What Trailer Sales does

Trailer Sales PTY LTD is an Australian commercial trailer distributor founded in 1983, operating from headquarters in Rocklea (South East Queensland) and a second facility in Townsville (North Queensland). The company holds authorized Queensland and Northern NSW distribution rights for seven trailer brands — Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Hamelex White, Trout River, Lusty EMS, AZMEB, and FWR — covering refrigerated vans, curtain-siders, skeletal trailers, aluminium and steel tippers, bulk transfer systems, live bottom trailers, drop deck wideners, and PBS (Performance Based Standards) configurations. Customers are Australian transport operators across general freight, mining and resources, construction, and agriculture segments, with named technical differentiators including AZMEB's patented High Volume Side Tipper (HVST), Freighter's Ferroplast insulation on the Freez-R line, and Lusty EMS's PBS combinations.

The company generates revenue across three streams: new trailer hardware sales (the primary stream), spare parts sales through the ProParts operation stocking thousands of SKUs across multiple OEM brands (PBR, Bosch, Stemco, Westinghouse, Hendrickson, Midland, Holland Hitch, Sealco, Bendix, Eaton, Jost, York, BPW Transpec, Fruehauf/Propar), and service/repair including major accident damage repairs with a fully equipped spray booth at Rocklea. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-motion is sales-led through physical showrooms with supporting web presence, backed by Freighter Group's national dealer and service network.

Trailer Sales PTY LTD is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no public ownership disclosures. No headcount is publicly listed. The company positions itself as a full-cycle trailer provider spanning new equipment, parts, and after-sales service, with over 40 years of continuous operation in the Queensland transport industry.

Name

Trailer Sales

Legal name

Trailer Sales PTY LTD

Website

https://trailersales.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trailer Sales PTY LTD is an Australian authorized distributor of seven commercial trailer brands (Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Hamelex White, Trout River, Lusty EMS, AZMEB, FWR), selling new trailers, spare parts, and repair services to transport operators across Queensland and Northern NSW from Rocklea and Townsville locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocklea

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Sale of new commercial trailers including Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Hamelex White, Trout River, Lusty EMS, AZMEB, and FWR brands. Trailers are sold through authorized distribution network in Queensland and Northern NSW.
2. Spare Parts: Sale of truck and trailer spare parts and accessories through ProParts, stocking thousands of inventory items to suit all makes and models of trailers.
3. Service and Repairs: Service department offering repair and maintenance services including major accident damage repairs, with fully equipped spray booth at Rocklea facility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Trailer Sales PTY LTD is an authorized distributor of seven major commercial trailer brands (Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Hamelex White, Trout River, Lusty EMS, AZMEB, and FWR) for Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The company sells new trailers including flat tops, skeletal, curtain-sided, refrigerated, tippers, bulk transfer, live bottom, and tag/drop deck units, complemented by a ProParts spare parts inventory covering all makes/models and a service/repair workshop capable of major accident damage repairs.

