What Stoughton Trailers does

Stoughton Trailers is a family-owned private manufacturer of semi-trailers, intermodal containers, and chassis founded in 1961 and headquartered in Stoughton, Wisconsin. The company is the 5th largest trailer manufacturer in North America, operating 8 manufacturing plants with nearly 2 million square feet of capacity across Wisconsin, Texas, Oklahoma, and a 2025-opened 53,000-square-foot corporate headquarters. Its product portfolio spans dry vans, refrigerated trailers (including the PureBlue efficiency line), grain hoppers, intermodal containers (including the new Z+ composite-plate 53-foot model), intermodal chassis (including the next-generation Smart Chassis with 7-second automated coupling via Electrans Technologies), livestock trailers via the 2014 Barrett Trailers acquisition, and specialized construction technologies (Tough Plate, Aluminum Sheet & Post). Stoughton holds industry-first safety credentials, including being the only OEM to pass IIHS TOUGHGUARD rear impact testing at 40 MPH and to earn chassis-level TOUGHGUARD certification.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model: a factory-direct regional sales team covers named US territories (Missouri/Kansas/Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana/Nebraska/Michigan, and others) while an authorized dealer network including Sovereign Trailers (Southeast US, launched 2026 with Peach State Truck Centers' 14 locations), TEC Equipment (Western US), and TyCorra (Eastern Canada) handles broader geographic coverage plus parts and service. Stoughton Lease provides rental and leasing programs (short, intermediate, and long term), and Stoughton Trailers Acceptance Corp (STAC) offers captive financing, creating an integrated ownership and financing ecosystem around the core hardware sales motion. Revenue streams are predominantly hardware sales (trailer manufacturing), with subscription/recurring rental revenue from Stoughton Lease and financing income from STAC as secondary streams. Customer segments span commercial trucking fleets (primary), intermodal transport companies, agricultural/grain haulers, and livestock haulers.

Technology and IP differentiation centers on proprietary safety certifications (IIHS TOUGHGUARD), advanced materials (Z+ composite plate technology offering 6.5% more volume than standard welded containers), automated coupling systems (Electrans Auto Connect), and smart connectivity features delivered through the Clarience Technologies partnership ecosystem. The company actively protects its domestic competitive position through the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition, which secured preliminary antidumping duties of up to 130.76% on Chinese trailer imports and affirmative ITC findings on chassis from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. Leadership is second-generation family-owned under STI Holdings, Inc., with founder Don Wahlin transitioned to Bob Wahlin as President and CEO.

Name

Stoughton Trailers

Legal name

STI HOLDINGS, INC.

Website

https://stoughtontrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stoughton Trailers is a family-owned manufacturer of semi-trailers, intermodal containers, chassis, grain hoppers, and livestock trailers founded in 1961, serving commercial trucking fleets, intermodal operators, agricultural haulers, and livestock transporters across North America as the 5th largest North American trailer OEM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Semi-Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH), Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA), Dry Van Trailer Leasing/Rental (TLABACAB), Trailer Pooling, Rental & Depot Services (Yard Pools, One-Way) (TLABACAJ)

Keywords

• Semi-trailer manufacturing
• Dry van trailers
• Refrigerated trailers
• Intermodal chassis
• Agricultural grain trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoughton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trailer Manufacturing and Sales: Core business of designing, manufacturing, and selling semi-truck trailers including dry vans, refrigerated trailers, grain trailers, chassis, and containers. Products are sold through dealer network and direct factory sales.
2. Trailer Rental and Leasing: Stoughton Lease offers short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term rental and leasing programs. Complements direct sales by providing flexible ownership options to transportation industry customers.
3. Trailer Financing: Stoughton Trailers Acceptance Corp (STAC) provides financing options for customers purchasing trailers, supporting the sales process with integrated financial solutions.
4. Parts and Service: Parts sales through dedicated parts team with territory managers covering Southeast, Southwest, Northwest, Northeast, and Great Lakes regions. Service support through dealer network and company locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stoughton Trailers designs, manufactures, and sells semi-truck trailers including dry vans, refrigerated trailers, grain trailers, intermodal containers, and chassis for commercial freight transportation. It complements manufacturing with related services including trailer financing through Stoughton Trailers Acceptance Corp. (STAC), rental and leasing through Stoughton Lease, livestock trailers through Barrett Trailers, and component fabrication solutions.

