A mobile business is a lower-overhead option for service providers who want to put their skills to work but don’t want, or can’t afford, to be locked into a brick-and-mortar space. ALCOM builds enclosed aluminum cargo and utility trailers that make it easy to take your service business on the road with a few customizations. Once you've selected a business model and the size trailer you need, add tie-downs, lighting, cabinets, a power package and generator box, spare tire holder(s), integrated wall studs, and floor coverings to begin your business buildout.

Choosing an aluminum open or enclosed trailer lets you save wear and tear on your tow vehicle with a lighter unit than steel competitors; your trailer is built to last with all-welded aluminum, which is naturally resistant to rust. There's no question that an aluminum cargo or utility trailer is a solid investment for a small business, but you probably will have lots of other questions along the way - starting with which type of mobile service business to operate.  

Here are a few of our favorite ideas to help you brainstorm your business:

1. Car Detailing: A mobile detailing service lets you visit vehicles where they are, saving customers time and gas money. Use an aluminum utility trailer like the high-sided SSR if you need a super-lightweight open model; go for an enclosed aluminum cargo trailer if you’re looking for a lockable mobile shop. 
2. RV / Camper Service & Repair: Build a repair shop in a cargo trailer and you’ll be ready whenever and wherever your customers are. Roll up to a campground and save the day for stranded retirees or family road-trippers with your portable repair shop. An enclosed aluminum cargo trailer, available in sizes starting at 4’ x 6’ and up to 8.5’ x 20’ (or longer), lets you build storage for tools and supplies. Save everyone involved the hassle and expense of towing a disabled camper; tow an ALCOM enclosed cargo or contractor trailer instead and bring the repair shop to the RV. 
3. Auto Repair & Rescue: Roadside assistance is always in demand, and many motorists don’t realize they need it until they’re stuck on the side of a highway with steam pouring out of the hood. A mobile repair and/or rescue shop can fix small issues fast or haul a disabled vehicle to a safe location for further repairs. ALCOM’s enclosed aluminum car haulers make the ideal trailer for this important mobile service.
4. Dog Grooming: We’ve mentioned this in-demand mobile service before and we stand by that recommendation! For pets who get nervous in the car or pet owners with limited mobility, a mobile pet spa can be the perfect solution. If you’re already in the pet pampering business, an enclosed aluminum cargo trailer turned into a mobile dog grooming salon is worth looking into! Other animal-friendly businesses you can run with a trailer? Farriers, veterinarians, and pet trainers can take their business on the road. Frontier Trailers are built with livestock in mind, so don't limit yourself to looking at cargo haulers when we have animal-friendly options available, too! 
5. Pest Control: When customers need pest removal, professionals are ready to respond on-site. Since you’ll be hauling equipment anyway, do it in an ALCOM enclosed aluminum cargo trailer! Then, make sure to put a big decal on the trailer’s side with your phone number so when you’re in the neighborhood, your next potential customer can call you!
6. Cleaning Services: Another service you need to be on-site to perform? Cleaning. It’s one of those chores we all have to deal with forever, but if you’re a professional cleaner - houses, offices, specialty cleanup or recovery services like fire damage or floods - an enclosed aluminum trailer lets you pack up all your supplies, tie them down so nothing spills or slides on the way, and unload with a spring-assisted rear ramp at the job site.

So, what’s the very best mobile service business to start with an ALCOM aluminum trailer? It’s the one you already know how to do: the service you’re currently performing at a brick-and-mortar shop or doing on weekends as a side hustle, or the one you learned to maintain your own equipment for a hobby like motocross or snowmobiling. It’s the certification you just completed and can’t wait to put into practice. For example - if you're a carpenter and you're already taking jobs, a trailer helps you take that side hustle and go pro. 

If you're ready to start a business, starting with a skill you already know allows you to focus on learning the parts you don't (like applying a vinyl wrap to your trailer for mobile advertising, or how payment software works) while marketing your expertise and flexible availability as a major benefit to customers. Whether you’re a pet groomer, a professional cleaner, a mechanic, a pest control pro, or you do something else we haven’t thought of yet, don’t wait - browse our brand sites today and use our dealer locator to find your nearest ALCOM aluminum trailers dealer! We can’t wait to see your mobile business on the road.