What Exiss Trailers does

Exiss Trailers, founded in 1994 and headquartered in El Reno, Oklahoma, designs and manufactures aluminum trailers for the equestrian and livestock industries. The company's product portfolio spans four main lines: horse trailers (Express BP/GN and 7200-7600 series in bumper pull and gooseneck configurations), living quarters trailers (Escape, Express LQ, Endeavor, and Stock Combo LQ models with short-wall lengths from 4' to 16'), livestock trailers (STK and STC series in 6'8", 7', and 8' widths), and low-profile show livestock trailers (Exhibitor and Exhibitor Mini series). Core manufacturing technology centers on extruded aluminum side panels with engineered air gaps for horse comfort, in-house hand-crafted hardwood cabinets standardized in living quarters models, and a convertible pen system for show livestock flexibility.

The company operates a 100% indirect distribution model, selling exclusively through an authorized independent dealer network of approximately 60 dealers across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of trailers with pricing set per unit by configuration, model, and dealer; no direct-to-consumer or e-commerce channel exists. Customer segments are end-user individuals and small operators—horse owners, farmers, ranchers, and livestock show families—accessed exclusively via these dealers.

In December 2019, the Exiss, Featherlite, and Sooner brands were acquired from Universal Trailer Corporation by a newly formed corporation owned by Tim Masud (CEO, 30+ years trailer industry experience) and Howard Palmer. The acquisition included manufacturing plants in Oklahoma and Iowa, and Exiss now operates with over 180 employees across both facilities. The company is privately held with no public stock listing or disclosed funding rounds. Exiss was named the #1 livestock trailer manufacturer for 2020 by Statistical Surveys, Inc. based on retail registration data, and maintains a Visionary Sponsorship of the National Junior Swine Association to support youth livestock exhibitors.

Name

Exiss Trailers

Legal name

Exiss Trailers

Website

https://exiss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Exiss Trailers, founded in 1994 and headquartered in El Reno, Oklahoma, designs and manufactures aluminum horse, livestock, living quarters, and low-profile show trailers sold exclusively through a network of approximately 60 independent dealers across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine and Livestock Trailers

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Aluminum horse trailers
• Livestock trailers
• Living quarters trailers
• Gooseneck trailers
• Bumper pull trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

El Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Exiss generates revenue through the sale of aluminum trailers including horse trailers, livestock trailers, living quarters trailers, and low profile stock trailers. Products are sold exclusively through independent authorized dealers. The company offers both bumper pull and gooseneck configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exiss Trailers designs and manufactures aluminum trailers for the horse and livestock industries. The company produces four main product lines: horse trailers (bumper pull and gooseneck), living quarters trailers with modern interior amenities, livestock trailers, and low profile stock trailers. All products are sold exclusively through an independent authorized dealer network across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

Product overview

Exiss Trailers is a manufacturer of aluminum trailers for the horse and livestock industries, producing four main product lines: Horse Trailers (Express BP and GN series, 720/730/7400 series in both bumper pull and gooseneck configurations), Living Quarters (Escape, Express, Endeavor, and Stock Combo LQS series with various short wall lengths), Livestock Trailers (STK and STC series in 6'8", 7', and 8' widths), and Low Profile Trailers (Exhibitor and Exhibitor Mini series for show livestock). The company also offers Stock Box specialty trailers and interior decor packages including Brownstone Latte, Espresso Canyon, Glacier Ash, and Urban Saddle. Products are sold through a dealer network across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Express BP Horse Trailers (CX, CXF, SS, XT Editions and 720/730 BP) Bumper pull horse trailers in 2H and 3H slant load configurations with extruded side panels, air gaps, smooth skin exterior options, and drop feed windows. Designed for horse owners needing to transport horses for shows, trail riding, and general use.
• Express GN and 7200/7300/7400/7600 Gooseneck Horse Trailers Gooseneck horse trailers in 3H and 4H slant load configurations (Express GN) plus 2-6 horse floorplans in the 7200-7600 series. Includes straight load models (7200 ST GN, 7400 ST GN) and 2+1 slant/straight load configurations for transporting larger horses.
• Escape, Express, Endeavor, and STC Living Quarters Trailers

Quantifiable outcome

• Named #1 livestock trailer manufacturer for 2020 based on retail registrations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Junior Swine Association (NJSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Exiss Trailers is a Visionary Sponsor of NJSA, supporting youth in agriculture and the next generation of livestock exhibitors. As part of the partnership, Exiss supports NJSA events and initiatives, with select exhibitors awarded the use of an Exiss Exhibitor trailer or receiving vouchers toward Exiss products at select events. This partnership reinforces the company's commitment to youth agricultural programs.
• Universal Trailer CorporationminorOthers · 8 January 2020The Exiss, Featherlite and Sooner brands were acquired from Universal Trailer Corporation (UTC) by a newly formed corporation owned by Tim Masud and Howard Palmer. Manufacturing plants in Oklahoma and Iowa were included in the acquisition. This strategic acquisition brought three iconic trailer brands under unified ownership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bloomer Trailers: Specialty manufacturer of high-end aluminum horse trailers with living quarters, competing in the premium segment of the same market where Exiss's Endeavor line is positioned. Smaller scale but premium positioning creates direct overlap at the high end.

Direct peers

• Sooner Trailers: Sister brand owned by the same parent corporation, producing horse, livestock, and living quarters trailers for over 50 years. Directly competes with Exiss across nearly all product lines but is marketed under a separate brand identity.
• Cimarron Trailers: Manufacturer of aluminum horse and livestock trailers with comparable living quarters options, competing in the same price tiers and dealer network channels as Exiss.
• Hart Trailers: Manufacturer of aluminum and steel horse trailers including gooseneck and bumper pull models, serving the same equestrian and small livestock customer base through a comparable dealer distribution model.
• Featherlite Trailers: Sister brand owned by the same parent corporation (Tim Masud and Howard Palmer), manufacturing aluminum horse and livestock trailers. Comparable in product category, customer base, and manufacturing footprint, though operated as a distinct brand within the portfolio.
• 4 Star Trailers: Direct peer producing aluminum horse trailers with extensive living quarters configurations, serving the same high-end equestrian market through a similar dealer-based distribution model.
• Logan Coach: Aluminum horse trailer manufacturer focused on premium living quarters and slant load configurations, directly competing with Exiss's Endeavor and Escape product lines for show horse and equestrian buyers.
• Sundowner Trailers: Direct competitor manufacturing aluminum horse and livestock trailers with living quarters options. Comparable product lineup targeting the same equestrian and agricultural customer base across similar dealer channels.
• Trails West: Manufacturer of horse and livestock trailers with gooseneck and bumper pull configurations, directly competing with Exiss's Express and STK product lines in the western U.S. market.

Broad incumbents

• Wilson Trailer Company: Established manufacturer of livestock, gooseneck, and horse trailers operating at significantly larger scale. Serves overlapping customer segments in the agricultural trailer market but with broader product scope including semi-trailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/exisstrailers
• Instagraminstagram.com/exisstrailers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exiss-sooner

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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