Product overview

Stoughton Trailers is a diversified trailer manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of transportation equipment. The core product lineup includes Dry Vans, Refrigerated Trailers (including PureBlue), Grain Trailers, Chassis (including Smart Chassis), and Containers. These are complemented by various construction technologies (Z+ Composite, Tough Plate, Aluminum Sheet & Post) and specialized options (Extra Wide, Rear Impact Guard). The company also provides Component Fabrication Solutions as a unique industry capability. Products range from standard over-the-road trailers to advanced technology-enabled solutions like the Smart Chassis with automated coupling and connectivity features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PureBlue: Refrigerated trailer product line delivering industry-leading efficiency
• Smart Chassis
• Z-Plate

Products and services

• Dry Vans Standard over-the-road dry van semi-trailers for commercial freight transportation, available in multiple configurations (Z+ Composite, Tough Plate, Aluminum Sheet & Post, Extra Wide). Designed for fleet operators moving consumer goods, packaged foods, electronics, and general freight.
• Refrigerated Trailers (PureBlue) Temperature-controlled refrigerated semi-trailers with industry-leading efficiency via advanced temperature control and insulation technology, used by fleet operators hauling perishable goods. Includes the PureBlue refrigerated trailer with expanded production capacity.
• Grain Trailers Agricultural hopper/grain trailers designed for bulk commodity transport including grain, corn, soybeans, and wheat. Produced at Plant 3, engineered for high payload capacity, heavy-load durability, and corrosion resistance.
• Smart Chassis (Intermodal Chassis) Next-generation intermodal container chassis for port-to-rail and rail-to-truck operations. The Smart Chassis features Electrans Technologies' Auto Connect system that automatically couples truck and chassis air, electrical, and communication lines in seven seconds without drivers leaving the cab, plus real-time health monitoring, tire inflation sensing, cameras, and electronic braking.
• 53-foot Intermodal Container 53-foot domestic intermodal containers with composite plate-style design offering 6.5% more interior volume and enhanced durability versus standard welded containers. Marketed to intermodal transport companies for port-to-rail and rail-to-truck operations.
• Component Fabrication Solutions Unique in-house fabrication and welding of trailer subcomponents performed at Plant 5 in Stoughton. Provides vertical integration that supports Stoughton's trailer production with quality and cost control over subcomponents, a distinctive capability in the trailer industry.
• Barrett Livestock Trailers Livestock trailers manufactured by Barrett Trailers, LLC (acquired 2014) in Purcell, Oklahoma. Includes gooseneck stock trailers, groundload livestock trailers, and semi livestock trailers for hauling hogs and cattle. Marketed to ranchers and livestock haulers.
• Stoughton Lease (Trailer Rental and Leasing) Trailer rental and leasing programs offered as short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term options to provide flexible ownership alternatives for transportation industry customers as a complement to direct sales. Operated by wholly-owned subsidiary Stoughton Lease.
• Stoughton Trailers Acceptance Corp. (STAC) Trailer Financing Captive financing arm providing trailer financing solutions to customers purchasing Stoughton trailers, supporting the sales process with integrated financial solutions. Contactable via [email protected].
• Stoughton Parts (Aftermarket Parts Sales) Aftermarket parts distribution for Stoughton trailers and other trailer brands, sold through dedicated territory managers covering Southeast, Southwest, Northwest, Northeast, and Great Lakes regions, supported by 1-800-227-5391 customer service and the Stoughton Parts online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31% more kinetic energy managed at 40 MPH vs standard 35 MPH test
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sovereign Trailers (Peach State Truck Centers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 April 2026Stoughton Trailers launched Sovereign Trailers as a dedicated commercial trailer dealer in partnership with Peach State Truck Centers. The new entity operates as an authorized Stoughton dealer offering new and used trailer sales, parts, and service support through Peach State's 14 locations across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Financing is provided through affiliated company Sovereign Equipment Financial.
