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Commercial Trailers are a large part of what we do here at ATC. We tend to do things that commercial trailer customers want. Commercial trailer buyers tend to be more concerned with performance than with price. They want their commercial trailer to perform in the field to their expectations no matter what the surrounding circumstances are. Many people that buy commercial trailers depend on that trailer for their livelihoods. If the commercial trailer has a problem in the field or does not do what the end user wants it to do, then the whole commercial trailer becomes a wasted product. Commercial trailer buyers also want a product that will last longer than a typical cheaper cargo style trailer. When you calculate the monthly cost of a seemingly expensive commercial trailer, the price becomes less of an issue when that commercial trailer lasts 10 years. Commercial trailers are a very important part of our business and we make sure that our commercial customers are satisfied with all of the projects that we do here at ATC.
Motorcycle Trailers
August 4th, 2010Motorcycle trailers are everywhere. You’ve seen them and didn’t even know it. They hide the precious cargo of motorcycle lovers all over the country. If you ride, you know what I’m talking about. It’s not only motorcycle being hauled in your motorcycle trailer; it’s a huge investment and it is your baby. Your pride and joy.
That’s why you need a motorcycle trailer designed to take excellent care of your bike. A motorcycle trailer designed from the bottom up to give you years of incredible towing and a mobile garage to move your motorcycle any where you want to ride.
ATC/Motiv motorcycle trailers fit the bill. Top design starts at the bottom of the trailer; the sub frame. All tube frame work makes ATC/Motiv the strongest motorcycle trailer on the market… Tube walls and tube roof complete the framework of the trailer and provide years of strength and towing satisfaction.
The inside of the trailer can be tricked out almost any way you want it. Popular options include smooth aluminum walls and ceiling, coin flooring, all aluminum cabinetry, 110 volt and 12volt lighting. This list is only the beginning, the options are almost endless.
ATC has been perfecting the motorcycle trailer for 10 years. Give our motorcycle trailer a look. We think you will like what you see.
Race Trailers
August 3rd, 2010Over the last 20 year the race trailer market has changed dramatically. Back in the early 1990’s most of the race trailers were rather basic and served one purpose. That purpose was to get a race car from point a to point b. When you compare today’s race trailer with the race trailer of the 90’s the changes have been amazing. Current race trailers still serve the basic transportation purpose. However, the style in which it is done has changed by leaps and bounds.
Race trailers now have as many options in the as you can think of, not just the basics. Today’s race trailers come with complete electrical packages and full cabinet packages. The interior of many race trailers is as nicely equipped as many homes or offices. The interior of race trailers include aluminum walls, vinyl floors, carpet and air conditioning.
Since race trailers often sit at the race track all weekend long many are now equipped with bath rooms or even full blown living quarters! These packages include all the luxury of a fine hotel room. You can have your T.V.; surround sound, gas grill, inside and outside shower, and even a washer and dryer.
Race trailers have come a long way over the last 20 years. If you are in the market for a state of the art race trailer, check out ATC and Motiv. We build the highest quality race trailers on the planet.
The Aluminum Trailer Company
August 2nd, 2010The Aluminum Trailer Company(ATC) is the premium manufacturer of enclosed cargo, specialty, and auto trailers. More and more trailer users are turning to ATC as our reputation for the highest quality continues to grow through out the trailer industry.
The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC has 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.
With ATC you can have it your way! We offer trailer sizes ranging from 5′ wide x 8′ long all the way up to 8.5′ wide x 53′ in length. No matter what your need may be, we can build a trailer that’s perfect for the job. You can customize any trailer to your personal taste thanks to thousands of options and custom options department. ATC offers an amazing list of options for you to add to your trailer and over 13 different exterior colors
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.
Owning the best costs little more than the other brands. Value is not just the purchase price, but rather what your trailer will cost you to own and operate over the long haul. The superior construction, attention-to-detail, expert and prompt customer service, and a higher resale price at trade-in time all equals more value for your dollar.
Check out ATC today. You will be glad you did!
