WELCOME TO SOUTHLAND TRAILERS
Founded by Monty and Shelly Sailer in 1980, Southland Trailer Corp. is now in the hands of their three sons—Jason, Ryan, and Scott Sailer—who have grown the Lethbridge-based company from about 70 employees in 2012 to more than 500 team members today. Notice how the language has changed over the years from employee to team member, contributing to the company’s culture and core values.
At Southland Trailers, we are committed to hard work, open communication, a positive attitude, calculated risk-taking, continuous improvements, and leading with humility/respect for every individual. We understand that these values set us apart from the competition and allow us to build trailers that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
As one of Canada’s largest trailer manufacturing companies, Southland Trailers understands that our success is not just about the product. It’s about our people. Our plant manager, T.J. Dow, captures this attitude: “it’s people, processes and then product. And if you work that way, it doesn’t matter what you’re building – you can be building trailers, pencils or rocket ships – and as long as you put your people first, the product will always be amazing, because the people care.” This commitment to our team members fosters a sense of respect and appreciation, which we believe is crucial for our continued growth and success.
Our commitment to LEAN manufacturing techniques and innovative designs allows us to build trailers that are not only reliable and durable but also efficient and easy to use. One thing that sets us apart is our direct access to owners and management. By maintaining close relationships with our customers and partners, we can better understand their needs and deliver exceptional service and support.
Our in-house engineering team and vertical integration allow us to design and build faster with cutting-edge technology. The material processing department supplies all plants for production before reaching final assembly, and the logistics team then consolidates trailers to form loads for dealer groups throughout Canada and the United States.
Southland Trailers will continue to lead the industry for years to come while supporting our community’s progress. We are committed to empowering people to do it better and are confident this approach will drive our vision for future growth.
Southland Trailers, empowering people to do it better.
