cross trailers

What cross trailers does

Cross Trailers is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of enclosed trailers headquartered in Bristol, Indiana. The company produces cargo trailers, work trailers, sports trailers, and car/race trailers, with work trailers further segmented for landscaping, contracting, mobile office, vending, and fiber optic use cases. Its core differentiator is the proprietary Aegis System, a wall and roof mounting architecture that uses floating screwless panels, self-flashing roof extrusions, and advanced adhesives to mitigate the metal expansion, rippling, and water ingress common in conventional screw-fastened trailer walls.

The business operates a quote-based, build-to-order model in which customers configure units a la carte from a shared base platform featuring tube-frame walls, 0.030 exterior aluminum, a one-piece aluminum roof, and all-LED lighting. Sales are executed through a domestic dealer network supported by a branded dealer portal and an active 'Become a Dealer' recruitment program, supplemented by direct sales from the Bristol facility and a separate Bristol pick-up location. The company holds NATM certification and Canadian regulatory approval, positioning it for cross-border dealer sales.

Cross Trailers serves individual consumers and SMB customers across landscaping, contracting, motor sports, off-road, snow sports, and car/racing segments. Customer testimonials emphasize build quality and dealer relationships, and the company markets through its website and Facebook presence. Financing is facilitated through partnerships with NorthPoint Commercial Finance and Sheffield Financial. Revenue, headcount, and founding date are not disclosed in available sources.

Name

cross trailers

Legal name

Cross Trailers

Website

https://cross-trailers.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cross Trailers is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer in Bristol, Indiana, building enclosed cargo, work, sports, and car/race trailers using its proprietary Aegis System. It sells to landscapers, contractors, motorsport enthusiasts, and consumers via a domestic dealer network and direct quote-based orders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enclosed Cargo and Specialty Trailers

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

Keywords

• Enclosed cargo trailers
• Landscape work trailers
• Contractor work trailers
• Motorcycle sport trailers
• Car race trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: One-time purchase of custom trailers including cargo, work, sports, and car trailers. Customers can customize trailers through an a la carte options system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cross Trailers designs and manufactures enclosed cargo, work, sport, and car/race trailers at its Bristol, Indiana facility, building each unit to customer specifications through an a la carte options catalog. All trailers share a standardized Base Model platform featuring the proprietary Aegis System wall and roof mounting technology, and are sold either directly or through an authorized dealer network serving customers in the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Cross Trailers is a trailer manufacturer offering a modular, a la carte product architecture. The core portfolio spans four main categories: Cargo Trailers for general hauling; Work Trailers for landscaping, contractor, office, vending, and fiber optic applications; Sports Trailers including motor, off-road, and snow variants; and Car/Race Trailers for vehicle transport to shows and racing events. All trailers start with Base Models that customers customize through an extensive options system. The proprietary Aegis System provides differentiated wall and roof construction with floating screwless panels and self-flashing technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aegis System: Proprietary wall and roof mounting system designed to improve upon typical wall and roof systems used in trailers. Features floating panels, screwless design, and technologically advanced adhesives for stronger bond and increased oxidation resistance.

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM)coreOthersCross Trailers is certified by NATM, indicating compliance with industry standards for trailer manufacturing. The company displays the NATM certification badge on their website.
• North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA)minorOthersIndustry association membership displayed on the website footer alongside NATM.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bravo Trailers: Manufacturer of enclosed cargo, snowmobile, and specialty trailers. Comparable enclosed-cargo and snow sport product overlap with Cross Trailers' sports line.
• Pace American: Manufacturer of enclosed cargo trailers, car haulers, and specialty trailers. Overlapping product range and dealer channel, targeting contractors, recreational, and small commercial customers.
• ALCOM LLC: Manufacturer of enclosed and open utility, cargo, and specialty trailers. Comparable product breadth across utility, cargo, and recreational trailer categories with multi-brand distribution.
• Wells Cargo: Indiana-based manufacturer of enclosed cargo trailers and commercial-grade haulers. Highly comparable in product platform, customer base (SMB and contractors), and US Midwest manufacturing footprint.
• Triton Trailers: Maker of aluminum utility, enclosed cargo, and snowmobile/atv trailers. Directly comparable across the recreational and utility trailer segments Cross Trailers serves.
• Haulmark Industries: Manufacturer of enclosed cargo, utility, and car-hauler trailers sold through a national dealer network. Closely comparable product mix (enclosed cargo, car, and contractor-focused trailers) and dealer-led distribution model.
• Look Trailers: Maker of enclosed cargo, utility, and car trailers distributed through a dealer network. Comparable in enclosed-trailer focus, custom configuration options, and SMB/recreational buyer segments.
• Intech Trailers: Manufacturer of all-aluminum enclosed cargo and specialty trailers. Comparable aluminum build philosophy, enclosed-cargo product family, and dealer-based sales model.
• Featherlite Trailers: Manufacturer of aluminum enclosed cargo, car, and specialty trailers. Comparable on aluminum construction, enclosed trailer emphasis, and customization for car/race and contractor buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Forest River, Inc. Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer with a broad portfolio of trailers, RVs, and cargo products. Operates overlapping enclosed-cargo and utility trailer brands at far greater scale than Cross Trailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CrossTrailersInc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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