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Customer service is not a buzzword with me. It ...
Trailer-Alarms.com just crossed 20 years in business.We have owned and built the ProTec manufacturing side for 10 years.ProTec systems are now at 30 years of trailer security.That time matters.It means...
Customer service is not a buzzword with me. It ...
Trailer-Alarms.com just crossed 20 years in business.We have owned and built the ProTec manufacturing side for 10 years.ProTec systems are now at 30 years of trailer security.That time matters.It means...
Price increases are coming.
Not because we want them. Because reality showed up again.Our systems are designed, assembled, and supported here in the United States.Our distributors are here.Our labor is here.But many of the...
Price increases are coming.
Not because we want them. Because reality showed up again.Our systems are designed, assembled, and supported here in the United States.Our distributors are here.Our labor is here.But many of the...
Your trailer and its contents are not junk.
Your trailer and its contents are not junk.So do not let them end up in a junkyard because security was an afterthought.The G2 system is not junk either.It is built...
Your trailer and its contents are not junk.
Your trailer and its contents are not junk.So do not let them end up in a junkyard because security was an afterthought.The G2 system is not junk either.It is built...
Good ground matters more than you think
A weak ground will kill signal, cause false alarms, erratic GPS, and constant troubleshooting.In 20 years of doing and seeing installs, we see the same root cause more than 90...
Good ground matters more than you think
A weak ground will kill signal, cause false alarms, erratic GPS, and constant troubleshooting.In 20 years of doing and seeing installs, we see the same root cause more than 90...
One of them days
Today was one of those days where you can only laugh at yourself and move on. After spending nearly 20 of the last 30 days in hotels and being out...
One of them days
Today was one of those days where you can only laugh at yourself and move on. After spending nearly 20 of the last 30 days in hotels and being out...
Looking at 2026 Sponsorship
I got a look today at the 2026 wrap on Ashley’s car. The goal is to keep it on the car all year, but economics still matter. Ashley and I...
Looking at 2026 Sponsorship
I got a look today at the 2026 wrap on Ashley’s car. The goal is to keep it on the car all year, but economics still matter. Ashley and I...
Security Choices
You have choices when it comes to protecting your trailer and what is inside it.Some are ideas.Some are gadgets.Some are just noise.We bring over 20 years of real world trailer...
Security Choices
You have choices when it comes to protecting your trailer and what is inside it.Some are ideas.Some are gadgets.Some are just noise.We bring over 20 years of real world trailer...
Telecommunication Crews
Telecommunication repair and installation crews work under pressure.Towers go down. Deadlines are tight. Equipment is expensive.Most of that equipment rides in enclosed trailers.Those trailers often sit unattended at job sites,...
Telecommunication Crews
Telecommunication repair and installation crews work under pressure.Towers go down. Deadlines are tight. Equipment is expensive.Most of that equipment rides in enclosed trailers.Those trailers often sit unattended at job sites,...
30 Years
Another post. Because trailers still do not care about shortcuts. • 10 years ago, we acquired Pro-Tec System One.• The product line started in North Carolina in 1996.• It turns...
30 Years
Another post. Because trailers still do not care about shortcuts. • 10 years ago, we acquired Pro-Tec System One.• The product line started in North Carolina in 1996.• It turns...
Trailer fires do not care how much money, time,...
Back in 2020, we went looking for data. We did not have to look hard. Here is a short list of race and transport trailer fires from one year alone....
Trailer fires do not care how much money, time,...
Back in 2020, we went looking for data. We did not have to look hard. Here is a short list of race and transport trailer fires from one year alone....
Last week at PRI in Indianapolis, this is where...
This image shows two different GPS angles from the same location, captured by our G2 unit during the show.The overhead map image does not show the snow or the active...
Last week at PRI in Indianapolis, this is where...
This image shows two different GPS angles from the same location, captured by our G2 unit during the show.The overhead map image does not show the snow or the active...
At PRI, thousands of people walked past our boo...
They saw how simple trailer security can be.We focused most demos on the alarm itself. That’s where the action is. But right next to it, many noticed the keypad and...
At PRI, thousands of people walked past our boo...
They saw how simple trailer security can be.We focused most demos on the alarm itself. That’s where the action is. But right next to it, many noticed the keypad and...
PRI 2025 is a wrap. It was a good one.
PRI 2025 is a wrap. It was a good one.• Nearly 100 live G2 alarm system demos.• Real time alerts. People saw how fast the response hits.• Clear proof of...