NATDA Show
July 30th, 2010North American trailer dealers mark your calendars! September 11th and 12th ATC will be in Louisville, Kentucky displaying our newest products at the only trailer industry event which caters specifically to North American Trailer dealers. Come visit us and experience everything ATC have to offer your dealership. You will see how diverse our product line is, which is sure to either expand your current dealership line or fill in some of the gaps. Our territory managers are more then eager to enlighten you on everything ATC has to offer!
Living Quarter Trailers
July 28th, 2010Here at ATC we understand that not every family is the same or has the same needs. So why would manufacturers think that they could create one living quarter that works for all families? At ATC our specialty is custom trailers! With our dedicated and experienced dealer network, sales and engineering staff we will help put you and your family in a custom living quarter that exceeds your expectations. This will help to make your time away from home both comfortable and enjoyable. Bring us your ideas and we will turn them into reality.
Good Things On The Horizon From ATC and Motiv Trailers
July 26th, 2010All 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!
Motorcycle Trailers
July 23rd, 2010Pack your bags, and load your hogs… its time for a road trip. Chance are if you are going to Daytona or Sturgis you will be in good company with your ATC or Motiv motorcycle trailer. I’m always pleasantly surprised at how many ATC and Motiv motorcycle trailers I see at the national rallies. I guess what they say is true, motorcycle guys and gals really do appreciate and recognize precision craftsmanship.
Yeah, there certainly are manufactures out there that sell motorcycle trailers for less, but many of them dip well below the acceptable threshold of quality. I’m all for a good price, but some of these trailers are bordering on ridiculous. The key to ATC and Motiv success in the motorcycle trailer market is focusing on value.
We proudly provide more value than any other manufacturer due to our quality of design, unmatched craftsmanship and our warranty program. Give us a try and we’ll be happy to make you a believer in ATC and Motiv motorcycle trailers!
Aluminum Motorcycle Trailers
July 22nd, 2010ATC has been building an all aluminum motorcycle trailer for over 10 years now. We have always been on the cutting edge of design and quality. Whether your needs are basic or you want a fully decked out design ATC can build you the trailer of your dreams.
ATC’s all aluminum motorcycle trailers are just that, all aluminum. Most companies can’t say that. That is because they reinforce their trailers with steel. They haven’t figured out how to build an all aluminum motorcycle trailer that will hold up to the rigors of daily towing without reinforcing it with steel. At ATC we figured that out ten years ago.
ATC has designed its aluminum motorcycle trailer with a full perimeter frame. We build our aluminum motorcycle trailer strong enough to handle your fully decked out bikes without the need for steel reinforcements. This unique design allows ATC to build one of the lightest and strongest aluminum motorcycle trailers on the market. Our perimeter frame aluminum motorcycle trailer design differs from our competitors design in that our sub frames strength comes from our tube frame which runs all the way to the outside of our sub frame. Not like most motorcycle trailers that rely on a frame that includes outriggers to support their side walls.
All things considered, don’t you want your aluminum motorcycle trailer to be “all” aluminum? Don’t cheat yourself, when you go shopping for an aluminum motorcycle trailer, buy the only all aluminum motorcycle trailer on the market, Buy ATC.
Gooseneck Trailers
July 21st, 2010The next time you are at the race track, or for that matter just driving down the road, check out the number of trailers you see. Then check out the number of gooseneck style versus tag trailers. Goosenecks trailers will probably out number the tag models two to one. There are a number of reasons you see so many goosenecks. Let me tell you about a few.
If you are looking for the best and easiest way to trailer your cargo you want to make sure you checkout a gooseneck trailer. Gooseneck trailers provide the maximum in payload capacity as well as providing a great ride down the road. The design of the “gooseneck” allows for more weight to be transferred to the tow vehicle. The terms gooseneck refers to the part of the trailer that essentially sits on top of the pick up truck or tow vehicle. With this design the front of the gooseneck trailer rides farther forward on the truck and allows more of the weight to be transferred to both axles on the tow vehicle.