Product overview

Trailer Sales PTY LTD is Queensland's preferred trailer supplier to the transport industry with over 40 years of experience. The company operates as a distributor and reseller of multiple trailer brands rather than a single unified product. Its portfolio includes Freighter trailers (flat tops, skeletal, T-Liner curtain-sided, Insuliner, and Freez-R refrigerated units), Maxi-CUBE refrigerated and dry freight vans, Hamelex White aluminium body tippers, Trout River Live Bottom trailers, Lusty EMS semi tippers, AZMEB bulk transfer tippers, and FWR Australian-made trailers. Beyond trailers, the company offers ProParts spare parts and service/repair capabilities through locations in Rocklea (South East Queensland) and Townsville (North Queensland). All products are backed by Freighter Group's national dealer and service support network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freighter Trailers Freighter brand trailers including Flat Tops, Skeletal trailers, T-Liner (tautliner) curtain-sided trailers, Freighter Dolly, Insuliner for chilled freight, and Freez-R for frozen goods. Available in Lead, Tag, B-Double, and Road Train configurations. Sold to commercial road transport operators.
• Maxi-CUBE Trailers Maxi-CUBE refrigerated and dry freight vans including the Classic Van (reefer, freezer, and dry freight variants) and Slide-A-Side trailers with side loading flexibility. Thermal insulation rated down to -30 degrees Celsius. Sold to transport operators requiring temperature-controlled freight capability.
• Hamelex White Trailers Hamelex White aluminium body Truck & Dog tippers (3-axle and 4-axle), Narrow Body chassis tippers, and dollies designed for quarry, construction, and bulk transport applications in Australian conditions.
• Trout River Live Bottom Trailers Trout River Live Bottom Trailers provide a safe tipper alternative that virtually eliminates tip-over risk. Range includes rigid body units for inner-city work and attachments including chip spreaders, spreader boxes, side conveyors, and shoulder chutes.
• Lusty EMS Semi Tippers and Combinations Lusty EMS semi tippers including Tip Over Axle, Chassis Tipper, Drop Deck Tipper, Lead Slider, and Lead Rollback models. Also offers Stag B-Double combinations (19m and 25m), Dollies, and PBS (Performance Based Standards) configurations for agriculture, resources, waste management, and construction applications.
• AZMEB Bulk Transfer Systems AZMEB tough tipper trailers for the mining, resources, quarry, and waste industries, including Door Side Tippers, the patented High Volume Side Tippers (HVST) with hinged upper body doubling volumetric capacity, and specialized road train dollies. Features fast tipping cycles and leak-proof bowl designs.
• FWR Australia Trailers FWR Australian-made trailers including Single Axle Tag Trailers, Tandem and Tri Axle Tag Trailers, and Tri Axle Drop Deck Widener trailers (3.5m and 4m). Known for locally sourced components and custom build options.
• ProParts Spare Parts ProParts truck and trailer spare parts and accessories inventory covering all makes and models of trailers. Stocks parts from PBR, Bosch, Stemco, Westinghouse, Hendrickson, Midland, Holland Hitch, Sealco, Bendix, Eaton, Jost, York, BPW Transpec, and Fruehauf/Propar.
• Trailer Service and Repairs Service department handling all types of trailer repairs including major accident damage work. Includes van repair facility with qualified staff, fully equipped spray booth at Rocklea, and service hours 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday at both Queensland locations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FreightercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrailer Sales is the authorized Queensland and Northern NSW distributor for Freighter trailers, including Flat Tops, Skeletal, T-Liner, Insuliner, Freez-R, and Freighter Dolly products.
• Maxi-CUBEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Queensland and Northern NSW distributor for Maxi-CUBE trailers, including Classic Van and Slide-A-Slide refrigerated and dry freight vans.
• Hamelex WhitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Queensland and Northern NSW distributor for Hamelex White trailers, including Truck & Dog tippers, Narrow Body, and Dolly products.
• Trout RivercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Queensland and Northern NSW distributor for Trout River Live Bottom Trailers, Rigids, and Attachments.
• Lusty EMScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Queensland and Northern NSW distributor for Lusty EMS semi tippers, Stag B Double, Dollies, and PBS Combinations.
• AZMEBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Queensland and Northern NSW distributor for AZMEB Bulk Transfer Systems, including Door Side Tippers, High Volume Side Tippers, and Dollies.
• FWRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Queensland and Northern NSW distributor for FWR Australia trailers, including Single Axle Tag, Tandem and Tri Axle Tag, and Drop Deck Widener trailers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Domett Trailers: New Zealand-based refrigerated and bulk trailer manufacturer with Australian distribution, serving freight and logistics operators. Comparable to Trailer Sales as a manufacturer of similar transport equipment (refrigerated, skeletal, dry freight) for trans-Tasman freight customers.
• Vawdrey Australia: Victorian trailer manufacturer and dealer producing refrigerated vans, dry freight trailers, and dollies for the freight industry. As a manufacturer-dealer serving similar Australian transport operators with a comparable product mix (reefer, dry freight, dollies), Vawdrey is a direct peer in the commercial trailer market.
• Hercules Trailers: Australian trailer manufacturer producing heavy equipment, freight, and specialty trailers serving similar transport, mining, and bulk haulage markets. As a domestic manufacturer with dealer networks targeting comparable end customers, Hercules is a direct peer in the Australian commercial trailer market.

Broad incumbents

• Krone Australia: German trailer manufacturer with Australian operations offering refrigerated, dry freight, and bulk transport trailers through local distribution. Krone serves the same Australian commercial transport market as Trailer Sales with a broader international brand portfolio, making it a broad incumbent peer.
• MaxiTRANS: ASX-listed Australian trailer group that owns Freighter and Maxi-CUBE—two of Trailer Sales' principal brand partners—and also distributes through national channels. As the parent-level entity in the same trailer category with overlapping freight and bulk transport customers, MaxiTRANS is the most relevant broad incumbent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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