Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.

What Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. does

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. is a privately held commercial trailer dealership founded in 1974-1975 by Barry Hale, who remains actively involved after approximately 50 years of operation. Headquartered in Voorhees, New Jersey, the company operates 15 branch locations spanning the U.S. East Coast from Maine to Florida and extending west to Des Moines, Iowa, and Little Rock, Arkansas, positioning it as the largest independent trailer dealership in North America. It serves diversified end markets including construction, agriculture, freight and logistics, energy and industrial, and owner-operator segments through direct in-person branch sales, phone-based inside sales, and online quote-request channels.

The company's core offering is an integrated trailer platform spanning new and used trailer sales, short- and long-term rentals (daily through multi-year terms), OEM and aftermarket parts supply, and repair, refurbishment, and custom fabrication services. It is an authorized distributor for major OEMs including Fontaine, Faymonville, Landoll, Dorsey, Hyundai Translead, MAC Trailers, Manac, XL Specialized, and Cometto, covering dry vans, dumps, flatbeds, reefers, lowboys, moving floors, hopper bottoms, tanks, tippers, yard tractors, and specialized steerable heavy-haul equipment. Financing is offered through partner banks and transportation lenders, completing a one-stop-shop value proposition for fleet operators and owner-operators.

The business model combines transactional revenue (equipment sales, parts, service) with recurring rental revenue and operates two wholly-owned subsidiary brands — Hale Heavy Haul, Inc. and Hale Tank Services, Inc. — that segment specialized heavy-haul and tank-trailer capabilities. Geographic expansion has been both organic (new branches in Iowa and Arkansas) and acquisitive, notably the March 2022 acquisition of Commonwealth Trailer Rentals' operating assets. The company is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investment, private equity backing, or public ownership, and operates without proprietary technology development — it is a traditional capital-intensive industrial distribution business.

Name

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.

Legal name

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.

Website

https://haletrailer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel is a privately held, founder-led commercial trailer dealership operating 15 branches across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest, providing new and used trailer sales, rentals, parts, and service to construction, agriculture, logistics, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer Dealership & Rental Services

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Pooling, Rental & Depot Services (Yard Pools, One-Way) (TLABACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Van Trailer Leasing/Rental (TLABACAB), Refrigerated (Reefer) Trailer Leasing/Rental (TLABACAC), Specialty Trailers Leasing/Rental (Lowboy, RGN, Double Drop, Extendable) (TLABACAG), Bulk & Agricultural Trailers Leasing/Rental (Hopper, Grain, Live Bottom) (TLABACAH), Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

Keywords

• Commercial trailer sales
• Trailer rentals
• Trailer parts
• Trailer repair service
• Heavy haul equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Voorhees

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Inventory (Supply Chain), Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Trailer Sales: Sale of new semi-trailers from multiple manufacturers including dry vans, flatbeds, dumps, reefers, lowboys, tanks, and specialized equipment.
2. Used Trailer Sales: Resale of pre-owned trailers from their existing rental fleet and trade-ins.
3. Trailer Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of trailers with flexible terms including daily, weekly, monthly, annually, or multi-year rental periods.
4. Parts Sales: Sale of OEM and aftermarket trailer parts including brake systems, suspensions, axles, electrical components, cargo control, body/floor/frame parts, hydraulics, tarps, and safety equipment.
5. Service and Repair: Trailer repair, maintenance, refurbishing, painting, and custom fabrication services.
6. Financing Services: Provides financing options for trailer purchases through partnerships with major banks and lenders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel operates as the largest independent trailer dealership in North America, selling, renting, and leasing new and used commercial semi-trailers through 15 branch locations. It also provides trailer parts (OEM and aftermarket, including hard-to-find heavy haul components), full trailer repair and maintenance services, custom fabrication and paint, and financing facilitation through partner banks and lenders.

