Felling Trailers' 12th annual online auction of one of its FT-3 drop deck utility trailers will go toward a nonprofit committed to supporting law enforcement.
The 2024 beneficiary is Backing the Blue Line, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the valuable work that Backing the Blue Line does for officers and their
families through their various programs and support services. The organization is entirely run by volunteers.
Felling Trailers manufactured and painted a custom grey trailer with a blue line and the Backing the Blue Line emblem.
What You Need to Know About the Auction
The online auction will run for nine days, from noon on September 2nd through 6:00 p.m. September 11th. Various suppliers of Felling Trailers have joined in to support Backing the Blue Line by sponsoring the construction of the trailer, from lighting to tires to decking.
The 2024 Trailer for a Cause sponsors are Trans-Texas, PPG, Dexter, Sealco, Peterson, Industrial Wood (Blackwood), Demco, and Pacific Rim.
The full winning bid amount will go directly to Backing the Blue Line.
The online auction can be viewed by clicking here.
Arrangements must be made for pick up at Felling Trailers' manufacturing facility or delivery (freight extra).
More About Backing the Blue Line
Backing the Blue Line (BtBL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the law enforcement community in Minnesota.
BtBL combines the power of members and the generosity of donors to honor and support Minnesota law enforcement officers and families by mobilizing to provide services, labor, and assistance during times of illness, injury, or tragedy, as well as join in celebrating life milestones.
"We want the Minnesota law enforcement community to know that they are not alone – that can range from celebrating the birth of an officer’s child to supporting a family who’s loved one has made the ultimate sacrifice. We hope to bridge the gap and provide assistance that officers may not be able to get elsewhere," BtBL President Bethany Danner said.
Law enforcement families live a unique lifestyle. Jennifer Whiteford, the founder of the group, recognized a need for spouses, particularly wives, to be able to share their experiences with each other.
“Speaking with a Minnesota National Guardsman and State Law Enforcement officer’s widow, it was evident the significant support Backing the Blue Line provided her and their son. We want to be loud about the important work they are performing, bringing solace and support none of us non-law enforcement families can measure up to in those deep times of indescribable pain and despair,” Felling Trailers CEO Brenda Jennissen said.
