trailers is that nearly 100% of the project will be completed by our team members all under one roof. The idea of having a trailer company build a trailer then ship it across the country and have another company outfit the trailer with the necessary cabinets and electronics is far from ideal. Because we have such great experience in command center trailers, we have recognized that the best way to exceed the needs of our customers is to do all the work right here in our facility.
Call and talk to one of our sales specialist here at ATC and Motiv Trailers and we’ll be happy to help you on your next command center trailer.
Tags: ATC, Command Center Trailers, motiv
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
If you are anything like me, you’re very tired of looking outside your window at a bunch of snow. The best way to survive these endless last days of winter is to make the best of the situation – get outside and enjoy it, because it’s not going away for at least a month or so. And a great way to enjoy the winter outdoors is on your snowmobile. We’re here to help you get your sleds where the action is!
ATC and Motiv Trailers are quite well known for our race car haulers, motorcycle trailers, and custom/commercial applications. Fewer people seem to be aware that we also build a sweet all-aluminum snowmobile trailer – the ATC NorthStar. This trailer has it all, from our rugged full perimeter frame to the lightweight, non-rusting, ALL aluminum construction. We build you a super light, fabulous looking trailer that is also going to be able to take tons of punishment outdoors and still look new even years down the road. And just like everything else we do at ATC and Motiv, this trailer is available exactly how you want it. Keep it simple, or load it up with cabinets, aluminum wheels, interior aluminum walls, window, fuel doors…the list goes on and on. And if you love our product but are looking for a more economical choice, check out our Motiv steel snow trailer. This has all the quality and class you expect from an ATC, but with the lower price of steel. Plus all the same options are available!
So no matter what kind of snow hauler you’re looking for, we’ve got the perfect trailer for you. We at ATC and Motiv pride ourselves on building you a world class trailer that is going to help you survive the end of winter blues for years to come.
Tags: ATC, motiv, Snowmobile Trailers
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
It continues to amaze me what applications people come up with for our aluminum and steel custom trailers. One application that has gained popularity over the last several years are mobile offices. People will buy our custom gooseneck or tag trailers and use them for mobile classes, mobile laboratories , mobile command centers, mobile offices and a myriad of other mobile uses.
You may ask yourself, how do you make a mobile office out of a trailer? There are a variety of ways to do it. Visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com and let us show you how.
See how our craftsmanship shines in your mobile office application. Technically our engineers and production team can handle most any configuration. Do you need slide outs for more space? No problem. Do you need custom electric configuration for a sophisticated computer network? We can handle it. Do you want double glass doors for a grand entrance into your trailer? We’ve done it! Let our sales team show you that we can design the trailer solution for your mobile office needs.
Our trailers have quality and longevity that is unsurpassed in the trailer industry. Our aluminum frames can literally last a lifetime. It will not rust. When you combine the quality and longevity of our trailer frame and body with the fit and finish of the interior of your customized mobile office, you get a value that can not be matched.
Please visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see examples of mobile offices, mobile classrooms, car haulers, cargos, and a variety of other trailers and uses for most any mobile solutions need.
Tags: ATC, Mobile Office, motiv, Office and Lab Trailer
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
It’s tax time!!!!! I can think of lots of things to do with my money, but with race season getting underway, why not contact ATC and Motiv Trailers and use it to buy a race trailer. We have so many different things that you can do with race trailers it is ridiculous. Trust me, after talking with our sales staff, you will not being going home with the same trailer that everyone else has. We have so many different custom options that can be put on your race trailer that will differentiate you from the pack. You will be leaving them in the dust. For more information visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com.
Tags: ATC, Car Hauler, Car Trailers, motiv, Race Trailers
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Monday, March 15th, 2010
Custom trailers have always been a special part of our business here at ATC. We have a workforce that is very quality minded and have a craftsmen approach to building trailers. We haven’t always been as cost conscious as we could have been but our main goal of building custom trailers is that we meet the customers’ expectations. When building custom trailers it can sometimes be difficult to give the customer exactly what he/she wants. That’s why we offer 3D prints for all of our custom trailers. This helps the customer picture what they are getting before its built. Each custom trailer has an easy to read order form and corresponding prints. Many of our competitors have decided not to build highly custom trailers anymore. They have decided that it is too difficult and too costly to maintain the engineering staff as well as the workforce that will be able to provide the fit and finish that a demanding customer requires. Our custom trailer line is going to be continually improving our response time as well as our communication with customers. Custom trailers are the most demanding type of trailers to build and we have done a good job of providing them to our dealer base.
