ALCOM builds dependable aluminum dump, utility, and cargo trailers for small to mid-sized businesses. We love hearing from customers about the businesses they’ve built using our aluminum trailers, or how our trailers have made it easier to serve their customers. Today, we’re exploring a few of the best options for entrepreneurs looking to kick-start a new business venture.
One thing Americans love is starting a new business. The USA has seen an average of 5.1 million new small businesses each year since 2020, with the current average representing a 47% increase since 2019. With so many people going solo, mobile businesses - that is, businesses that can physically move to where their customers are - have gained market share. A home computer and a properly outfitted aluminum trailer can replace an expensive commercial lease for plumbers, HVAC contractors, electricians, pet groomers, chefs, landscapers and more.
Here are our favorite quick-start ideas – and the ideal aluminum trailers to build out for a mobile business success story.
Contractor outfits of all sizes count on ALCOM’s all-aluminum Ultimate Contractor Package lineup. These aluminum contractor trailers are purpose-built with contractor-specific features on even the smallest models. A ladder to the roof leads to your catwalk and ladder racks with tie-downs. Double barn doors open wide and stowable ramps give you easy access to the rear door. These trailers are perfect for construction outfits, roofing and siding contractors, plumbers, electricians, or HVAC contractors.
If you need a single unit or a fleet of contractor trailers, your local ALCOM dealer is ready to get you the right Ultimate Contractor Package to make your business better than ever. With screwless bonded side panels, every ALCOM UCP is a built-in advertising opportunity: add wraps or decals to your trailers to advertise your services and expand your customer base.
Do you fix stuff? People need your help! A mobile repair shop eliminates your need to rent a physical space and lets you follow the money. So whether your repair expertise is in motorcycles, bicycles, watches and jewelry, sewing machines, electronics, campers, RVs, or something else – an enclosed aluminum cargo trailer or contractor package is the ideal open-concept mobile repair shop waiting to be built. For something bigger, explore our enclosed aluminum car haulers, including the go-big-or-go-home gooseneck series.
To start your trailer interior customization, check out our options menu for add-ons like interior lighting and power packages, storage cabinets, wall hooks, tie-downs, floor and wall finishes, windows and side access doors.
Pets need haircuts, too! Build a mobile pet grooming salon into an enclosed aluminum cargo trailer with some DIY efforts and a few factory upgrades. Let ALCOM add the light and power packages, extra outlets, cabinets, windows, a side access door, and roof vent. You’ll need flooring that’s waterproof and easy to clean, like our quad-ply flooring option or extruded aluminum, and water-resistant Luan walls make interior cleanup easier. Smooth exterior side panels make it easy to brand your new mobile pet salon, and rust-resistant all-aluminum construction means your investment will last. Keep your custom salon and specialized equipment secure when your mobile spa is parked with keyed freezer handles for all doors.
Turn an enclosed aluminum cargo trailer into a portable concession stand! Skip a full cooking line and the fire suppression system it requires and go for high-margin snacks like slushies, hot dogs, ice cream or popcorn for simple prep and crowd-pleasing options. A snack bar on wheels might be just the business your town needs this summer, and an aluminum cargo trailer is an ideal place to build it. A power package, LED interior lighting, flooring upgrade (we recommend TPU coin or quad-ply for easy cleanup), and some cabinets are a good start to building a DIY concession stand. Choose your favorite aluminum side panel color and use the smooth, screwless sides of the trailer to apply branding and menu decals.
Think about some of the weird stuff you’ve seen at the dump. Not just the rubbish itself; what about that sedan with a broken futon bungee-corded to the roof and a bulging trunk full of contractor bags? Stop junk removal disasters before they start with a rubbish removal service using an open aluminum utility trailer or enclosed aluminum cargo trailer. With ramp and tie-down options, our open heavy-duty aluminum utility trailers can be piled high with stuff, then properly secured and towed away.
Use an aluminum dump trailer for your junk hauling business for a commercial-grade solution with 17” side walls, a tarp cover, and a front hoist system. With an aluminum dump trailer, you can haul junk and deliver materials like gravel or mulch depending on the season and what your customers need!
With an enclosed aluminum cargo trailer, you can haul a party in a box. Earn weekend income, start a wedding season side hustle, or go all-in full time with a party rental service. In-demand items like event tents, tables, chairs and dance floors can be packed safely and secured inside an enclosed aluminum cargo trailer for all-weather availability. Customize your tie-down potential with available wall and floor tracks and D-rings; a properly equipped ALCOM trailer makes it easy to safely deliver rental equipment like bounce houses, karaoke machines, bubble makers, popcorn and snowcone machines, balloons and party games for events.
Mobile businesses are a flexible way to start a side hustle or a full time venture without the overhead of traditional real estate. ALCOM aluminum trailers are the ideal solution for entrepreneurs planning to start a portable business, with rust-resistant construction that's lighter than steel for easier towing and better payload.
The only limit is your imagination when it comes to running a business with an ALCOM aluminum trailer, because whether you need an open utility trailer to haul lawncare equipment, or a full-size car hauler to convert into a repair shop, ALCOM builds the all-aluminum trailers you need.
Find your local ALCOM aluminum trailers dealer by visiting our brand sites below, browsing our lineup of made in the USA aluminum trailers, and clicking on the Dealer Locator tool to get started. We look forward to helping you build your mobile business with an all-aluminum trailer from ALCOM.