PRI 2025 is a wrap. It was a good one.
PRI 2025 is a wrap. It was a good one.• Nearly 100 live G2 alarm system demos.• Real time alerts. People saw how fast the response hits.• Clear proof of...
Weather does not care about your schedule. Your...
Here is how real conditions can affect a G2 and your trailer. • Parking under metal buildings, overhangs, or dense structures can block GPS signals. The system still protects the...
Weather does not care about your schedule. Your...
Here is how real conditions can affect a G2 and your trailer. • Parking under metal buildings, overhangs, or dense structures can block GPS signals. The system still protects the...
Back home. Car unloaded. Reality resumed.
Now comes the unglamorous part that matters. I went through everything I packed in a hurry. Pulled cards. Sorted contacts. Followed up with emails. No shortcuts. This is where momentum...
Back home. Car unloaded. Reality resumed.
Now comes the unglamorous part that matters. I went through everything I packed in a hurry. Pulled cards. Sorted contacts. Followed up with emails. No shortcuts. This is where momentum...
Find the right dealer
So many manufacturers and dealers are out there. Rows of trailers as far as you can see. You pick the trailer that fits your work, your gear, your weekend plans.Before...
Find the right dealer
So many manufacturers and dealers are out there. Rows of trailers as far as you can see. You pick the trailer that fits your work, your gear, your weekend plans.Before...
Transporting cars, and your reputation
A transport company is judged on its worst day.
Transporting cars, and your reputation
A transport company is judged on its worst day.
Hey Trailer Dealers and Manufacturers
Some trailer dealers have told us that installing real security is not worth the effort. A few have gone further and said they hope trailers get stolen so they can...
Hey Trailer Dealers and Manufacturers
Some trailer dealers have told us that installing real security is not worth the effort. A few have gone further and said they hope trailers get stolen so they can...
Transporting Dreams
Transport companies move cars that owners guard like family. A GPS tag on the trailer or on the car is not real protection. It only helps after the loss.You can...
Transporting Dreams
Transport companies move cars that owners guard like family. A GPS tag on the trailer or on the car is not real protection. It only helps after the loss.You can...
Why start
I’ve spent the last twenty years building systems that ended up in some big name places. Government groups. National brands. Companies everyone recognizes. It looks good on a list, and...
Why start
I’ve spent the last twenty years building systems that ended up in some big name places. Government groups. National brands. Companies everyone recognizes. It looks good on a list, and...
Follow us and spin the wheel
Stop by Booth 7006 at PRI for a chance to spin our prize wheel.You can win gear, merch, or other surprises.To spin, show that you follow Trailer Alarms on Instagram...
Follow us and spin the wheel
Stop by Booth 7006 at PRI for a chance to spin our prize wheel.You can win gear, merch, or other surprises.To spin, show that you follow Trailer Alarms on Instagram...
🔒 READY TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TRAILER SECURITY?
Still relying on basic locks or cheap trackers that do little more than send a location ping? It’s time to step up.Meet the G2 by Trailer-Alarms.com - the trailer alarm...
🔒 READY TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TRAILER SECURITY?
Still relying on basic locks or cheap trackers that do little more than send a location ping? It’s time to step up.Meet the G2 by Trailer-Alarms.com - the trailer alarm...
Coming soon
I got my advanced pin of the Ashley Afdahl #42 micro sprint sponsored by Trailer-Alarms.com They look great and will soon be on the AshleyAfdahlRacing.com website for you to purchase.
Coming soon
I got my advanced pin of the Ashley Afdahl #42 micro sprint sponsored by Trailer-Alarms.com They look great and will soon be on the AshleyAfdahlRacing.com website for you to purchase.
When a $1.2 Million Trailer Disappears: How Big...
Picture this. On April 24, 2023, the Bellarmine University campus in Louisville KY awakened to a crime scene. Around 5 a.m., a white pickup truck towed away a television production...
When a $1.2 Million Trailer Disappears: How Big...
Picture this. On April 24, 2023, the Bellarmine University campus in Louisville KY awakened to a crime scene. Around 5 a.m., a white pickup truck towed away a television production...
Think it's safe at PRI?
Do you think your trailer, car, or equipment can’t be stolen while displaying at PRI?That’s exactly what one group thought just a few years ago. They were proven wrong.Their trailer...
Think it's safe at PRI?
