Traffic Control Equipment Trailers: Built for Road Crews
Every road construction and highway maintenance job starts with setting up a work zone, and that means hauling a full load of signs, cones, drums, barricades, and often an arrow board or message board out to the site before the real work begins. Star Manufacturing builds heavy-duty traffic control equipment trailers for the crews that handle that setup, on the same 5/16" seam-welded, laser cut frame and full hot dip galvanized finish as our cattle and utility trailers — built to survive daily loading, roadside dust, and years of highway service out of Wharton, TX.
This is a companion product line to our other utility construction trailers, sized and configured for the specific gear traffic control crews carry rather than pipe, reel, or pole loads.
Traffic Control Trailer Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | 5/16" thick, 3x5 heavy angle, seam welded |
| Finish | Full hot dip galvanized standard |
| Typical Load | Signs, cones, drums, barricades, arrow boards, portable message boards |
| Configuration | Open deck or enclosed rack options for sign and cone storage |
| Best For | DOT contractors, municipal road crews, striping and signage companies |
Who Needs a Dedicated Traffic Control Trailer
- Highway maintenance contractors: See our DOT highway maintenance trailers page — traffic control setup is one of the first jobs on almost every highway project.
- County road departments: Check our county road precinct maintenance trailers page for the broader equipment lineup these crews run alongside a dedicated traffic control trailer.
- Striping and signage subcontractors: Crews that specialize in lane closures and work zone setup need a trailer built for daily loading and unloading of cones and drums, not a general-purpose flatbed.
- Electrical and utility contractors doing roadside work: Anyone setting up their own work zone on a shoulder or lane closure benefits from a rack built specifically to organize and secure this gear.
Built for Daily Abuse
Traffic control gear gets loaded and unloaded constantly, dragged across pavement, and left out in all weather between jobs. A hot dip galvanized frame handles that daily wear far better than painted steel, which starts chipping and rusting at load points within a season. The same laser cut, tabbed and slotted precision fit we use on every trailer keeps racks and rail mounts solid instead of working loose from repeated loading.
Configure Yours
Tell us your typical load — how many cones, drums, or signs, whether you're running an arrow board that needs a dedicated mount — and we'll spec a deck length and rack configuration to match, in sizes consistent with our broader utility trailer lineup.
Crews running mixed jobs — traffic control setup one week, material or tool hauling the next — should also look at our material trailers and tool and equipment trailers pages. Many contractors order more than one Star Manufacturing trailer to cover the full range of a job site's hauling needs, all built to the same frame and finish standard so maintenance and parts stay consistent across the fleet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this trailer also haul other equipment?
Yes — an open deck traffic control trailer works fine for other job site gear when it's not loaded with signage. Enclosed rack configurations are more purpose-built for cone and sign storage specifically.
Do you build a rack for arrow boards or message boards?
Yes, we can spec a dedicated mount point for towed arrow boards or portable message boards — tell us the unit you're running when you order.
Is galvanizing necessary for this type of trailer?
It's not required, but it's strongly recommended — traffic control trailers see constant loading abuse and year-round outdoor storage, exactly the conditions where galvanized finish outlasts paint.
How do I get a quote?
Use our online quote builder for instant pricing, or call (979) 532-1486 to talk through your load list with our team in Wharton, TX.
See our full utility and construction trailer lineup, or contact us directly.