Cozad

What Cozad does

Cozad Trailer Sales, LLC, headquartered in Stockton, California, manufactures heavy haul lowbed trailers ranging from 35 to 110+ ton capacities for the U.S. and international heavy haul, construction, military, aerospace, energy, and transportation industries. Founded in 1950 by Luther and Carmelita Cozad as a custom trailer operation to support their own C & C Trucking business, Cozad transitioned to full-time trailer manufacturing in 1965 and has remained continuously active through multiple ownership transitions, with Tom and Delores Pistacchio acquiring the business in 2000. Today it operates as a subsidiary of America's Trailer Company and is led by President & CEO Tom Pistacchio, with an employee base of 11-50.

Cozad's product portfolio spans eight capacity tiers (35T, 44T Gen-X II, 50T, 60T, 70/75T, 80T, 85T, 100/110T), Hydra-Neck hydraulic neck variants, Special Construction custom units (drill rig conversions, satellite transport systems, transformer trailers), and a parts/service umbrella covering acquired brands (Reliance, Sturdy~Weld, Alloy, Comet). The core engineering differentiator is 100% A514 T-1 steel construction with CAD-controlled precision cutting on a 70x40 foot burn table, enabling custom configurations at lighter weights with mechanical detachable goosenecks, air ride and walking beam suspension, and multi-axle conversion systems (9-to-13 and 13-to-19 axle). Cozad is GSA-approved for federal procurement and has executed marquee logistics projects including transport of the SR-71 Blackbird for the U.S. Air Force, the Voyager spacecraft to the Smithsonian, a 194,000 lb transformer to a mountain top for Mammoet, and PG&E transformer deployments.

The business model is built on one-time custom trailer sales (quote-based, not publicly priced), complemented by parts and service revenue across Cozad and acquired brands, plus financing through a Cozad Fleet Credit Application. Distribution runs through corporate direct sales (Curt Weeks, Benjamin Figueroa, Randy Askins) plus an authorized dealer network spanning California (Feroz Corporation), Texas and Tennessee (Fleet Equipment, LLC), and Texas (Blackwell Truck and Trailer Sales), with secondary listings on TruckPaper.com. Marketing is primarily digital: the bilingual cozadtrailers.com website, an "America's Trailer Company" YouTube channel, and a customer forum.

Name

Cozad

Legal name

Cozad Trailer Sales, LLC

Website

https://cozadtrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cozad Trailer Sales manufactures custom heavy haul lowbed trailers from 35 to 110+ tons for the U.S. military, aerospace, construction, energy, and heavy haul transportation industries, operating from Stockton, California as a subsidiary of America's Trailer Company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Haul Trailers

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

Keywords

• Heavy haul trailers
• Lowbed trailers
• Gooseneck trailers
• Construction equipment trailers
• Military transport trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Haul Trailer Sales: Direct sales of heavy haul trailers ranging from 35-ton to 110-ton capacity. Trailers are sold as one-time purchases with standard one-year warranty. Custom configurations and special construction available.
2. Parts and Service: Parts sales and service for Cozad trailers as well as acquired brands including Reliance, Sturdy~Weld, Alloy, and Comet trailers. One-stop shopping for heavy-haul and construction trailer needs.
3. Financing Services: Financing available through Cozad Fleet Credit Application for trailer purchases

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cozad manufactures heavy haul lowbed and gooseneck trailers ranging from 35-ton to 110+ ton capacities, built with A514 T-1 steel construction and customizable configurations for the U.S. military, construction, aerospace, and heavy haul transportation industries. The company also provides custom Special Construction trailers, parts and service support across its own and acquired brands (Reliance, Sturdy-Weld, Alloy, Comet), and trailer financing through its Fleet Credit program.

