Mountain West Utility Trailer recently acquired Trailer Sales Company of Arizona.
Earlier this year, Mountain West Utility was formed as a new dealer group when Utility Trailer Sales of Utah acquired Utility Trailer Sales of Idaho. The new company is spearheaded by Justin Deputy, president and CEO, and brother Spencer Deputy, chief sales officer, both formerly of Utility Trailer Sales of Utah.
The consolidated operations included locations from Salt Lake City, and St. George, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Boise and Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Spokane, Washington. Now, with the addition of a state-of-the-art facility in Tolleson (Metro Phoenix) and Tucson, Arizona, locations, Mountain West Utility is poised to expand and enhance its customer base in the Southwest region, the companies reported.
“We are seeing a significant shift toward larger dealer groups, typically consisting of eight to 12 locations, which has now become the standard,” Steve Bennett, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company president and COO, said in a news release. “As freight operations run 24/7, it is crucial that both the Utility and Cargobull dealer networks are equipped to offer parts and service on a continuous basis. To meet these demands, it is essential that our facilities and dealer systems remain modern and utilize the latest technologies. By spreading the costs associated with these advancements across multiple locations, we significantly enhance the competitiveness of Utility dealers.
“Looking ahead, Utility is committed to making substantial investments in the coming years. These efforts will ensure that we provide the highest level of support for our Utility and Cargobull products throughout North America.”
Utility Trailer Sales Company of Arizona, established in 1943, is the country’s longest continuously running Utility dealer. Under the leadership of George Cravens, the dealership experienced tremendous growth and had to relocate its Phoenix operations twice due to outgrowing previous facilities.
Cravens will continue to be part of the management team for Mountain West Utility.
“We’re thrilled to welcome George and his staff to our team,” Deputy said. “The addition of the Phoenix and Tucson locations will enable us to explore new opportunities and deliver greater value to our customers.”
Mountain West Utility is already implementing its expansion program. In the coming months, the company plans to upgrade facilities, expand and update its fleet of mobile trucks, increase trailer inventory, and onboard more technicians.
“We are excited to add our southern neighbors to Mountain West Utility Trailer,” Deputy added. “With eight locations stretching from western Washington to Arizona, we bring a high level of transport refrigeration unit expertise, which will strengthen our ability to serve our customers with the full line of Cargobull and Utility products.”