4 types of vehicles we often create awnings for at The Awning Company

With decades of experience to our name here at The Awning Company, we’ve always been proud to serve clients across a wide range of sectors, including mobile tech, equine, and motorsport. That means that our commercial awnings have a long history of being used on a wide range of vehicles, from panel vans to large articulated lorries. Here, we thought we’d quickly round up some of the major types of vehicles our team frequently create bespoke awnings for!

Panel vans

Panel vans are a mainstay of countless industries, from food trucks and mobile cafés to mobile technicians who repair windscreens or service equipment on site. These vans need awnings that provide immediate shelter during outdoor work, shielding staff from rain, sun, and wind.

For mobile food businesses, awnings create a protected serving area where customers can order and enjoy meals without exposure to harsh weather. Mobile technicians on the other hand rely on awnings to keep their tools and workspaces dry and organised, enabling them to complete repairs efficiently even when conditions turn poor. As well as the practical benefits of commercial awnings for panel vans in specific sectors, they’re also widely used by our customers to help present a professional image, offering clear spaces that attract customers and clients.

In short, the flexibility of our awnings suits the wide range of tasks panel vans handle – making them just as durable and versatile as the vehicles they’re used on.

7.5 tonne rigid trucks

Just like panel vans, 7.5 tonne rigid trucks are highly versatile, and common go-to vehicles for organisations operating in a variety of sectors – such as exhibitions, motorsport hospitality, and pop-up cafés. Awnings like ours provide essential extensions of these trucks, enabling teams to expand their usable space quickly and effectively.

For example, exhibition teams use awnings to create comfortable, weather-protected zones for visitor interaction, display setups, or product demonstrations. Motorsport hospitality staff on the other hand often deploy awnings to shelter guests from rain or sun while maintaining a welcoming environment during race events. Equally, pop-up cafés rely on awnings to cover food preparation areas and customer seating, ensuring operations continue smoothly regardless of the weather. These awnings also protect equipment and displays, making them useful assets to help maintain high standards and service quality outdoors.

Race trailers and articulated trucks

Motorsport is one of our biggest sectors here at The Awning Company, so we have a long legacy of using awnings on race trailers and articulated trucks. Race teams need awnings that can deploy quickly and reliably to support pit crews, hospitality, and equipment storage during events. To that end, our awnings provide sheltered workspaces where mechanics and staff prepare and maintain cars, protected from sun, wind, and rain. Hospitality areas under these awnings offer comfort for guests and sponsors, contributing to a professional, polished appearance that supports brand visibility.

Our awnings are engineered to be lightweight and strong, so they suits the high travel demands and frequent setup/pack-down cycles common in motorsport. They adapt to various truck sizes and configurations, offering flexibility for different racing series and team requirements. That makes them particularly helpful for maximising efficiency and comfort during long, demanding race weekends.

Trailers

Trailers in commercial use require awnings that protect cargo, machinery, and staff during loading, unloading, and rest periods. Our awnings are therefore often used to create sheltered outdoor spaces that facilitate safe and comfortable working conditions, regardless of the weather. Crucially, they’re particularly helpful for reducing the hazards related to slippery surfaces caused by rain or damp conditions. Staff use the covered areas for various tasks, from equipment maintenance to organising goods, without disruption.

Awnings fit a wide range of trailer types and adapt to different commercial needs, providing versatility across industries. What’s more, the protection that our awnings offer extends the life of cargo and machinery by limiting exposure to sun and rain.

These are just a few examples – they’re far from the only vehicles our awnings are used for! So, if you’re looking to get branded awnings for your own applications, you’re in exactly the right place. Motorsports and equine and mobile tech are just a couple of our key sectors here, and we have a long history of delivering flawless solutions for our customers across the North West. Feel free to take a look at our bespoke GH Awnings to see what we can do for you – and if you have any questions or need any advice, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 01204 544 900, and we’ll be happy to help in any way we can!