Leading the way since 1972

Our History

For 50 years, we've designed and built products that deliver the kind of durability and reliability we know the job demands…and then some. We go above and beyond to deliver the unmatched strength, performance and superior service to the towing and recovery professionals that depend on us and our values. You have our steadfast commitment to excellence today, tomorrow and into the future.

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1972

Jerr-Dan formed by Jerry Pool and Dan Reynolds; First plant opened in Greencastle, PA

1972

Purchased Grove Manufacturing company's agriculture industrial product division along with the first rollback carrier technology originally established in 1959

1975

Jerr-Dan launches 42 ft. and 45 ft. "Traveling Axle" trailer line

1977

Jerr-Dan launches first aluminum carrier

1982

Jerr-Dan receives patent for removable/replaceable wear pads & Jerr-Dan launches production of the first extruded plank aluminum carrier

1985

Jerr-Dan launches Jerr-Lift, the original self-loader

1987

Jerr-Dan launches HPL

1992

Jerr-Dan launches shark dual angle rollback

1995

Jerr-Dan acquires Dewalt, enters 50 ton heavy duty wrecker market

1996

Jerr-Dan launches first 25 ton heavy duty wrecker & Jerr-Dan launches "Write Carrier" magazine

1997

Jerr-Dan launches zero degree underlift for carriers

1998

Jerr-Dan launches "Best In Class" carrier line

1999

Jerr-Dan launches first 16 ton heavy duty wrecker; LittleJohn & co. acquires Jerr-Dan

2001

Jerr-Dan receives patent for tow locking mechanism

2002

Jerr-Dan receives patent for independent wheel-lift

2004

Oshkosh acquires Jerr-Dan

2005

Jerr-Dan launches the JD50/60 HDR 1000 Rotator

2008

Jerr-Dan receives patent for SRS

2010

Jerr-Dan launches XLP carrier product line

2011

Jerr-Dan manufacturing moves to McConnellsburg, PA

2013

Jerr-Dan receives patents for deck illumination, adjustable headboard

2014

Jerr-Dan receives patent for vehicle storage assembly

2017

Jerr-Dan launches Financial Solutions

2022

Jerr-Dan celebrates 50 Years!

2022

Jerr-Dan launches XLP Carrier Autogrid Option

2022

Jerr-Dan launches first app - Tow Link