Who We Are

Hyundai Translead is the leading manufacturer of dry and refrigerated van trailers, flatbeds, chassis, and dollies in North America.

Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.

In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Who We Are

Hyundai Translead is the leading manufacturer of dry and refrigerated van trailers, flatbeds, chassis, and dollies in North America.

Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.

In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Hyundai Translead History

Our Milestones

1947

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Company is founded by Chung Ju Yung.

1967

Hyundai Motor Company is formed.

1989

The Hyundai Motor Company broadened its core line of automobiles and established a subsidiary in San Diego, CA called Hyundai Precision America Incorporated to focus on transportation equipment.

Silhouette of Hyundai Translead Chassis shown from rear view.

1991

Introduced steel containers and chassis.

1994

Launched dry van trailers and became the first manufacturer in North America to earn ISO 9001 Certification. This certification has been renewed each year, showing commitment to high standards and quality

1998

Continued to push the boundry of innovation and was one of the first manufacturers to offer hot-dipped galvanization, prolonging durability of trailers.

1999

Invested in reefers and introduced HT ThermoTech® refrigerated trailers.

2001

Rebranded to Hyundai Translead to reposition itself as a new leader in the transportation industry.

2002

Expanded to include a new transmission and engine remanufacturing facility.

2006

Constructed a new multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, increasing the trailer production capacity, and catapulted the company into one of the major manufacturers in the industry.

2007

Enhanced dry van trailer models and added HT Composite® trailers with extended scuff for better protection.

2012

Invested in sustainability and eco-friendly products, which led to receiving the EPA Smartway Certification for three advanced trailer skirt models.

2013

Revolutionized the transportation industry by offering hot-dipped galvanization as a standard feature, which is considered to be one of the most innovative breakthroughs.

2014

Diversified its business by adding a new engine diecasting plant.

2016

Supporting the increasing demand for trailers, the company built the most advanced and leading-edge 360-acre manufacturing facility in North America.

2017

Became the number one trailer manufacturer and maintained market leadership by producing the most trailers in the US.

2022

Built Hyundai Translead’s Innovation Lab (iLab) to empower greater innovation and quality of products to meet customer needs.

Our Brand Essence

We hire amazing and talented people, and empower them to put customers’ needs at the center of everything we do.

Innovation

Innovative manufacturing facilities deliver high-quality trailers and exceptional value to customers.

Customization

We partner and collaborate with customers to customize trailers that precisely meet their needs.

Customer Care

We treat our customers with honor, integrity, and respect, building trust one trailer at a time.