What Brazos Trailer does

Brazos Trailers is a privately held, manufacturer-direct producer of heavy-duty trailers founded in October 2012 in Wills Point, Texas by brothers Chris and Nathan Bullard. The company designs and fabricates a focused lineup of specialty trailers — including belly dump (Pit Boss), half-round end dump (Pit Viper), scrap end dump (Super Scrapper), RGN lowboys (55 and 62.5 ton), flatbed combos, step deck combos, and a 14-foot bumper pull dump — for construction, aggregate hauling, demolition, scrap metal recycling, and heavy-haul/equipment transport customers. Manufacturing is anchored at a 110,000+ square-foot facility on 12+ acres in Wills Point, with in-house fabrication capabilities (plasma table cutting, welding, overhead cranes) and patented AR450 wear plate steel construction, producing roughly 18 units per week with 130+ full-time employees.

The business model is direct-to-consumer: Brazos sells manufacturer-to-end-user, eliminating dealer middlemen, with quote forms on its website, phone/email sales, and a fleet of three trucks delivering nationwide. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time trailer sales ranging from approximately $8,499 for the bumper pull to $115,900 for the 62.5-ton lowboy, with supplementary revenue from parts (brazostrailerparts.com), financing, lease-to-own, and 6-month rental arrangements, plus a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty. Distribution is supplemented by regional sales/service locations in Commerce City, Colorado and Buckeye, Arizona, and by a BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract that opens the public sector (schools, municipalities, nonprofits) as a customer segment. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned, with no disclosed external institutional capital.

Name

Brazos Trailer

Legal name

Brazos Trailers

Website

https://brazostrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brazos Trailers is a privately held, manufacturer-direct producer of heavy-duty specialty trailers — belly dumps, end dumps, RGN lowboys, flatbeds, and step decks — built in Wills Point, Texas using patented AR450 wear plate steel, and sold directly to construction, aggregate, scrap, and heavy-haul operators nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-Duty Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Heavy duty trailers
• Trailer manufacturing
• Dump trailers
• Heavy haul trailers
• Flatbed trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Wills Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling trailers directly to end users. Products include belly dump, end dump, lowboy, flatbed, step deck, and bumper pull trailers. One-time purchase model with various financing options available.
2. Financing Services: Company offers financing, lease-to-own, and 6-month rental options for trailers. Partnering with financing sources to provide credit to customers.
3. Parts and Accessories: Sells trailer parts through brazostrailerparts.com website. Offers tarps, wheels, toolboxes, and other accessories as add-ons and replacements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Brazos Trailers is a direct-to-consumer manufacturer of heavy-duty trailers sold without dealer middlemen. Its product line includes belly dump, half round end dump, scrap (Super Scrapper), RGN lowboy, flatbed, step deck, and bumper pull dump trailers built with American-made steel and a patented AR450 Wear Plate for construction, aggregate, demolition, and heavy haul applications. The company complements trailer sales with financing, lease-to-own, 6-month rental, parts, and nationwide delivery.

Product overview

Brazos Trailer is a direct-to-consumer trailer manufacturer offering a complete lineup of heavy-duty trailers for construction, aggregate, demolition, and heavy haul industries. The product portfolio centers on specialty dump trailers (belly dump, end dump, and scrap trailers) and heavy-haul lowboys, complemented by flatbed and step deck combo trailers for general freight. The company operates on a manufacturer-direct sales model, eliminating middlemen to provide competitive pricing. All trailers are built in their Wills Point, Texas facility using American-made steel and the patented AR450 wear plate. The product line includes: Pit Boss Belly Dump (tandem and tri-axle configurations), Pit Viper Half Round End Dump (28'-36' lengths), Super Scrapper End Dump (40'-45' for scrap/demolition), 55 Ton and 62.5 Ton RGN Lowboys for heavy haul, Flatbed Combo (48'-53'), Step Deck Combo (48'-53'), and 14' Bumper Pull Dump for smaller operations. Financing, lease-to-own, and rental options are available alongside a one-year limited manufacturer warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pit Boss: Belly dump trailer product line, including 40' and tri-axle models starting at $38,850
• Pit Viper
• Super Scrapper
• Lowboy
• Flatbed
• Step Deck
• Bumper Pull

