Monon
Indiana, USA · Headquarters
Our flagship plant. Where it all started in 2009. Full-scale manufacturing for the eastern US market.
717 East Quarry Road, Monon, IN 47959
Four plants across North America. One standard of build quality. One team of people who care about every weld, every seal, every door.

For more than a decade, Vanguard Reefer Trailer has been committed to building high-quality refrigerated transportation equipment designed for reliability, durability, and long-term performance. From refrigerated semi-trailers to refrigerated containers, our products are engineered to meet the evolving demands of today's cold chain industry.
Founded in Monon, Indiana in 2009, Vanguard has continued to expand its manufacturing footprint and production capabilities to better serve customers across North America. With facilities in Indiana, California, Ontario, and Calgary, we are positioned to support customers across a wide range of industries and transportation applications.
At Vanguard, innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do. Our trailers are built with superior thermal performance, heavy-duty structural integrity, and industry-leading fit and finish to help fleets operate more efficiently, reliably, and confidently.
We are also committed to environmentally responsible manufacturing. Vanguard utilizes a production process free of volatile organic chemicals, helping reduce environmental impact without compromising the quality and durability our customers depend on.
At Vanguard, we believe strong customer relationships are built through trust, responsiveness, and consistent performance. Whether serving grocery, foodservice, produce, pharmaceutical, or refrigerated logistics fleets, Vanguard is committed to delivering solutions that help our customers succeed today and into the future.
From our flagship plant in Monon, Indiana to our newest expansion on the West Coast and our Canadian operations in Sarnia and Calgary — every Vanguard reefer is built to the same hand-finished standard.

Indiana, USA · Headquarters
Our flagship plant. Where it all started in 2009. Full-scale manufacturing for the eastern US market.
717 East Quarry Road, Monon, IN 47959
California, USA · Western US
Serving the western US. Currently expanding. By summer 2026, matching our Indiana capacity.
Moreno Valley, CA
Ontario, Canada · Canadian Market
Serving our Canadian customers with the same Vanguard quality, built closer to home.
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Alberta, Canada · Western Canada
Supporting western Canadian fleets with Vanguard reefer quality, service, and cold-chain capability closer to their operation.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
There are robots in our plants. There are also people. The mix is changing — but the people are the part we're proud of.

Monon, Indiana

Monon, Indiana

Monon, Indiana

Monon, Indiana
When a Vanguard trailer leaves a plant, it leaves with their work on it.
A refrigerated trailer has to keep food cold, drugs viable, and freight moving — for ten years or more. The companies who pick the right one save money for a decade. The ones who pick the wrong one pay for it every month.
We'd like to be the right one for you.