Utility Trailer Dealers Join Forces to Become Utility Trailer of Texas

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2025--

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC is pleased to announce that Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas and Utility Trailer of Dallas have joined forces to form one unified company: Utility Trailer of Texas, Inc. Based in Houston and led by company president Jonny Loring, the new organization brings together decades of experience and shared commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

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Dallas dealership with newly remodeled and upgraded service bays

With a combined 11 locations and over 140 service bays across the state, Utility Trailer of Texas is also positioned for continued growth. Plans for expansion to open new stores, including in the Fort Worth and Austin markets, will further strengthen statewide coverage and enhance service capabilities.

Jonny Loring shared his enthusiasm, “We are very excited to align with the Dallas operations and thrilled to welcome the Dallas team to our organization. Bo Watson will take the lead on sales and marketing of our Cargobull TRU and telematics offerings.”

Bo Watson added, “The timing was right for our two companies to come together. We can now offer our customers 24/7 service throughout the entire state of Texas, a requirement in the TRU industry.”

After decades of leadership, vision, and dedication, Packy Watson will be retiring—a well-deserved milestone in a remarkable career. Packy built Utility Trailer of Dallas from the ground up, earning the trust of customers, employees, and industry partners alike. His legacy is one of integrity, hard work, and relentless commitment to doing things the right way. His values, joined with Utility Trailer Southeast Texas, will continue to flourish.

“I’m pleased to see these two great companies come together and know they will be successful,” add Steve Bennett, President & COO for Utility. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Packy Watson my entire career—it’s been an absolute pleasure. I wish him the best in his retirement and look forward to continuing to work with Bo Watson as Utility Trailer of Texas expands its presence.”

ABOUT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC is America's oldest privately owned, family-operated trailer manufacturer. Founded in 1914, the company designs and manufactures dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated trailers, and aerodynamic technologies. Utility currently operates six trailer manufacturing facilities across North America. Utility’s 3000R ® and the 3000R ® multi-temp refrigerated trailers are manufactured at the Atkins, Virginia; Clearfield, Utah; and Piedras Negras, Mexico plants. The 4000D-X Composite ® series dry vans are manufactured at the Glade Spring, Virginia, and Paragould, Arkansas plants. The 4000A E®, 4000S ®, and 4000A E® Drop Deck flatbeds are all manufactured at the Enterprise, Alabama facility. Utility is also the exclusive distributor of Cargobull North America TRU products, accessories and telematics. Cargobull TRUs are available options only on the 3000R. Utility has an extensive dealer network with over 130 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America. Visit: www.utilitytrailer.com for more information.

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Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., LLC

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