Sun Country Trailers

What Sun Country Trailers does

Sun Country Trailers is a Phoenix, Arizona-based manufacturer of commercial car haulers, founded in 1986 and operating from a 7-acre, three-building facility. The company hand-builds commercial car carriers in 3, 4, and 5-car configurations — including wedge, lo-pro, drop deck, air ride, and next-generation variants — using a proprietary ¼" all-tubular wall frame, 102" wide decks, 1" star-pouched flooring, powder coat finishes, and self-contained hydraulic systems. Products are engineered for owner-operators, commercial fleet operators, hot shot drivers, and auto auction/dealership end-users, with tow-vehicle compatibility spanning 1-ton dually pickups through Class-8 road tractors.

The company's revenue model is anchored in one-time hardware sales of trailers (quote-based, not publicly priced), supplemented by an in-house parts and service operation covering welding, hydraulic repair, running gear diagnostics, and custom CNC plasma-cut parts, plus third-party financing facilitation through partner lenders. Go-to-market is a hybrid of an authorized dealer network spanning 8 locations across the United States (FL, NY, PA, MO, CA, OR, AZ) and Canada (Ontario), together with a company-owned direct dealership in Phoenix. Marketing is executed through the company website, downloadable brochures, Facebook, X, and YouTube, with financing partnerships acting as a bottom-of-funnel conversion lever.

The business is privately held, independent of any disclosed parent company or external investors, and employs 11-50 people. There is no disclosed revenue, no funding history, no M&A activity, no AI/ML capability, and no international expansion beyond the US and Canada. Customer concentration is diffuse across independent owner-operators, with recurring aftermarket revenue from parts and service providing some stability to the otherwise transactional hardware model.

Name

Sun Country Trailers

Legal name

Sun Country Trailers

Website

https://suncountrytrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sun Country Trailers is a Phoenix-based, family of commercial car hauler manufacturer founded in 1986, hand-building 3, 4, and 5-car trailers for owner-operators, fleet operators, and auto auction/dealership buyers across North America via an authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Car Hauler Trailers

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Commercial car haulers
• Car carrier trailers
• Vehicle transport equipment
• Hydraulic lift trailers
• Auto transport trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: One-time sale of commercial car hauler trailers including 3-car, 4-car, and 5-car configurations in various styles (Wedge, Lo-Pro, Drop Deck, Air Ride, Next Generation)
2. Parts & Service: Replacement parts sales and repair services including welding, hydraulic repairs, running gear diagnostics, cylinder rebuilds, and preventative maintenance
3. Financing Services: Third-party financing facilitation through partnered lenders to help customers purchase trailers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sun Country Trailers manufactures and sells hand-built commercial car hauler trailers in 3, 4, and 5 car configurations, available in Wedge, Drop Deck, Lo-Pro, Air Ride/Air Brake, and Next Generation styles. Trailers feature ¼-inch all-tubular wall steel frames, powder coat finish, 102-inch wide decks, self-contained hydraulic systems, and 1-inch star pouched flooring, and are produced at a 7-acre Phoenix, Arizona facility. The company complements trailer sales with parts, welding, hydraulic repair, and maintenance services, plus third-party financing facilitation for buyers.