Do you think your trailer, car, or equipment can’t be stolen while displaying at PRI?That’s exactly what one group thought just a few years ago. They were proven wrong.Their trailer...
Why We Don’t Have an App
People ask why Trailer-Alarms.com doesn’t push an app, and the answer is simple. It slows everything down.We tried an app years ago. It worked, then Apple and Google started doing...
Why We Don’t Have an App
People ask why Trailer-Alarms.com doesn’t push an app, and the answer is simple. It slows everything down.We tried an app years ago. It worked, then Apple and Google started doing...
How long until PRI?
• 30 days until PRI, Dec 11 • Booth 7006 • Protect your trailer before your excuses run out • Stop by and see why racers trust G2 • Incredible...
How long until PRI?
• 30 days until PRI, Dec 11 • Booth 7006 • Protect your trailer before your excuses run out • Stop by and see why racers trust G2 • Incredible...
As we wrap up 2025 ...
As we wrap up 2025 and celebrate 20 years in business, I’ve been thinking about what keeps some companies around while others fade away.Over the years, I’ve seen a half-dozen...
As we wrap up 2025 ...
As we wrap up 2025 and celebrate 20 years in business, I’ve been thinking about what keeps some companies around while others fade away.Over the years, I’ve seen a half-dozen...
When a $1.2 Million Trailer Disappears: How Big...
Picture this. On April 24, 2023, the Bellarmine University campus in Louisville KY awakened to a crime scene. Around 5 a.m., a white pickup truck towed away a television production...
When a $1.2 Million Trailer Disappears: How Big...
Picture this. On April 24, 2023, the Bellarmine University campus in Louisville KY awakened to a crime scene. Around 5 a.m., a white pickup truck towed away a television production...
35 days until PRI kicks off in Indianapolis
We’ll be closed all week, December 8 to 12, and will be at booth 7006. Trailer-Alarms.com website will not be shipping during the show, but that’s because we’ll be showcasing...
35 days until PRI kicks off in Indianapolis
We’ll be closed all week, December 8 to 12, and will be at booth 7006. Trailer-Alarms.com website will not be shipping during the show, but that’s because we’ll be showcasing...
Google Adwords not Effective
This week, I gained valuable insights regarding the effectiveness of Google Ads for my company. After running a small campaign across four different regions to target potential buyers of trailer...
Google Adwords not Effective
This week, I gained valuable insights regarding the effectiveness of Google Ads for my company. After running a small campaign across four different regions to target potential buyers of trailer...
Protect what moves your business
He used to check the hotel window every few minutes to ensure his trailer was still there. Now he sleeps through the night. The G2 by Trailer-Alarms.com keeps him covered...
Protect what moves your business
He used to check the hotel window every few minutes to ensure his trailer was still there. Now he sleeps through the night. The G2 by Trailer-Alarms.com keeps him covered...
Wrapping things up
This year, in honor of our 20th anniversary, we are making a change.
Wrapping things up
This year, in honor of our 20th anniversary, we are making a change.
Secured?
If your approach to trailer security involves a $30 wheel boot or a padlock from the hardware aisle, you might be protecting hope rather than your investment. The G2 Alarm...
Secured?
If your approach to trailer security involves a $30 wheel boot or a padlock from the hardware aisle, you might be protecting hope rather than your investment. The G2 Alarm...
From Horsepower to Horse Power: Supporting Race...
We are proud to have supported barrel racer Hynley Salter and her family for several years. My connection with her began when I first met her dad at Five Star...
From Horsepower to Horse Power: Supporting Race...
We are proud to have supported barrel racer Hynley Salter and her family for several years. My connection with her began when I first met her dad at Five Star...
Live tracking in motion
Every 2 minutes, our G2 trailer security system updates its GPS location while the trailer is moving.That means you always know where it’s going and when. When the trailer stops,...
Live tracking in motion
Every 2 minutes, our G2 trailer security system updates its GPS location while the trailer is moving.That means you always know where it’s going and when. When the trailer stops,...
Can only afford locks?
If a trailer alarm system is not in your future, don’t protect $20,000 in gear with a $3 lock. Buy the right lock. Do your research.• Watch The Lock Picking...
Can only afford locks?
If a trailer alarm system is not in your future, don’t protect $20,000 in gear with a $3 lock. Buy the right lock. Do your research.• Watch The Lock Picking...
Cargo trailer thefts are rising. Here’s what th...