• TEC EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026New dealer partnership significantly expanding Stoughton's dealer network in the Western United States. TEC Equipment serves as an authorized dealer offering Stoughton trailers.
• American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition (Great Dane LLC, Wabash National Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Industry coalition formed by major U.S. trailer manufacturers including Stoughton Trailers, Great Dane LLC, and Wabash Corporation. The coalition filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions against unfair trade practices from China, Canada, and Mexico to protect domestic trailer manufacturing.
• Clarience Technologies (Pressure Systems International, Road Ready, Rear View Safety, Truck-Lite)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2025Collaboration with Clarience Technologies and its subsidiaries to power the Smart Chassis launch. The partnership integrates technologies including Pressure Systems International (tire inflation), Road Ready (telematics), Rear View Safety (cameras), and Truck-Lite for lighting systems into Stoughton's next-generation smart intermodal chassis.
• Electrans TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2025Provider of Auto Connect system for Stoughton's Smart Chassis. The Auto Connect system automatically couples truck and chassis air, electrical, and communication lines in seven seconds without drivers leaving the cab, enabling automated coupling for intermodal operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Wabash National Corporation: Wabash National is the largest US trailer manufacturer, offering dry vans, refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, and intermodal products. It is a direct competitor across Stoughton's core product lines and a co-petitioner in the AD/CVD trade case coalition.
• Great Dane LLC: Great Dane is a major North American manufacturer of dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and platform trailers, with comparable product breadth to Stoughton. It is a direct competitor and co-petitioner in the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition trade actions.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Utility Trailer is one of the largest US manufacturers of dry van and refrigerated trailers, directly competing with Stoughton's flagship products. Its focus on dry van and reefer aligns closely with Stoughton's core portfolio.
• Hyundai Translead: Hyundai Translead manufactures dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and intermodal containers and chassis, overlapping significantly with Stoughton's product lineup. As a major trailer OEM in North America, it competes for the same fleet and intermodal customers.
• Vanguard National Trailer: Vanguard National Trailer is a US manufacturer of dry vans and refrigerated trailers and a subsidiary of Travis Pattern & Foundry. It competes directly with Stoughton in the dry van segment for similar fleet customers.
• Cheetah Chassis Corporation: Cheetah Chassis is a US manufacturer of intermodal container chassis and a co-petitioner (along with Stoughton) in the ITC chassis AD/CVD case against Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is the most direct peer in the intermodal chassis segment where Stoughton's Smart Chassis competes.
• MAC Trailer Manufacturing: MAC Trailer is a major US manufacturer of dump trailers, drop-deck trailers, and other specialty platforms. It overlaps with Stoughton's grain trailer and agricultural product lines and competes in adjacent specialty trailer categories.
• Dorsey Trailers: Dorsey Trailers manufactures flatbed, drop-deck, and specialty trailers for over-the-road freight. It competes with Stoughton's agricultural and platform trailer offerings and serves similar commercial fleet customers.
• Heil Trailer International: Heil Trailer is a global manufacturer of tank, dry bulk, and specialty trailers. It competes with Stoughton's grain and specialty trailer segments and shares exposure to industrial and agricultural end markets.
• Fontaine Trailer Company: Fontaine Trailer is a major manufacturer of flatbed, drop-deck, and specialty platforms, with overlap to Stoughton's agricultural and platform trailer categories. Both serve commercial trucking fleets with comparable equipment configurations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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