Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service

What Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service does

Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service is a privately held limited partnership operating a single-location semi-trailer dealership and service center out of Amarillo, Texas. Founded in 1996 and active for over 27 years, the company sells new and used semi-trailers across grain, belt, belly dump, end dump, frac sand, lowboy/detach, gooseneck, and motorsports configurations, drawing inventory from multiple OEMs including Timpte (its 28+ year authorized partner), Trinity, Jet, Wilson, Cornhusker, CPS/Manac, and Armor Lite. Its primary customer segments are farmers and agricultural operators, construction and energy (frac sand) haulers, livestock producers, and motorsports buyers, with demand anchored to the Texas Panhandle and broader agricultural/energy commodity cycle.

The company runs three integrated revenue streams: one-time new and used trailer sales, a one-time online parts business with UPS shipping across the continental US, and recurring trailer service and repair. Pricing spans roughly $15,750 for entry-level gooseneck trailers to over $132,000 for specialty belt trailers; commercial financing is offered through Synchrony/Northland with terms up to 84–90 months and a Zero Down option. Distribution combines a physical dealership at 407 S Lakeside Dr, Amarillo, with multi-state drop-ship inventory points in Missouri, Nebraska, Idaho, and Iowa that broaden geographic reach without additional retail overhead. Marketing is traditional-dealership-style, anchored by the company's website, an e-commerce parts storefront, and social/CRM touches.

There is no proprietary technology stack, no AI/ML capability, no patents, and no disclosed institutional investment. Ownership appears founder- or family-controlled, with Austin Cartwright identified as a company content author and no parent company, M&A activity, or funding rounds disclosed. Revenue, headcount trend, and unit volumes are not publicly disclosed; the operating footprint of 11–50 employees at a single retail/service site, combined with active next-model-year pre-orders and a 2027 model-year inventory, indicates ongoing but regionally scoped operations rather than a venture-scale growth profile.

Name

Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service

Legal name

Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service, LP.

Website

https://trailer-semi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service is a private, single-location Amarillo, TX trailer dealership selling new and used semi-trailers, parts, and repair services to agricultural, construction/energy, livestock, and motorsports customers across the Texas Panhandle and continental US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer Dealership

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH), Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Semi-trailer sales
• Trailer parts
• Trailer service
• Agricultural trailers
• Commercial trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Amarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Sales of new and used semi-trailers including grain trailers, belt trailers, belly dump trailers, end dumps, frac sand trailers, lowboy/detach trailers, livestock trailers, and motorsports trailers. Both new and pre-owned inventory available.
2. Trailer Parts & Accessories: Online parts store selling trailer components including tarp systems (Thunderstone, Shur-Co), electric tarps, lights, air bags, mud flaps, and manufacturer-specific parts for Timpte, Trinity, and other brands.
3. Trailer Service & Repair: Service department providing trailer repair and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service sells new and used semi-trailers (grain, belt, belly dump, end dump, frac sand, lowboy/detach, gooseneck, livestock, and motorsports) as an authorized dealer for brands including Timpte, Trinity, Jet, Wilson, Cornhusker, CPS/Manac, and Armor Lite. The company also operates a trailer parts and accessories store and a full-service repair and maintenance department, providing complete trailer lifecycle solutions to agricultural and commercial customers.

Product overview

Cartwright Trailer Sales & Service is a specialized semi-trailer dealership and service center based in Amarillo, TX, with over 27 years of experience. The company operates primarily as a dealer for multiple trailer manufacturers, with Timpte as a key long-standing partner (over 28 years). Their product portfolio includes new and used semi-trailers across various configurations (grain, belt, belly dump, end dump, frac sand, lowboy/ detach, gooseneck, and motorsports trailers), complemented by an extensive parts department and full-service trailer shop. The company sells trailers under brands including Timpte, Trinity, Jet, Wilson, Cornhusker, CPS/Manac, and Armor Lite. Their e-commerce platform enables online sales of both trailers and parts, serving agricultural and commercial transportation customers throughout the continental United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Timpte Motorsports Trailers: Timpte branded motorsports trailers including hydraulic EZ series trailers, gooseneck trailers, and dump trailers sold through Cartwright.