This additional weight transfer can be very beneficial. With the gooseneck design approximately 20 percent of the trailer weight is transferred to the tow vehicle. When you compare this to 10 percent on a “tag “ trailer, the weight transfer can become rather substantial, allowing you to haul more payload.
Because more of the weight is transferred to the tow vehicle with a gooseneck the drivability of the truck and trailer combination becomes much easier. Simple put, you don’t have all of the trailer weight riding on the very end of your tow vehicle hitch. In some cases tag trailers can tow poorly. With the weight resting over the axles of the truck, towing a gooseneck trailer is much smoother
Race Trailers
July 20th, 2010Over the last 20 year the race trailer market has changed dramatically. Back in the early 1990’s most of the race trailers were rather basic and served one purpose. That purpose was to get a race car from point a to point b. When you compare today’s race trailer with the race trailer of the 90’s the changes have been amazing. Current race trailers still serve a basic purpose, getting a race car from point a to point b. However, the style in which it is done has changed by leaps and bounds.
Race trailers now have as many options in the as you can think of, not just the basics. Todays race trailers come with complete electrical packages and full cabinet packages. The interior of many race trailers is as nicely equipped as many homes or offices. The interior of race trailers include aluminum walls, vinyl floors, carpet and air conditioning.
Since race trailers often sit at the race track all weekend long many are now equipped with bath rooms or even full blown living quarters! These packages include all the luxury of a fine hotel room. You can have your T.V.; surround sound, gas grill, inside and outside shower, and even a washer and dryer.
Race trailers have come a long way over the last 20 years. If you are in the market for a state of the art race trailer, check out ATC and Motiv. We build the highest quality race trailers on the planet.
Utility Trailers
July 19th, 2010Utility trailers. They have all sorts of uses and you see them everywhere. You see utility trailers at the ballpark, you see them in the neighborhood maintaining lawns, and you might even see them at your church. Face it, we need utility trailers.
The next time you are driving thru town count how many utility trailers you see. You will be amazed. They are everywhere and being used for everything. ATC manufactures aluminum frame Utility trailers. Motiv builds a steel frame utility trailer. Both utility trailers are designed from the ground up and will deliver years of outstanding, trouble free use.
Utility trailers come in all shapes and sizes. ATC and Motiv utility trailers come in 13 different colors and can be used for almost any job or activity. Utility defined is; something useful or designed for use. ATC and Motiv utility trailers fit the bill. A trailer designed for use that will last and last.
The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) and Motiv Trailers have been building utility trailers since August of 1999. The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers are located in the heart of utility trailer manufacturing. Elkhart County, Indiana has long been the hub of utility trailer building. We have assembled the highest quality workforce to build the highest quality utility trailer.
Check out ATC today.
Bunk Trailers
July 16th, 2010When you were growing up did you have to share a room with any of your siblings? If so, did you share a bed or did you have bunk beds? I don’t know how long bunk beds have been around or just when someone decided to save space by stacking two twin beds, but it sure was a lot of fun growing up and having them. There always seemed to be a fight over who took the bottom bunk. For convenience it was certainly the best choice, but the top was always a lot more fun.
Anyway the reason I’ve been thinking about bunk beds is that now they are in trailers. Bunk trailers to be specific. What do I mean, and why is that important? Well it not often that something you do for a living actually ends up doing a lot of good. I build trailers for a living (www.aluminumtrailer.com) and in this case we built bunk trailers. Five of them, if you want to be precise. They had 11 bunks to sleep up to 22 people. Now why or when would you need that kind of accommodations?
That’s were the doing good part come into play. As I’m sure you are aware the first thing you need when you have a natural disaster or even a local emergency is help. But where does the help sleep if there are no hotels functioning or if local houses are destroyed? Voila! The bunk trailer. Our bunk trailers have seen a lot of use in a lot of emergencies helping a lot of people. And well that makes me appreciate what I do. I’m not sure you’ll ever need one, but if you do please check us out. Thanks and Happy Trailering!
