Strick Trailers

What Strick Trailers does

Strick Trailers, LLC is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned US manufacturer of custom dry van semi-trailers, truck bodies, and converter dollies, headquartered in Monroe, Indiana. The company was founded by Frank Strick in the 1930s after applying aircraft engineering to trucking, with formal incorporation as Strick Corporation in 1966 and over 46 years of continuous manufacturing in Indiana. Its product portfolio is built on two parallel construction platforms: a sheet-and-post line led by the TF1, MAX101, VT100, Drop Frame, Pup, and Open Top models (22 to 60 feet, GVWR up to 65,000 lb), and a Fiberglass Reinforced Composite (FRC) line launched in 2019. Specialty offerings include the Elevator double-drop trailer (2020), Heavy Duty and Standard Truck Bodies on truck chassis, and converter dollies. Standard "Strick Standards" spec includes Michelin tires, Hendrickson suspension, Jost landing gear, and ECK corrosion coatings, with patent-pending King Pin DuoPlug and InfoScan QR VIN tagging as differentiators.

The company monetizes through direct sales and a dealer channel called StrickVantage covering the US and Canada, complemented by an exclusive aftermarket parts relationship with New Life Transport Parts Center, which distributes through eight US warehouses plus Ontario. Pricing is fully custom quote-based given build-to-spec configuration, supplemented by a 5-year limited warranty. Served verticals span moving and LTL delivery, beverage and snack distribution, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, building materials, heavy haul, airlines, and furniture/appliance delivery, with named enterprise customers including Viking Coca Cola, Stericycle, Sunbelt Rentals, Batesville Casket, Greif Packaging, Admiral Beverage, One World Logistics, and Smith Brothers of Berne.

Manufacturing is conducted entirely in-house at Monroe, Indiana, with a Berwick, Pennsylvania sister company (Cheetah Chassis Corporation) supporting chassis activity. The company employs 101-250 people, maintains no external private equity or public-market exposure, and continues to operate under fourth-generation family ownership. Recent operational signals include active production hiring, the 2025 Indiana Governor's Workplace Safety Award, and an ongoing product cadence (Standard Truck Body formalized in 2026), indicating a stable, product-led domestic OEM business model rather than a high-growth venture-backed operator.

Name

Strick Trailers

Legal name

Strick Trailers, LLC

Website

https://stricktrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Strick Trailers is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned US manufacturer of custom sheet-and-post and fiberglass-reinforced-composite dry van semi-trailers, truck bodies, and converter dollies, serving enterprise fleets across beverage, healthcare, logistics, and specialty transport verticals in the US and Canada via its StrickVantage dealer network and New Life Parts distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Semi-Trailers and Truck Bodies

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB), Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

Keywords

• Custom semi-trailers
• Dry van trailers
• Sheet and post construction
• Commercial truck bodies
• Fiberglass reinforced composite trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer and Truck Body Sales: Strick generates revenue through the sale of custom dry van semi-trailers, truck bodies, and converter dollies. Products are sold through dealer network and direct sales with pricing based on customization level and specifications. The company also offers a 5-year limited warranty to original purchasers.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Parts and service support through authorized parts dealer New Life Transport Parts Center, which distributes Strick parts to authorized distributors nationwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Strick Trailers designs, engineers, and manufactures custom commercial dry van semi-trailers, truck bodies, and converter dollies at its Monroe, Indiana facility. The company produces two primary construction types—Sheet and Post and Fiberglass Reinforced Composite (FRC)—with extensive customization across lengths from 22 to 60 feet for industries including beverage distribution, automotive, furniture delivery, heavy haul, and pharmaceuticals. Sales are executed through a nationwide StrickVantage dealer network, a direct sales team, and a parts distribution partnership with New Life Transport Parts Center.

Product overview

Strick Trailers is a US-based manufacturer of innovative, highly customizable commercial dry vans, truck bodies, and converter dollies. Its product portfolio centers on two primary construction types: Sheet & Post and Fiberglass Reinforced Composite (FRC). The core Sheet & Post lineup includes the TF1™ (toughest/versatile best-seller), MAX101™ (maximum interior width), VT100™ (vertical lining for temperature-controlled applications), Drop Frame, Pup, and Open Top trailers — all available in lengths from 22 feet to 60 feet with extensive customization. The FRC lineup offers lightweight, rust-resistant trailers. Supporting products include Heavy Duty and Standard Truck Bodies (on truck chassis), Dolly converters, the Elevator™ (double-drop with moving platforms), and add-on technology features such as InfoScan™ QR-based VIN tagging and the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider System. Every trailer includes standard features branded as 'Strick Standards' and can be further customized through a comprehensive custom options program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StrickVantage: Dealer program brand for authorized Strick dealers offering sales, service and parts support