Product overview

Cozad is a heavy haul trailer manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of lowbed/gooseneck trailers ranging from 35 to 110+ ton capacities. The product line includes standard series (35T, 44T Gen-X II, 50T, 60T, 70/75T, 80T, 85T, 100/110T), specialized Hydra-Neck hydraulic trailers, and custom Special Construction units for drilling, oil field, satellite transport, and government/military applications. Cozad also supports acquired brands (Reliance, Sturdy-Weld, Alloy, Comet) and offers trailer accessories and options. All trailers feature A514 T-1 steel construction and are customizable with various deck types, gooseneck configurations, suspension systems, and axle arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 35 Ton Trailers Heavy haul trailers with capacities up to 35 tons, available in configurations including 2-axle wide neck, 2-axle 4-frame narrow neck, flip tail, 8-tire California fire special, air ride double drop removable gooseneck, air ride beaver tail, and air ride hydraulic tail variants for heavy equipment transport.
• 44 Ton Gen-X II Trailers Gen-X II series trailers with 44-ton capacity featuring expandible deck options in wide neck, stretch, and narrow neck configurations for heavy equipment transport.
• 50 Ton Trailers 50-ton capacity trailers including 3rd flip axle, 3-axle, 3-axle stretch deck, and 55-ton hydraulic neck models with various deck configurations.
• 60 Ton Trailers 60-ton heavy haul trailers available in 10-foot wide, expando 7-axle, 10-foot wide 7-axle, hydra neck with 2-axle booster, and 6-axle steering dolly configurations.
• 70/75 Ton Trailers 70-75 ton capacity trailers including Baby 9 Booster, California Baby 9-Axle, and 2-3-2 Booster configurations designed for heavy industrial transport.
• 80 Ton Trailers 80-ton capacity trailers including Triple 16 Booster, 9-axle Triple 16 Steerable, 9-axle 28-ft Drop Side Deck, and 9-axle Stretch Deck Booster models.
• 85 Ton Trailers 85-ton capacity trailers available in steerable 3+3+3 and booster 3x3x3 configurations for oversized heavy haul applications.
• 100/110 Ton Trailers Super-heavy capacity trailers for 100-110 tons featuring 9-axle to 13-axle and 13-axle to 19-axle conversion systems for maximum load transport, achieving up to 350,000 lbs gross vehicle weight legally in California.
• Special Construction Trailers Custom-built trailers including drill rig suspension conversions, oil field reel trailers, satellite road and air transport systems, steerable dollies, and modified configurations for transformers and specialized industry applications.
• Hydra-Neck Trailers Hydraulic neck trailers including 55-ton and 60-ton models with single or dual axle boosters, featuring hydraulic lift systems powered by Kohler engines for easy loading and disconnection.
• Reliance Trailer (Acquired Brand) Reliance Trailer brand trailers including transfers, super dumps, end dumps, and roll offs, plus the related Sturdy-Weld (dump trailers and pups), Alloy (chip trailers), and Comet trailer lines, all serviced through Cozad.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully transported 194,000 lbs transformer to mountain top without taking camber out of trailer
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wesco Trailer (Aggregate Division)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2010In September 2010, Cozad purchased the assets of Wesco Trailer's aggregate division based in Woodland, CA. All manufacturing was moved to the Stockton, CA location.
• Reliance Trailer Co. / Reliance Trailer Sales, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2010In March 2010, Cozad acquired Reliance Trailer Co. and Reliance Trailer Sales, LLC out of Spokane, Washington. Operations were centrally located at Cozad's manufacturing facility in Stockton, California. This acquisition provided complete coverage of trailer parts, sales, and service. Reliance's products matched favorably with Cozad's operation. Starting immediately, customers could contact Cozad parts department for Reliance, Sturdy Weld, Alloy, and Comet parts and service. Manufacturing of new units began immediately after acquisition.
• Feroz CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Cozad trailers located in Corona, California. Contact: [email protected], Phone: (951) 808-4684
• Fleet Equipment, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Cozad trailers with locations in Dallas, TX ([email protected], Phone: 866-873-3857) and Memphis, TN ([email protected], Phone: 800-735-9247). Eastern United States dealer.
• Blackwell Truck and Trailer SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Cozad trailers located in Daingerfield, Texas. Contact: Phone: (903) 645-3387, Fax: (903) 645-2552

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eager Beaver Trailers (General Trailer Company): Eager Beaver manufactures hydraulic and mechanical detachable gooseneck trailers in capacities comparable to Cozad's 35-55 ton hydraulic neck line, targeting the same construction and heavy equipment transport buyers.
• Rogers Brothers Corporation: Rogers Brothers produces lowbed and heavy haul trailers for construction, oil field, and mining applications. Its product range and end-market focus closely mirror Cozad's specialized equipment transport solutions.
• Fontaine Heavy-Haul (Fontaine Trailer Company): Fontaine's heavy haul division produces flatbeds, dropdecks, and specialized lowboy trailers for construction and equipment transport. It competes head-to-head with Cozad in the same capacity ranges and serves many of the same dealer-based customers.
• Landoll Corporation: Landoll manufactures specialty trailers including heavy haul lowboys, hydraulic detachable goosenecks, and traveling axle trailers — closely overlapping Cozad's hydraulic neck and convertible axle offerings in the heavy haul segment.
• Talbert Manufacturing: Talbert is a long-established manufacturer of specialized heavy haul trailers including extendable, lowboy, and heavy-duty platforms. It directly competes with Cozad in the 35-110 ton capacity range and serves overlapping construction, energy, and aerospace end markets.
• Trail King Industries: Trail King manufactures a broad line of heavy haul trailers including lowboys, detachables, and specialized equipment trailers — directly overlapping with Cozad's core product portfolio of 35-110 ton lowbeds and serving similar construction, agriculture, and energy customers.
• XL Specialized Trailers: XL Specialized manufactures heavy haul and specialized trailers including lowboys, extendable dropdecks, and hydraulic detachable goosenecks — directly competing with Cozad's product range and targeting similar heavy equipment transport customers.

Broad incumbents

• Wabash National Corporation: Wabash National is a large publicly traded trailer manufacturer producing dry vans, refrigerated trailers, tankers, and platform trailers. While broader and not specialized in heavy haul lowboys, it overlaps with Cozad's flatbed/open-deck capabilities and serves shared logistics customers.
• Terex Corporation: Terex manufactures heavy equipment including material handling and specialty vehicles, and through its broader portfolio competes adjacent to Cozad in heavy construction and infrastructure hauling. As an incumbent, it offers overlapping capabilities but does not specialize in dedicated lowboy trailers.

Regional players

• Manac Inc. Manac is a Canadian-based manufacturer of specialty trailers including heavy haul and flatbed products. It is comparable to Cozad in product category but primarily serves Canadian and North American regional markets rather than Cozad's U.S.-centric dealer network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/americastrailerco
• Facebookfacebook.com/cozadtrailersllc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cozad-trailers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 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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