Hale Trailer buys Tri-State Trailer Sales

Hale Trailer has acquired Tri-State Trailer Sales, adding four locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio and expanding its footprint to nearly 20 branches across the eastern U.S. and Midwest. The deal broadens Hale Trailer’s sales, leasing and service network as it pushes further into transportation equipment support.

Why it matters: - The acquisition expands Hale Trailer’s geographic reach and adds more capacity in a fragmented trailer market. - Hale Trailer gains experienced personnel and a larger service network to support customers across Pennsylvania, Ohio and beyond. - The combined footprint now reaches nearly 20 branches across the eastern United States and Midwest.

What happened: - Hale Trailer acquired Tri-State Trailer Sales Inc., TSTL Inc. (Tri-State Trailer Leasing), and Heavy Haul & Specialized Superstore, LLC. - The deal adds four Tri-State locations in Pittsburgh and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Hubbard and Cincinnati, Ohio. - The Tri-State dealerships will continue operating under the Tri-State Trailer name. - The announcement was made Nov. 9, 2026.

The details: - Tri-State Trailer was founded in 1985 by Frank and Marian Mancino as a Trailmobile dealership in the Pittsburgh area. - Tri-State is led by President and CEO Joe Mancino and Treasurer April Slebonick (Mancino). - Tri-State offers new and used trailer sales, parts, service, rentals, leasing and financing. - Tri-State Trailer Leasing began in 2007 to expand flexible equipment solutions. - Hale Trailer was founded more than 50 years ago by Barry Hale Sr. as a trailer rental business. - Hale Trailer says its rental fleet exceeds 23,000 units. - Hale Trailer’s services include new and used trailer sales, rentals, leasing, maintenance and repair, custom modifications, hydraulic services, OEM and aftermarket parts, fleet programs and financing.

Between the lines: - Hale Trailer is using acquisitions to deepen its network while preserving local brands and relationships. - The deal also brings together two family-influenced businesses with similar customer service models, which may help smooth integration. - Barry Hale Jr. said the companies share strong similarities and that Hale wants to preserve what made Tri-State successful while adding resources and support.

What's next: - Tri-State customers will continue to be served under the Tri-State Trailer name during integration. - Hale Trailer plans to fold Tri-State’s experience, expertise and capabilities into its broader network. - The company is positioning the acquisition as another step in its long-term growth and industry expansion. - Hale Trailer will keep pursuing growth in geographic reach, service capabilities and customer support across the transportation industry.