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UnitedBuilt's History
- 1947
- 1972
- 1984
- 2002
- 2021
United Truck & Equipment was founded by Lester A. Trauscht after he returned from his service in WWII and found an opportunity selling surplus military supplies. Lester and his wife Virginia had two sons, Larry and Mark, and from an early age, Lester began imparting his business knowledge to his sons.
Lester was dedicated to catering to the unique needs of his customers. In 1972, when a customer expressed a need for a water truck, it marked a pivotal moment for the business, leading United Truck to manufacture its inaugural water truck. Over the subsequent 52 years, United Truck and Equipment set the standard in the water truck industry by consistently producing top-quality products supported by the longest water tank warranty.
In 1984, United Truck moved to its current location to meet the growing demands for its products.
In 2002, following years of devoted effort and growth, Lester retired, entrusting his sons to carry on United Truck & Equipment, Inc. into its second generation.
After Larry and his wife, Sheila, retired in 2021, their daughter, Liz, and her husband, Matt Barrick, purchased the company. Matt had led the Sales Department at United Truck & Equipment, Inc. for many years, and Liz was committed to carrying forward the legacy started by her grandfather—building high-quality equipment and standing behind every product. Later that year, the Barricks rebranded the company as UnitedBuilt Equipment, reflecting their continued commitment to American-made products and tailored configurations built to the highest standards.