Bathroom Trailers
July 15th, 2010Did you ever have a time when you just had to go? Go? You know what I mean especially if you’re over 40 or decided to have just a little too much coffee that morning. Anyway, what do you do when you have to go and there is no bathroom in sight? Or maybe you have a phobia regarding those port-a-potties at major outdoor events. You know the ones that seemed like they have not been cleaned for at least two months, or that some little kid was just not quite tall enough to reach all the way, and the seat is wet and it’s not water!!
Well I can’t help everyone but if you’re at a race event, or crafts fair, or boy scout jamboree, or even on the job as a landscaper then I every well can help. You see if you are at those events and you are one of the vendors or participants then you more than likely have trailer that you hauled everything to your event. The next step is easy. Add a bathroom to your next trailer purchase. Bathroom trailers are probably the best idea, since well the trailer itself.
You have all the convenience and privacy, and none of the worries (well you do have to dump the tank occasionally). It is truly the last piece of your trailer. Why am I talking about bathroom trailers? Well I just happen to build them. Check us out at www.aluminumtrailer.com. By the way I speak from experience, I’m that guy who always drinks too much coffee in the morning. Happy Trailerin
Race Car Haulers
July 14th, 2010Sometimes our prospective new dealers ask us about the best ways to sell our aluminum race car haulers. We have found out that just throwing a billboard up at the local race track or taking out a shiny new ad in next weeks motorsports periodical just may not be the best way to reach our customer. The best way to get race car hauler sales for Motiv or ATC Trailers is to take our trailers out to the track and show people.
Yeah magazine ads looks good and billboards catch a lot of eyes, but what helps ATC / Motiv Trailers win is showing customers face-to-face why our trailers are better. Our fit-and-finish is second to none, our full perimeter tube frame cannot be beat, and how about a true and fair warranty that we actually pay in less than 30 days (try getting that from the other guys out there).
ATC and Motiv Race car haulers aren’t just better, we are competitively priced too. I’m not going to say that our price isn’t important, but no where in our sales pitch is price our primary selling point. Our race car haulers sell because they are the best ones out there… any yes we are competitively priced.
Go to our dealer locater or check us out at the track next weekend and you’ll see why seeing is believing!
Aluminum Gooseneck Trailers
July 13th, 2010One of my favorite things about blogging is highlighting past projects where we have completely exceeded a customers expectations. A few years back we were asked to build a highline aluminum gooseneck trailer for a guy up in the Toronto area. As I learned more and more about the project, I began to understand that he didn’t want just any aluminum gooseneck trailer, he wanted the best aluminum gooseneck trailer ever built.
This aluminum gooseneck trailer was going to be used for his snowmobiles in the winter and his ATV’s and motorcycles in the summer. The trailer was designed and built with a full living quarter and bathroom design. One important feature of the project was that the customer wanted private sleeping quarters for six people.
What came out of our engineering department was a 46’ gooseneck stacker complete with two slide outs, custom attic bedroom, Amish–made hardwood cabinetry, custom submerged bathroom layout, and a stacker lift system layout that was capable of housing up to 6 snowmobiles and loads of gear.
Arguably, this may have been the best aluminum gooseneck trailer we have ever built. Check out these images!
Toy Hauler Trailers
July 12th, 2010Looking for the perfect combination of living quarter and garage? Look no further, The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers have worked hard at designing Toy Haulers to meet all needs. What we’ve realized during the process is that no two people are the same. Luckily ATC and Motiv specialize in custom building and designing each trailer we make. This means you will get exactually what they are looking for rather then settling for a trailers that almost meets your needs. Start building the trailer of your dreams today! www.aluminumtrailer.com
Cargo Trailers
July 9th, 2010The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers have designed a price competitive cargo trailer to meet your every need! The Raven Lite is offered in both steel and aluminum with standard features including leaf spring axles, 24” on center floor, wall and roof cross members, 1.5” upper and lower trim, .030 exterior aluminum, one piece aluminum roof, 32” side door, double rear cargo doors, 24” ATP stone guard, Lauan or 3/8” plywood walls, rood vent, dome light and many more features making this price competitive trailer a market leader. Our Raven Lites are available in black, white, red and silver frost. Other pickable options include white vinyl walls and ceiling, 12” on center floor cross members, rear ramp doors, 48” side doors, transition flaps, radial tires, additional height, 2’ wedge nose and stabilizer jacks. For pricing information please visit www.aluminumtrailer.com and find out who your closest dealer is!
