Blog: Advantage Trailer News

CAROL STREAM, IL – Nov. 23, 2022 – Advantage Trailer announced today that founders Dan and Marchon Webb are retiring after 33 years with the company. The Webbs began the company as Advantage Auto Leasing in 1989. It started as a 1,200-square foot U-Save Auto Rental franchise in Villa Park. In 1991...

If you are in the market for an ATC Game Changer Toy Hauler or a 6-wide or 7-wide cargo trailer, now is the time to buy because ATC is offering a mail-in rebate. The Toy Hauler Rebate offers $7,500 back on purchases of ATC Game Changer 3619, 4023 models, and $10,000 back on Game Changer PRO 3619,...

We’re now more than two years removed from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the delays and price increases in the trailer industry show no signs of letting up. In fact, they’re still going in the wrong direction. Customers want their trailers now – and we can’t blame them! Unfortunately,...

(photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)As with most things over the past couple of years, the trailer industry continues to face changes and challenges. Last year, we highlighted some of the reasons for low stock, long lead times, and high prices, and now that more changes are coming it’s time to provid...

Back in January , and again in March , we described the state of the trailer industry as the world emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as we approach the halfway point of 2021, an update is in order.  The CliffsNotes version is that stocks are low, lead times are long, and prices are high....

See all that blacktop? In a typical year, you can see way less of it. But as we’ve all seen since last March, nothing is typical anymore. A lot has changed in the past year and the trailer industry is no different. If you are shopping for a trailer, chances are you’re either having trouble finding...

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought plenty of changes to our daily lives, from social distancing and mask wearing to restaurant and event closures and more. The trailer industry has felt it too, resulting in long delays and price increases, and while we are doing our best to keep up, the reality is th...

Like many other industries, the trailer industry has been hit with supply shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have felt the impact as manufacturers struggle to keep up with demand and our usual stock of trailers has dipped below 50 percent capacity. Advantage Trailer has taken this as an op...

After three decades in the business it’s time to look toward the future of Advantage Trailer. Today, we are excited to launch a new brand identity, including a new logo, colors, font, and message that will more adequately represent who we are and where we’re going. Since our founding in 1989 our l...

Do you need a trailer for your next trade-show event or some other experiential marketing need? When it’s not practical to purchase a new trailer, consider trailer rental services at Advantage Trailer. We have a variety of trailers for rent in the Chicago area, and our courteous staff will help you...