Tags: ATC, Custom Trailers, motiv
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Whether you participate in NASCAR, CART, IHRA, IRL, NHRA or even if you are the ultimate weekend warrior at the local track, The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers has the car hauler that you need. You can choose an aluminum frame (lighter, no rust, lasts a lifetime) or steel (good value, quality). We build goosenecks, fifth wheels and bumper pulls. Need a transporter to handle a fleet of cars? No problem. Need a lift gate solution with a heavy duty attic? We’ve done it. Need a fully functional garage area with a luxurious living area up front? ATC and Motiv trailers is your one stop shop.
No matter what is your most important need, Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers can handle it. We have several models already designed with the racer in mind. Our Fast Lane (aluminum) and Red Line (steel) models have features such as custom cabinets and upgraded flooring that racers have asked for. These trailers are pre-packaged and ready to go. Your local dealer will either have one or can get the one that you want very quickly. If our standard car haulers aren’t exactly what you are looking for, then customize! Let our sales and engineering team work with you to custom design the perfect solution for your racing needs. We have a full time CAD department on staff. We love rolling up our sleeves and coming up with the solution that you need. We can design your living quarters and garage areas to your exact specifications.
Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see what we can do for you. Our quality, resale value and fit and finish are second to none in the industry. We are positive that you will be thrilled with your decision to purchase an ATC or Motiv trailer.
Tags: ATC, Car Haulers, motiv, Race Trailer
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Mobile labs have become a way of business. ATC recently completed this mobile lab that served three functions in one trailer. At the rear it was processing area for animals. This area in the mobile lab was also set up to transitioned into a storage area for equipment in transit.
The 2nd section in the mobile lab was the refrigerated lab area.
The third was just a bunk area so the technicians could catch some shut eye between jobs. ATC will help you design and build your mobile lab from the ground up. Please check out the custom area on web site to get some more ideas.
Tags: ATC, Corporate Solutions, Custom Trailers, Mobile Lab Trailer, motiv
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
With the winter Olympics in Vancouver over it seems that everyone is embracing the last couple months of snow before we head into spring. Hitting the ski slopes, ice fishing, and tubing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling is on the top of everyone’s list. But what can you haul all your winter toys in? ATC and Motiv have been engineering custom trailers to solve your problems for years. Our snowmobile trailer is the perfect solution for hauling all your winter toys. With a great list of standard features and pickable options, the Northstar and Steel snow will enable you to travel in comfort and style. Take a look at our options at www.aluminumtrailer.com/snowmobile and ATV trailers.
Tags: ATC, motiv, Snowmobile Trailers
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
All you have to do is turn on the news, and you will be constantly reminded what an unstable world we live in nowadays. With natural disasters, terrorist threats, and plane/car crashes all around us, we need to be constantly improving our capacity to respond to such emergencies. At ATC and Motiv, we strive to do exactly that by designing the most innovative mobile command center trailers out there. These vehicles enable all kinds of departments and agencies respond to any type of scene, in any environment or condition. We combine the best of modern communication technology with the convenience of mobile workstations and easy, immediate deployment.
What makes an ATC or Motiv mobile command center trailer different? First of all, your trailer is completely custom designed and built to your exact specifications. Our engineering and production team work right beside our sales staff through the entire process to ensure that all elements work together to produce the ideal working environment. And our all aluminum or steel tube frames are designed to give incredible strength. We guarantee our trailer will hold up under any kind of rugged conditions.
Some common features in our mobile command centers include individual work stations, galley, lavatory, and conference room for on-site strategic meetings. Of course, we also install custom equipment racks, computer systems, and multiple LCD TV/DVD screens. We have also designed and built external communication work centers, and installed specialty equipment such as telescopic masts, satellite dishes, and both laser and radar imaging devices. Unlike most trailer manufacturers, we love a challenge – in fact, our motto is “Our only limitation is your imagination”. We get a special satisfaction when we are able to design a command center that helps our dedicated emergency response teams better serve and protect us all. Give our corporate solutions team a call today to find out what ATC and Motiv can build for you!
