Wabash and Excel Truck Group Expand Trailer Partnership into the Carolinas

Longtime partners strengthen service offerings and extend Wabash’s full-service dealer network across the Southeast

Wabash, a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions for the transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets, announced an expanded partnership with Excel Trailer Group’s Trailer Division, a full-service solution provider that specializes in truck and trailer sales, service and support across commercial and municipal transportation, construction, logging, logistics and more. Building on a 30-year partnership, Excel is expanding its Wabash service and support footprint from Virginia into North and South Carolina.

This expanded partnership supports Wabash’s strategy to improve customer access to trailers, parts and services across the United States. Strengthening its dealer network in the Southeast, the move enhances Wabash’s ability to serve both local and national fleets. It also reinforces Wabash’s alignment with dealers known for exceptional customer service, solutions-driven support and scalable infrastructure.

Excel Truck Group is a full-service dealership network, offering end-to-end solutions including new and used truck and trailer sales, a large inventory of genuine parts (including Wabash trailer parts), on-site and mobile trailer/truck service, preventive maintenance, collision repair, electrical work and specialty engineering support. The company operates 12 locations across Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. This includes established trailer service hubs in Roanoke, Chester and Weyers Cave, VA, as well as a new a state-of-the-art truck and trailer dealership in Rock Hill, SC, which opened in late 2024.

“Excel Trailer has been a trusted partner to Wabash for decades, and we’re excited to strengthen that relationship as we expand our network together into North and South Carolina,” said Drew Schwartzhoff, Chief Commercial Officer at Wabash. “Our expert Wabash dealers are the backbone of our sales and aftermarket services, delivering the reliable support customers depend on to reduce downtime and keep operations running smoothly.”

As a Wabash dealer, Excel Trailer will provide sales and service support for Wabash’s complete truck body and trailer portfolio. Customers across North and South Carolina will gain access to Wabash trailers, genuine parts, service support, and eventually mobile trailer service offerings.

“We are proud of the strong, trusted relationship we’ve built with Wabash,” said Russ Ellett, President of Excel Trailer. “They recognize the high level of support we provide customers, and we value their continued partnership. Expanding our trailer offerings and services across North and South Carolina is an exciting step in helping grow Wabash’s presence in the Southeast.”

The Wabash–Excel Trailer partnership strengthens both companies’ growth by expanding product access and strengthening regional service capabilities. It also underscores Wabash’s commitment to a connected dealer network that simplifies fleet operations and delivers lasting value to customers.

About Excel Truck Group

Excel Truck Group is a family run dealership network offering a wide range of trailer/truck solutions—sales, parts, service and fleet support across Virginia and the Carolinas. With decades of history and a strong reputation locally, they serve industries from commercial and municipal transportation, construction, logging, logistics and more. The company is dedicated to providing customers with everything needed to get their business on the road and keep it there.

About Wabash

Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries that is Changing How the World Reaches You^®. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company enables customers to thrive by providing insight into tomorrow and delivering pragmatic solutions today to move everything from first to final mile. Wabash designs, manufactures, and services a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade processing equipment. Learn more at www.onewabash.com.

Contact:

Dana Stelsel – Director, Communications – (765) 771-5766 – dana.stelsel@onewabash.com

Source: Wabash National Corporation