Transport Trailers Celebrates 70 Years in Business

2025 marks a milestone for our company, as Transport Trailers celebrate 70 years in the Heavy Transport Industry.

 In 1955, my father, Ian Stevenson, with the late Bill Box founded our company with £1,500 in each of their pockets and a determination to succeed in the Transport Industry.  

In 1969, we changed the face of the tipping industry forever when we manufactured New Zealand’s very first aluminium tipping body — a breakthrough in weight-saving technology. 

Today we offer our clients the option of Aluminium and Hardox heavy construction tipping equipment with a team of around 100 people located over all three sites. 

Transport Trailers can be seen on New Zealand roads throughout the country with operators building infrastructure to help grow our economy and get our country back on track.

As we reflect on the past, and look to the future, with a 100 Year Vision for the company, we recognise that much is owed to our customers for their ongoing support of our Transport Trailers brand. We have fostered long term relationships and partnerships with so many of our clients over the decades — some for nearly 70 years. Your business is greatly appreciated.

We also recognise our Supply Partners who have played a crucial role in the supply chain as our business grew through the decades, and we thank you also. 

To celebrate the occasion we made a timeline video that takes you through our history. You can watch this video below.

Wishing you all the best for 2025.

Regards, Mike Stevenson