Utility Trailers
July 8th, 2010ATC is producing basic utility trailers. In the past The Aluminum Trailer Company was only known for custom aluminum trailers. Now ATC has launched a new line called the ravin light models. These basic utility trailers are built in the same plant as our high end custom trailers. By limiting the options on the utility trailers and looking closely at what areas we could be more efficient in we were able to create a high quality utility trailer at a low price. But please know that when ATC says they have limited options that is for ATC standards in utility trailers. If you take a moment and visit Aluminumtrailer.com look for the economy cargo trailers. You can actually price your own trailer and find the dealer nearest you. When you are ready to make your next utility trailer purchase make sure you check out ATC we now have a great utility trailer to fit your budget as well.
Motorcycle Trailers
July 7th, 2010Summer is here and now is a great time to get your ATC motorcycle trailer. You’ve invested in a beautiful bike why would you trust it to just any old cargo trailer. The Aluminum Trailer Company offers the best fit and finish you will find in the motorcycle trailer industry. Take a moment and visit our website www.aluminumtrailer.com Look at the motorcycle trailer section then look for the GTX package. This motorcycle trailer package will give you just about every feature you could want in your trailer, but if that is not enough feel free to give one us a call and we will help you design your own custom trailer to give you exactly what you want.
Just another thought an ATC motorcycle is so practical. Instead of adding to your garage just add a trailer that you can use to store your bikes and transport safely to the next bike rally.
Mobile Power
July 6th, 2010There are so many applications for mobile power trailers. ATC has designed and built what we call the mobile air, power, and light trailer. The fire industry needs a way to provide light, air, and power to the disaster scene. Our air, power and light trailers come with a powers 20 Kw diesel generator. This allows enough power to light up the scene and run air equipment that is used to fill the tanks for the fire breathing apparatus. Our air trailer is compact enough to be pulled with a ¾ ton truck but also provides enough room for the bottles to be easily filled from the inside of standing outside of the trailer. It helps us insure the job is done correct without having to worry about tough environment on the outside of the mobile power trailer. ATC is about to build a beautiful air power and light trailer that also provides a rehabilitation area for the fireman to recharge during deployment. Keep an eye on www.aluminumtrailer.com/custom (emergency response section) after July 2010 you will see this first of its kind air, power, light and rehab trailer.
Mobile Communications
July 5th, 2010If your company needs a mobile communications unit please give us a call. ATC has developed quite an experience in building mobile communications units. We have worked with groups like the coast guard, national guard, army, navy air force, federal, state, municipalities, and numerous commercial applications. With working so many different groups we feel we can offer you a wide range of experience in helping you design your mobile communications trailer or truck. Take a moment to look at the custom section of our website www.aluminumtrailer/custom.com . You will begin to get a feel of some our capabilities. We want to help you design and build the best mobile communications unit to fit your budget and needs.
Enclosed Trailers
July 2nd, 2010You could have had an enclosed trailer. My guess is that many people think they can’t afford an enclosed trailer but have they considered all of the advantages? First of all what did you spend on the equipment or toys you are transporting. An enclosed trailer will keep them safe and secure. Also an enclosed trailer will help keep your investments out of the public eye, I am sure you have heard the saying out of sight out of mind. With an enclosed trailer you also create mobile storage for your toys. You also now have a mobile garage to work on your toys when you get to your destination. Motiv and ATC have launched an all new line of inexpensive enclosed trailers called the ravin light series. You might be surprised how inexpensive it can be to get a quality built enclosed trailer. Check out our enclosed trailers on our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com
Dog House Trailers
July 1st, 2010The oil industry has used dog house trailers for your years. It has really been a fitting name for the typical crew trailer in the industry. The basic dog house trailer would include a rear door entry, a little shelter, knowledge box, and a couple lockers and that was about it. Now ATC is in the dog house trailer business and things have changed. The Aluminum trailer company has built hundreds of deluxe dog house trailers to fit our customer’s needs. From basic steel locker trailers to high end aluminum dog house trailers ATC can custom design and build a trailer to meet your crews needs. The all aluminum dog house trailers offers many benefits such as light weight, corrosion resistant and long term value. We know your crew is going to be tough on your dog house trailer but with an aluminum dog house trailer after years of abuse ATC can refurbish your trailer at a fraction of the cost of buying a new one.
