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Financing a Trailer Shouldn’t Slow You Down

Financing your next end dump trailer shouldn’t slow your business down. MTM Capital offers fast approvals, flexible options, and a clear path to ownership so you can get on the road and start earning.
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When To Trade In Your End Dump: 7 Signs It’s Time To Upgrade

Knowing when to trade in your end-dump trailer can protect your uptime, reduce repair costs, and maximize resale value. Here are the key signs smart operators watch for before making the move.
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The Real Cost of Cheap End Dumps: Why Build Quality Pays for Itself

The upfront price of an end dump never tells the full story. Learn why build quality matters and how a well-built trailer pays for itself over the long haul.
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Choosing the Right Frame for Your End Dump: Full Frame vs. Frameless vs. Quarter Frame

Stability, payload, and jobsite conditions all play a role in choosing the right end dump frame. Here’s how each design performs in real hauling environments and how to pick the one that works for you.
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MTM Trailer Mfg Announces Completion of Four Degree Trailer Co. Acquisition

MTM Trailer Mfg has officially acquired Four Degree Trailer Co., uniting two trusted Kewanee-based manufacturers to expand production, preserve legacy trailer designs, and strengthen their commitment to American-made equipment.
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Section 179 in 2025: Can You Deduct Your Dump Trailer?

Looking to invest in new equipment before year-end? Section 179 may let you deduct the full cost of your trailer or dump body — but the clock is ticking.
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MTM Announces Strategic Acquisition of Four Degree Trailer Co.

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What’s the capacity of an end-dump trailer?

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How Are End-Dump Trailers Made? Behind The Scenes At MTM

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From Stone Cutter to Fleet Manager: Thomas Pranskus’s Story

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Hauling Success: An Interview with Robert Acosta of WGS Hauling

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How to operate and maintain your end-dump trailer gate

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Different Types of Dump Trailers

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Maintaining Electric and Manual Cable Tarps on Dump Trailers

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Essential Maintenance Tips for Your MTM Trailer: Keep It Running Smoothly

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How to Properly Operate a Dump Trailer: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to grease your MTM end-dump trailer

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Dump Trucks vs. Dump Trailers

When moving heavy loads, choosing between a dump truck and a dump trailer is key to ensuring efficiency and keeping costs in check.
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Section 179: Does a trailer qualify?

If you're in the market for a new end-dump trailer or you bought one this year, there’s some good news—you could save big on your taxes with Section 179. This tax deduction is a huge advantage for business owners looking to invest in new equipment, and yes, it applies to our trailers.
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