Athens, TN – (April 29, 2025) – Engineered Transportation International (EnTrans), a premier manufacturer of tank trailers and transportation solutions, announced Heil Trailer has been awarded a contract from the USMC for the Suspension Upgrade of their M870A2-OR Medium Heavy Equipment Transporters.
US Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Quantico, Virginia awarded the 5-year, $49M firm-fixed-price contract. The estimated completion date is April 2030. The contract provides for Heil Trailer to procure, produce and integrate the M870A2-OR suspension upgrade ECP solution onto the USMC M870A2-S Medium Heavy Equipment Transporter. Integration of the suspension upgrade solution will be applied to approximately 200 USMC provided M870 transporters with the capability to line-haul heavy equipment with payloads up to 37.5 tons on and off-road in accordance with the M870 specifications.
“This award reflects the unwavering dedication we have to supporting the U.S. military,” said Jake Radish, President and COO of EnTrans. “We are honored to serve those who serve our country, and our team is focused on executing this contract with flawless precision and pride. With our capacity, new facilities and infrastructure, the contract will not impact our ability to serve our current customers.”
“We are proud to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Medium & Heavy Tactical Program Team on this new contract,” said Kevin Tumlin, Director, Defense Sales & Business Development, EnTrans. “For decades, Heil Trailer has been manufacturing defense products that are in use all over the world.”
“EnTrans welcomes the opportunity to once again support the U.S. Marine Corps on this mission-critical trailer system” said Michael Gray, Vice President of Defense Programs at EnTrans International. “This award reflects not only the trust the Marine Corps has placed in our capabilities but also builds on our longstanding history of delivering reliable, mission-critical systems to the USMC.”
To learn more about Heil Trailer’s defense products, visit https://heiltrailer.com/defense/.
About Engineered Transportation International
Engineered Transportation International (EnTrans) is a global leader in manufacturing transportation equipment, providing innovative engineered solutions to meet customer challenges. The company comprises brands such as Heil Trailer, Polar Tank Trailer, Kalyn Siebert, and Jarco. Heil Trailer has been manufacturing durable tank trailers since 1901 for various applications, including liquid, dry bulk, oilfield, construction, platform, specialized, towing, and defense transportation. Polar Tank Trailer is one of North America’s largest producers of dry and liquid bulk tank trailers. Kalyn Siebert specializes in heavy-haul trailers, while Jarco focuses on LPG bobtails. Engineered Transportation International is headquartered in Athens, Tennessee. Learn more at www.entransinternational.com.