fire broke out engulfing the entire operation , leaving it a total loss . The one bright spot was that they had built up a decent amount of inventory that was not affected by the fire , so they could fill some orders . Then , something amazing happened , as their customers began hearing about what had happened , they began ordering all of the inventory to help them raise the money they would need to rebuild . They sold out almost immediately .
Having long since rebuilt the operation , the family of three has added eight employees : five production staff , one office manager , one general manager , and has since welcomed son , Chris Shelby , in 2022 . Shelby Trailer Service continues to grow steadily , adding more of the equipment necessary to produce the boards . They are currently using ten million pounds of material to produce the inventory necessary to fill orders . Looking ahead , Shelby is expanding outside the trailer industry , having just completed their first military base installation with plans to grow that segment along with heavy equipment trailers , cattle chutes , parks , recreation centers , pedestrian bridges and other communal areas .
Well , it sure seems like that cocktail napkin idea really panned out . If you would like more information regarding these innovative floor boards , you can reach Shelby Trailer Service using the contact information below or visit them in person in Nashville at the 2024 NATDA Trailer Show .
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