What Pace American does

Pace American is a US-based manufacturer of enclosed cargo, car-hauler, contractor, race, and motorsports trailers, operating from six manufacturing facilities across Indiana, Arizona, Utah, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Idaho, with corporate headquarters in Middlebury, Indiana. The company produces a multi-brand product portfolio spanning entry-level steel-frame cargo trailers (Outback DLX, Journey SE, PXT), aluminum-frame models (Cargosport), premium race haulers (Shadow GT), specialized contractor units (Cable Splicer with climate-controlled fiber-splicing lab, PXT Hammer), and recreational motorsports trailers (MOAB UTV with hydraulic bed lift and off-grid amenities, Highmark snowmobile trailer). Core construction technologies include VHB-bonded screwless aluminum exteriors, torsion axles in spread configuration, Brawn structural panels rated 247% stiffer than plywood, double-hollow aluminum tube frames, and integrated climate and power systems for specialty units.

Pace American sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network, with dealers establishing their own retail pricing and customers requesting quotes through the company website that are routed to local dealers within 48–72 hours. The dealer-only distribution model means Pace American's revenue is a function of unit shipments through thousands of independent retail touchpoints across the United States, with no direct-to-consumer or enterprise contract channel. Marketing is built around the company website, downloadable brochures and manuals, a dealer-locator tool, and a broad social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok). The company emphasizes domestic manufacturing under a Made-in-USA positioning and backs its products with a 3-year frame and component warranty, 5-year tire and axle coverage, and lifetime LED lighting coverage.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, ownership structure, M&A activity, or executive roster in the available data. Customer end-markets are diversified across contractors and trades, motorsports enthusiasts, racing/automotive, telecom field crews (via the Cable Splicer line), and general cargo users, with no named enterprise anchors and revenue derived entirely from one-time trailer unit sales through dealers.

Name

Pace American

Legal name

Pace American

Website

https://paceamerican.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pace American is a US manufacturer of enclosed cargo, car-hauler, race, contractor, and motorsports trailers, producing from six regional facilities and selling exclusively through an authorized dealer network serving contractors, motorsports users, racers, and general cargo buyers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enclosed Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Enclosed cargo trailers
• Trailer manufacturing
• Car hauler trailers
• Contractor trailers
• Race trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlebury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: One-time sale of enclosed trailers through authorized dealer network. Dealers establish their own retail prices. Manufacturing network of 6 facilities across the country reduces freight costs and provides regional access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pace American manufactures enclosed cargo trailers at six US facilities (Indiana, Arizona, Utah, Pennsylvania, Texas, Idaho) and sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network. The product portfolio spans cargo trailers, car haulers, contractor trailers, motorsports trailers, and race trailers with GVWRs from roughly 3,000 to 24,000 lbs, offered in steel and aluminum frame configurations. Specialized variants include the Cable Splicer trailer for telecom crews, MOAB UTV trailer with off-grid amenities, and Shadow GT race trailer with gooseneck options.

Product overview

Pace American is a manufacturer of enclosed trailers with a diverse product portfolio spanning multiple categories. The core offerings include Cargo Trailers (PXT, Outback® DLX, Journey® SE, Highmark, Cargosport® Aluminum, Cable Splicer), Car Haulers (Shadow GT®, Outback® DLX, Journey® SE, Cargosport® Race, Cargosport® Aluminum), Race Trailers (Shadow GT®, Cargosport® Race), and Motorsports Trailers (MOAB UTV, Journey® SE, Highmark). Products range from standard cargo models to specialized contractor versions (Hammer Edition, Cable Splicer) and premium race trailers with gooseneck configurations. The company operates six manufacturing facilities across the USA (Indiana, Arizona, Utah, Pennsylvania, Texas, Idaho) and offers a 3-year warranty on frames and components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pace American: Primary company brand for enclosed trailers including cargo, car hauler, contractor, motorsports, and race trailers.
• Outback DLX
• Journey SE
• PXT
• Cargosport
• Shadow GT
• Highmark Motorsport
• MOAB
• Cable Splicer