Take a moment to see just a few of the custom dog house trailers we have built and designed from the ground up. Just hop on www.aluminumtrailer.com then click on the custom section. Look at the crew trailer section and you will see just a few of the great oil field trailers we have built.
Cargo Trailers
June 30th, 2010Cargo trailers have long been an item you could only afford to buy from the cheap low quality manufactures in the cargo trailer world. Well now ATC and Motiv offer an affordable line called the Raven Light. ATC was tired of our dealers only using us as there high end or custom shop so we decided to see what it would take for us to make an affordable cargo trailer. Now we offer a full line of aluminum and steel cargo trailers. Take a moment to visit our website www.aluminumtrailer.com and look for the economy cargo trailers. You will also be able find a dealer nearest you. We offer a full line of standard options in our cargo trailers but if that is not enough check out the ATC (aluminum) SSX or the Motiv (steel) MSX. With these models the sky is the limit for your custom cargo trailer. Please consider ATC or Motiv in your next cargo trailer purchase. You will not be disappointed.
Mobile Wine Bottling
June 29th, 2010ATC is now offering triple 12 K air ride axles. This is allowing us to handle just about any weight needed for the mobile wine bottling industry. Our low profile trailer design, custom capabilities and fit and finish offer you some of the best reason to consider the Aluminum Trailer Company when looking to build your next mobile wine bottling trailer. ATC has built the basic 38’ gooseneck wine bottling trailer all the way up to the 53’ heavy duty wine bottling trailer. We will work with step by step to build the trailer you need to fit your mobile wine bottling equipment. Our mobile wine bottling trailers are made from an aluminum frame and floor. Please give us a call and we can help you get started.
Trailer Manufacturer
June 28th, 2010If you have done any sort of research on line, you have quickly come to the conclusion that there are many, many choices for you when it comes to choosing a trailer manufacturer to build exactly what you are looking for. We want to make this as easy as possible for you. Chose the Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers to be your trailer manufacturer of choice.
We certainly are not the biggest trailer manufacture out there. Nor are we the oldest or the most recognizable trailer manufacturer. What we are is a solid company, who consistently puts out some of the best product that is on the market today. Our company was started a little over ten years ago by a guy who had a vision for aluminum trailers. In an industry where the common practice was to manufacture trailers out of steel, our company was started with the premise that aluminum was the way to go. We have since added a steel line, but we have continued to be on the cutting edge of aluminum trailer manufacturing. Whether you need a standard cargo, motorcycle or car hauler; or you need a highly customized stacker or other specialty trailer, we are the trailer manufacturer for you.
Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see what we have to offer. We have wonderful pictures of not only our standard trailers, but also our custom trailers which really show off what our manufacturing capabilities are. We have a dealer locater conveniently included, so you have the option of contacting a dealer directly or call into the office at 877-441-2440 and we would be happy to point you in the right direction.
Trailer Dealers
June 25th, 2010There is quite a bit that goes into the making and selling of a premier trailer. You have to have good relationships with vendors so they deliver parts and material on time. You have to have a good team of engineers so that you know the trailer is designed properly and will hold up for whatever application or purpose it was designed for. You have to have a good production work force who can take the concepts designed by engineering and make it into reality. But you can’t do any of this stuff unless you have an outstanding dealer body.