Cargo theft rose sharply in 2024. • 2,217 U.S. incidents, up 49% from 2023. (Overhaul) • 3,625 incidents across the U.S. and Canada, up 27%, with an average loss of...
Cargo trailer thefts are rising. Here’s what th...
Cargo theft rose sharply in 2024. • 2,217 U.S. incidents, up 49% from 2023. (Overhaul) • 3,625 incidents across the U.S. and Canada, up 27%, with an average loss of...
Simple, inexpensive, but effective
This week, I visited with a client seeking a solution for their basic trailer alarm. They wanted to avoid purchasing multiple key fobs and installing a keypad. I suggested a...
Simple, inexpensive, but effective
This week, I visited with a client seeking a solution for their basic trailer alarm. They wanted to avoid purchasing multiple key fobs and installing a keypad. I suggested a...
60 Days To Go
We’re officially two months out from the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show—the largest trade show in the world for everything racing. Over 60,000 people from around the globe will pack...
60 Days To Go
We’re officially two months out from the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show—the largest trade show in the world for everything racing. Over 60,000 people from around the globe will pack...
After PRI 2025
After last year’s Performance Racing Industry show, I was on the road home and stopped in DuQuoin to catch some indoor midget racing. Pretty sure that was my third time...
After PRI 2025
After last year’s Performance Racing Industry show, I was on the road home and stopped in DuQuoin to catch some indoor midget racing. Pretty sure that was my third time...
What thieves do with stolen trailers, and why y...
Trailers are more than metal and plywood. They hold tools, equipment, cash, and memories. When thieves take a trailer, they do not just haul away property. They create new crime...
What thieves do with stolen trailers, and why y...
Trailers are more than metal and plywood. They hold tools, equipment, cash, and memories. When thieves take a trailer, they do not just haul away property. They create new crime...
Building relationships, creating opportunities
It’s been great not just working with Ashley and Tony, but also spending real time with them away from the track and away from the booth. That kind of connection...
Building relationships, creating opportunities
It’s been great not just working with Ashley and Tony, but also spending real time with them away from the track and away from the booth. That kind of connection...
Freedom Built In
With our PTS-2 line of trailer security systems, including the G2, you don’t have to pay a monthly fee just to make your alarm work. The core alarm functions: arming,...
Freedom Built In
With our PTS-2 line of trailer security systems, including the G2, you don’t have to pay a monthly fee just to make your alarm work. The core alarm functions: arming,...
20 Years In. Still Building.
20 Years In. Still Building. We started in 2005 with a simple idea. Stop thieves before they steal the trailer. Twenty years later, we are still here, still testing, and...
20 Years In. Still Building.
20 Years In. Still Building. We started in 2005 with a simple idea. Stop thieves before they steal the trailer. Twenty years later, we are still here, still testing, and...
GPS Only, don't be suckered
I came across an ad in this month’s SEMA magazine for a GPS system that said “Track and recover stolen vehicles and trailers.” That’s after the damage is done. After...
GPS Only, don't be suckered
I came across an ad in this month’s SEMA magazine for a GPS system that said “Track and recover stolen vehicles and trailers.” That’s after the damage is done. After...
Do airtags work
Many people trust a small tracker and call it security. That is misplaced trust.You don’t actually value your stuff.A passive tracker only tells you where your trailer went after someone...
Do airtags work
Many people trust a small tracker and call it security. That is misplaced trust.You don’t actually value your stuff.A passive tracker only tells you where your trailer went after someone...
Finish It
Your alarm system only works as well as the setup you complete.We made it simple for you to add contacts and choose how notifications are sent. But here’s the part...
Finish It
Your alarm system only works as well as the setup you complete.We made it simple for you to add contacts and choose how notifications are sent. But here’s the part...
It’s Friday. You’re thinking about the weekend.
Whether it’s time to relax, race, or get sh*t done, the last thing you should worry about is whether your trailer will still be there Monday.Protect your gear. Lock down...
It’s Friday. You’re thinking about the weekend.
Whether it’s time to relax, race, or get sh*t done, the last thing you should worry about is whether your trailer will still be there Monday.Protect your gear. Lock down...
Why Ashley
I get asked why I promote Ashley so much. The answer is simple. Supporting her isn’t just about putting my company name on a racecar. It’s about believing in her...
Why Ashley
I get asked why I promote Ashley so much. The answer is simple. Supporting her isn’t just about putting my company name on a racecar. It’s about believing in her...