Magnum Trailer and Equipment

What Magnum Trailer and Equipment does

Magnum Trailer and Equipment Inc. is a Canadian heavy-duty truck equipment manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The company operates three divisions: Truck Accessories (front-end protection such as Moose Bumpers, Tube Guards, and the MG Series Modular Guards, plus cab guards, fenders, toolboxes, and chain hangers), Trailer Design and Manufacturing (custom, terminal, live haul, highway, oil and gas, forestry trailers, and the AUCOS Fifth Wheel Coupling System), and Truck Service and Repair (ICBC/CVIP approved mechanical, frame, and refurbishment work handling approximately 3,500 trucks per year). Core engineering capabilities include FEA-engineered truck-specific mount brackets, the proprietary Quad Hinge Bushing Quick Latch System, and Stainless Steel 304 modular guard architecture, supported by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of manufactured truck accessories and custom trailers, complemented by professional-service revenue from the repair facility and dealer-channel fulfillment. The go-to-market combines direct department-level sales (phone-based, with a Request Quote form) for trailer and service work, and a 255+ dealer network across Canada and the United States for accessories, with transacting dealers able to purchase Delivered or FOB the Abbotsford warehouse or the Quebec-based Eastern Distribution Centre partnered with Normandin Transit. Named enterprise customers include the Port of Los Angeles (terminal trailers), Maple Lodge Farms (35 custom live-haul poultry trailers), Fort Garry Industries, REMCAN Projects LP, Shepherd's Home Hardware, and Black Bear Transport.

Following its May 2025 acquisition by Merritt Companies, Magnum operates as part of the Merritt family of companies, with its Truck Accessories division aligned with Merritt Aluminum Products and its Trailer Manufacturing division alongside Merritt Trailers. The company reports more than 180 employees across its Abbotsford operations and Eastern Canadian distribution footprint, and it maintains a refreshed brand presence introduced in January 2021 across a dealer-driven, events-supported, and trade-press-covered marketing mix.

Name

Magnum Trailer and Equipment

Legal name

Magnum Trailer and Equipment Inc.

Website

https://magnumtrailer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magnum Trailer and Equipment is a Canadian heavy-duty truck equipment manufacturer (founded 1984, Abbotsford, BC) producing front-end protection accessories, custom industrial trailers, and ICBC/CVIP repair services for Class 8 fleets across North America through a 255+ dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer and Heavy-Duty Truck Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Heavy-duty truck accessories
• Custom trailer manufacturing
• Front-end protection
• Commercial vehicle equipment
• Truck service repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Accessories Sales: Magnum manufactures and sells over 120 standard truck accessories including moose bumpers, tube guards, modular guards, cab guards, fenders, toolboxes, chain hangers, deck plates, frame steps, and load levelers through a dealer network. Products are sold as one-time purchases (per-unit hardware sales).
2. Custom Trailer Design & Manufacturing: Designs and manufactures custom trailers for livestock, forestry, highway, oil and gas, and terminal applications. Products include terminal trailers, live haul trailers, highway trailers, forestry trailers, oil & gas trailers, and custom chassis. Revenue from one-time trailer sales.
3. Truck Service & Repair: ICBC and CVIP approved repair and service facility offering custom design solutions, frame repair & refurbishment, full service shop, mechanical repairs, installations, and service & parts department. Approximately 3,500 trucks pass through the service facility each year.
4. Quick Ship Program: Following the 7,300 sq ft warehouse expansion in Abbotsford, Magnum launched a Quick Ship Program that increases inventory levels and reduces lead times on shipping for truck accessories.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Magnum Trailer and Equipment designs, manufactures, and sells custom trailers (terminal, live haul, highway, oil & gas, forestry) and heavy-duty Class 8 truck accessories (moose bumpers, tube guards, MG Series modular guards, cab guards, fenders, toolboxes) for fleet operators and dealers across North America. The company also operates an ICBC and CVIP approved truck and trailer service and repair facility in Abbotsford, BC, processing approximately 3,500 trucks per year.

Product overview

Magnum Trailer and Equipment is a heavy-duty truck equipment manufacturer operating three main divisions: Truck Accessories, Trailer Design & Manufacturing, and Truck Service & Repair. The Truck Accessories division offers front-end protection products including Moose Bumpers, Tube Guards, and Modular Guards (MG Series), along with cab guards, chain hangers, deck plates, fenders, load levelers, toolboxes, and frame steps. The Trailer Design & Manufacturing division produces Custom Trailers, Terminal Trailers, Live Haul Trailers, Highway Trailers, Oil & Gas Trailers, Forestry Trailers, AUCOS Fifth Wheel Coupling Systems, and Van Bodies. The company provides comprehensive truck service and repair to support customer fleet operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AUCOS Fifth Wheel Coupling System: Fifth wheel coupling system for trailers

