NTS Trailers Services

What NTS Trailers Services does

NTS Trailers Services is a privately held, founder-operated trailer leasing and sales company headquartered at 13333 Main St, Lemont, Illinois, established in 1994. The company specializes exclusively in 53' dry van trailers for over-the-road freight, local cartage, and on-site storage applications, working with OEM brands including Hyundai, Utility, Great Dane, Wabash, and Stoughton. Its operational footprint covers the Midwest and Tri-state region — Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa — anchored by a yard strategically positioned near the I-55 and I-355 interchange for efficient regional distribution.

The business operates across five revenue streams: (1) recurring OTR/freight and local cartage dry van trailer leasing with flexible terms from one month to multiple years; (2) recurring storage trailer leasing either at customer sites or at the secure Lemont yard; (3) one-time sales of new and used 53' dry van trailers (with financing to approved buyers); (4) a "We Buy Trailers" purchasing service for used fleet inventory; and (5) repair and NET maintenance services on leased units. Go-to-market is direct sales-led via phone and email, with a credit-application approval flow and customer-driven personalized leasing packages. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, except for specific inventory listings (used trailers at $8,750–$15,999 per unit) and a forklift cross-sell promotion at $11,950 per unit.

NTS serves fleet managers, traffic managers, dispatchers, logistics business owners, and manufacturing customers requiring flexible trailer capacity without large capital outlays. The customer base includes long-tenured enterprise relationships such as Cycle Logistics IL (20+ years) and AC Freight Solutions Inc. (9+ years). The company holds no disclosed patents, proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or external funding, and is run by a single primary contact (Brian), with no disclosed management team beyond the principal.

Name

NTS Trailers Services

Legal name

NTS Trailers Services

Website

https://ntstrailer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NTS Trailers Services is a privately held, founder-operated provider of 53' dry van trailer leasing, rental, sales, storage, and repair services headquartered in Lemont, Illinois. Established in 1994, the company serves fleet managers, logistics operators, and manufacturers across the Midwest and Tri-state region (IL, WI, IN, MI, IA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Leasing and Rental Services

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van Trailer Leasing/Rental (TLABACAB)

Keywords

• Dry van trailer leasing
• Trailer rental services
• Freight trailer sales
• Storage trailer rental
• Trailer repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lemont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. OTR/Freight Trailer Leasing & Rental: Over-the-road and local cartage dry van trailer leasing with flexible periods from 1 month to multiple years. Revenue generated through recurring lease payments.
2. Storage Trailer Leasing & Rental: 53' Dry Van Storage Trailers leased on-site at customer locations or at NTS yard in Lemont, IL. Provides portable, scalable dry goods storage solutions.
3. Trailer Sales (New and Used): Sales of new and used 53' Dry Van Trailers. Financing available to approved customers. Also sells forklifts and equipment.
4. Trailer Purchasing (We Buy Trailers): Company buys used 53' Dry Van Trailers from companies and fleet managers to add to their inventory.
5. Trailer Repair Services: Repair services offered for all leased trailers. NET Maintenance plans available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

NTS Trailers Services leases, rents, sells (new and used), purchases, and repairs 53' Dry Van trailers for over-the-road freight, local cartage, and on-site dry goods storage applications. Lease terms are flexible from one month to multiple years, with credit application processing and DOT/FHWA-inspected equipment drawn from manufacturers including Hyundai, Utility, Great Dane, Wabash, and Stoughton. The company also occasionally sells ancillary equipment such as forklifts and offers trailer purchasing services to fleet operators.

