About Wells Cargo

Wells Cargo was founded by Maynard W. Wells in 1954. Present management of firm is Jeffrey M. Wells. There are 250 employees. Wells Cargo pioneered an entire industry when their first custom cargo trailer rolled off the production line back in 1954.

From that point forward, Wells Cargo has set the industry standard in quality, design, and construction techniques. Wells Cargo combines state-of-the-art technology with the best materials available to manufacture a product line with a service life of 15+ years of daily use.

Today, Wells Cargo offers over 200 different trailer models for industrial, commercial and recreational applications.

The growth of Wells Cargo has been steady and controlled. This allows Wells Cargo to maintain high quality standards while methodically developing a product line that exceeds their customers’ tough demands.

High standards are set for all suppliers, demanding only the best materials available. They are constantly searching for innovative ways to enhance the product line and streamline production. This often involves collaboration with vendors – the end result being market opportunities for them and exclusive selling opportunities for Wells Cargo.

Technology leadership is also evident in distribution and marketing practices. Extensive use of computers in order entry, scheduling and shipping assures timely product delivery. Technology plays an important role in customer relations management systems that help track consumer demand and end-user satisfaction.

Nationwide Network

Wells Cargo trailers are sold and serviced through a nationwide network of experienced, knowledgeable dealers. Dealers who truly listen to their customer’s needs and help determine the best Wells Cargo product to fulfill those needs. Wells Cargo trailers are also backed by the longest comprehensive warranty in the industry – 6 years.

Over the past 50 years, Wells Cargo has grown from a modest one plant manufacturing operation to six plants servicing an International customer base. The plant locations are:

Elkhart, Indiana, 1954
Waycross, Georgia, 1968
Waco, Texas, 1972
Ogden, Utah, 1982
Phoenix, Arizona, 1996
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, 2001

Each is strategically located to distribute products, parts, and service efficiently.

Leadership

Wells Cargo has demonstrated business leadership as far back as 1954 when the first cargo trailer rolled off the production line pioneering an entire new industry.

Since then, Wells Cargo has set the standard in almost every facet of their business practices. Examples include the use of computer-aided design (CAD), an in-house Research & Development department to engineer their trailers, and an independent 3rd party to road test trailers.

Wells Cargo has made significant and ongoing investments in manufacturing processes including state-of-the-art painting and welding facilities. Quality material components play a vital role in success as well.