Product overview

Sun Country Trailers is a commercial car hauler manufacturer based in Phoenix, Arizona, operating since 1986. The company produces a portfolio of hand-built car hauler trailers in three main product lines: 3 Car Haulers (entry-level models including wedge, drop deck, lo-pro, and air ride configurations), 4 Car Haulers (mid-range budget-conscious models including metro, lo-pro, air ride, and next generation modified configurations), and 5 Car Haulers (maximum capacity models including next generation lo-pro, anniversary edition, and drop deck configurations). All trailers feature ¼-inch wall tube steel construction with powder coat finish, 1-inch star pouched flooring, and 102-inch wide decks. Beyond trailer manufacturing, the company offers parts and service maintenance/repair operations and third-party financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3 Car Haulers Entry-level and mid-range commercial car hauler trailers designed for moving small loads. Available in Wedge, Drop Deck, Lo-Pro, and Air Ride configurations including 48- and 53-foot lengths. Suitable for owner-operators with 1-ton trucks or larger.
• 4 Car Haulers Mid-range commercial car haulers for budget-conscious owner-operators. Available in 40-foot Metro, Lo-Pro, Air Ride/Air Brake, and Next Generation Modified configurations. Designed for hot shot drivers and mixed-load transport with 102-inch wide decks and self-contained hydraulic systems.
• 5 Car Haulers Maximum-capacity commercial car hauler trailers with the widest range of load configurations in the lineup. Available in Next Generation Lo-Pro, Next Generation Anniversary Edition, and Drop Deck configurations. Designed for Class-8 road tractor drivers and medium-duty truck operators.
• 53 foot Drop Deck 5 Car Hauler Versatile 5-car hauler with hydraulic tilt deck, combining wedge and drop deck features with an easy-loading low profile design. Standard features include LED light package, self-contained hydraulic system, 3-point ratchet straps, steel wheels, 16 ply tires, and powder coat finish.
• 53 foot Next Gen Lo-Pro 5 Car Hauler The company's most popular model, offering the widest range of load configurations of any quick loader on the market. Features self-contained hydraulic system, aluminum outer wheels with steel inners, 2 toolboxes with locking paddle latches, heavy-duty flooring and ramps, and hydraulic drop belly. Ideal for sedans, pickups, and vans.
• 53 foot Next Generation Anniversary Edition 5 Car Hauler Low-profile version with an angled curved front, ideal for moving mini-vans, SUVs, and higher-profile passenger vehicles. Requires a Class-8 tractor with 80 inches between the back of the cab and center of kingpin.
• 53 foot Next Generation Modified 4 Car Hauler Modified version based on the Next Generation Lo-Pro with a tilt deck in the second position for adjusting mixed loads or weight distribution. Designed for high-profile vehicles with 60–80 inch cab-to-kingpin distance. Features 22,500 lb single axle or 45,000 lb tandem axle GVWR.
• 40 foot Metro 4 Car Hauler Lighter-weight 4-car hauler designed to be towed by a 1-ton dually pickup or larger. Handles mixed loads of small cars and high-profile passenger vehicles. Features self-contained hydraulic system, 16-inch steel wheels, 14 ply tires, 8-foot manual loading ramps, and LED light package.
• Wedge 3 Car Hauler (48 or 53 foot) Available in 48- or 53-foot configurations. Designed for moving small loads with the wedge shape providing clearance to miss truck bed sides and the tailgate. Ideal for owner-operators with a bed on a 1-ton truck or larger.
• 53 foot Drop Deck 3 Car Hauler Handles mixed loads of small cars and higher-profile passenger vehicles. Ideal for 1-ton trucks or larger.
• 53 foot Lo-Pro 3 Car Hauler / 14 Golf Cart Carrier Designed for moving higher-profile passenger vehicles with easy loading and unloading. Features 14 ply tires and tandem dual axles. Golf cart package includes expanded metal, center rub rails, and a third rear loading ramp.
• 53 foot Air Ride Air Brake 3 Car Hauler Original road tractor car carrier with 53 feet of usable space. Popular for hauling high-profile vehicles such as vans or full-size trucks. Air ride provides better ride quality and a dump valve to lower suspension for easier loading and unloading.
• 53 foot Air Ride Air Brake 4 Car Hauler Versatile trailer with hydraulic lift and tilt deck in front, providing 4 true positions to haul mixed loads. Features 2 toolboxes with locking paddle latches and a hydraulic package.
• 53 foot Lo-Pro 4 Car Hauler Low-profile design ideally suited for a cab-and-chassis set-up. Without a bed to worry about, the stance makes it easier to carry high-profile cars. With the optional lift and tilt deck upgrade, it can typically load four average-length cars.
• Parts & Service Maintenance and repair services including welding, hydraulic repairs, running gear diagnostics, cylinder rebuilds, and preventative maintenance for commercial car haulers. Offers same-day service, competitive labor rates, 30+ years of expertise, and a CNC plasma cutting table for custom parts creation.
• Car Hauler Financing Third-party financing options through partnered lenders to help customers finance new car hauler purchases. Application process is available through the company's website and accommodates a range of credit profiles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trailers can typically load 4 average-length cars with optional lift and tilt deck upgrade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bailey Truck and TrailercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Jacksonville, Florida. Part of the dealer network selling Sun Country Trailers products directly to customers in the Florida region.
• C.D. Jabbco Car Hauling EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with locations in Ogdensburg, New York and Ontario, Canada. Serves the Northeastern US and Canadian markets for Sun Country Trailer sales.
• North America Trucks and Trailer SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Elverson, Pennsylvania. Part of the dealer network covering the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Sancrest Trailer SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with multiple locations throughout Missouri. Serves the Midwest market with Sun Country Trailer products.
• Southern California Tow EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Anaheim, California. Serves the Southern California market for trailer sales and support.
• TEC Equipment, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Portland, Oregon. Serves the Pacific Northwest market for Sun Country Trailers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wabash National: Wabash is a major commercial trailer OEM with a much broader semi-trailer portfolio. While not focused on car haulers, its scale and dealer relationships create indirect competitive pressure on Sun Country's premium commercial products.
• Great Dane Trailers: Great Dane is a long-established commercial trailer manufacturer with deep dealer/service coverage. They do not specialize in car haulers but represent the kind of broad incumbent whose financing and dealer programs shape buyer expectations.

Direct peers

• Load Trail: Load Trail produces car haulers, equipment trailers, and dump bodies through a dealer network, directly competing in the same mid-market owner-operator segment as Sun Country's 3- and 4-car configurations.
• PJ Trailers: PJ manufactures car hauler and equipment trailers sold through U.S. dealers, overlapping with Sun Country's wedge and lo-pro models for owner/operators moving multiple vehicles.
• Kaufman Trailers: Kaufman builds a broad lineup of car hauler and equipment trailers serving the same owner-operator and small-fleet segments as Sun Country. Their car haulers overlap Sun Country's wedge and drop-deck configurations.
• Featherlite Trailers: Featherlite builds specialty and car-hauler trailers with a national dealer footprint, overlapping Sun Country on enclosed and open car carriers aimed at owner-operators and small commercial haulers.
• Trailex: Trailex manufactures aluminum open and enclosed car-carrier trailers directly competing with Sun Country's 3/4/5-car haulers. Both serve owner-operators and small fleets moving multiple vehicles on a single trailer.
• Big Tex Trailers: Big Tex offers car hauler SKUs among a much broader utility/equipment lineup, serving the same owner-operator buyer through a national dealer network. They compete on price-point versus Sun Country's hand-built premium positioning.
• Cozad Trailer Manufacturing: Cozad produces commercial car carriers and specialty trailers sold through a dealer network, competing head-to-head with Sun Country's air-ride and wedge car haulers for the auto-auction and dealership customer.

Others

• Ridewell Suspensions: Ridewell is a supplier of air-ride suspension systems to Sun Country and other trailer OEMs. They are not a competitor but their technology roadmap directly shapes the durability and ride-quality story Sun Country sells.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/suncountrytrlr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClfAaTXSd1_1A96X1SyIaCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/suncountrycarcarriertrailers

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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