FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Craig Bennett Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (626) 854-7220 cbennett@utm.com Utility Trailer Dealer Announces Strategic Relocation to Larger Location in Oklahoma City to Meet Growing Demand CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., November 3, 2008 – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers, is pleased to announce that Utility Tri-State, Inc. has relocated its Oklahoma City branch to a more advanced facility to better serve the ongoing needs of its customers and to reach out to new ones (www.utilitytristate.com). Opened October, 3 2008, Utility Tri-State’s new full service facility is conveniently located near Interstate 40 and the Council Road exit. Comprised of over 8,800 square feet situated on four acres, the branch offers both new and used trailer sales, parts, service, and rentals. The bigger facility offers both owner-operators and fleets the complete Utility solution, including the durable 4000D-X® Composite dry van, the reliable 3000R® refrigerated trailer, and the productive 4000A™ flatbed. The new facility joins the company’s other trailer locations in Tulsa, OK and Mulberry, AR. Offering truck and trailer parts, the 2,400 square foot parts department is fully stocked and ready to serve both owner-operators and fleets. The experienced parts staff can quickly provide the right part for every need. For service and repair, the 6,400 square foot service department is staffed with qualified technicians who skillfully make repairs in the dealership’s four new service bays. “With growth comes change. We saw the need to offer a greater level of services to our customers,” said Jeff Smith, President. “This larger facility is more advanced than our old location and will enable us to meet the growing needs of our customers.” “This new location reflects the can-do attitude of the employees and management of Utility Tri-State, Inc. to keep up with demand. Their commitment to anticipating the future needs of the customer is a reflection of their willingness to go the extra mile that has made Utility a market leader for nearly 95 years,” said Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Utility Tri-State, Inc. is located at 8530 S.W. 8th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73128. They may be contacted toll-free at (888) 810-2001. To learn more about the 4000D-X® Composite, 4000A™, 3000R®, or Tautliner® offered at this and the 100 other Utility dealer locations in North America, visit www.utilitytrailer.com