Products and services

• Moose Bumpers Heavy-duty front-end protection bumpers designed to protect Class 8 truck cabins from wildlife collisions and road debris, available in multiple configurations including Texas Titan Four Post models for various OEM brands.
• Tube Guards Tubular steel front-end protection guards offering a lightweight yet durable barrier against road hazards and debris for Class 8 trucks.
• Modular Guards (MG Series) Modular front-end protection system available in MG-100, MG-200, and MG-300 configurations, allowing customizable levels of protection for commercial trucks with interchangeability between trucks and upgradability.
• Cab Guards Protective guards designed to shield truck cabs from cargo shifts and external impacts during transport operations.
• Chain Hangers Storage solutions for securing chains and tie-down equipment on trucks and trailers.
• Deck Plates Metal deck plates for trailer floors providing durable walking surfaces and cargo protection.
• Fenders Trailer fenders designed to protect vehicles from road spray and debris thrown by tires.
• Load Levelers Equipment for balancing and stabilizing loads on trailers during transport operations.
• Toolboxes Storage containers for tools and equipment mounted on trucks and trailers.
• Frame Steps Step systems for safe access to trailer decks and truck cabs.
• Custom Trailers Bespoke trailer manufacturing tailored to specific customer requirements and applications across multiple industries.
• Terminal Trailers (including Bomb Carts) Trailers designed for terminal and yard operations, optimized for frequent loading and unloading cycles, including bomb carts used at the Port of Los Angeles for container handling.
• Live Haul Trailers Trailers designed for live animal transport with specialized features for animal welfare and safety, including 35 custom-designed units delivered to Maple Lodge Farms.
• Highway Trailers Standard highway trailers designed for long-haul freight transportation, including curtainside and Maximizer Hay Train configurations.
• Oil & Gas Trailers Specialized trailers engineered for the oil and gas industry, designed to transport heavy equipment and materials used in energy operations.
• Forestry Trailers Heavy-duty trailers designed for logging and forestry operations, built to handle timber transport in rugged terrain, including Four Axle B Train, Hayrack, King B Train, Quad Logger, Super B Train, and Triaxle configurations.
• AUCOS Fifth Wheel Coupling System Fifth wheel coupling systems for connecting semi-trucks to trailers, enabling secure articulation and towing.
• Van Bodies Enclosed van body structures for cargo protection during transport, suitable for various truck chassis applications.
• Truck Service & Repair ICBC and CVIP approved maintenance, repair, custom design solutions, frame repair and refurbishment, mechanical repairs, and installations for trucks and trailers, with approximately 3,500 trucks serviced per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Port of Los Angeles processed 10 million container units within 12 months using Magnum bomb carts (first in Western Hemisphere)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Merritt Aluminum Products / Merritt CompaniesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Merritt Companies, a trusted family-owned manufacturer with nearly 75 years of industry experience in trailer and class 8 truck accessories manufacturing, acquired Magnum Trailer & Equipment. The Truck Accessories division will be closely aligned with Merritt Aluminum Products while the Trailer Manufacturing division now sits alongside sister company Merritt Trailers specializing in livestock and gooseneck trailers. The acquisition brings expanded product portfolio, improved distribution network, and accelerated innovation through combined engineering teams.
• Normandin TransitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 March 2021Magnum partnered with Normandin Transit to establish an Eastern Distribution Centre in Quebec, south of Montreal. The warehouse stocks Moose Bumpers, Tube Bumpers, and MG Series Guards. Normandin Transit enables 3-5 day delivery service to Quebec, the Maritimes, and the North East United States. Dealers can transact on a Delivered basis or FOB the warehouse.
• Port of Los AngelescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMagnum bomb carts are used at the Port of Los Angeles for container handling. The Port used Magnum's equipment to become the first port in the Western Hemisphere to process 10 million container units within a 12-month period in June 2021.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wabash National Corporation: One of the largest North American manufacturers of trailers and truck bodies, including dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and specialty trailers. Directly comparable to Magnum as a multi-product trailer OEM serving Class 8 fleets and logistics customers, though at much greater scale and with a public-company cost-of-capital advantage.
• Great Dane Trailers: Major manufacturer of dry and refrigerated trailers plus specialty platforms serving Class 8 trucking fleets. Comparable to Magnum's trailer manufacturing business on customer base and product category, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple U.S. plants.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Long-established U.S. trailer manufacturer producing dry vans, reefers, and flatbeds for Class 8 fleets. Comparable to Magnum on product category and end customers (heavy-duty trucking), with a much broader product line and national dealer footprint.

Direct peers

• Merritt Aluminum Products: Sister company under Merritt Companies following Magnum's May 2025 acquisition, specializing in Class 8 truck accessories and aluminum products. The most direct peer given the parent is integrating Magnum's Truck Accessories division directly with this business.
• Merritt Trailers: Sister company under Merritt Companies focused on livestock and gooseneck trailers. Direct peer to Magnum's Trailer Manufacturing division after the 2025 acquisition, with overlapping customers in livestock and agricultural haulage.
• Talbert Manufacturing: Specialty trailer manufacturer focused on heavy-haul, construction, and specialized freight applications. Comparable to Magnum's forestry, oil & gas, and heavy-haul trailer offerings as a niche, engineered-to-order trailer builder serving demanding end-uses.
• Vanguard National Trailer Corporation: North American manufacturer of dry vans, reefers, and specialty trailers. Comparable to Magnum as a multi-product trailer OEM serving Class 8 fleets and specialty haulers, including dump and refuse configurations.
• Strick Trailers: Manufacturer of dry vans, flatbeds, and specialty trailers for Class 8 fleets. Direct peer to Magnum's trailer manufacturing business with similar customer profile and product breadth.
• Roadworks Manufacturing: North American manufacturer of aftermarket front-end protection products including moose bumpers and headache racks for Class 8 trucks. Closest direct peer to Magnum's Truck Accessories division (Moose Bumpers, Tube Guards, MG Series Modular Guards), competing for the same dealer channels and fleet customers.
• Cheetah Chassis Corporation: Manufacturer of intermodal chassis and terminal/port trailers used by shipping terminals and ports. Directly comparable to Magnum's terminal trailer business (e.g., bomb carts used at the Port of Los Angeles) as a competing supplier of port and intermodal handling equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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