Trucks & Trailers

Reliable Metal Tubing for Trucks & Trailers: Built to Handle the Load

Trucks and trailers undertake some of the toughest jobs in transportation, including long hours on the road, heavy loads, shifting weather, and constant exposure to moisture, salt, and debris. For manufacturers and fabricators, every structural component must be made from materials that can withstand demanding, daily use without failure.

That’s why high-performance galvanized tubing is essential. Whether you’re building tarp systems, flatbed structures, or trailer frames, Supply Rite provides durable metal tubing needed to ensure long-term reliability on the road. A dependable vehicle starts with dependable steel.

A Trusted Choice: Gatorshield Tubing for Tarp Crowns and Structural Parts

Across Eastern Canada, one of the most popular materials for truck tarp crowns is Gatorshield steel tubing. Its strength, formability, and corrosion resistance make it ideal for fabricators who need tubing that bends smoothly and stands up to harsh weather.

Superior Protection With Flo-Coat Galvanizing

Allied Tube’s Flo-Coat galvanizing process sets the standard for corrosion-resistant tubing. Using a triple-layer system, Flo-Coat ensures a protective finish that lasts significantly longer than conventional painted or untreated steel:

• 99.99% pure zinc coating for maximum corrosion resistance
• A conversion coating that creates an added layer of protection

This process is completed directly at the mill, eliminating the need for secondary hot-dip galvanizing. The result is clean, uniform tubing that fabricators can weld, bend, and cut with confidence.

Weld-Friendly Steel That Simplifies Builds

Trailers rely on strong welded frames to support cargo, absorb vibration, and handle real-world road conditions. Contrary to common misconceptions, Allied Flo-Coat and Gatorshield tubing can be welded cleanly and safely, without the excessive fumes often associated with pre-galvanized or hot-dip galvanized products.

Because the coating is applied in-line after welding, the zinc layer is consistent and controlled, making fabrication easier and safer.

Our tubing is commonly welded directly to trailer crossmembers, tongues, axle mounts and ramps.

Welding instead of bolting allows trailer fabricators to:

• Eliminate bolting and riveting, reducing assembly time and SKU management
• Avoid hot-dip galvanizing, removing extra handling, transport costs, and post-processing steps

Fabrication-Friendly by Design

Because Flo-Coat and Gatorshield tubing is in-line galvanized and critically welded, it can be bent or swaged without flaking or cracking, and fabricated without compromising the coating or weld seam.

Looking to powder-coat? The In-Line galvanizing process also allows for material to be powder-coated more efficiently. This makes it ideal for high-volume trailer production where consistency and speed matter.

Custom Lengths & In-House Services

Supply Rite Steel supports efficient trailer fabrication with flexible supply options:

• Standard mill bundles or cut-to-length tubing to reduce waste
• In-house cutting and swaging, so material arrives ready to fabricate
• Tube laser cutting (CAD) available to support precision components and repeatable designs

These services help customers control costs, improve workflow, and reduce unnecessary handling.

Heavy-Gauge & Large OD Capability

Unlike many suppliers, Supply Rite offers in-line galvanized tubing in large outside diameters and heavy gauges, often eliminating the need for secondary hot-dip galvanizing altogether.

Available options include:

• Large ODs up to 5″
• Heavy gauges up to 7 gauge