Products and services

• PXT Cargo Trailer Heavy-duty enclosed cargo trailer with torsion axles, bonded screwless exterior, recessed D-rings, and sidewall airflow vents. Available in standard cargo and specialized Hammer contractor versions with exterior tool cabinets and ladder rack. Built for contractors and serious hauling applications.
• Outback DLX Cargo Trailer Rugged enclosed cargo trailer with steel tube wall studs, LED lighting package, one-piece aluminum roof, and high-performance engineered wood walls and floors with moisture resistance. Designed for everyday hauling.
• Journey SE Cargo Trailer Enclosed cargo trailer with screwless bonded exterior, radial tires, and high-performance wood construction. Available in single and tandem axle configurations, sizes from 5' to 8.5' wide, with GVWR 3,000 to 14,000 lbs. Also offered in motorsports and car hauler variants.
• Cargosport Aluminum Cargo Trailer All-aluminum cargo trailer with double hollow aluminum tube frame, premium bonded exterior, engineered wood throughout, 16" on-center spacing, and V-nose front profile for improved aerodynamics. GVWR 7,000 to 21,000 lbs.
• Cable Splicer Trailer Climate-controlled fiber optic splicing trailer built for telecom crews. Features 13.5K BTU climate control, 45-amp integrated power, Brawn structural panels, secure storage, and organized work surfaces for precision splicing workflows in the field.
• Highmark Motorsport Snowmobile Trailer Enclosed trailer engineered for snowmobiles, motorcycles, and UTVs with double hollow aluminum frame, 16" on-center construction, 61-inch front wedge ramp door, two-tone exterior, and fuel access doors.
• Shadow GT Race Trailer Premium race trailer for serious racers and motorsport professionals, available in Bumper Pull and Gooseneck configurations. Features finished interior walls and ceilings, torsion brake axles in spread configuration, VHB-bonded .040 aluminum exterior, and GVWR 7,000 to 24,000 lbs.
• Outback DLX Enclosed Car Trailer Enclosed car trailer with rugged steel frame, triple-tube tongue, semi-screwless exterior, single piece aluminum roof, 16" on-center steel crossmembers, and asphalt-based undercoat.
• Journey SE Enclosed Car Trailer Premium enclosed car trailer with rugged steel tube frame, available in v-nose or round front profiles. Engineered for secure vehicle transport on long-distance trips.
• Cargosport Race Trailer Race-ready trailer with torsion axles in spread configuration, white vinyl ceiling and wall liner, and premium aluminum wheels. Available in steel frame or lightweight all-aluminum version.
• Cargosport Aluminum Enclosed Car Trailer Lightweight aluminum enclosed car trailer with double hollow aluminum tube frame, screwless VHB-bonded exterior, 16" on-center spacing, sloped V-nose front profile, and beavertail with assisted aluminum ramps.
• MOAB UTV Trailer Off-grid UTV trailer with all-terrain tires, fully insulated interior, hydraulic Happijac bed lift with queen mattress, lavatory with cassette toilet, sink, vanity, and 30W solar panel for off-grid capability.
• Journey SE Motorsport Snowmobile Trailer Motorsports trailer for snowmobiles, UTVs, and motorcycles with front wedge ramp door, screwless VHB exterior, recessed D-rings, engineered wood walls, 3/4" wood floors, and Lauan strip ceiling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 247% stiffer walls and floors than plywood with Brawn structural panels
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Look Trailers: US manufacturer of enclosed cargo trailers and car haulers targeting the same price-sensitive contractor and consumer segments as Pace American.
• Bravo Trailers: Manufacturer of enclosed cargo and specialty trailers; competes with Pace American in the recreational and small-business hauling categories.
• Haulmark Industries: One of the largest US manufacturers of enclosed cargo trailers, car haulers, and motorcycle/snowmobile trailers — overlapping almost entirely with Pace American's product portfolio and customer segments.
• Wells Cargo: Established US manufacturer of enclosed cargo, car hauler, and motorcycle trailers competing across the same channels and price points as Pace American.
• Cargo Craft Trailer: Manufacturer of enclosed cargo, car hauler, and motorcycle trailers; competes head-to-head with Pace American in the mid-market contractor and recreational segments.
• InTech Trailers: Enclosed cargo and specialty trailer manufacturer with strong custom build capabilities and a comparable aluminum-frame product range, serving overlapping contractor and motorsports buyers.
• Continental Cargo (Viking Trailers): Enclosed cargo and car hauler trailer manufacturer with comparable product breadth and dealer distribution, overlapping Pace American in the SMB and consumer segments.
• Featherlite (CIMC): Long-standing enclosed trailer manufacturer (now part of CIMC) producing car haulers, cargo, and specialty trailers in direct competition with Pace American across multiple segments.
• ATC (Aluminum Trailer Company): Specialist in aluminum-framed enclosed car haulers, race trailers, and motorcycle trailers — competes most directly with Pace American's Cargosport and Shadow GT lines.

Broad incumbents

• United Trailers / Stallion (Novae): Multi-brand trailer manufacturer under Novae that produces enclosed cargo and car haulers alongside a broader portfolio — overlapping with Pace American in core segments but at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnlw5GgQ6wed01A9zl55m-A/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/paceamerican
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pace-american
• Instagraminstagram.com/paceamerican.trailers
• TikToktiktok.com/@paceamericantrailers
• Xx.com/PaceAmerican

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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