Products and services

• TF1™ Strick's toughest, most versatile and best-selling sheet and post dry van trailer. Can be customized for use in almost any industry, from heavy haul and air cargo to paper roll and city delivery applications. Features 100.5" interior width, 12' to 15'6" exterior height, 22' to 60' length, and 65,000 lb GVWR.
• MAX101™ Sheet and post dry van trailer boasting maximum interior width of 101" from post to post. Designed for hauling palletized or oversized freight to increase payload and lower operating costs. Ideal for automotive, beverage, energy, entertainment, and moving/delivery industries.
• VT100™ Sheet and post dry van trailer with vertically installed lining and logistic posts, engineered specifically for temperature-controlled and specialty interior finished vans. Strategically engineered over more than two decades. Ideal for private beverage fleets and snack foods/bakery vans.
• Drop Frame Drop frame sheet and post dry van trailer with a lower deck height than standard dry vans, offering increased interior clearance for transporting bulky or unusually shaped items. Features 14" or 18" drop options, equipped with Hendrickson MAXILIFT system. Ideal for arts, antiquities, temperature-controlled, and mobile comfort applications.
• Pup Compact yet durable sheet and post pup trailer ideal for less than truckload (LTL), city deliveries, and double/triple operations. Lightweight construction enhances payload capacity without compromising strength. Lengths from 22' (6.7m) to 36' (10.0m), with 40,000 lb GVWR. Suitable for LTL, pharmaceutical, cabinetry, and city/rural delivery.
• Open Top Open top sheet and post trailer designed for unusual shaped or specialty manufactured goods requiring overhead crane or 'A' frame automation loading. Allows easy top or rear loading when additional height clearance is required. Ideal for extruded metals, coiled metals, building and automotive glass, cabinetry, and metals distribution.
• Heavy Duty Truck Body Custom engineered truck body constructed with sheet and post design for demanding loads, harsh environments, and intensive daily use. Built for heavier loads, liftgate support, and interior winch or racking systems. Lengths from 16' to 28'. Ideal for furniture and bedding, tile/carpet/flooring, and residential/office furniture and appliance delivery.
• Standard Truck Body Purpose-built standard truck body designed for truck chassis applications, offering heavy duty benefits with significantly reduced weight compared to high-end plate or composite bodies. Ideal for mixed commodity loads, repetitive routes, varied pallet sizes, building materials delivery, fasteners/tools/equipment, and private fleet work. Features 98.5" interior width.
• FRC (Fiberglass Reinforced Composite) Fiberglass Reinforced Composite trailer made from seamless, molded composite panels reinforced with fiberglass. Lightweight, rust-resistant, and offering a clean exterior ideal for branding. Features 100.25" interior width and 13'6" maximum height. Industry's first FRC trailer launched in 2019.
• Dolly Single and tandem axle cargo dolly designed for strength, stability, and seamless connection between pup trailers for multiple drop and hook applications. Available in single or tandem axle configurations with spring suspension and drawbar eye for a smooth, quiet ride. Low maintenance with exceptional reliability, durability, and performance. Ideal for breads and snacks distribution.
• Elevator™ Highly specialized sheet and post trailer equipped with a groundbreaking internal system consisting of a double drop design and moving platforms that together provide increased cargo space for operational efficiency. Introduced in 2020.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sheet and post trailers last 15+ years compared to 5-7 years for FRC original owner cycles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Life Transport Parts Center (New Life Parts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized exclusive outlet for Strick aftermarket trailer repair parts throughout the United States. With over 30 years in business, New Life has become an industry leader in parts distribution. Operates inventory warehouses and branches in Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Grand Rapids, IN, Minneapolis, MN, Oakland, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and Ontario, Canada. Contact: [email protected]
• ABCO Fleet Services (American Body Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrick dealer for approximately 13 years, owned by Bob Pape. Specializes in supplying trailers to the beverage industry with customer-specific customization. Named 2025 Dealer of the Year (second time in three years). Recognized for developing trailer specification niche and delivering high quality products with zero defects.
• Pace Transportation ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Southern Michigan and Northern Kentucky territories, owned by Hinton Transportation Services (HTI). Named 2024 Dealer of the Year. Known for connecting clients with specialty trailer builds that match Strick's core competencies.
• HendricksoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred supplier for Hendrickson VANTRAAX HKANT 40K air ride suspension with Quik-Draw slider pin extractor, and Hendrickson MAXILIFT lift legs. Hendrickson TIREMAAX tire inflation systems available as options.
• JostcoreTechnology or IntegrationStandard supplier of Jost 451 Magnum Landing Gear with 10-year warranty. Features heavy-duty steel tubes, protective seals, and additional landing gear bracing and subframe from Strick.
• MichelincoreTechnology or IntegrationStandard tire supplier for Michelin X Line T-2 tires (included at no extra charge). Tires designed for improved tread wear, fuel savings, excellent re-treadability, and exceptional traction.
• Cheetah Chassis CorporationminorOthersRelated company located in Berwick, PA. Sister company to Strick Trailers, LLC under Strick Group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wabash National Corporation: Large US dry van, refrigerated, and intermodal trailer manufacturer with extensive dealer network. Directly comparable as competing dry van maker serving fleet customers across the same verticals.
• Great Dane Trailers: Major US manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, and specialty trailers with national dealer footprint. Directly competes with Strick in dry van and truck body segments.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: One of the largest US trailer OEMs producing dry vans, reefers, and flatbeds. Highly comparable to Strick as a long-established domestic trailer manufacturer with broad product line.
• Stoughton Trailers: Family-owned US manufacturer of dry van, stainless steel, and specialty trailers. Directly comparable to Strick's privately-held family business, customization focus, and dry van category.
• Vanguard National Trailer Corporation: US manufacturer specializing in dry vans, reefers, and dump/tipper trailers. Directly comparable product portfolio with focus on fleet customers.
• Hyundai Translead: Major North American trailer OEM (Korean-owned) producing dry vans, reefers, and chassis. Competes on price and quality in commodity and customizable dry van categories.
• Heil Trailer International (Waste & Specialty): US-based manufacturer of dry vans, dump bodies, and refuse/specialty truck bodies. Comparable truck body product offering alongside dry vans.
• East Manufacturing Corporation: Family-owned US manufacturer of aluminum dump trailers, aluminum flatbeds, and specialty trailers. Comparable custom-engineering approach and family ownership profile.

Regional players

• Manac Inc. Canadian trailer manufacturer of dry vans, flatbeds, and specialty trailers. Comparable product line focused primarily on Canadian market where Strick also distributes.

Others

• Cheetah Chassis Corporation: Sister company to Strick Trailers under the Strick Group, located in Berwick, PA, manufacturing chassis products. Adjacent within the same product ecosystem for trailer and chassis solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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