Cranbury, NJ
377 Cranbury-Half Acre Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Mon–Thu: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMFri: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMSat–Sun: Closed (emergency service available)
About Jilco Built on Experience.
Built on Experience.
Powered by Our People.
Serving businesses since 1967 and family-owned since the 1980s, Jilco brings together decades of trailer experience, hands-on service, and a team committed to keeping customers moving.
Our Story
Serving Businesses Since 1967
Jilco has been serving businesses since 1967 — and family-owned and operated since the 1980s — working directly with companies across New Jersey, southeastern New York State and New York City, Philadelphia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland to keep their trailers on the road.
What started as a single trailer company has grown into a full-service operation spanning two New Jersey facilities — leasing, sales, service, repairs, and parts — without losing the hands-on approach that built it. The people running the shop floor today bring the same practical, trailer-first mindset the company started with.
That kind of consistency doesn't happen by accident. It comes from someone answering the phone, quoting straight, and standing behind the equipment — the same way Jilco has for more than fifty years.
Why Customers Stay
Customers Know Who They’re Calling.
Customers work directly with familiar Jilco team members who understand their equipment, answer questions clearly, and remain available after the trailer leaves the yard.
Family-Owned, Direct Service
Family-owned since the 1980s. Your account is handled by the same people you spoke with last time — never a call center.
Equipment Experience
Jilco's in-house technicians are trained specifically on the trailers we lease, sell, and service — not general fleet mechanics.
Straightforward Lease Costs
Flat-rate pricing. No mileage charges. No unit-hour fees. No fine print.
Relationships That Last
Many customers come back for their next trailer, and the one after that.
Meet the Team
The People Behind Jilco
These are the people you'll actually talk to — not a call center or a different voice every time you call. Many Jilco customers work with the same person for years because a trailer deal is the start of a relationship, not the end of one.
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Steven Pavone
Chief Executive Officer
Leads Jilco's overall strategy and continues the family-owned company his parents purchased in 1984.
Leading a family business means taking care of both our employees and our customers.
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Lori Schnack
President & Chief Financial Officer
Oversees Jilco's financial operations and helps lead the company's long-term strategy as President and Chief Financial Officer.
I love that Jilco is family-owned—you get to interact with everyone, and there's a great team dynamic.
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Steven Rose
Account Executive
Helps customers throughout New York and northern and central New Jersey find the right trailer solution.
The camaraderie among my colleagues makes Jilco such an enjoyable place to work.
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Jim Kowalski
Account Executive & Purchasing Lead
Serves customers across South Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic while managing purchasing to keep Jilco's fleet current and dependable.
I love working for a family business that takes care of its employees and puts us in the best position to serve our customers.
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Keith Wickham
Operations Manager
Oversees operations across both Jilco locations to help ensure customers receive responsive, dependable service.
We feel like a family here. Many of our customers have been with us for more than 20 years, so those relationships become personal too.
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AJ Stout
Gloucester Service Manager
Leads the Gloucester service operation and oversees the shop's day-to-day maintenance and customer-support work.
We treat every trailer in our shop like it's our own. Customers trust us with their equipment, and we don't take that lightly.
Everything Under One Roof
One Company, Every Trailer Need
From leasing to sales, service, and parts, Jilco covers the entire life of a trailer — so customers don't have to juggle separate vendors for each stage.
Refrigerated Trailer Leasing
Flat-rate refrigerated leasing with no mileage or unit-hour charges, backed by full maintenance.
Cold Storage Solutions
Refrigerated trailers set up as temporary, seasonal, or overflow cold storage right on your site.
Refrigerated Trailer Sales
Federally inspected refrigerated trailers, fully serviced and ready to purchase.
Refrigerated Transportation
Mobile refrigeration for over-the-road hauls, keeping temperature-sensitive freight protected in transit.
24/7 Service
24/7 service access, experienced mechanics, and stocked trailer and refrigeration parts.
Two New Jersey Locations
Cranbury and Gloucester City locations, both providing leasing, sales, and service.
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Two Full-Service Facilities
Cranbury and Gloucester City, New Jersey.
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~30,000 SF of Shop Space
Combined across both facilities.
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Ten Acres of Fenced Parking
Secure yard space across both locations.
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24/7 Service
A dedicated parts department, with Jilco's own service team backed by a network of third-party providers outside its core delivery area.
Two Locations. One Team.
Visit or Call Either New Jersey Location
Both Cranbury and Gloucester City provide leasing, sales, and service — supported by the same people you've already met.
Gloucester City, NJ
750 Charles St.
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Mon–Thu: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMFri: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMSat–Sun: Closed (emergency service available)
Common Questions
About Jilco, Answered
Have a question not listed here?
Contact JilcoHow long has Jilco been in business?
Jilco has been providing refrigerated trailer solutions since 1967 — nearly 60 years in business. The company has been family-owned since the 1980s, and that history spans leasing, sales, service, and parts, built around the same two New Jersey locations and the long-term customer relationships Jilco still relies on today.
Is Jilco family-owned?
Yes. Jilco is family-owned and operated, which shapes how the company approaches customer relationships and long-term accountability compared to large national fleet companies. Jilco was founded in 1967 and has been family-owned since the 1980s, when the current family purchased the business — and that ownership continues to guide how the company is run today.
What industries does Jilco serve?
Jilco works with food distribution, grocery, produce, beverage distribution, pharmaceutical, and floral businesses, along with cold chain logistics providers and transportation companies across the Northeast. If your industry isn't listed here, contact Jilco directly — most cold chain and temperature-sensitive operations can be accommodated with the right trailer and unit type.
Who will I talk to if I contact Jilco?
Your inquiry is reviewed personally by a member of the Jilco team, not routed through a call center or automated queue. During business hours, service questions reach the Service Manager directly, and sales questions reach an account representative who can walk you through your options. Contact Jilco to get started.
