NAICS 336212: Truck Trailer Manufacturing
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing truck trailers, truck trailer chassis, cargo container chassis, detachable trailer bodies, and detachable trailer chassis for sale separately. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of specialized truck trailers used for cargo transport, military logistics, and tactical mobility applications. This sector includes the production of flatbeds, enclosed cargo trailers, lowboys, refrigerated units, and heavy-haul trailers engineered to meet Department of Defense specifications for durability, load capacity, and off-road performance.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 336212.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of specialized truck trailers used for cargo transport, military logistics, and tactical mobility applications. This sector includes the production of flatbeds, enclosed cargo trailers, lowboys, refrigerated...
NAICS 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing encompasses the design, fabrication, and assembly of specialized truck trailers used for cargo transport, military logistics, and tactical mobility applications. This sector includes the production of flatbeds, enclosed cargo trailers, lowboys, refrigerated units, and heavy-haul trailers engineered to meet Department of Defense specifications for durability, load capacity, and off-road performance. Trailers in this category are often built with reinforced steel frames, air-ride suspensions, and military-grade braking and lighting systems to support deployment in austere environments. As a critical enabler of strategic and tactical logistics, this NAICS code supports the movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel across military installations, expeditionary operations, and defense support missions. The top contractor in this sector is PERFECTED SOLUTIONS LLC, a small business specializing in customized trailer systems tailored to military and federal agency requirements. The competitive landscape is dominated by niche manufacturers with expertise in defense-compliant fabrication, often leveraging ISO 9001 quality systems and ITAR compliance to secure contracts. Large primes occasionally subcontract trailer production to specialized small businesses due to the modular nature of trailer assembly and the need for agile, responsive manufacturing. The Department of Defense is the primary buyer, with demand driven by Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps logistics modernization programs, including the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles and forward-operating base resupply initiatives. Procurement focuses on trailers compatible with existing military transport platforms and capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions. The market offers consistent opportunity density for contractors with proven capabilities in military-spec trailer fabrication, weld certification, and supply chain traceability. Growing emphasis on modular, interoperable logistics assets and rapid deployment readiness continues to drive demand for innovative, lightweight, and multi-role trailer designs.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 336212, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC | $502.1M | 19 |
| AM GENERAL LLC | $106.1M | 22 |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $34.7M | 2 |
| MERITOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LLC | $19.1M | 86 |
| CATERPILLAR INC | $17.9M | 106 |
| FONTAINE COMMERCIAL TRAILER, INC. | $17.0M | 1 |
| TALBERT MANUFACTURING INC | $17.0M | 2 |
| ALLISON TRANSMISSION INC | $12.2M | 100 |
| SCHUTT INDUSTRIES OF CLINTONVILLE, WIS., INC. | $10.6M | 4 |
| AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING, INC. | $9.5M | 40 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 336212.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 336212, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 13,379 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
25%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
5%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
90% of 14,788 total awards
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
336212This Code Truck Trailer Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 25% | 13,37990% of 14,788 | |
33621NAICS Industry | Moderate Competition | 3 | 29% | 142,51859% of 241,899 | |
3362Industry Group Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | Moderate Competition | 3 | 29% | 142,51859% of 241,899 | |
336Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 38% | 2,923,71580% of 3,661,023 | |
33Sector Manufacturing | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 44% | 16,852,66969% of 24,321,569 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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