Tags: ATC, Custom Command Center, Mobil Command Center, motiv
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
So I looked up the definition of an office. OFFICE: a room, set of rooms, or building where the business of a commercial or industrial organization is conducted. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take it on the road with you. The answer is, yes you can. ATC and Motiv Trailers builds custom mobile office units on a regular basis, and we build them to your specific needs. Whatever it may be, we’ve got the know-how to do it. Our trained, knowledgeable sales staff is there to help you get everything that you want and need for your mobile office on the road. For more information visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com/custom trailers/office & lab.
Tags: ATC, Mobile Office, motiv, Office and Lab Trailer
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
It’s certainly not everyday that work is as interesting as it was when I spent the weekend a couple of years ago at Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. You see my job on the operations and production side of the business usually means staying at the plant. Don’t’ misunderstand me! I really enjoy building trailers (cargo trailers, specialty trailers, and race trailers) of all types and sizes. My job is very challenging and most of the time quite rewarding. However, there is a very detached and remote aspect of building something but then never seeing it actually being used.
The process of designing, engineering, and building specialized and very personal race trailers for customers really hit home when I actually saw them in use. The event was an SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) weekend of races. It ran from Friday to Sunday with nine distinct race divisions. There were race cars of every shape, size, age, and class. They ranged from open wheeled race cars (formerly used on the professional circuit) to cars with only factory installed equipment. Of course the only way to get those cars to the track was with a race trailer.
That’s where I come in. Did I mention that I build trailers for a living, in this case race trailers! There will well over 300 trailers at the event from at least 30 different manufacturers. Well of course everyone there is watching the race, but I’m going around looking at all the race trailers. They were as different and as varied as the race cars themselves. Some were simple (a box on wheels), while others were incredibly detailed and complex. They all served a purpose and from talking to the owners they were as proud of their trailers as they were of their cars.
Yes. I did eventually get around to watching a few of the races and that was fun, but certainly not as much fun if I could have been driving in the race. If you are interested in some really cool race trailers check out www.aluminumtailer.com
By the way that’s where I work, and as I said one of these days I really need to get away from the plant. Maybe I could build a trailer for you, then you could let me wreck ‘er I mean race your car.
Tags: ATC, Car Haulers, motiv, Race Trailers
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Over the years we have done our fair share of command center trailers. Command center trailers can be used for many different things. We have customers that have used command centers for training purposes as well as safety training for staff of fire and police departments. We are currently doing one of our largest and most expensive command centers to date. This particular command center is for the Louisiana Parish Sherriff’s office. During certain times of the year it will no doubt be tested in use. Our command centers come completely finished from major power generators to full communication capabilities. We do it all. We can even install specially supplied parts for a command center that is requested by a customer. We have the experience and the engineering department to supply full 3D prints and make sure that your command center gets to you exactly the way that you specify.
Tags: ATC, Commercial Trailers, Custom Trailers, Mobil Command Center, motiv
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
The word “custom trailer” sometimes scares people off because they feel that when you get the convenience of a custom design, inherently an astronomical fee must be associated in there somewhere. In out vocabulary a custom trailer does not necessarily have to be expensive. The only thing that often constitutes a custom trailer is what options you want and where you want those options located.
At ATC and Motiv trailers, we have built thousands of custom trailers that are 100% to the specifications of the end user, but didn’t take a stitch more time to manufacture. We have developed a flexible manufacturing process that allows us to make each and every trailer unique while still running an efficient production line.
One thing we have realized in the trailer business is that each and every trailer owner may want something a little bit different in his or her trailer. By creating a production process that is able to handle custom trailers we have been able to deliver exactly what the retail customer wants at a very competitive price.
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
ATC & Motiv Trailers has started 2010 with great deals on both steel and aluminum trailers. For a limited time you can purchase one of the following trailers. You can choose from a nice lightweight all aluminum open car hauler, or one of our popular steel Motiv RSX with Red Line package, or an ATC Quest with Fast Lane package, or a large Motiv SSX Series Stacker. These four models fit so many needs, we’re confident you will find a trailer for your needs. Prices range from $4,620 up to $27,495, priced to fit any budget. If your looking for a trailer consider one of our promotional trailers.
