Modular Trailer Global Market Report 2026

A modular trailer is a specialized transport vehicle featuring multiple interchangeable sections or modules that can be configured in various ways to accommodate diverse cargo sizes, weights, and types. These trailers offer high flexibility and customization options, making them ideal for transporting oversized or heavy loads in industries such as construction, mining, and heavy equipment transportation.

The primary types of modular trailers include multi-axle, telescopic or extendable, and lowboy trailers. Multi-axle trailers feature multiple sets of wheels to evenly distribute the weight of heavy cargo, enhancing stability and reducing strain on each wheel. These trailers are well-suited for transporting exceptionally heavy loads in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, mining, wind energy, and heavy engineering.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the modular trailer market by increasing costs of imported steel, hydraulic systems, axles, and precision components used in heavy duty trailer manufacturing. Higher duties have raised production and procurement costs for construction, mining, and wind energy applications, particularly in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America where large infrastructure projects are concentrated. These cost pressures have slowed fleet expansion for small transport operators while encouraging manufacturers to localize production and sourcing. In some regions, tariffs have positively supported domestic trailer manufacturers by enhancing competitiveness and driving investments in local heavy transport equipment production.

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The modular trailer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.15 billion in 2025 to $8.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in large scale infrastructure projects, expansion of mining operations, increase in heavy equipment transportation needs, development of wind energy installations, demand for oversized cargo logistics.

The modular trailer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investment in renewable energy projects, growth in cross border heavy cargo transportation, increasing urban infrastructure development, demand for efficient logistics of oversized equipment, advancements in trailer steering and suspension systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for heavy load transportation, rising adoption of multi axle modular trailers, growth in customized trailer configurations, expansion of self propelled modular trailers, demand for enhanced load stability and safety.

The growth in freight transportation is expected to drive the expansion of the modular trailer market in the coming years. Freight transportation involves the movement of goods, cargo, and commodities from one location to another via various transport modes. The sector is expanding due to increasing global trade and e-commerce, which drive higher demand for goods movement. Additionally, advancements in logistics technology and infrastructure are improving efficiency and capacity, further supporting growth. Modular trailers can be used across multiple freight transport modes, including road and rail, ensuring efficient movement of goods from origin to destination, even when multiple transport methods are involved. For example, in July 2025, Eurostat, the Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union, reported that European road freight transport reached an annual volume of 1,869 billion tonne-kilometres, slightly up from 1,857 billion tonne-kilometres in 2023, representing a 0.6% year-on-year increase. Therefore, the rise in freight transportation is driving the modular trailer market.

Key companies in the modular trailer market are focusing on innovative solutions such as electrified trailer systems to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and support hybrid or zero-emission operations in heavy-duty transport. Electrified trailer systems are modular trailer platforms equipped with electric axles and integrated battery units, enabling power recuperation, traction assistance, and hybrid or fully electric capabilities for conventional trucks. For instance, in September 2023, ZF, a Germany-based automotive supplier, showcased its electrified trailer concept at the NUFAM commercial vehicles trade show. The system integrates ZF's AxTrax 2 electric axle with a modular battery box, enabling energy recuperation and traction support. It allows heavy-duty diesel trucks to operate in hybrid mode, achieving up to 16% fuel and CO2 savings, while an optional plug-in hybrid variant can reach up to 40% savings. The modular design also extends the operational range of zero-emission heavy trucks. Key industry players, including axle manufacturer BPW and trailer builders Kassbohrer and Krone, have expressed interest in adopting this electrified trailer technology.

In May 2025, Merritt Companies, a US-based provider of aluminum truck accessories, heavy-duty trailers, and related transportation equipment, acquired Magnum Trailer & Equipment for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Merritt's trailer manufacturing capabilities, enhance its aluminum product portfolio, and strengthen its presence across North America through integrated engineering, broader distribution, and complementary product offerings. Magnum Trailer & Equipment, based in Canada, provides truck accessories, modular front-end protection systems, trailers, and service solutions for heavy-duty trucking applications.

Major companies operating in the modular trailer market are Dorsey Trailer, MAC Trailer, Maxitrans Industries Limited, Manac Inc., Goldhofer AG, Trail King Industries, Fontaine Heavy-Haul, XL Specialized Trailers, Faymonville, Broshuis B.V., Reitnouer Inc., Talbert Manufacturing, Cometto S.p.A., Kalyn Siebert, Nicolas Industrie, Load King LLC, Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik GmbH, Transcraft Corporation, Witzco Challenger Trailers Inc., Nooteboom Trailers B.V., Kassbohrer Fahrzeugwerke GmbH, Rogers Brothers Corporation, TII Group, Concordia, Doonan Specialized Trailers LLC

North America was the largest region in the modular trailer market in 2025. The regions covered in the modular trailer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the modular trailer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The modular trailer market consists of sales of hydraulic platform trailers, semi-trailers, and hydraulic multi-axle trailers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Modular Trailer Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses modular trailer market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Multi-Axle; Telescopic Or Extendable; Lowboy Trailer
• 2) By Steering Mechanism: Non-Steered Modular Trailers; Hydraulic Steered Modular Trailers; Electronic Steered Modular Trailers; All-Wheel Steered Modular Trailers
• 3) By Application: Construction And Infrastructure; Mining; Wind And Energy; Heavy Engineering
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Multi-Axle: 2-Axle Modular Trailers; 3-Axle Modular Trailers; 4-Axle Modular Trailers; 5-Axle Modular Trailers; 6-Axle Modular Trailers; Heavy-Duty Multi-Axle Trailers; Modular Trailers With Steering Axles
• 2) By Telescopic Or Extendable: Hydraulic Extendable Trailers; Mechanically Extendable Trailers; Telescopic Flatbed Trailers; Telescopic Lowboy Trailers; Extendable Multi-Axle Trailers; Long Load Carrying Extendable Trailers; Extendable Platform Trailers; Extendable Modular Trailers For Over-Dimensional Cargo
• 3) By Lowboy Trailer: Hydraulic Lowboy Trailers; Dual-Lowboy Trailers; Removable Gooseneck Lowboy Trailers; Fixed Gooseneck Lowboy Trailers; Tri-Axle Lowboy Trailers; Quad-Axle Lowboy Trailers; Extendable Lowboy Trailers; Heavy-Duty Lowboy Trailers For Large Equipment; Specialized Lowboy Trailers For Construction And Mining
• Companies Mentioned: Dorsey Trailer; MAC Trailer; Maxitrans Industries Limited; Manac Inc.; Goldhofer AG; Trail King Industries; Fontaine Heavy-Haul; XL Specialized Trailers; Faymonville; Broshuis B.V.; Reitnouer Inc.; Talbert Manufacturing; Cometto S.p.A.; Kalyn Siebert; Nicolas Industrie; Load King LLC; Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik GmbH; Transcraft Corporation; Witzco Challenger Trailers Inc.; Nooteboom Trailers B.V.; Kassbohrer Fahrzeugwerke GmbH; Rogers Brothers Corporation; TII Group; Concordia; Doonan Specialized Trailers LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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