Great Dane announced this week its Statesboro, Ga., manufacturing plant has reached a production landmark, producing its 25,000th trailer since the plant opened in 2012.
The trailer, a 57-ft. refrigerated Everest reefer, was manufactured for Nolt Transportation, LLC.
Great Dane says the Statesboro facility holds a unique position within the company’s manufacturing network, as the only plant equipped to build trailers of this length. This specialized capability makes the production milestone a unique point of pride for the team.
“Building high-quality trailers and reaching this milestone takes an incredible amount of hard work, skill and collaboration,” says Ron Jones, Great Dane Statesboro plant manager. “This achievement belongs to every single person on our factory floor because they give their best every day. I’m proud to work alongside them.”
“This accomplishment is a reflection of our team’s dedication to producing industry-leading trailers our customers can depend on, while working safely together,” says Rick Mullininx, Great Dane President and COO. “I’m proud of their commitment to excellence that continuously drives our company.”
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Nolt Transportation specializes in hauling produce to central Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas, as well as frozen and fresh food to the Pacific Northwest.
“Having a Great Dane trailer since the beginning of my refrigerated LTL work has proven the quality of work and reliability behind their trailers,” says Timothy Nolt, Owner of Nolt Transportation. “A reliable and heavy duty trailer is one of the biggest advantages for getting the job done, especially in the LTL world that depends on reliable delivery and temperature control.”
