Wilson Trailer is an American trailer manufacturer serving agricultural transportation, livestock hauling, bulk commodity movement, and open-deck freight operations. Its equipment includes grain hoppers, livestock trailers, flatbeds, drop decks, and specialized commodity trailers.

Operating as Wilson Trailer Company, the business combines a long manufacturing history with equipment designed for different freight and loading requirements. This page brings together Wilson’s history, equipment categories, company information, and links to product profiles published on Truck Equipment Atlas.

History and Background

Wilson Trailer traces its origins to 1890, when Frank T. Wilson joined his brother George in Sioux City, Iowa, to establish the business that became Wilson Trailer Company. Its early work included wagons and carts.

As motor vehicles became more common, the company expanded into truck bodies and protective cabs. During the 1930s, additional property supported the development of a trailer production line.

Wilson’s later development included livestock equipment, grain trailers, and commercial platform trailers. The company made aluminum an important part of its trailer construction and expanded production beyond Sioux City.

Wilson remains a family-owned company with headquarters in Sioux City. Its manufacturing operations also include facilities in South Dakota and Missouri.

What Wilson Trailer Manufactures

Wilson manufactures trailers for agricultural commodities, livestock, industrial materials, and general platform freight. Its product categories include:

  • Grain hopper trailers: Pacesetter and Commander equipment for agricultural and bulk commodity transportation.
  • Self-unloading conveyor trailers: Patriot equipment for compatible agricultural and bulk materials.
  • Livestock semi-trailers: Silverstar and Stockmaster configurations for animal transportation.
  • Gooseneck livestock trailers: Foreman, Ranch Hand, and Roper equipment for livestock and related applications.
  • Flatbed and drop-deck trailers: Premier all-aluminum and Roadbrute combination steel-aluminum platforms.
  • Specialized commodity trailers: Sand Commander equipment for frac sand and proppant transportation.

Wilson platform trailers may also be equipped with rolling tarp systems for covered freight. The trailer platform and installed covering system should be identified separately when reviewing a particular unit.

Wilson Trailer Products on Truck Equipment Atlas

Explore the Wilson product profiles below for equipment characteristics, applications, configurations, and ownership considerations. Additional profiles will be linked here as they are published.

The library may cover multiple models, model years, and installed equipment combinations. A published profile does not establish that every configuration remains available for new orders.

Flatbed and Step Deck Trailers

  • Wilson Flatbed — Explore Premier and Roadbrute platforms for lumber, steel, pipe, machinery, and general open-deck freight.
  • Wilson Step Deck Trailer — Explore drop-deck configurations for equipment and freight requiring a lower main deck.

Covered Platform Trailers

  • Wilson Conestoga Trailer — Explore a Wilson platform configuration equipped with a rolling tarp system for covered freight transportation.

Grain and Hopper Trailers

Technology and Product Development

Wilson’s platform trailer development includes different approaches to structural construction. The Premier uses all-aluminum construction, while the Roadbrute combines steel main beams with aluminum components. These alternatives give operators different choices for trailer weight, material preference, and working requirements.

Platform features include aluminum flooring, side-rail securement designs, and full-width crossbars. Selected Roadbrute drop-deck configurations offer beavertail loading options for compatible equipment.

Wilson’s grain and livestock equipment addresses different needs, including commodity discharge, cargo containment, ventilation, and interior arrangements. Features and options vary by trailer family, model year, and specification.

Company and Location Information

  • Brand: Wilson Trailer.
  • Company: Wilson Trailer Company.
  • Established: 1890.
  • Country of origin: United States.
  • Ownership: Family-owned.
  • Headquarters: Sioux City, Iowa.
  • Production locations: Sioux City, Iowa; Yankton and Lennox, South Dakota; and Moberly, Missouri.
  • Official website: Wilson Trailer.

Use Wilson’s official location, dealer, and support resources for current sales, parts, service, and manufacturing information.

Related Brands and Equipment

The following profiles cover equipment from other manufacturers serving similar platform freight and bulk commodity applications. These links provide comparison resources and do not indicate common ownership with Wilson Trailer.

Related Equipment Guides

Explore the existing trailer guide section and equipment categories for additional information about trailer selection and freight applications.

Official Manufacturer Resources

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