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Authorized Vanguard National Trailer Dealer
Dry Van, Refrigerated & Composite Plate Trailers — Premium Performance from Monon, Indiana
About Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation, headquartered in Monon, Indiana, manufactures a comprehensive range of dry freight vans, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, converter dollies, and container chassis for the North American transportation industry. Every Vanguard trailer is engineered with premium performance features that deliver valuable operational savings and years of trouble-free service.
Vanguard’s dry van lineup — including the VXP Composite Plate, VIP 4000 Sheet & Post, and MaxCube — features industry-leading innovations such as the award-winning 30% Under-Ride Bracing with LED Glo Lights, fully galvanized rear frames, bolt-together bumpers, and galvanized steel thresholds. Their refrigerated trailers boast 12% greater thermal efficiency than competitors with triple rear door seals and high-quality foam insulation.
As an authorized Vanguard trailer dealer, Nationwide Haul offers the complete Vanguard product line — from composite plate dry vans to multi-temperature reefers — backed by competitive financing, expert consultation, and dedicated after-sale support for fleets of every size.
Vanguard Trailer Product Lines
VXP Composite Plate
Snag-free composite plate panels with galvanized logistics posts — 101¼” inside width panel to panel.
VIP 4000
Sheet & post plastic or plywood lined van — 100” inside width post to post with 80 KSI logistics posts.
MaxCube
Anti-snag snap-in interior liner — impact-resistant, recessed between posts with zero fasteners.
Refrigerated Trailers
Single & multi-temperature reefers — 12% more thermally efficient with triple rear door seals.
VXP — Composite Sidewall Van
The Vanguard VXP sets the standard for composite plate dry van trailers. Featuring snag-free composite plate panels with galvanized logistics posts, the VXP delivers 101¼” inside width panel to panel — maximizing cargo capacity while protecting freight from damage. Choose from standard or high base rail options to match your operation.
Every VXP ships with Vanguard’s award-winning 30% Under-Ride Bracing with integrated LED Glo Lights, fully galvanized rear frame with bolt-together bumper, and galvanized landing leg bracing across seven cross members for long-term corrosion resistance.
- 101¼” inside width panel to panel
- Snag-free composite plate sidewalls
- Award-winning 30% Under-Ride Bracing
- Fully galvanized rear frame & bumper
VIP 4000 — Sheet & Post Van
The Vanguard VIP 4000 is the go-to sheet and post dry van for fleets that need proven reliability and easy maintenance. Featuring 14 ga. 80 KSI Series “A” logistics posts on 16” centers throughout, with 100” inside width post to post and your choice of plastic or plywood interior lining, the VIP 4000 handles everything from palletized freight to retail distribution.
Standard features include the same galvanized rear frame, 30% Under-Ride Bracing, and dual-function LED lighting found across the entire Vanguard lineup — ensuring consistent quality and safety regardless of model.
- 100” inside width post to post
- 14 ga. 80 KSI logistics posts on 16” centers
- Plastic or plywood interior lining
- Dual-function LED clearance/turn lights
MaxCube — Anti-Snag Interior Van
The Vanguard MaxCube delivers 101¼” inside width with an innovative anti-snag snap-in interior liner that is completely impact-resistant and recessed between posts with zero fasteners — eliminating snag points that can damage freight or slow loading. The MaxCube uses Series “A” logistic posts on 16” centers throughout for consistent load securement.
Designed for high-volume operations that demand maximum interior space, fast loading cycles, and minimal freight damage, the MaxCube combines snag-free performance with the same galvanized construction and safety features that define every Vanguard trailer.
- 101¼” inside width panel to panel
- Anti-snag snap-in interior — zero fasteners
- Impact-resistant plastic liner
- Series “A” logistic posts on 16” centers
Refrigerated Trailers — Single & Multi-Temp
Vanguard refrigerated trailers are engineered to be 12% more thermally efficient than the competition. With triple rear door seals, high-quality foam insulation with smooth wall construction, and galvanized steel components throughout, these reefers maintain precise temperature control for food, pharmaceutical, and perishable freight — from truckload to grocery and multi-temp applications.
Standard features include bolt-on galvanized rear bumpers, reinforced overhead door frames, and tub-type cross members near the landing gear for enhanced structural integrity. Available with side doors for multi-stop distribution routes.
- 12% greater thermal efficiency
- Triple rear door seals
- Single-temp, multi-temp & side-door options
- Smooth wall foam insulation
Vanguard Trailer Product Lineup
| Model | Category | Inside Width | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| VXP Composite Plate | Dry Van | 101¼” | Snag-free composite panels, standard or high base rail |
| VIP 4000 | Dry Van | 100” | Sheet & post, 14 ga. 80 KSI logistics posts |
| MaxCube | Dry Van | 101¼” | Anti-snag snap-in liner, zero fasteners |
| Single-Temp Reefer | Refrigerated | Standard | 12% more thermally efficient, triple door seals |
| Multi-Temp Reefer | Refrigerated | Standard | Zone-controlled temperature, multi-stop ready |
| Grocery Reefer | Refrigerated | Standard | Side-door option, smooth wall insulation |
| R3 Intermodal Cooler | Refrigerated | Intermodal | Rail-ready refrigerated container |
| Flatbed Trailer | Flatbed | Open Deck | Steel construction for heavy & oversized loads |
| Converter Dolly | Dolly | N/A | Double & triple trailer configurations |
| CIMC Container Chassis | Chassis | 20’–53’ | Intermodal container transport via CIMC subsidiary |
Brochures & Specs
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Why Choose Vanguard Trailers?
30% Under-Ride Bracing
Award-winning rear impact guard design with integrated LED Glo Lights for maximum safety.
Fully Galvanized Steel
Galvanized rear frames, bumpers, thresholds, floor plates & landing leg bracing — built to resist corrosion.
12% More Efficient Reefers
Superior thermal performance with triple rear door seals and foam insulation — less fuel, tighter temps.
Composite Plate Innovation
Snag-free panels with 101¼” interior width — maximum cargo space and zero freight damage.
Trailer Types We Offer
Explore our buyer’s guides and live inventory for the trailer types we carry.
Reefer Trailers
Refrigerated vans that hold temperature on produce, frozen, and pharma freight.
View Reefer TrailersDry Vans
Enclosed 48 & 53 ft vans for general and palletized freight — the fleet workhorse.
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Platforms, step decks & drop decks for construction, steel, and machinery freight.
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