About Us

Since 1982, Craftsmen has provided the products and services essential to the operation and success of all business types from owner-operators to small trucking companies to large private fleets. Over the past 4 decades, we have grown our business and truly believe we are “Selling You More Than a Trailer!”
Craftsmen Utility Trailer not only offers our customers the highest quality equipment at competitive prices, but we also support the product and our customer after the sale. With our talented and experienced team, extended service hours, a vast parts department, and a premier warranty program.
Each customer’s business and goals are individual We work with our customers to provide solutions that allow them to reduce their operational costs, but also take advantage of their next opportunity in today’s marketplace. Craftsmen is here to help take your business to the next level.
Our family business is being led by the 2nd Generation of the Helmsing Family. We believe our continued success is based on the work ethic and ideals of our father, Joe Helmsing, our talented employees, our loyal and successful customers, and the continued reinvestment into our business. Over the past four decades, Craftsmen Utility Trailer has built a reputation and made a commitment to the transportation industry that is second to none.
  • Who we are: Craftsmen Family Values
  • What we do: “Selling You More Than A Trailer!”
  • Where it comes from: Mission/Vision
  • Why we do it: Core Purpose
  • How we do it: “Work Hard. Play Hard. Do Good.”
  • Utility Goal Achievement Award
  • Utility Roundtable Award
  • Utility Regional Growth Award
  • Golden State Foods Vendor of the Year
  • Morgan Million Dollar Distribution
  • Morgan Quote Buster Award
  • Morgan Parts Century Club
  • Morgan Star of Excellence Award
  • Aurora Dealer of the Year
  • Aurora 4 Star Dealer Award
  • DOT Transportation Vendor of the Year
  • Maxon True Partner Distribution Award
  • Waltco Presidents Distribution Award
  • Golden State Foods Vendor of the Decade
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Lou Helmsing

President

Mark Helmsing

Executive Vice President