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.
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Custom Trailers
Monday, March 15th, 2010Race Trailers
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Whether 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.
Mobile Lab
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Mobile 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.
Snowmobile Trailers
Monday, March 8th, 2010With 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.
Command Center
Friday, March 5th, 2010All 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!
MOBILE OFFICE
Thursday, March 4th, 2010So 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.
Race Trailers
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010It’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.
Command Center
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Over 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.
Custom trailers
Monday, March 1st, 2010The 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.
2010 ATC & Motiv Promotions
Monday, January 18th, 2010ATC & 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 – $4,620Plus Applicable Freight |
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24′ Motiv RSX with Red Line Package – $12,890Plus Applicable Freight |
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24′ ATC Quest with Fast Lane Package – $17,380Plus Applicable Freight |
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24′ Motiv SSX Series Stacker – $27,495Plus Applicable Freight |
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Race Car Haulers
Friday, September 11th, 2009ATC 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
Living Quarter Trailers
Friday, September 11th, 2009Congratulations, 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.
Mobile Communicaiton
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.
Custom Trailers
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!
Car haulers
Friday, August 14th, 2009Car 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.
Stacker Trailers
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
If your hauling needs dictate hauling multiple cars, a stacker trailer may just be the perfect solution. Stacker trailers give you the ability to haul cars double decker style. Stacker trailers are shorter and easier to maneuver behind your tow vehicle. Stacker trailers incorporate a car lift into the design of the trailer to allow for stacking the cars inside. It may be a rear gate lift. In this type of lift, the rear door doubles as the car lift to the second level. The second level is a full length fixed floor, and the car lift is on the outside of the trailer. Or a rail lift may be used. lift may be. This type of lift, housed completely inside the stacker trailer, has a stationary platform that moves up and down inside the stacker trailer. In this type of car lift, the second level is fixed in front of the lift mechanism. Both have their benefits. The rear gate lift frees up floor space inside the trailer for other uses. However, the rear gate lift requires additional space behind and above the trailer to operate. The interior rail lift is typically less expensive.
Stacker trailers are commonly towed by Class A motor homes. Stacker trailers are similar height to Class A motor homes and can be painted to match the tow vehicle. In shopping for stacker trailers, weight is generally an issue. Stacker trailers may be built with a steel frame, wood floor, steel rail lift, all of which add significantly to the overall weight of the stacker trailers. Another option is all aluminum stacker trailers. These stacker trailers frames are all aluminum, aluminum floors and aluminum rail lifts.
Trailer manufacturers
Monday, August 10th, 2009Just 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!
Restroom Trailers
Friday, August 7th, 2009So you have scheduled an event, you hope to have a record crowd. The entertainment is scheduled. Food is taken care of and the list goes on and on of preparations and planning. Well don’t forget one very important item, where you do your business. You are going to need a restroom trailer. That is where ATC comes in. From shower trailers, mobile bunk rooms to restroom trailers, ATC can build to your spec and help you design the restroom trailer you need to fit your budget. Restroom trailers can be just small single unit or a 53’ deluxe restroom trailer facility. We also can provide financing.
The Aluminum Trailer Company has also built several restroom trailers for the show biz industry. Give us a call we listen to what you need and help the design of your custom restroom trailer.
Gooseneck Trailers
Thursday, August 6th, 2009If you have a high volume of cargo and are looking for a safe, secure way to transport it, look no further than ATC and Motiv gooseneck trailers. Many customers want to know what is the longest bumper pull trailer that we can build. We have built up to 34′ long bumper pull trailers, but strongly recommend switching over to a gooseneck of fifth wheel trailer for this size. Because of the hitching mechanism and the location of the weight on the tow vehicle, large trailers are much safer when designed with a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch.
Another big benefit to gooseneck trailers is the additional enclosed storage space above the bed of the truck. Many customers use this enclosed space as a safe place to keep valuable cargo and protect it from the elements. Access doors are often used on either the driver side of the trailer or on passenger side of the trailer to allow easy access to this area. We generally do not recommend adding cargo doors on the front of the trailer due to potential leak hazard.
ATC and Motiv offers a full line of gooseneck trailers for general storage or complete with full living accommodations. Check out more information about our innovative line of gooseneck trailers at www.aluminumtrailer.com. Thanks for your interest in ATC and Motiv Trailers!
Customized Trailers
Monday, August 3rd, 2009If 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!
Quality Trailers
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Quality! 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.
Lab Trailers
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009Unless 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!
Concession Trailers
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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Commercial Trailers
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009ATC 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.
ATC
Monday, June 29th, 2009The 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!
Custom Built Trailers
Friday, June 26th, 2009A 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.
Cargo Trailers
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
So you got some stuff to haul in your cargo trailer huh? Well ATC and Motiv just came out with the trailer for you! Our brand new Raven Lite cargo trailer models are built by the best Amish craftsmen in the industry and these new models come with a price that even has the guys in Elkhart stumbling. Yes, you heard it right, you can get a world-class precision-built cargo trailer from ATC and Motiv at a price that beats even the cheap cargo trailer manufactures.
To make things even better, we offer our Raven Lite cargo models with an innovative new option where you can upgrade to a completely aluminum frame. Due to our recent gains in manufacturing efficiencies we can offer the aluminum frame cargo trailer at nearly the same price as the steel frame model.
The Raven Lite also has a host of standard features that helps it shine over our competition. Our Ravens Lite trailers include a slam latch door, 24″ tall stoneguard, 15″ tires, one-piece aluminum roof, partially screwless exterior, Advantech floor and a very generous standard interior height.
Never before have you been able to get such a high quality cargo trailer built by an industry leading manufacturer at these prices. Call or stop in and see one of our dealers today and learn more about the Raven Lite cargo trailer. Make sure you bring your tow vehicle with you because you’re going to want to bring it home with you.
Commercial Trailers
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.
Enclosed Aluminum Car Trailer
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009The 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!
Motorcycle Trailers
Monday, May 18th, 2009So, 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!
Commercial Trailers
Friday, May 15th, 2009So, 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!
