R & J TRAILERS INC

What R & J TRAILERS INC does

R & J Trailers Inc. is a family-owned trailer manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered at 17952 Baldwin Street, Madera, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells professional-grade trailers across four main product categories: car haulers (single and dual-vehicle models), utility/landscape trailers (single and tandem axle configurations), equipment haulers (general duty and deck-over models), and dump trailers (scissor hoist, telescopic, and deck-over designs). The product lineup spans light-duty to heavy-duty configurations with GVWRs ranging from approximately 2,900 LB to 14,000 LB. Trailers feature proprietary RJ-formed components, premium materials including Douglas fir wood decks and PPG DURATHANE paint systems, and components sourced from established suppliers such as Dexter Axle, DEMCO, and Bright Way.

The company operates a multi-channel distribution model combining a dealer network with a 'Find a Dealer' locator system, direct showroom sales at its Madera, CA headquarters, and an e-commerce website powered by the Dealer Spike platform. It uses a quote-based pricing model (trailers and parts are listed as 'Call for Price') and facilitates customer financing through third-party lenders and insurance quotes through Progressive Insurance. Customer segments are diversified across individual vehicle owners, landscapers, agricultural professionals, contractors, equipment operators, and dump trailer users, with no disclosed enterprise concentration. The company also maintains a secondary revenue stream from a 12-item parts inventory via its website.

R & J Trailers employs approximately 6 people and operates exclusively in the California market, with a social media presence across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed funding rounds. Its operational footprint is limited to a single manufacturing and showroom location in California's Central Valley, serving regional customers through both direct sales and authorized dealers.

Name

R & J TRAILERS INC

Legal name

R & J Trailers Inc. - California

Website

https://randjtrailersinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

R & J Trailers Inc. is a family-owned trailer manufacturer in Madera, California, founded in 2006, producing professional-grade car haulers, utility trailers, equipment haulers, and dump trailers for individual vehicle owners, landscapers, contractors, and agricultural professionals across California's Central Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Trailer manufacturing
• Car hauler trailers
• Dump trailers
• Equipment haulers
• Utility trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Madera

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling trailers including car haulers, utility trailers, equipment haulers, and dump trailers. Sales occur through dealer network, direct showroom visits, and online inquiry system with quote-by-phone functionality.
2. Trailer Parts Sales: Secondary revenue stream from selling replacement parts and accessories including brake kits, hub assemblies, couplers, jacks, and battery chargers. Parts are listed as inventory items with brochure pricing (call for price model).
3. Financing Services: Company facilitates financing for trailer purchases through third-party lenders, offering application forms on their website for customer financing requests covering trailer, marine, power sports, RV, and agricultural equipment categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

R & J Trailers Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells professional-grade trailers from its Madera, California facility. Its product lines cover car haulers, landscape/utility trailers, equipment haulers, and dump trailers, each offered in multiple axle, length, and configuration variants, supported by a parts inventory for replacement components such as brake kits, hubs, couplers, and jacks.

