Hillcrest Trailers, LLC

What Hillcrest Trailers, LLC does

Hillcrest Trailers, LLC is a privately held Tennessee LLC that designs and manufactures steel-framed trailers at a single facility in Sweetwater, Tennessee. The product line spans more than 40 models across four categories: utility trailers (single axle, 3.5K GVWR), equipment trailers (car haulers from 7K–10K, equipment trailers from 14K–21K, partial tilt, and heavy-duty I-beam), dump trailers (10K–17.6K in bumper pull and gooseneck), and gooseneck trailers (bumper pull and deckover from 15.4K–25.9K GVWR). Manufacturing is built around heavy-duty I-beam frames, multi-leaf slipper spring suspension, forward self-adjusting electric brakes, quick-lubricating hubs, Sherwin Williams Super Durable Powder Paint finishing, and hydraulic dovetail/dump systems on higher-end models.

The company sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network of 95+ dealers across the United States and Canada, with no direct-to-consumer channel. Revenue is generated on a wholesale, per-unit basis as dealers purchase trailers from the manufacturer and resell to general consumer and commercial end-users for vehicle transport, equipment hauling, and material handling. Pricing is set by individual dealers and is not publicly disclosed. The company differentiates through a transferable 3-year structural warranty, a 5-year axle warranty, NATM safety certification, and partnerships with floor plan and retail financing companies that support both dealer inventory financing and end-customer retail financing. Hillcrest was founded after its team's prior successful exit from the farm equipment industry, bringing 40+ years of combined manufacturing experience into the trailer category.

Name

Hillcrest Trailers, LLC

Legal name

Hillcrest Trailers, LLC

Website

https://hillcresttrailers.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hillcrest Trailers, LLC is a Tennessee-based steel trailer manufacturer producing 40+ utility, equipment, dump, and gooseneck models, sold wholesale through 95+ authorized dealers in the U.S. and Canada to consumer and commercial end-users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Steel trailer manufacturing
• Utility trailers
• Equipment trailers
• Dump trailers
• Gooseneck trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Sweetwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Manufacturing and Wholesale: Hillcrest Trailers manufactures steel trailers and sells them wholesale through an authorized dealer network. Dealers purchase trailers from the manufacturer and resell to end-use customers at retail prices. This is a traditional B2B manufacturing-to-dealer revenue model with one-time per-unit revenue per trailer sold to dealers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hillcrest Trailers, LLC is a steel trailer manufacturer producing utility, equipment, dump, car hauler, deckover, and gooseneck trailers with 40+ models. The company manufactures trailers featuring I-beam frames, multi-leaf slipper spring suspension, forward self-adjusting electric brakes, and quick-lubricating hubs, and sells exclusively through 65+ authorized dealers across the United States. Trailers are backed by a transferable 3-year structural warranty and a 5-year axle warranty.