Products and services

• New and Used Semi-Trailers New and used semi-trailers designed for commercial and agricultural applications, including grain trailers, belt trailers, belly dump trailers, end dump trailers, frac sand trailers, lowboy/hydraulic detach trailers, and gooseneck trailers. Sold primarily to farmers, construction, and energy operators for bulk commodity transport. New trailer pricing ranges from approximately $15,750 for entry-level gooseneck trailers to over $132,000 for specialty belt trailers.
• Timpte Motorsports Trailers Specialized trailers for motorsports transport, including hydraulic EZ series trailers (5K, 7K, and 10K capacity), equipment/utility trailers with hydraulic decks, and gooseneck models. Designed for individuals and racing operations transporting cars, trucks, and UTVs with hydraulic loading functionality that eliminates the need for ramps.
• Trailer Parts and Accessories Extensive catalog of replacement parts and accessories sold through an online store with UPS shipping, including Timpte parts, Trinity trailer parts, tarp systems (Thunder, Thunderstone, Shur-Co), electric tarps, trailer lights, air bags, mud flaps, and Timpte Motorsports trailer parts. Parts are individually unit-priced and intended for trailer owners and operators.
• Trailer Service and Repair Trailer repair, maintenance, and service capabilities for all trailer types sold, including warranty service supported by the Timpte authorized partnership. Provided by an in-house service department at the Amarillo, TX location to commercial operators and farmers needing maintenance and repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-order slots available for 2023 Timpte Grain Trailers - the #1 Selling Bulk Commodity Trailer from Timpte

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TimptecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCartwright Trailer Sales & Service is a Timpte Partner, an authorized distributor and service provider for Timpte aluminum trailers for both on and off-highway applications. This partnership spans over 28 years, providing the company with authorized sales, warranty service, and factory support for Timpte products including grain trailers, motorsports trailers, and powerhaus dump trailers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Featherlite Trailers:

Broad incumbents

• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Leading manufacturer of refrigerated and dry van semi-trailers. Comparable as a competing OEM whose products are sold through independent dealer networks.
• Great Dane Trailers: Major manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, and specialty trailers. Comparable as a national OEM whose trailers are sold through regional dealer channels like Cartwright.
• Mac Trailer Manufacturing: Manufacturer of aluminum dump, transfer, and frac sand trailers. Comparable as a competing OEM in the same end-dump and frac sand trailer categories that anchor Cartwright's ag/energy customer base.
• PJ Trailers: Manufacturer of utility, dump, equipment, and gooseneck trailers. Comparable as an OEM whose products overlap with Cartwright's gooseneck and utility trailer lines.
• Heil Trailer International: Manufacturer of bulk commodity, liquid transport, and specialty trailers. Comparable as a competing OEM in the same bulk-haul trailer categories Cartwright sells.
• Wabash National Corporation: Large U.S. manufacturer of semi-trailers, truck bodies, and transportation equipment. Comparable as a supplier of trailer brands to the dealer channel and as a benchmark for trailer industry economics.
• Wilson Trailer Company: Manufacturer of grain, livestock, and specialty trailers that Cartwright sells under the Wilson brand. Comparable as an upstream OEM whose products pass through Cartwright's dealership.
• Timpte Inc. Manufacturer of aluminum grain, dump, and motorsports trailers. Cartwright's flagship OEM partner for 28+ years; comparable as the upstream source of Cartwright's flagship grain hopper product line.

Direct peers

• 4 State Trucks: Large used semi-truck and trailer dealer based in Texarkana, TX. Directly comparable as a Texas-based dealership selling semi-trailers and trailers with similar customer overlap in agriculture and freight, though larger in scale and inventory breadth.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ctsstrailer
• Facebookfacebook.com/CTSSTrailer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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