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Paragon Tank Truck Equipment is proud to be the industry leader for tank truck unloading solutions. We offer PTO’s, hydraulic pumps and motors as well as complete hydraulic drive systems custom designed for your application. For dry bulk conveying from cement, to pebble lime, we have a range of dry bulk blowers and our general-purpose product pumps are used in petroleum and chemical duty. We are the only USA manufacturer of oil free compressors for chemical tank unloading and have a complete range of modular chemical unloading packages.

Our History:

1988

Heil Trading Company formed.

1996

Heil Trading Company renamed Paragon Trading Company. Paragon Trailer Repair.

2006

Paragon Tank Leasing.
Paragon Trailer Sales.

2008

Paragon Tank Truck Equipment.

2010

30,000 square foot addition was added to accommodate Paragon Tank Truck Equipment.

2019

Paragon Tank Truck Equipment expands again into a larger building and begins to offer trailer parts.

The Paragon Management Team

COMMITTED. PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENCED.

At Paragon, we’ve assembled a group of dedicated professionals, each with a broad and diverse business background. Our team offers you the experience, resources and knowledge needed to assist you with all of your tank trailer needs.

Peter Goodier
Peter GoodierMANAGING MEMBER, PARAGON TANK TRUCK EQUIPMENT
As the Managing Member of Paragon Tank Truck Equipment, Peter Goodier has over 33 years of experience in designing and selling equipment to discharge dry and liquid tank trucks equipment. Peter started Paragon Tank Truck Equipment in 2008.
Gayle Griffin
Gayle GriffinSECRETARY, TREASURER AND CONTROLLER, PARAGON ENTERPRISES, LLC
As Secretary, Treasurer and Controller for Paragon Enterprises, LLC, Gayle Griffin has over 39 years of experience in accounting and 26 years experience as a controller. Gayle earned her BS Degree in Accounting from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, and her MBA in Accounting from Berry College, Rome, Georgia.
Jon Ortiz
Jon OrtizNATIONAL SALES MANAGER, PARAGON TANK TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Paragon Tank Truck Equipment has appointed Jon Ortiz as National Sales Manager. Jon Ortiz was the Regional Sales Manager for Paragon for over 5 years, and for 1.5 years he served as the Dry Bulk Market Manager at Paragon Tank Truck Equipment.
He joined Paragon in 2015.
Charity Jones
Charity JonesACCOUNTING MANAGER
Charity began her accounting career by joining Paragon in 2018 as an Accounts Payable Specialist. For the past 1.5 years, she has led our Accounting Department as the Accounting Manager.
Shawn Moore
Shawn MooreENGINEERING MANAGER
Shawn Moore joined the Paragon Team in 2010. As Engineering Manager, Shawn and his team are responsible for the research, development, and implementation of new products for Paragon.
Jason Armstrong
Jason ArmstrongOPERATIONS MANAGER
Jason Armstrong brings over 30 years of operational experience to Paragon Tank Truck Equipment. Through focused efforts in lean manufacturing, Jason was awarded Six Sigma Master Black Belt Status in 2005. Jason continues his passion for excellence through continuously improving and streamlining Paragon’s operational processes.
Pam Buck
Pam BuckPURCHASING MANAGER, PARAGON TANK TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Purchasing Mgr for Paragon, Pam Buck has been a member of the Paragon team for 6 years. Prior to joining Paragon, she spent 33 years in distribution. Her team strive for a high level of manufacturing standards, shipments are processed in a timely and professional manner maintaining a high level of quality and affording a quick delivery date for the customer.

We’re looking for talented people!

Paragon is a leader in the tank truck equipment industry. If you have a desire to put your talent and experience to work with a growing, fast-paced company, we’d like to hear from you!

Please download our Employment Application form, fill it out and email it to careers@paragondirect.com.

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