Wabash Expands Service Network While Cutting Manufacturing Plants

Key Details Wabash National Corporation continues growing its parts and service operations even as it idles manufacturing facilities in response to weak trailer demand. The company opened a new parts and service center in Phoenix on February 26, adding to existing locations in Southern California, Dallas, Chicago, Columbus, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Tampa. This expansion reflects a strategic shift away from production toward higher-margin aftermarket services. Why It Matters The Phoenix facility brings Wabash's Ready-to-Mount upfitting program closer to Western fleets, offering faster delivery on pre-built dry freight and platform bodies. The company nearly doubled upfitting volumes in 2025 compared to the prior year, signaling strong customer interest in these services. CEO Brent Yeagy noted that despite early market stabilization signs, demand remains insufficient to justify full manufacturing capacity. The Tough Side Wabash is idling plants in Goshen, Indiana and Little Falls, Minnesota, eliminating 270 jobs total. The Goshen facility will cut 214 positions, with initial layoffs beginning March 6. The company recorded a $16 million impairment charge in Q4 2025, with additional costs of $4-5 million expected. These actions align production with current demand while reducing long-term fixed costs ahead of the next market cycle.