ABOUT US
ABOUT US
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING
Our state-of-the-art equipment and expert team set the standard for reliable, over-the-road transport. Every car hauler is locally assembled and built with American-sourced materials, allowing us to deliver custom solutions quickly and efficiently.
Company Timeline
1975
Cottrell-Sullivan, Inc. Founded
Don Cottrell and John Sullivan left Bankhead and founded Cottrell-Sullivan Inc.
1980
Cottrell Becomes Standard Equipment for Commercial Fleets
Cottrell became the preferred equipment for fleets such as Leaseway, Jack Cooper, Cassens, Allied, E&L, and Hadley.
1995
Cottrell Acquires Bankhead
Cottrell purchased Bankhead Transportation Equipment
1997
Cottrell Expands Internationally
Cottrell began selling internationally with equipment in Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, and South Africa.
1998
Cottrell Expands Facilities and Adds Dedicated Service
Cottrell invests in major facilities improvements including new paint bays and a new dedicated service facility to handle warranty, refurbishments, and off-the-road repairs.
2014
Markel Ventures Acquires Cottrell
Cottrell is purchased by Markel Ventures, a subsidiary of the Markel Group
2023
North Campus Construction Begins
North Campus Construction Begins
2024
North Campus Operational
North Campus Operational
Passion for People and Pride in Our Work
The Cottrell Way
The leading car hauler manufacturer for over 50 years by operating with a conviction to deliver custom, cutting-edge solutions to every customer.
because we value people and relationships
to create mutually beneficial outcomes
and demonstrate this in passion for our work
and view flexibility, anticipating their needs, and versatility as essential in exceeding their expectations
as a foundation of the culture, performance, and success of our company
Challenge excites us. When our drivers come to Cottrell with new obstacles, we embrace the opportunity to collaborate and design custom solutions.
We are experts in over-the-road vehicle transport solutions, setting industry standards by crafting specialized, driver-first car haulers.
For 50 years, Cottrell has been the pioneer and primary problem solver in the car hauling industry.
Each car hauler is locally assembled and serviced, allowing our team to work with drivers to swiftly craft custom solutions without the need for excessive lead times or costs.
Statistics
completed over the last 40 years
50K
tenure of employees at Cottrell
6.2
at North and South Campus
1.1M
at Cottrell
1.3K