We custom build Lowboy, Flatbed, Float, Step Deck, Heavy Duty Tag, and Specialty Trailers.
We custom build Lowboy, Flatbed, Float, Step Deck, Heavy Duty Tag, and Specialty Trailers.
The Loadstar Trailers Inc. founders have been custom building heavy duty tag trailers, aka heavy tags, since the 1970s, consistently refining their craft, developing their materials and parts supply chain, and growing their team of specialists to become one of North America’s leading manufacturers of high-quality tagalong trailers. With a focus on delivering premium, 20-40 ton trailers, Loadstar has built a solid reputation for designing trailers that meet the specific needs of clients in industries like construction, paving, and landscaping.
What industry do you work in, and do you rely on heavy duty tag trailers?
Our process starts with an in-depth consultation to understand your specific hauling requirements. From there, our experienced engineering team creates custom designs tailored to your operation. Once you’re happy with the design, it moves to our skilled production team—composed of expert welders, machinists, and finishers—who bring your trailer to life. Everything begins with a no-obligation consultation with one of our trailer manufacturing specialists.
You have the option between a tandem (2-Axle) or tridem (3-Axle) with an optional steerable lift axle.
Our Loadstar heavy tag trailers can be built in the following models to support the following load capacities:
20-TON | 25-TON | 35-TON | 40-TON
Every Loadstar heavy duty tag trailer is designed to meet local transportation regulations, ensuring compliance and reducing potential issues during transit.
All of our trailers are built to align with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) and U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), guaranteeing they meet the necessary legal and safety requirements.
We build every tag trailer and component with a focus on quality, reliability, and durability, ensuring each product delivers exceptional value over the long haul.
With over 50 years of experience, Loadstar Trailers remains a family-operated manufacturer deeply rooted in the heavy haul trailer community. Brothers Joe and Ray Hopper are passionate about designing and building high-quality trailers, including heavy duty tags, lowboys, and step decks. They stand by their craftsmanship, confident that every trailer their team produces meets premium standards.
Our trailers are built with continuous, single-piece steel main rails made from quenched and tempered 100 ksi yield strength material for superior durability. Each hole in a weight bearing part like a bullet, lug, or tear drop is precisely machined in-house to ensure optimal performance. Rather than cutting weight-bearing holes, we carefully bore them, ensuring the strength and longevity of every trailer we produce.
From hydraulic systems to hose fittings, every part used in our trailers is meticulously selected for quality and reliability. We prioritize sourcing from known brands and trusted North American manufacturers whenever possible. Every component is carefully installed, with great attention to detail, ensuring our trailers are built to last under the toughest conditions.
For those heavy haulers or operators not just new to Loadstar Trailers but to the world of heavy haul lowboy trailers we hope the following gives you a clear understanding of the mighty lowboy!
Depending on where you live, a Lowboy trailer can also be known as a lowbed, float, floater, low loader, or double drop trailer. Lowboys are a vital part of the heavy haul transportation industry.
A heavy duty (HD) lowboy trailer is designed to transport oversized and heavy cargo that regular trailers can’t handle.
A Lowboy trailer (lowbed trailer) is a type of semi-trailer with a deck much closer to the ground than conventional trailers. This unique design allows heavy haulers to float extremely tall and heavy loads, such as construction equipment, industrial machinery, and oversized components. The low deck height ensures that these tall items can be safely loaded and transported without exceeding legal height restrictions.
Lowboy trailers (floats) are a crucial piece of equipment in the heavy haul transportation industry. Their unique design and features make them the preferred choice for moving oversized and heavy cargo efficiently and safely. Whether you are in the construction, industrial, or transportation sector, understanding lowboy trailers is essential for successful heavy equipment logistics.
Lowboy trailers are versatile and can transport a wide range of heavy equipment, from bulldozers to cranes and industrial machinery.
The low deck height and road clearance ensures that even tall cargo can be transported safely without violating height restrictions.
Multiple axles and a low center of gravity provide excellent stability for transporting heavy and oversized loads.
The design of lowboy trailers prioritizes safety during loading, transportation, and unloading, reducing the risk of accidents.
We love designing specialized heavy hauling lowboy systems rated to carry 85+ tons by adding jeep dollies, pin-on-alxes, and boosters.
Click here to learn more about our specialized lowboy trailer options.
