The Southeast US is often referred to as the Poultry Belt, our central source for fresh home-grown poultry supplying markets throughout the US and beyond. The Southeast, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama, is home to some of the largest vertically integrated poultry operations in the country.
When you have that many chickens, feed logistics are critical, and not all feed transportation manufacturers fully understand the unique needs of the Poultry-focused region. KT Pacer feed trailers and bodies are designed to get the job done. KT Pacer is a trusted partner in feed equipment across the US, with regional managers like Mike Dennis that help companies build custom-tailored feed trailer solutions.
The Southeast Poultry Belt: Built on Efficiency and Volume
Poultry farming involves more than just wrangling chickens. The regional reality is a vertical integration that ensures healthy birds ready for market. Vertical integration involves care for eggs, chicks, young chicken growth, and final processing with a smooth and efficient process. And feed requirements aren’t always identical across the board.
What Matters to Buyers
When looking for a new feed trailer, poultry companies know their priorities to provide the best results. KT Pacer is uniquely positioned to ensure that each poultry company’s top priorities are considered in lightweight and efficient feed trailer design.
Fast Delivery
KT Pacer delivers new feed trailers and feed bodies in significantly less time than competitors—often in half the lead time, and in some cases, just a quarter of the time. This ability to rapidly fulfill orders sets KT Pacer apart as a reliable bulk feed equipment manufacturer.
Reliable Performance
KT Pacer feed trailers and feed bodies are built to last. With proper maintenance, they’re designed to provide consistent performance for up to 20 years, so companies can confidently make a long-term investment in efficient operations. The auger trailer and body designs provide smooth on-site feed dispensing for many reliable years.
Safety
KT Pacer feed trailers and feed bodies are engineered for stability and safety, whether on short hauls or long-distance routes. The low center of gravity (LCG) design reduces rollover risk on the rolling roads common in the South, protecting both the load and the driver while ensuring smoother, more reliable logistics.
Service Support
With KT Pacer, poultry companies aren’t left high and dry with their feed. Local reps support both trailers and feed bodies, from spec guidance to cleaning, maintenance, and parts replacement for existing fleets.
Tech that Sets KT Pacer Apart
When looking for the ideal feed truck, technology matters. Every operator who has ever cycled feed knows that the quality of your auger, chain system, and flow mechanics makes a world of difference for filling and emptying a feed trailer with maximum efficiency. This is where KT Pacer strives to lead the industry in technology-driven solutions to modern agricultural challenges.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
We apply the advanced technique of Finite Element Analysis in our engineering design process. FEA is a simulation technique that helps us to predict how products will react to real-world forces like slope, auger, chain systems, and vacuum recovery methods. Even matters like vibration and heat are taken into account, which can matter on Southeast roads and in summer temperatures.
Our unique KT Pacer feed trailers and feed bodies are designed utilizing engineering design tools such as FEA to ensure safety, reliability, and optimal performance with superior structural durability and resistance to wear-and-tear in demanding conditions. This approach leads to longer trailer lifespans and industry-wide confidence in KT Pacer trailer performance.
Fleet Standardization
When building a fleet of feed trucks for your Southeast poultry business, standardization matters. Many operators prefer sticking with one OEM, making it easy to buy replacement parts and build maintenance schedules that are perfectly aligned with no risk related to fleet variation. KT Pacer makes it easy to secure identical feed trailers, even a fleet custom-built to your specifications, so that you can enjoy the conveniences of a highly efficient standardized fleet.
Insights from the Field: What NC Producers Are Saying
Poultry companies across the Southeast have built a strong relationship with KT Pacer as a trusted feed trailer manufacturer and supplier. Many Southeast poultry operations rely on clean, efficient feed trailer designs to keep operations running smoothly and ensure profitable poultry production every year.
Investing in Your Poultry Operations
Mike Dennis, the Southeast regional manager, works closely with poultry companies and has seen the outcome.
“At the end of the day, this feed trailer is a revenue-generating machine,” says Dennis. “Every load delivered with less waste and less downtime goes straight to the bottom line.”
He has seen producers efficiently transform feed into profits by minimizing loss and optimizing maintenance. Profits are derived from increasing efficiency and reducing feed waste with every cycle.
Feed for Every Life Stage
KT Pacer feed trailers are also capable of handling different types of feed. This can be essential for ensuring your poultry operations run smoothly by bringing feed shipments for your entire bird population in a single delivery. As Mike Dennis says, “You can’t feed a baby steak and potatoes,” so you’ll need starter feed in addition to pellets for full-grown birds. KT Pacer feed trailers can easily handle compartment management for exactly this purpose.
Recovery Equipment for Unused Feed
KT Pacer’s recovery equipment makes the turnover of flocks hassle-free. A combination of auger trailer design fitted with vacuum retrieval equipment allows for the complete removal of finishing feed and subsequent replacement of starter feed, so you can be confident knowing your new flock is supplied with the appropriate feed type.
A Personalized Experience
Poultry integrators across the Southeast also appreciate the personalized approach KT Pacer offers to every customer. Trailer customization ensures the optimal feed delivery solution for every farm and facility. Speed of delivery keeps your network rolling from the supply to your birds without delay. And KT Pacer’s dedicated after-sales support with live regional experts ensures there’s always someone ready to help you with trailer maintenance and optimal operation at all times.
Build the Feed Trailer That Fits Your Operation
If your poultry operation is in need of new feed trailers or feed bodies, you can rely on KT Pacer’s lightweight, LCG, engineering-backed trailer designs tailored to your unique needs. KT Pacer has worked with some of the Southeast’s top poultry producers, and we know what it takes to keep your birds efficiently fed and ready for market.
No matter the number of trailers you need or the loading and discharge requirements you adhere to, we can provide you with uniquely-designed trailers built to streamline your operations.
Whether you’re in Duplin County, North Carolina, or any state housed in the Poultry Belt, our team is here to help you get the trailers you need.
Ready to move feed more efficiently across your farms? Explore our custom feed trailers or connect with a rep to start your build.