
Truck Trailer Manufacturing
Description
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:
Companies in this industry manufacture truck trailers, truck trailer and cargo container chassis, and detachable trailers bodies and chassis. Major companies include Great Dane, Hyundai Translead, Utility Trailer, and Wabash National (all based in the US), as well as China International Marine Containers (China), Randon Implementos (Brazil), and Schmitz Cargobull (Germany).
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Demand is directly tied to activity in the truck manufacturing industry, which is driven by growth in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail sectors. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations, including careful inventory management. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in purchasing and can maintain the production volumes necessary to serve large customers. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 85% of industry revenue.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Major product categories include van trailers (about 50% of revenue), followed by all other complete trailers (about 35%). Small and medium-sized trailers are designed to transport cargo ranging from livestock to recreational vehicles.
Companies in this industry manufacture truck trailers, truck trailer and cargo container chassis, and detachable trailers bodies and chassis. Major companies include Great Dane, Hyundai Translead, Utility Trailer, and Wabash National (all based in the US), as well as China International Marine Containers (China), Randon Implementos (Brazil), and Schmitz Cargobull (Germany).
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Demand is directly tied to activity in the truck manufacturing industry, which is driven by growth in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail sectors. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations, including careful inventory management. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in purchasing and can maintain the production volumes necessary to serve large customers. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 85% of industry revenue.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Major product categories include van trailers (about 50% of revenue), followed by all other complete trailers (about 35%). Small and medium-sized trailers are designed to transport cargo ranging from livestock to recreational vehicles.
Table of Contents
- Industry Overview
- Quarterly Industry Update
- Business Challenges
- Business Trends
- Industry Opportunities
- Call Preparation Questions
- Financial Information
- Industry Forecast
- Web Links and Acronyms
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