Products and services

• Pit Boss Belly Dump Trailer Heavy-duty belly dump trailer designed for aggregate hauling in rock and sand pits. Features a 40' frame with 23.5 cubic yard capacity, available in tandem or tri-axle configurations with spring ride or air ride suspension.
• Pit Viper End Dump Trailer Half-round end dump trailer available in 28', 32', and 36' lengths with 48' side wall height options. Built with 1/4'' AR450 Wear Plate belly composition, hydraulic cylinder hoist, and high lift locking tailgate for efficient material unloading.
• Super Scrapper End Dump Trailer Largest model trailer in the Brazos lineup, standing 13'6' tall with 83-99 yards liquid volume capacity. Designed for scrap metal and demolition applications with 1/4' AR-450 body and 3/16' AR-450 nose and gate construction.
• 55 Ton RGN Lowboy Trailer Heavy-haul RGN lowboy trailer rated for 55 tons (110,000 lbs) with 53' overall length and 26' well. Features air ride suspension, Grade T-100 flange and web construction, 2.75'' rough cut Oak flooring, dual king pin positions, fold out outriggers, 25,000 LB Air Ride suspension, and 7' low ground clearance.
• 62.5 Ton RGN Lowboy Trailer High-capacity heavy-haul lowboy trailer rated for 62.5 tons with 57' overall length and 30' well. Features gooseneck design with variable king pin settings and concentrated load rating of 120,000# in 16', and optional 10' width and 4th flip axle configurations.
• Flatbed Combo Trailer Combo flatbed trailer available in 48' or 53' lengths with 80,000 lbs GVWR capacity. Features aluminum floor with apitong wood, fabricated high tensile steel main beams, and S-style neck design, with fixed or sliding axle options.
• Step Deck Combo Trailer Step deck trailer with 10'6' upper deck and 42'6' lower deck, available in 48' or 53' total lengths. Features air ride suspension and 80,000 lbs GVWR capacity with fixed or sliding rear axle options, plus optional ramp package with load levelers.
• 14' Bumper Pull Dump Trailer Compact bumper pull dump trailer for smaller hauling needs with 14,000 lbs GVWR and 8,600 lbs net payload capacity. Features 24' side wall height, dual 7K lb electric brakes, and 14K telescopic cylinder hydraulics.
• Used / Certified Pre-Owned Trailers Selection of used trailers including end dumps, step decks, and specialty trailers from various manufacturers. All used inventory is inspected and available with financing options.
• Trailer Financing and Lease-to-Own Financing, lease-to-own, and 6-month rental programs offered through partner financing sources to help customers purchase trailers, available for both new and used inventory.
• Trailer Parts and Accessories Trailer parts and accessories sold through brazostrailerparts.com, including tarps, wheels, toolboxes, and other add-ons and replacements for Brazos and other trailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110,000+ sq/ft manufacturing facility producing 18 trailers per week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BuyBoardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuyBoard is a national cooperative purchasing program. Brazos Trailers is a proud vendor on BuyBoard, allowing public schools, municipalities, nonprofits, and local government agencies to purchase trailers through the streamlined cooperative buying process. Contract numbers: 706-23 (Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Parts, and Supplies) and 787-25 (Traers, Optional Equipment, parts and Maintenance Repair Service).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Great Dane: Great Dane is a long-established trailer manufacturer producing dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, and specialty trailers. While Brazos does not compete in dry van or reefer, Great Dane's flatbed and platform offerings overlap with Brazos's Flatbed Combo and Step Deck lines, and its dealer network sets the standard Brazos's DTC model is attempting to disrupt.
• Wabash National: Wabash National is a large, publicly traded trailer OEM with a broad portfolio spanning dry vans, reefers, platform trailers, and specialty trailers. While its dump and lowboy exposure is more limited, it competes with Brazos for fleet and dealer-channel customers and brings much greater scale and capital access.

Direct peers

• Talbert Manufacturing: Talbert is a leading U.S. manufacturer of heavy-haul lowboys, RGNs, and specialty trailers rated for oversized and overweight loads — directly comparable to Brazos's 55-ton and 62.5-ton RGN Lowboy product line in customer base (heavy haul/equipment transport) and price point.
• MAC Trailer: MAC Trailer is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of dump trailers (end dumps, belly dumps, side dumps) and flatbeds, with comparable product categories to Brazos's Pit Boss, Pit Viper, Super Scrapper, and Flatbed lines. Both companies focus on heavy-duty aggregate and construction haulers and compete head-to-head in many of the same end markets.
• East Manufacturing: East Manufacturing builds aluminum and steel dump trailers, flatbeds, and transfer trailers primarily for the aggregate, agriculture, and construction markets — directly overlapping Brazos's Pit Boss belly dump, Pit Viper end dump, and flatbed product lines and customer base.
• Clement Industries: Clement Industries (formerly Clement-Braswell) manufactures end dump and side dump trailers for aggregate and construction haulers, directly competing with Brazos's Pit Viper and Pit Boss product families. Both emphasize American-made heavy-duty construction for the same end customers.
• Heil Trailer: Heil Trailer is a major manufacturer of dump bodies, end dumps, and bulk commodity trailers, competing directly with Brazos's end dump and belly dump offerings. Both target construction, aggregate, and waste hauling customers with heavy-duty products.
• Timpte: Timpte is a leading manufacturer of aluminum and steel bulk commodity trailers (hopper/belly dump and end dump), competing with Brazos's Pit Boss and Pit Viper product families. Both serve aggregate haulers and emphasize durability and lightweight design for high-cycle bulk hauling.
• Landoll Corporation: Landoll manufactures lowboys, sliding axle trailers, and specialty heavy-haul equipment, overlapping with Brazos's RGN Lowboy line. Both serve heavy-haul and equipment transport customers and compete on durability and capacity.
• SmithCo Side Dump Trailers: SmithCo specializes in side-dump trailers for aggregate, scrap, and construction haulers — overlapping Brazos's Pit Boss belly dump and Super Scrapper end dump product categories for the same heavy-duty materials handling use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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