Product overview

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. is the largest independent trailer dealership in North America, operating 15 branch locations along the east coast and into Iowa. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial semi-trailers for sale, rent, and lease across multiple product categories including Dry Vans, Dumps, Flatbeds, Hopper Bottoms, Lowboys, Moving Floors, Reefers, Tanks, Tippers, and Yard Tractors. The portfolio also includes specialty equipment such as Office Trailers, Storage Containers, and steerable trailers from Faymonville and Cometto. Beyond equipment sales, Hale Trailer provides integrated service programs including Sales NOW (dedicated sales support), Rentals NOW (flexible rental terms), Parts NOW (extensive parts inventory), and Service NOW (repair and maintenance). The company operates as an authorized distributor for numerous OEM manufacturers and serves as a one-stop solution for trailer needs across construction, agriculture, logistics, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Vans

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Commonwealth Trailer RentalsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022In March 2022, Hale Trailer purchased the operating assets of Commonwealth Trailer Rentals (CTR), expanding their geographical footprint, inventory, and product offerings.
• FontainecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Fontaine trailer products including flatbeds, lowboys, and specialized equipment.
• FaymonvillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Faymonville trailers including HighwayMAX, MegaMAX, MultiMAX, StreetMAX, and TeleMAX models. Dedicated heavy haul parts support line provided for Faymonville equipment.
• LandollcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Landoll trailers and equipment.
• JostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Jost trailer components and parts.
• DorseycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Dorsey trailers including dry vans and lowboys.
• Hyundai TransleadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Hyundai Translead trailers including dry vans, flatbeds, and reefers.
• MAC TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for MAC trailers including dumps, moving floors, and flatbeds.
• ManaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Manac trailers including flatbeds and hopper bottoms.
• VanguardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Vanguard trailer products.
• ComettocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Cometto self-propelled hydraulic platforms and specialized equipment. Dedicated heavy haul parts support line provided.
• XL Specialized TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for XL Specialized trailers including lowboys and detachable equipment haulers.
• HendricksonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Hendrickson suspension systems and parts.
• BendixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Bendix brake system components.
• MeritorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Meritor brake and drivetrain components.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Velocity Vehicle Group: Daimler Truck dealer network operating across the western and southwestern U.S. with trailer sales, parts, and service. Comparable as a large multi-branch commercial vehicle dealer, though more truck-centric and operating in a different geographic footprint than Hale.

Direct peers

• Star Leasing Company: One of the largest independent trailer rental and leasing companies in the U.S., offering semi-trailer rental, lease, sales, and service across multiple trailer types—closely matching Hale's rental/sales/service hybrid model and competing for the same freight, construction, and agricultural customers.
• Great Dane: Major manufacturer of dry vans, reefers, and flatbeds with its own dealer network. Directly competitive with Hale as a sales channel partner and at the customer level across the same trailer categories Hale sells.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Largest privately held U.S. trailer manufacturer (dry vans, reefers, Tautliner curtainsides) operating through a network of independent dealers. Comparable to Hale as a counterparty (manufacturer-dealer relationship) and as a competitor in the trailer sales and aftermarket parts channel.
• FleetPride: Largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in North America, with service capabilities. Overlaps directly with Hale's parts NOW program (brake systems, suspensions, electrical) and FHWA-inspected service offering for commercial truck and trailer customers.
• M.H. Eby, Inc. Family-owned manufacturer of dry freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and specialty trailers with its own dealer network. Comparable in business model (privately held, multi-product trailer manufacturer with parts/service) and as a counterparty in Hale's distribution and parts ecosystem.
• Premier Trailer Leasing: National trailer rental and leasing company with a multi-type fleet (dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, chassis) plus sales and service—directly comparable to Hale's rental/sales/service model and a competitor for the same fleet-operator and owner-operator accounts.
• XTRA Lease (XTRA Incorporated): One of the largest trailer rental and leasing companies in North America with a multi-type fleet (dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, chassis) and over-the-road rental capabilities. Direct competitor to Hale Trailer's Rentals NOW program for short- and long-term rental customers.

Broad incumbents

• Rush Enterprises, Inc. Largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, selling Peterbilt and International trucks plus trailer brands and providing parts and service. Comparable as a multi-location commercial vehicle dealer group, although its core franchise is trucks rather than trailers.
• Wabash National Corporation: Publicly traded leading manufacturer of dry van trailers, reefers, platform trailers, and tankers with an integrated dealer and parts network. While Hale distributes trailers from competitors like Wabash-owned Dorsey, Wabash's vertical strategy including parts and services makes it a broad incumbent comparable at the industry level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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