As one of our production workers likes to say, “you can’t build a quote”. You have to close the deal in order to build anything. For that we rely on our outstanding network of trailer dealers. Sure we have an in house sales staff. And they are critical for what we do, but it is our dealers who are working directly with the end customer. It is the dealer who bring us the trailer order so that we can build it. It is our dealer who then delivers our product back to the end retail customer. It is our dealer who steps up for any service, warranty or other issues that come up after the sale has been completed. Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers take great pride in the relationship we have with our dealers. We have to communicate effectively and be on the same page or it is ultimately the end customer who loses out. We stand behind our dealers. It is our goal and desire to give them all the support they need in order to make the sale as smooth as possible for you, the end customer. Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com and utilize our dealer locator feature to find your nearest dealer. Or call us at 877-441-2440 and we would be happy to refer you to your nearest dealer.
Motorcycle Trailers
June 24th, 2010There are not many things which are more American then hitting the open road on your motorcycle. Whether you are letting the wind whip through your hair or you are driving in a state which requires that you wear a helmet, the motorcycle is the stuff of American leisure and legend. Unfortunately for you motorcycling enthusiasts out there, it is not always possible to ride your motorcycle to where you want to go. Sometimes you have to haul your motorcycle to its destination and for that you need a motorcycle trailer.
The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailer offer a wide range of enclosed steel and aluminum motorcycle trailers. You can start simply with our standard MSX or SS trailer with a couple of tweaks to fit your motorcycle trailer needs. Or you can put a little more oomph in your motorcycle trailer and go with our GTX or GTS packages which give you a wide variety of additional options to make your motorcycle trailer the envy of your cyclist buddies. If you can’t roll into Sturgis bike week on your motorcycle, the next best thing is rolling in hauling your motorcycles in an Aluminum Trailer Company or Motiv Trailers built motorcycle trailer.
Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com for a wide range of photos and other information which will help you in your search for the perfect motorcycle trailer. You will also find a dealer locator and other ways to contact us directly so there are plenty of ways to get the information that you need.
Mobile Power Trailers
June 23rd, 2010The trailer industry is evolving. Fifty years ago it was mainly cargo and concession style trailers and there weren’t a whole of lot of options for folks to choose from. In the last twenty years, car haulers, gooseneck and the like have gained popularity. There are also many more choices for people to go when they are looking for a trailer company. That list narrows however, when someone is looking for a specific, custom application use for a trailer such as for a mobile power source. This is a trailer which needs extra engineering, quality control and production know how to produce.
The Aluminum Trailer Company has partnered with several national companies to do various projects in the mobile power trailer arena. One outfit that ATC has worked frequently with deals directly with the National Guard on various projects. One such project was a mobile power and communications trailer. The specific project called for trailers which would be up fitted with satellite and generator power sources. The trailers would then be mobilized in the event of a natural disaster when communication and power sources were down. The trailer could be used to organize critical relief response to the disaster.
If you are working with a government entity or with a private organization and have a need for a mobile power source then the Aluminum Trailer Company can help design and build what you are looking for. Visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com for a wide range of examples of not just mobile power trailers, but also communication, command center and other types as well.
Specialty Trailers
June 22nd, 2010There are literally thousands of applications for the trailers that we build. It constantly amazes me the uses and applications that people come to us with for our specialty trailers. This comes with the territory when you are known in the industry as the premier manufacturer of custom and specialty trailers.
There are way too many to chose from, but one of my favorite specialty trailer applications that we have done a fair amount of are wine bottling trailers. In this specialty application, a company will come to us and in tandem with our engineering team, design from the ground up a trailer which will be loaded with wine bottling equipment. Once all the equipment is installed the trailer will go to different vineyards to set up shop and viola, you have an instant mobile wine operation. This helps the small farmers who may not want to invest in their own equipment in a permanent building. This is costly and not the most efficient. If they hire the specialty trailer with the equipment installed, they only pay for what they use. This is a win both for the smaller farmer and for the operators of the mobile specialty trailer.
The above example is but one of hundreds of specialty trailers that we have manufactured at the Aluminum Trailer Company. Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see thousands of pictures in our robust photo gallery. Maybe we have already done something you are considering. If we have not, there is a great chance that we can help you dial in and figure out exactly what you want.
