Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: September 2024
NAICS OD5542Revenue
$16.2bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
43,356
Businesses
488
Wages
$X.Xbn
Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry analysis
Truck trailer manufacturers primarily manufacture and sell dry vans, reefers, flatbeds and other specialty truck trailers. Trailers represent a key component of local and long-distance freight trucking, helping maintain global supply chains. As a result, trailer manufacturers typically receive relatively stable demand from a diverse range of commercial markets, limiting uncertainty. Even so, most manufacturers endured unprecedented volatility at the start of the pandemic. Most key markets struggled, temporarily reducing activity from nearly all key markets. Regardless, soaring e-commerce growth and the economy's post-pandemic recovery, highlighted by freight transportation services index growth, have enabled strong growth. Similarly, rebounding industrial production following the pandemic supported strong demand from mining, manufacturing and utilities markets. Strengthening corporate profit also encouraged shipping companies, retailers and wholesalers to purchase new truck trailers to accommodate elevated e-commerce demand. Overall, revenue climbed at an expected CAGR of 2.1% to $16.2 billion through the current period, despite a 0.8% drop in 2024, where profit reached 3.4%.
Trends and Insights
- Rebounding industrial production and torrid e-commerce sales have spurred growth. Shipping companies have invested in new truck trailers to handle elevated demand.
- Truck trailer manufacturers have endured significant volatility from key markets. Soaring interest rates have stifled construction markets though surging e-commerce sales have supported wholesale and retail markets.
- Manufacturers open facilities near existing manufacturing and economic hubs. Many companies operate near key buyers, leading to more manufacturers in regions with high populations, trade and trucking activity.
- Other shipping options siphon demand from truck trailer manufacturers. Rail, water and air freight transport can threaten demand for truck trailers, though trucks remain the preferred option for land shipments.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $16.2bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Truck trailer manufacturers struggled at the start of the pandemic
- Truck drivers and freight operators struggled during the pandemic, cutting manufacturers off from a major revenue source. The rapid cessation of business activity and lower freight volumes across nearly all key markets led to massive revenue declines in 2020.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Strengthening economic conditions will precipitate stable growth
- Truck trailer manufacturers will benefit from rebounding performance across most sectors of the US economy. Sustained e-commerce growth alongside recovering brick-and-mortar markets will spur demand for consumer products, increasing shipping demand from retail, wholesale and manufacturing markets.
Biggest companies in the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wabash National Corporation | 1,591.4 | 101.7 | 6.4 | |
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | 1,517.5 | 8.6 | 0.6 | |
Great Dane Llc | 1,392.8 | 7.9 | 0.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Other, Flatbed trailers and Refrigerated trailers. Other is the largest segment of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Dry van trailers represent the majority of demand
- Dry van trailers generate the largest percentage of revenue for manufacturers. These trailers are enclosed boxes for shipping nonperishable goods, and they do not have temperature controls.
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Competitors
- Rail Transportation in the US
- Ocean & Coastal Transportation in the US
- Inland Water Transportation in the US
- Truck Rental in the US
Complementors
- Car & Automobile Manufacturing in the US
- Truck & Bus Manufacturing in the US
- Truck, Trailer & Motor Home Manufacturing in the US
- Long-Distance Freight Trucking in the US
- Truck Trailer Dealers in the US
International industries
- Truck, Trailer & Motor Home Manufacturing in Canada
- Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing in Australia
- Trailer, Caravan & Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry manufacture trailers that are specifically designed for use on heavy-duty trucks. Trailer types vary based on size and purpose and include dry van, flatbed and refrigerated trailer varieties. This industry does not include light-truck trailers or travel trailers.
What's included in this industry?
Dump trailersDry vansRefrigerated trailersFlatbed trailersOther trailersCompanies
Wabash National CorporationUtility Trailer Manufacturing CompanyGreat Dane LlcPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
PALLETIZED BOX TRAILERPLATFORM TRAILERTRUCK TRAILERIndustry Code
NAICS 33621 - Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Rebounding industrial production and torrid e-commerce sales have spurred growth. Shipping companies have invested in new truck trailers to handle elevated demand.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Truck trailer manufacturers have endured significant volatility from key markets. Soaring interest rates have stifled construction markets though surging e-commerce sales hav...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Manufacturers open facilities near existing manufacturing and economic hubs. Many companies operate near key buyers, leading to more manufacturers in regions with high popula...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Other shipping options siphon demand from truck trailer manufacturers. Rail, water and air freight transport can threaten demand for truck trailers, though trucks remain the ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Leading manufacturers have generated stable market shares. These companies offer a wide range of high-quality products, enabling them to differentiate from smaller producers ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Wabash National Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Great Dane Llc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Wabash National Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Great Dane Llc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Manufacturers must comply with federal and state regulations. DOT and NHTSA regulations aim to ensure the safe operation of trucks and trailers on major roadways.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Truck trailer manufacturers accrue massive purchasing expenses. Companies rely on various raw materials, like metals, adhesives, plastics and electronics; supply chain disrup...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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- US Census Bureau
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $16.2bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in 2024?
There are 488 businesses in the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Truck Trailer Manufacturing market in United States are Wabash National Corporation, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company and Great Dane Llc
What does the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Dump trailers and Dry vans are part of the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Wabash National Corporation.
How competitive is the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Truck Trailer Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
