Hercules Chassis

What Hercules Chassis does

Hercules Chassis (legal entity Hercules Enterprises), founded in 1958 and headquartered at 321 Valley Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, is a US-based manufacturer of heavy-duty intermodal container chassis, drop frame chassis, slider chassis, combo (extendable) chassis, bomb carts and off-road trailers, steel flatbed trailers, and custom/special products, along with replacement parts. Its manufacturing operation uses state-of-the-art plasma and laser cutting machines for precision fabrication across three production lines that balance high-volume runs with specialized builds in lengths from 23 to 53 feet. The company's technology and process stack is fundamentally industrial—CNC-grade cutting and welding supported by an in-house engineering team with 50+ years of accumulated chassis design IP—rather than software- or AI-driven.

The company serves four primary verticals: transportation and intermodal logistics (its largest segment), military, agriculture, and waste management, with the military and industrial/off-road products representing differentiated specialty work. Its go-to-market combines direct sales (phone/contact-led quoting, no public pricing) with a dealer recruitment program distributing 40-foot chassis, 20-40 extendables, and flatbed trailers, supported by website and blog content marketing. A 2025 strategic alliance with Randoncorp, a Brazilian multinational with 32 industrial units across more than 120 countries, is intended to bring automated manufacturing, electrification, and technology-driven growth to the Hillsborough facility. Revenue mechanics are hardware sales of made-to-order chassis and trailers plus aftermarket parts and refurbishment services, with no disclosed financials, funding rounds, or named end customers in the available data.

Name

Hercules Chassis

Legal name

Hercules Enterprises

Website

https://herculeschassis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hercules Chassis is a 65+ year-old, US-based manufacturer of heavy-duty intermodal container chassis, flatbed trailers, bomb carts, and off-road trailers for transportation, military, agriculture, and waste management customers, distributing via direct sales and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Chassis and Trailers

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Chassis & Intermodal Trailer Manufacturing (IMACAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

Keywords

• Container chassis manufacturing
• Intermodal trailers
• Off-road trailers
• Flatbed trailers
• Chassis fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chassis and Trailer Sales: Direct sales of manufactured chassis and trailers including container chassis, combo chassis, slider chassis, drop frame chassis, bomb carts, off-road trailers, flatbed trailers, and special/custom products

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hercules Chassis manufactures American-made intermodal container chassis, bomb carts, off-road trailers, flatbed trailers, drop frame chassis, slider chassis, and combo chassis in configurations from 23' to 53', using plasma and laser cutting for precision fabrication. The company also provides engineering, custom design, refurbishing, and replacement parts services to fleet operators and industrial buyers in transportation, military, agriculture, and waste management sectors.

Product overview

Hercules Chassis is a manufacturer of American-made chassis and trailers offering a diversified product portfolio centered on intermodal and heavy-duty transport equipment. The core product line includes Container Chassis (23'-53' configurations with tandem/tri-axel options), Combo Chassis (20'-45' extendable), Slider Chassis (20'/40' ISO containers), Drop Frame Chassis (single and double drop), Bomb Carts & Off-Road Trailers, and Steel Flatbed Trailers (48-foot Spring Slider, Air Ride Widespread, and Air Ride Slider variants). The company also provides Special Products for custom-tailored solutions and Parts for aftermarket support. Services include Engineering, Manufacturing, Refurbishing, and Parts. The company operates in partnership with Randoncorp to leverage global expertise and innovation in chassis manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Steel Flatbed: Steel flatbed trailers including 48 Feet Spring Slider, 48 Feet Air Ride Widespread, and 48 Feet Air Ride Slider models

Products and services

• Container Chassis Intermodal container chassis available in sizes from 23' flush back to 53' designs, including tandem and tri-axel configurations for various container sizes. Designed for transportation and intermodal logistics operators.
• Combo Chassis Versatile extendable chassis options including 20'-40' extendable and 40'-45' extendable configurations for intermodal transport.
• Slider Chassis Adjustable slider chassis ideal for carrying single 20' or 40' ISO containers with versatile axle positioning.
• Drop Frame Chassis Single and double drop varieties designed for specialized hauling needs with low profile configurations.
• Bomb Carts & Off-Road Trailers Robust designs engineered for demanding environments and specialized applications in military and industrial settings.
• Flatbed Trailers Heavy-duty steel flatbed trailers available in 48-foot configurations including Spring Slider, Air Ride Widespread, and Air Ride Slider variants for standard and heavy load transport.
• Special Products (Custom Chassis Solutions) Custom chassis solutions tailored to customer specifications for unique hauling requirements and specialized applications.
• Engineering Services Engineering and custom design services supporting customer-specific hauling requirements and chassis solutions.
• Manufacturing Services Custom chassis and trailer manufacturing services utilizing state-of-the-art plasma and laser cutting machines for precision fabrication.
• Refurbishing Services Chassis and trailer refurbishing services to extend the lifecycle of existing equipment for fleet operators.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Randoncorp (Randon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHercules-Randon partnership revolutionizing chassis manufacturing by combining global expertise and innovation. Randon is described as a global reference in transportation with 32 Industrial Units present in over 120 countries. The partnership focuses on automated manufacturing at Hercules, improving production speed, precision, and consistency while reducing downtime. Enhanced security systems and technology-driven growth initiatives are also part of this collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dorsey Trailers: Manufacturer of flatbed, drop deck, and specialty trailers for commercial transportation. Overlaps with Hercules in flatbed trailers and specialty hauling applications.
• Wabash National: One of the largest North American manufacturers of trailers and truck bodies, including intermodal container chassis, dry vans, and flatbed trailers. Directly competes with Hercules across multiple product categories including container chassis and flatbeds at substantially greater scale.
• Great Dane: Major manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, and platform trailers serving transportation and logistics operators. Overlaps with Hercules in commercial trailer products and dealer-driven distribution to fleet customers.
• MAC Trailer: Manufacturer of aluminum and steel trailers including drop deck, flatbed, and chassis products for commercial hauling. Comparable mid-sized competitor to Hercules in trailer manufacturing and custom/specialty configurations.
• Hyundai Translead: Manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, and chassis trailers including intermodal container chassis. Directly competes with Hercules in container chassis and intermodal transport equipment, with broader product breadth and larger parent backing.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing: Established manufacturer of dry vans, reefers, and flatbed trailers sold through a dealer network to commercial transportation customers. Comparable to Hercules in dealer-led GTM, trailer product mix, and customer focus on fleet operators.
• Stoughton Trailers: Manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, container chassis, and specialty trailers serving transportation and logistics operators. Directly comparable to Hercules in product mix (especially container chassis) and dealer-driven commercial customer base.
• Strick Group: Manufacturer of trailers, intermodal container chassis, and sheet metal truck bodies. Closely overlaps with Hercules in container chassis and trailer manufacturing for transportation/logistics end markets.

Broad incumbents

• CIMC Vehicles: Global Chinese manufacturer of trailers, container chassis, and specialty vehicles with massive scale and intermodal chassis focus. Competes directly with Hercules in container chassis but operates at a substantially larger scale and broader product portfolio across truck bodies, tankers, and specialty vehicles.

Regional players

• Heil Trailer International: Specialty trailer manufacturer including military and defense-related vehicle platforms, tankers, and heavy-haul trailers. Comparable to Hercules in bomb cart/off-road specialty trailer capabilities, particularly for military applications, but focused on different specialty segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HerculesChassis
• Facebookfacebook.com/HerculesChassis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hercules-enterprises-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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