Rental trailers often experience high-abuse usage from constant heavy-duty applications, exposure to the elements, and the wear and tear of frequent rentals. These trailers are repeatedly subjected to rough handling, rugged conditions, and demanding workloads as they move from job site to job site. As a result, they must be built to endure significant stress while maintaining structural integrity and visual appeal. Rental companies rely on durable trailers that can meet these high-performance standards without frequent repairs or replacements.

Hot-dip galvanizing is the key to meeting these rigorous demands. By immersing the trailer components in molten zinc, a tough, protective coating forms, bonding with the steel to create a resilient barrier against corrosion and wear. This process extends the life of the trailer by providing a robust layer of defense that withstands rough handling, extreme climates and exposure to chemical de-icing agents. For rental companies, this means dependable, long-lasting trailers that can endure continuous usage, reducing the need for frequent replacements and repairs.

Located in Grass Valley, California, Best Trailer, Inc. has been manufacturing high-quality trailers for over 30 years. The company’s founder began his career in the rental industry, where he recognized a strong demand for heavy-duty, ready-to-rent industrial trailers. His vision has since led to rapid growth and success within this specialized market.

Today, Best Trailer supplies many of the top rental companies—Sunbelt, Herc, Ahern, and United—with galvanized trailers. To ensure exceptional quality, Best Trailer lasers, forms, and constructs each trailer entirely in-house, using 3/16” thick plate for the walls and floor, reinforced with two-by-four rectangular tubing and sturdy channels for the base and tongue.

In partnership with a skilled galvanizer, Best Trailer ensures that these trailers are built to last. Working closely together, they followed ASTM A384 and ASTM A385 standards to galvanize each trailer as a single unit, avoiding the need for post-galvanizing assembly. This collaborative approach results in superior corrosion protection and a turn-key product, with the entire trailer tub, base, and tongue dipped as one piece to maximize durability and streamline assembly.

The company utilizes hot-dip galvanizing for its life span and durability. They have the understanding that rental companies need trailers that can withstand a weekend warrior’s projects. Providing hot-dip galvanizing covers all their bases with corrosion protection in any climate environment, and the longevity to be able to utilize a trailer for many years due to the strength of the multiple zinc layers.