Product overview

NTS Trailers Services operates as a specialized trailer leasing, rental, sales, and service company focused on 53' dry van trailers. The company offers a unified portfolio of connected services: OTR/Freight trailer leasing for over-the-road and local cartage transportation needs, storage trailer leasing for portable dry goods storage solutions, trailer sales (both new and used) with financing options, and a trailer purchasing service to buy used trailers from fleet managers. Additional services include repair and maintenance plans. The company works with major trailer manufacturers including Hyundai, Utility, Great Dane, Wabash, and Stoughton, serving the Mid-West and Tri-State areas including Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OTR/Freight 53' Dry Van Trailer Leasing & Rental Leasing and rental of 53' Dry Van trailers for over-the-road and local cartage freight operations, with flexible terms from one month to multiple years and a large inventory of air ride and spring ride trailers from manufacturers such as Hyundai, Utility, Great Dane, Wabash, and Stoughton. Targeted at fleet managers, traffic managers, and logistics companies needing DOT/FHWA-inspected equipment with fast application and approval processing.
• 53' Dry Van Storage Trailers Leasing & Rental Portable, scalable 53' Dry Van storage trailers leased on customer sites or at NTS's secure Lemont, IL yard near I-55 and I-355. Provides water-tight, UV-protected, mobile dry goods storage as a cost-effective alternative to warehouse space. Targeted at logistics, warehousing, and transportation operators with short-term or scalable storage needs.
• Dry Van Trailer Sales (New and Used) Sale of new and used 53' Dry Van trailers from manufacturers including Utility, Hyundai, Wabash, Great Dane, and Stoughton, with financing available to approved customers. Targeted at fleet operators and owner-operators purchasing outright, with specific inventory listings priced individually (e.g., 2014/2016 Utility 4000DX at $8,750; 2015 Utility 4000 DX Roll Door at $15,999).
• We Buy Trailers (Trailer Purchasing Service) Service whereby NTS purchases used 53' Dry Van trailers from companies, fleet managers, and owner-operators in any condition to add to its inventory. Targeted at fleet operators liquidating trailers or offloading underused equipment.
• Trailer Repair Services Repair services for all leased trailers, including NET Maintenance plans, supporting fleet uptime and regulatory compliance. Targeted at existing NTS lease customers.
• Forklifts for Sale (2018 Unicarriers) Sale of 10 x 2018 Unicarriers forklifts with 5,000lb capacity, gas power, maximum 187-inch lift, and cushion tires, priced at $11,950 each. Located in Rockdale, IL with delivery available and trades considered. Targeted at warehousing and logistics operations needing material handling equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• DOT & FHWA Inspected trailers ensure compliance with federal safety regulations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Prime Trailer Leasing: Independent trailer leasing provider focused on dry van and refrigerated equipment. Direct comparable as a regional trailer leasing specialist, though operating in different geographies than NTS.

Regional players

• Star Leasing Company: Regional trailer leasing company operating primarily in the Southeast and Midwest US. Comparable in dry van trailer leasing and direct sales model, though geographically focused on a different region than NTS.

Broad incumbents

• Ryder System: Major fleet management and commercial vehicle leasing provider with a dedicated trailer leasing arm. Overlaps with NTS in dry van trailer leasing for commercial customers, but offers a much broader portfolio including trucks, logistics, and supply chain solutions.
• Penske Transportation Solutions: Operates one of the largest commercial truck and trailer rental fleets in North America. Comparable to NTS in trailer leasing/rental services for fleets, though Penske's scope spans trucks, logistics, and aftermarket services.
• Wabash National: Leading trailer manufacturer whose products (including dry vans) are stocked by NTS. Wabash's dealer and financing programs create an adjacent competitive and supplier dynamic with NTS's sales and leasing operations.
• Great Dane: Major trailer manufacturer that also supports leasing and dealer networks for its products. NTS carries Great Dane trailers among its multi-OEM inventory; Great Dane represents both a supplier relationship and an adjacent leasing-services peer.
• PAC Lease: Kenworth and Peterbilt's leasing arm offering full-service truck and trailer leasing. Overlaps with NTS in serving fleet operators needing flexible trailer capacity, but bundled with truck lease offerings.

Direct peers

• XTRA Lease: One of the largest trailer leasing companies in North America, offering over-the-road dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed trailers. Directly comparable as a dry van and storage trailer leasing provider, but at much greater national scale than NTS.
• FleetPride: Distributor and service provider for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts with a national service network. Comparable to NTS in trailer-related services (repair, maintenance) for commercial fleets, though with a parts-distribution-led model.
• Milestone Equipment Holdings: Independent trailer rental and leasing company serving commercial transportation. Direct comparable to NTS as a multi-trailer-type leasing provider with a focus on flexible lease terms for fleet customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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