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About GL Trailer
Fabrication

Our story, our people, and the precision engineering behind every trailer we build.

A Legacy Built on
Steel & Precision

GL Trailer Fabrication was founded with one vision: to manufacture the most reliable, precision-engineered trailers available. From a single production bay to a state-of-the-art 500,000+ sq ft facility, our growth has been driven by an unwavering commitment to quality.

Today, we manufacture articulated and rigid category trailers, tipping trailers, bulkers, containers and tankers — serving over 10,170 clients across every major transport corridor.

2018

Founded — Land acquisition and facility planning commenced. Vision set for state-of-the-art manufacturing.

2019

Manufacturing begins. First articulated trailers and tipping trailers roll off the production line. Team of 200 engineers onboarded.

2021

ISO 9001:2015 and ICAT certification achieved. CNC machines and robotic welding stations commissioned.

2024

Production capacity reaches 800 trailers/month. Workforce grows to 1,305 engineers. Pan-nation service network expanded.

GL Trailer Fabrication manufacturing facility
500K+
Sq Ft
1,120+
Onsite Engineers
800/mo
Capacity

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To lead the trailer manufacturing industry with innovative solutions that set new standards of excellence — building trailers that define what heavy-duty transport means.

Our Mission

To design and produce high-quality trailers using advanced technology and superior materials — ensuring every client receives a product that exceeds expectation in durability, performance and safety.

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Precision

CNC-engineered accuracy in every component

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Integrity

Transparent processes and honest partnerships

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Innovation

Continuous R&D investment in new solutions

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Service

Pan-nation support and 1-year warranty

Built to Build
The Best

Our 500,000+ sq ft manufacturing complex features the latest in automated fabrication technology — from multi-axis CNC plasma cutters to fully automated robotic welding cells.

CNC Cutting

Plasma and laser cutting with ±0.1mm tolerance

Robotic Welding

Consistent precision welds across every unit

Quality Control

100% inspection before dispatch

Shot Blasting

SA 2.5 grade pre-treatment for maximum paint adhesion

GL Trailer manufacturing vision

Leadership Team

Our management team brings decades of combined experience in manufacturing, engineering and industrial operations.

Managing Director

Michael Davidson

MD & CEO

MD COO

James Whitfield

MD & COO

VP IT Marketing

Ryan Bosworth

Vice President

General Manager

Trevor Ashworth

GM, Operations

Finance Manager

Robert Bancroft

Sr. Manager, Finance

HR Manager

Nathan Johansson

Sr. Manager, HR

Patricia Whitmore

Managing Partner

Nancy Hartfield

Managing Partner

Partner With the Industry's Best

Join over 10,170 clients who trust GL Trailer Fabrication for their critical transport needs.