IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL:

A GLOBAL COMPANY BASED IN BELGRADE MONTANA

TowHaul’s journey began with the visionary leadership of our founder, Frank Smith. His ambition was to revolutionize the mineral extraction industry by manufacturing the most reliable, efficient, and adaptable off-highway equipment. Frank was driven by a passion to create robust and versatile products that significantly enhance the functionality of towing and hauling equipment.

Today, we proudly carry forward Frank’s legacy, remaining steadfast in our commitment to developing innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of open-pit mines worldwide. Our equipment is designed to perform under the most challenging conditions, ensuring reliability and efficiency in every corner of the globe.

Operating in some of the most remote and demanding environments across six continents, TowHaul has established a reputation for excellence. Despite our global reach, we maintain a strong connection to our roots. Our home office in Montana serves as a hub where you can always find us, ready to provide the support and expertise you need.

HARNESSING SYNERGIES TO DELIVER
GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE
AND DURABILITY

TowHaul is strategically situated in Montana, with its parent company, Ground Force Worldwide, located just across the border in Northern Idaho. This close proximity fosters strategic synergies that are driving TowHaul to new heights. Each day presents new opportunities to enhance and improve our customer experiences. We embrace these challenges as a team and look forward to continuing to deliver innovative solutions to our valued customers worldwide.

GLOBAL PRESENCE

100’s of units in operation across 6 continents

OUR CORE VALUES

We Are COMMUNITY​

We value our Montana way of life and pursue balance to grow our community connection. We are in this together, and by respecting each other and our customers, we succeed.​

We Are INTEGRITY​

Do the right thing. Always. We maintain and build trust by honoring our commitments with humility, respect, and grit.​

We Are TEAM​

We win, succeed, and progress as a team. We look out for each other and unite to achieve common goals.

We Are COMMITTMENT​

We are TowHaul Tough. We are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and a forward-thinking, positive mindset. ​

OUR HISTORY

2022
GROUND FORCE WORLDWIDE ACQUIRES TOWHAUL CORPORATION2
Ground Force Worldwide acquires TowHaul Corporation

Ground Force, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, Executes Agreement to Acquire TowHaul Corporation Ground Force Worldwide (“Ground Force”), a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets and operations of TowHaul Corporation (“TowHaul”).

2021
2021 Employers choice
Employer of Choice

Montana State Employer’s Council

2020
manufacturer of the year
Manufacturer of the Year

Montana Manufacturer Association / Montana Chamber of Commerce

2011
Certif of Rec. 2011
Certification of Recognition

U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

2004
Frank and Karen Family 2004 award
Family Business Award

Montana State University College of Business

Frank and Kim Regional SBA
U.S. Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year

Regional

2004 National SBA
U.S. Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year

National

2002
Governors Exporter Award
Governor’s Exporter Award

State of Montana

1977
franks invention
Original Trailer Invention

Frank Smith invented and patented the original heavy-duty, off-road trailer for surface operations.