Product overview

Hillcrest Trailers, LLC is a manufacturer of steel trailers headquartered in Sweetwater, TN, with 40+ years of manufacturing experience. The company produces a comprehensive product line of over 40 trailer models across four main categories: Utility Trailers (single axle, 3K GVWR), Equipment Trailers (car haulers ranging from 7K to 10K GVWR, equipment trailers from 14K-21K, I-beam trailers, and partial tilt trailers), Dump Trailers (10K-17.6K GVWR in bumper pull and gooseneck configurations), and Gooseneck Trailers (bumper pull and deckover goosenecks from 15.4K-25.9K GVWR). The product line is unified under the Hillcrest Trailers brand with shared manufacturing standards, warranty coverage (3-year structural, 1-year components, 5-year axle), and distributed through 95+ authorized dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Axle Utility Trailer Single axle utility trailer with 3,500# GVWR, available in 10', 12', and 14' sizes with 76" width. Features treated pine floor, LED D.O.T. lights, and 4' tube drop gate for general cargo hauling. Targeted at consumers and light commercial users needing affordable general-purpose hauling capacity.
• 7K Car Hauler Trailer 7,000 GVWR car hauler with dual 3,500# cambered axles, forward self-adjusting electric brakes, and multi-leaf spring suspension. Designed for hauling cars, trucks, ATVs, and UTVs with 5' slide-in ramps and 2' diamond plate dovetail. Targeted at consumers and small businesses needing vehicle and equipment transport capability.
• 10K Car Hauler Trailer 10,000 GVWR car hauler featuring dual 6,000# cambered axles with quick-lubricating hubs, forward self-adjusting electric brakes, and 5' channel wrap tongue. Available in sizes from 16+2' to 22+2' for vehicle and equipment transport. Targeted at commercial users and consumers needing heavier hauling capacity.
• 14K Equipment Trailer Heavy-duty equipment trailer with 2-7000# (14K) or 2-8000# (16K) axles, 6" factory channel frame, and 3" channel cross-members. Features 5' stand-up ramps, 2' dovetail, and sizes ranging from 18+2' to 24+2'. Targeted at commercial contractors and equipment haulers needing heavy-duty transport capacity.
• 14K Partial Tilt Trailer 14K/16K partial tilt trailer with hydraulic dampening tilt deck operation and 12-degree tilt angle. Features 16' tilt deck with 4' or 6' stationary deck options, 6" factory channel frame, and stake pockets for secure loading. Targeted at commercial users needing efficient loading of equipment without ramps.
• I-Beam Equipment Trailer Heavy-duty I-beam equipment trailer with 8" I-beam frame and 3" factory channel cross-members. Available in 17.6K (dual axle) and 21K (triple axle) configurations with 19+3' or 21+3' lengths. Features 3' cleated dovetail and double hinged 3' mega ramps. Targeted at heavy equipment transport operators.
• 10K Dump Trailer Standard duty dump trailer with 10K GVWR, dual 6,000# axles, and 6" I-beam frame. Features 7-gauge floor, 12-ton 3-stage telescopic cylinder ram, 20" tall sides, and rear combo gate. 12' length with 73" width. Targeted at landscapers, contractors, and property owners needing material hauling capability.
• 14K Dump Trailer (Bumper Pull) 14K/17.6K bumper pull dump trailer with 2-7000# or 2-8000# axles, forward self-adjusting electric brakes, and multi-leaf slipper spring suspension. Features 8" I-beam frame, 24" or 40" tall sides, and 12-ton hydraulic ram. Available in 14' or 16' lengths. Targeted at heavy-duty commercial material hauling operations.
• Gooseneck Dump Trailer Gooseneck dump trailer available in 15.9K or 17.6K models with 8" I-beam frame and fabricated I-beam tongue. Features 7-gauge floor, 12-ton hydraulic ram, 24" or 40" tall sides, and 6.5' ramps. 16' length with 83" width. Targeted at heavy-duty commercial users requiring high-capacity gooseneck dump capability.
• Bumper Pull Deckover Trailer 15.4K and 17.6K bumper pull deckover trailer with 10" I-beam frame, dual axles, and forward self-adjusting electric brakes. Features 3" channel cross-members, treated pine floor, and options for 5' self-cleaning dovetail with max ramps or straight deck with slide-in ramps. Lengths from 16' to 28'. Targeted at commercial users needing wider deckover hauling capability.
• 15.9K & 17.6K Deckover Gooseneck Trailer Deckover gooseneck trailer with 12" pierced I-beam frame and 3" channel cross-members. Features dual 12,000# drop leg jacks, premium cambered axles with quick-lubricating hubs, and forward self-adjusting electric brakes. Available in 20'-40' lengths with straight deck or 5' dovetail configurations. Targeted at heavy equipment and vehicle transport professionals.
• 22.9K & 25.9K Deckover Gooseneck Trailer Heavy-duty deckover gooseneck trailer with 12" I-beam frame, dual 10,000# or 12,000# oil bath axles, and HDSS suspension. Features forward self-adjusting electric brakes, treated pine floor, and multiple dovetail options including 12' hydraulic dovetail. Available in 20'-40' lengths. Targeted at the heaviest commercial equipment transport applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year structural warranty covering main frame, cross members, railings, and sub-frame
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sure-Trac: Sure-Trac manufactures utility, equipment, dump, and car hauler trailers distributed through a national dealer network, directly overlapping Hillcrest's product categories and distribution model.
• Lamar Trailers: Lamar Trailers manufactures steel utility, equipment, dump, and gooseneck trailers distributed through authorized dealers across the US, competing directly with Hillcrest across overlapping product categories.
• PJ Trailers: PJ Trailers manufactures a broad line of steel utility, dump, equipment, and gooseneck trailers and distributes through an authorized dealer network across North America, directly competing with Hillcrest across virtually all product categories.
• Load Trail: Load Trail produces utility, equipment, dump, car hauler, and gooseneck steel trailers sold through a national dealer network, making it a direct head-to-head competitor to Hillcrest in the same product and channel mix.
• Kaufman Trailers: Kaufman Trailers manufactures a wide range of steel trailers including utility, equipment, dump, and gooseneck models, sold through an authorized dealer network — directly competing with Hillcrest across product line and channel.
• Ironbull Trailers: Ironbull produces steel equipment, dump, and gooseneck trailers targeting contractor and heavy-haul use cases, sold through authorized dealers — directly competing with Hillcrest's heavy-duty product lines.
• CAM Superline: CAM Superline produces steel utility, equipment, dump, and gooseneck trailers sold through authorized dealers in North America, competing directly with Hillcrest in similar price points and use cases.
• Diamond C Trailers: Diamond C manufactures steel utility, equipment, dump, and gooseneck trailers distributed through authorized dealers, directly competing with Hillcrest in heavy-duty equipment and gooseneck categories.
• Texas Bragg Trailers: Texas Bragg is a regional steel trailer manufacturer producing utility, equipment, and dump trailers through dealer networks in the southern US, comparable to Hillcrest as a similarly positioned mid-market trailer OEM.
• Big Tex Trailers: Big Tex is one of the largest US steel trailer manufacturers, producing utility, equipment, dump, car hauler, and gooseneck trailers sold through a broad authorized dealer network — directly overlapping Hillcrest's product categories and channel strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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