18′ ATC Concours – $4,620
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24′ Motiv RSX with Red Line Package – $12,890
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24′ ATC Quest with Fast Lane Package – $17,380
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24′ Motiv SSX Series Stacker – $27,495
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Tags: aluminum, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, motiv, Steel Trailers
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Quality! To some it is just a novel idea, but is at the bottom of the list of priorities when it comes to quality or price. Others seek it out, knowing the true value that is behind a quality piece beyond simply the price tag. Our customers tend to be those for whom it has started as a novel idea, but once they have experienced a competitors trailer quickly realize that the peace of mind and dependability of buying a quality piece is well worth the price for a quality trailer.
Building a quality trailer is what ATC & Motiv Trailers is all about. This is what makes our product different from so many other competitors. We believe that building a quality trailer involves a number of key components. First, all of our trailers are built using only the highest quality components. Where other manufacturers try to skimp on their materials, we make sure that the parts that we use are going to last for years to come. The second component of a quality trailer is having a workforce that is committed to making a quality product. Our workers view each trailer project as a chance to use their skills and since many of them are Amish, they have a pride in the work that they do that you won’t find at many other trailer manufacturers. Lastly, is having an attention to detail. Our staff, from sales and engineering to production is geared toward building a quality custom trailer. Having a focus on quality custom trailers allows us to focus on the details and make sure things are right that many of the mainstream producers will refuse to do or mess up if they try.
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
ATC and Motiv Trailers have developed our own niche in the race car hauler business. Yes, we care incredibly about keeping our prices down for our customers, but price has never been our leading sales pitch. We have developed our business around building the best race car haulers in the business. The reason customers keep coming back to ATC and Motiv is because our quality and fit and finish simply cannot be beat.
We also have found ways to continue to come out with innovative new designs and race programs that keep us in the winners circle. The FastLane and RedLine packages on our ATC and Motiv trailers are our two top selling packages. We package in all of our most popular options for race car haulers. These packages include aluminum cabinetry, cast corners, polished trims, aluminum wheels, aluminum walls, premium floor coverings and a host of all the 110v features that racers need. We found that by packaging in these features we were able to offer these packages at a wonderful price point.
The racing community is a tight-knit group that knows and respects quality and precision craftsmanship. We encourage prospective customers to ask their racing counterparts about ATC and Motiv and see what kind of buzz is out there. We view each and every trailer as a mobile advertisement for our company. We’re confident that you’ll hear the same great new about ATC that we have been hearing for ten years now. You can also check us out on the web at www.AluminumTrailer.com
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Congratulations, If you are scouring the internet looking for high quality living quarter trailers, you can put down your mouse; your search is over. Welcome to ATC and Motiv Trailers! By now, I’m sure you have found a plethora of other trailer manufactures that offer their trailers with farmed out sleeping accommodations and kitchenette features.
Here at ATC and Motiv, you’ll find that we proudly construct 100% of our high quality living quarter trailers in-house. We do this because we have found that the quality of the living quarter conversion is paramount and we do not want to lose control of this during the manufacturing process. Over the years, we have spoke with hundreds of racers out at the tracks and learned how critical a comfortable living environment is while spending time out at the track. In order to provide the comforts of home while out at the track we chose to include much of the luxuries of home. All of our living quarter models come standard with real hardwood cabinetry and craftsmanship just like you find in your home.
We invite you to look though our full line of living quarter trailers for our aluminum frame ATC and steel frame Motiv trailers. You’ll find more information on our 12’ floor plan and our 14’ floor plan with a slide out on our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com. Make sure to check out some of the custom living quarter projects too. Please call us if we can help you with your next living quarter trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Living Quarter Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
ATC builds aluminum framed snowmobile trailers designed for years and years of rugged use. Bring on the trails, because with our rigid 2” x 5” double hollow tube frame, your trailer will be ready for all the ruts and bumps that come your way. We also build our aluminum snowmobile trailers with a full tube constructed walls and roof design. Our heavy duty roof cross members are designed with a slight camber to help shed the snow load.
For maximum strength and durability we proudly provide Advantech floors standard on every ATC snowmobile trailer. Advantech floors work especially well on snow trailers due to its high resilience against water and moisture. Advantech is so confident in its performance that it even offers a 25 year limited warranty on the flooring.
