Star Trailer Sales

Name

Star Trailer Sales

Legal name

Star Trailer Sales, Inc.

Website

https://startrailer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer Dealership

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH), Trailer Pooling, Rental & Depot Services (Yard Pools, One-Way) (TLABACAJ)

Keywords

• Semi trailer sales
• Used trailers
• Trailer parts
• Trailer service
• Trailer financing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mankato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Trailer Sales: Sales of new semi trailers including various types such as drop deck, flatbed, end dump, hopper/grain, livestock, tag/construction, lowboy, van, and reefer trailers
2. Used Trailer Sales: Sales of pre-owned trailers across multiple categories
3. Parts Sales: Aftermarket parts sales through parts.startrailer.com
4. Service and Repair: Trailer service and maintenance services
5. Financing and Leasing: Trailer financing and leasing services with credit application available on website

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Star Trailer Sales is a Minnesota semi trailer dealership that sells new and pre-owned semi trailers across nine specialized categories (drop deck, flatbed, end dump, hopper/grain, livestock, tag/construction, lowboy, van, and reefer) sourced from manufacturers including Eby, Mac Trailer, Transcraft/Wabash, and Trail King. The dealership complements trailer sales with replacement parts, repair and maintenance service, in-house financing and leasing, and trailer rentals. Operations are conducted through company-owned locations in Mankato (headquarters), Rochester, and St. Cloud.

Product overview

Star Trailer Sales operates as a semi trailer dealership offering a diverse inventory of new and used trailers across multiple specialized categories. The core product offering centers on trailer sales, supplemented by complementary services including parts supply, maintenance and repair services, and financing/leasing options. The company also offers rental services. Their trailer inventory spans 9 distinct types: Drop Deck, Flatbed, End Dump, Hopper/Grain, Livestock, Tag/Construction, Lowboy/Detach, Van, and Reefer trailers. The product portfolio features various brands including Eby, Mac Trailer, Transcraft (Wabash), and Trail King. The company serves agricultural (farm, grain hauling), commercial fleet, construction, and general hauling industries across Minnesota including Mankato, Rochester, and St. Cloud locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Semi Trailers Sales of new semi trailers across drop deck, flatbed, end dump, hopper/grain, livestock, tag/construction, lowboy, van, and reefer categories from manufacturers including Eby, Mac Trailer, Transcraft/Wabash, and Trail King. Targeted at farms, commercial fleets, construction companies, and hauling operators across Minnesota.
• Used Semi Trailers Sales of pre-owned semi trailers across multiple categories (drop deck, flatbed, end dump, hopper/grain, livestock, tag/construction, lowboy, van, and reefer) for farms, fleets, construction, and hauling operators in Minnesota.
• Trailer Parts Aftermarket replacement parts and components for trailer maintenance and repairs, sold through a dedicated parts portal at parts.startrailer.com. Serves existing trailer owners in Minnesota.
• Trailer Service and Repair Trailer repair and maintenance services provided through the Mankato, Rochester, and St. Cloud dealership locations for farm, fleet, construction, and hauling customers.
• Trailer Financing and Leasing In-house trailer financing and leasing services with an online credit application, supporting purchases of new and used trailers by Minnesota-based farm, fleet, construction, and hauling buyers.
• Trailer Rentals Short-term trailer rental services for hauling needs, supporting Minnesota-based farm, fleet, construction, and hauling operators who need temporary trailer capacity.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EbyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEby is a trailer manufacturer whose products are sold through Star Trailer Sales. The company carries Eby Groundload and other Eby trailer models in their inventory.
• Mac TrailerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMac Trailer aluminum trailers are sold through Star Trailer Sales. The dealership carries Mac Aluminum Frameless and other Mac trailer models.
• Transcraft (Wabash)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTranscraft trailers, a Wabash National brand, are distributed through Star Trailer Sales. Inventory includes Transcraft 48' Combo and other models.
• Trail KingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrail King industrial trailers are sold through Star Trailer Sales. Products include Trail King TKSSD-47 side dump trailers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wabash National Corporation: One of North America's largest trailer manufacturers (including the Transcraft brand Star resells), Wabash competes with Star's manufacturer partners across dry van, reefer, and platform trailers and shapes the supply and pricing environment Star operates in.
• Great Dane Trailers: Major North American trailer manufacturer producing dry vans, reefers, and platform trailers that compete with products Star sells. Great Dane's dealer network and direct accounts shape the competitive landscape for regional dealerships like Star.
• Vanguard National Trailer Corporation: Manufacturer of refrigerated, dry van, and flatbed trailers with a national dealer footprint. Comparable because Vanguard competes with Star's reefer and van trailer categories and operates a multi-region dealer network that benchmarks against Star's branch model.
• Heil Trailer International: Manufacturer of bulk commodity, end dump, and specialty trailers serving similar construction and agricultural end markets as Star. Comparable through shared customers in hauling and aggregate transport.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Leading manufacturer of dry and refrigerated semi trailers with a strong U.S. dealer network. Utility's product portfolio overlaps directly with Star's van and reefer trailer categories and its dealer economics set the bar for resale margins at dealerships.

Emerging players

• MAC Trailer Manufacturing: Manufacturer of aluminum dump, flatbed, and frameless end dump trailers — one of Star's direct inventory partners (Mac Aluminum Frameless). Comparable because MAC's product line mirrors Star's specialized trailer categories and its dealer economics directly affect Star's gross margin.
• Polar Tank Trailer: Manufacturer of liquid and bulk tank trailers serving similar agricultural and industrial hauling customers as Star's hopper/grain and end dump categories. Comparable through overlapping end markets and dealership channels.
• M.H. Eby, Inc. Manufacturer of livestock, groundload, and specialty trailers (Eby Groundload sold through Star). Comparable because Eby's livestock and agricultural trailer lines overlap with Star's farm-focused inventory and the two share a channel partnership.
• Trail King Industries: Manufacturer of construction, agricultural, and side-dump trailers (TKSSD-47 carried by Star). Comparable because Trail King competes in Star's tag/construction and end dump categories and supplies Star with key inventory.

Direct peers

• Premier Truck & Trailer Leasing: Regional multi-brand trailer and truck dealership and leasing operator offering sales, parts, service, and financing. Comparable to Star because both run multi-line trailer dealerships with overlapping value propositions across new/used sales and adjacent services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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