Product overview

R & J Trailers Inc. is a family-owned and operated trailer manufacturer based in Madera, California, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional-grade trailers since 2006. The product lineup spans four main categories: Car Haulers (single and dual-vehicle models), Utility/Landscape Trailers (single and tandem axle configurations), Equipment Haulers (general duty and deck-over models), and Dump Trailers (featuring scissor hoist, telescopic, and deck-over designs). The company also maintains an extensive parts inventory including brake components, hub assemblies, couplers, jacks, and electrical accessories from suppliers such as Dexter, Bright Way, and Redline. All trailers feature proprietary RJ-formed components and are available with various paint options including PPG DURATHANE and VERSAHYDE coatings. The company operates through a dealer network and sells directly to customers in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Hauler Trailers Professional-grade car haulers for transporting one or two vehicles, available in single-car and heavy-duty two-car configurations with 7,000 LB to 14,000 LB G.V.W.R. options. Features include 5x3 angle iron main frame, Douglas fir wood deck, PPG DURATHANE paint, electric brake axles, and Demco adjustable couplers. Target users include individual vehicle owners, hobbyists, and small automotive transport operators.
• Landscape Trailers Single axle and tandem axle landscape trailers designed for hauling landscaping equipment, soil, mulch, and debris. Available with RJ-formed sides at 24 inches with railing, HD gate upgrade with spring assist, side load gate functionality, and Douglas fir wood deck flooring. Widths range from 48 to 83 inches and lengths from 8 to 20 feet, with G.V.W.R. up to 2,900 LB on single axle models.
• Single Axle Utility Trailers Single axle utility trailers with 3x2 angle iron frame and 4-channel tongue, Douglas fir lumber flooring, ST205/75R15 radial 6-ply tires, and 2,000 LB A-frame jack. Available in widths from 4 to 6 feet and lengths from 6 to 14 feet with 2,900 LB G.V.W.R., suitable for general hauling and property maintenance tasks.
• Equipment Haulers General duty and heavy-duty equipment haulers with EZ Lube electric brake axles, HD tube ramps, winch plates, deep cycle battery with 12V charger, and RJ tongue tool box. Configurations include general duty (9,999 LB G.V.W.R.) and HD deck-over (102-inch widths, 10 to 24 feet) for transporting construction equipment, compactors, and small machinery.
• Dump Trailers Comprehensive dump trailer lineup spanning single axle, tandem axle, deck-over, scissor hoist, and telescopic dump configurations. Features include 8-ton scissor hoists, 12-ton telescopic hydraulic pumps, RJ-formed sides at 24 inches, wireless dump remote controls, deep cycle battery with solar panel charger, tarp cover systems, and rear stabilizer jacks. G.V.W.R. options range from 5,200 LB single axle to 14,000 LB heavy duty models for hauling gravel, sand, soil, and debris.
• Trailer Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and accessories including brake kits, hub assemblies, electric brake kits, couplers, dropleg jacks, A-frame jacks, battery chargers, and breakaway kits. Branded components from suppliers such as Dexter, Bright Way, and Redline are stocked with 12 current inventory items. Pricing is quote-based; customers contact the dealer directly for parts pricing.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dexter AxlecoreTechnology or IntegrationDexter Axle is a key component supplier for R & J Trailers, providing axle assemblies, hub assemblies, and electric brake kits. The company offers Dexter limited warranty coverage for axles. R & J Trailers sources quality axle components from Dexter for their various trailer models including landscape, equipment, and dump trailers.
• PPG (Paint)coreTechnology or IntegrationR & J Trailers uses PPG DURATHANE paint systems on their trailers for superior finish durability. This high-quality industrial coating provides long-lasting protection against weathering and corrosion, contributing to trailer longevity and professional appearance.
• DEMCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationDEMCO provides couplers for heavy-duty trailers, including 21K adjustable couplers and DEMCO EZ-LATCH systems. These components are featured on R & J Trailers' heavy equipment haulers and dump trailers for secure trailer-to-vehicle connections.
• Dealer SpikecoreTechnology or IntegrationDealer Spike provides the website platform and digital infrastructure powering R & J Trailers' online presence. The platform includes inventory management, quote request forms, warranty registration, and dealer locator functionality. Terms of Use indicate Dealer Spike (LeadVenture Inc.) co-ownership of the digital storefront.
• Progressive InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgressive Insurance is referenced on product pages as an insurance quote partner, offering trailer insurance options to R & J Trailers customers through their website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Load Trail: Load Trail builds dump, equipment, car-hauler, and utility trailers with similar GVW ratings and dealer-distributed go-to-market. Highly comparable product portfolio and customer base to R & J Trailers.
• PJ Trailers: PJ manufactures car haulers, utility, equipment, and dump trailers sold through a national dealer network. Closely overlaps R & J's product categories and dealer-led GTM, making it the most direct mid-market peer.
• Lamar Trailers: Lamar Trailers produces heavy-duty dump trailers, equipment haulers, and car haulers sold through dealers. Closely aligned with R & J's heavy-duty deck-over and scissor-hoist dump trailer offerings.
• Kaufman Trailers: Kaufman manufactures equipment, dump, utility, and car-hauler trailers distributed nationally via dealers. Comparable mid-market competing product portfolio and GTM model to R & J.
• Diamond C Trailers: Diamond C manufactures equipment, dump, utility, and car-hauler trailers through a national dealer network. Comparable mid-market product line-up and dealer orientation to R & J.
• MaxxD Trailers: MaxxD Trailers builds heavy-duty equipment haulers, dump trailers, and car haulers sold through dealers. Overlaps with R & J's heavy-duty and deck-over configurations.

Broad incumbents

• Wells Cargo: Wells Cargo produces enclosed cargo and utility trailers through a national dealer network. Comparable in trailer manufacturing and dealer-led distribution, though more focused on enclosed cargo variants.
• Carry-On Trailer: Carry-On manufactures utility and landscape trailers widely distributed through mass-market retail and dealer channels. Overlaps R & J's utility/landscape trailer category at the broader incumbent level.
• Big Tex Trailers: Big Tex is the largest US utility and equipment trailer manufacturer, producing utility, equipment, dump, and car-hauler trailers across a national dealer network. Directly comparable to R & J in product mix and dealer-led distribution but at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Iron Bull Trailers: Iron Bull produces equipment haulers, dump trailers, and car haulers with a dealer-distributed model. A comparable mid-tier player in similar product categories to R & J.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rjtrailersmfg
• Instagraminstagram.com/rjtrailersmfg/?utm_source=qr
• TikToktiktok.com/@rj.trailers.inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r-&-j-trailers-inc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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