So pack your gear and get ready for some serious trail riding, your ATC snow trailer is behind you all the way!
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
 Mobile communication trailers is one of the many mobile solutions ATC has been a part of. This particular mobile communications trailer is designed to be deployed by helicopter or truck in any location. It is completely self-sufficient. With an on board generator, environmental control unit to ensure the servers are running properly and helo sling capability this trailer is ready to roll and do the job wherever needed. This trailer can fit inside a military helicopter as well. Mobile communication trailers is a growing market and ATC plans on being a big part of this trend. With our custom capabilities in aluminum and steel, communications partners like AGT, and resolve to make solutions instead of excuses. ATC the solution for your mobile communications needs. Please give us a call (574-773-9031) and let us get you the information you need to get your mobile communications trailer project a reality.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
“Custom trailers” is a phrase that is often tossed around in the trailer business. But what exactly does it mean, especially in terms of your trailer needs? Literally, customization is defined by one source as anything made or modified to a personal taste. Here at ATC and Motiv Trailers, we are proud to say that our custom trailers have really made their mark in the trailer industry – and even in the wider business arena. Not every trailer manufacturer will do “custom trailer” work. The bigger companies much prefer to turn out standard, identical, cookie-cutter trailers. In truth, these type of trailers are far easier to design and produce. Our custom trailers require significant sales and engineering design time, as well as painstaking craftsmanship by our production workers. This can sometimes make the process a little longer and the costs a bit higher. However, we believe that the final product’s quality and efficiency will save you time, effort, and money in the long run.
Just imagine, being able to sit down with someone and design a trailer that is absolutely tailored to your needs. We’re happy to say that there is very little that can surprise or stump us for long. Want just a few examples of custom trailers we have built? How about dog grooming trailers, emergency response command centers, high technology laser and radar communication trailers, even a mobile fish tagging trailer used in the salmon industry. The list goes on and on…just check out the custom trailers section of our website, www.aluminumtrailer.com , and see for yourself what we can design for your personal taste!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
Car haulers cover a wide range of trailers. Ranging from 16 foot open car haulers to a 53 foot fully enclosed transporter car hauler, there are car haulers to meet your specific needs.
Price is one consideration. Open car haulers are the least expensive of the car haulers. You can purchase 18 foot open car haulers for $2,000. Nicely equipped 24 foot enclosed car haulers set up for the weekend race enthusiast could be purchased for less than $15,000. Whereas, fully equipped enclosed 53 foot car haulers could carry a sticker price in excess of $250,000.
Weight of the car haulers is another consideration. Federal licensing requirements, and federal excise taxes are based on gross vehicle weight ratings of car haulers in combination with the GVWR of the tow vehicle. Car haulers with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or more require special licensing for the driver and additional federal excise taxes are due at time of registration.
Most important in determining the right car hauler is how it will be used. Will the car hauler be used to haul only one type of vehicle or is it multi use? Do the dimensions of the vehicle(s) to be hauled require special car hauler configurations or dimensions? Is it used primarily for storage or will you be using it also as a portable garage? Will you haul other equipment with you in the car hauler which would require additional storage bins, cabinets, hanging racks, etc? Will you always have the ability to power the car hauler with shore power or will you require on board power generation? All things to be discussed with your local dealer who can help you determine the right car hauler for you.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Haulers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Just for fun, I typed in the phrase “trailer manufacturers” into Google to see what would come up. I wasn’t too surprised to get 11,400,000 results. One of the first sites that came up was www.natm.com , the official website of the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers. Here at ATC (The Aluminum Trailer Company) and Motiv Trailers, we are very proud to say that we are an official member of the NATM. What does this mean to you exactly, as a consumer? Well, only trailer manufacturers that have passed a strict “Guidelines Compliance Consultation” are allowed to display the NATM certified decal. This decal indicates our commitment to building a safe, outstanding product – and ensures that our trailers are meeting federal regulations and industry safety standards. Since we are a trailer manufacturer that specializes in the custom-built, unique trailer, it is especially critical to us that we are following all safety regulations and standards to ensure you a safe and well-built trailer. Not every trailer manufacturer has taken the time and effort to be NATM certified. Take a moment to look for the red, white, and blue sticker on any trailer you are considering – if it is missing this emblem, you can’t be certain that the trailer has been built in compliance with NATM guidelines. Membership in the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers…it’s just another step we take here at ATC and Motiv to ensure that our product is the absolute best trailer out there!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
If you are looking for truly customized trailers, you have come to the right place. At ATC & Motiv Trailers we offer a lineup of trailers that give you a very good base that is strong and packed full of features. From there, the design is completely up to you.
Having the ability to make a customized trailer to your desires gives you flexibility to make a trailer truly work for you. We don’t lock you in to a predefined cargo area with storage spaces, but give you the flexibility to add more storage space to your unit in areas that fit your needs. With a customized trailer, you can decide how you want your cargo loaded and your floor plan laid out.
Customized trailers do not just let you bring more things, but it also gives you the ability to choose what the most convenient layout is for your needs. No longer will you predetermined floor plan of a trailer make the decision as to what you can take on a trip.
Since ATC & Motiv is a custom trailer manufacturer, we have an infrastructure design to give extra care and attention to details. Those details on your customized trailer are what makes the trailer work best for you. So, if you are tired of being locked into someone else’s idea of efficient use of space and floor plan, then give us a call and see what we can do for you. ATC & Motiv Trailers are here to make sure that your trailer is built jst the way you want them!
Tags: ATC, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Quality! To some it is just a novel idea, but is at the bottom of the list of priorities when it comes to quality or price. Others seek it out, knowing the true value that is behind a quality piece beyond simply the price tag. Our customers tend to be those for whom it has started as a novel idea, but once they have experienced a competitors trailer quickly realize that the peace of mind and dependability of buying a quality piece is well worth the price for a quality trailer.
Building a quality trailer is what ATC & Motiv Trailers is all about. This is what makes our product different from so many other competitors. We believe that building a quality trailer involves a number of key components. First, all of our trailers are built using only the highest quality components. Where other manufacturers try to skimp on their materials, we make sure that the parts that we use are going to last for years to come. The second component of a quality trailer is having a workforce that is committed to making a quality product. Our workers view each trailer project as a chance to use their skills and since many of them are Amish, they have a pride in the work that they do that you won’t find at many other trailer manufacturers. Lastly, is having an attention to detail. Our staff, from sales and engineering to production is geared toward building a quality custom trailer. Having a focus on quality custom trailers allows us to focus on the details and make sure things are right that many of the mainstream producers will refuse to do or mess up if they try.
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Unless you’ve been living on the moon for the past year, you are probably all too aware of the current struggles in our national economy. Many businesses are turning toward new, creative ways to stimulate activity. One such thing is to make your business mobile, and take it on the road with a trailer. We have been seeing a large increase in the number of mobile offices, lab trailers, and vending trailer orders. Here at ATC and Motiv, mobile lab trailers are right up our alley. We are known for our high craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail – and a mobile lab trailer certainly requires all three traits.
To see one example of what we can do, check out this link to our custom section of our website: http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/custom trailers/office & lab . This is a mobile drug testing lab built for a police unit. Note the custom layout and use of high quality materials. This will ensure you of a long happy life with your trailer, and maximize efficiency while you’re working. This trailer was specifically designed and laid out by our sales and engineering team exactly according to the customer’s specifications. We are fanatics for detail here at ATC and Motiv – and that is absolutely obvious when you see our custom lab trailers. You can’t beat the convenience of being able to have an off site work station whenever you need one. Nobody in the industry has the experience that ATC and Motiv does at building custom lab trailers. Let us give you the benefit of that expertise to stimulate your business today!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, Lab Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
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Custom concession trailers can be made and used for so many applications. ATC has been involved in some unique concession trailer designs. A particular concession trailer that comes to mind is the mobile bar trailers we built a couple of years ago. This particular customer wanted to provide a mobile bar for corporate events, tailgating and all around good times. Each side of this concession trailer could open up and become a serving window for the bar tenders. A keg with cooling system and all the items you need to bring the bar to you where put in this trailer. Later the customer added exterior mounted LCD monitors satellite and all the items you need to have a fun event. ATC can custom build you almost any concession trailer. Call us with your ideas and we will help get started with your concession trailer needs. |
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Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Concession Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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