National Trench Safety is a national company that specializes in trench and traffic safety equipment, as well as OSHA compliant training.
At National Trench Safety (NTS) we specialize in the rental and sale of trench and traffic safety products. We pride ourselves on having unique solutions for the most difficult, complex projects. We are dealers or distributors for many major brands including SBH, GME, TT Technologies, Lansas, Cherne, Wacker, Stihl, WANCO, Trimble, Leica, Graco, Yodock, Trinity Highway Products, Almand, Dynapac, Te
xas Diamond Tools, Solar Technologies and more. If it is in the excavation, around the excavation or over the excavation, NTS has it. NTS is proud of our reputation for providing the highest quality products, most complete rental fleet mix and unparalleled levels of service in the business. With hundreds of years of combined industry experience, we have assembled one of the most experienced groups of rental professionals in the country. Our mission statement is simple, "our customers get what they want when they want it." All of us at NTS believe our job is to ensure our customers' complete satisfaction and we promise to diligently work to build and keep your trust and confidence. We are a 24-7 company dedicated to providing you with the highest level of customer service. We are ready to provide everything from a simple barricade to a complete site specific trench shoring plan as well as the equipment required to execute the plan. With our fleet of late model delivery vehicles, crane trucks and rapid response delivery teams we are ready to exceed your expectations whenever and wherever you need us. Customer service is our most important goal. We rent trench shields, aluminum hydraulic shoring, pipe lasers, piercing tools, confined space equipment, test plugs, road plates, slide rail systems, large excavation brace systems, beam and plate systems, tight sheeting, message boards, arrow boards, energy absorption products, signs, truck mounted attenuators, barricades, cones, paint striping equipment, sign posts, beads, buttons and virtually all related trench and traffic safety items. NTS also sells a complete line of striping paint in the proper colors and compounds to meet each individual state specification. NTS also has large regional repair facilities strategically located around the country where we provide repair services on virtually all brands of customer owned trench safety equipment and traffic safety equipment. NTS does provide warranty and repair services for customer owned message boards, arrow boards and other light mechanical equipment. At NTS we pride ourselves on our comprehensive OSHA compliant Competent Person, Confined Space, Trench Rescue, Flagger, Train the Trainer as well as OSHA 10 hour, OSHA 30 hour and other training programs. Regularly scheduled classes are held each week, in multiple locations across the country in our in-house training facilities. We train thousands of individuals each year. All of our classes are offered in both English and Spanish. We also provide classes at your job site or office, as well as weekend classes. Let us create a custom class that meets your specific needs.
04/09/2025
National Trench Safety Partners with MGF to Enhance Market Expansion in the United States
National Trench Safety (NTS) has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution partnership with MGF, a leading UK-based manufacturer of specialist shoring products.
Under the agreement, NTS will distribute MGF’s hydraulic bracing systems in the United States. The partnership launches in April 2025 and strengthens NTS’s ability to support complex, engineered trench safety work in the U.S. construction and civil engineering sectors.
“Our customers count on NTS to bring the right solution to every job,” said Fernando Pinera, CEO of National Trench Safety. “This expansion is critical to our ability to grow our presence in the trench rental market. By adding MGF’s hydraulic bracing systems, we now have a much better opportunity to be that complete equipment provider that our customers require, allowing us to serve more of the engineered work our customers are taking on and reinforcing why NTS is the most capable trench safety partner in the country.”
The 2022 Inaugural National Trench Safety / Cerda Industries Golf Tournament held on May 26th was a great success. With the generosity of Cerda Industries, National Trench Safety sponsored 108 golfers at the Stone Bridge Golf Course in Salt Lake City. “We intentionally limited the size of the event as it was our first-ever and we were going for quality over quantity,” Said Shane Henriod, the event’s primary organizer.
NTS hosted a continental breakfast, 18 holes with a shotgun start and lunch with many prizes to follow. Trophies for first, second and last place were awarded along with closest to the pin and long driver competition. Many members of the senior management team were also in attendance and enjoyed the opportunity to meet directly with customers.
The feedback was very good and we intend to make this an annual event!
05/27/2022
On this Memorial Day weekend, NTS honors our United States Armed Forces and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of our freedom. We honor and remember them this weekend and always.
05/20/2022
In recognition of safety week at Lane Construction, Pat Hewitt, Mid-Atlantic District Manager, organized a talk for employees discussing several upcoming collaborative projects in the area. Pat recruited John Anderson, National Account Manager, to help Lane employees better understand the mission of NTS and its commitment to the customer. The event received a great turnout and further instilled excitement surrounding the upcoming projects.
Excellent work Pat and John!
05/17/2022
National Trench Safety is pleased to announce the appointment of Van A. Welch as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Welch brings over 40 years of experience in operations and finance and will be responsible for finance, accounting, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance.
A recent installation of a 85’L x 14’ W x 10’ H beam and plate system out of Castaic, CA. Thanks to the work of the Sylmar team, the customer was provided with a safe shoring solution that allowed them the proper clearance needed for a pipe instillation.
NTS is pleased to announce Pat Hewitt has accepted the role of District Manager for the newly created Mid-Atlantic District comprised of the following branches: Manassas, Raleigh, Burlington and Charlotte. Pat joined NTS in 2014 and possesses extensive trench sales and operational experience. With over 20 years of industry knowledge, he has played a key role in establishing Manassas as a flagship location. We are excited to see the growth Pat will bring to our North Carolina branches in his new role.
Congratulations, Pat!
05/06/2022
A fantastic installation of a 24'x45'x16' 2 bay slide rail system in North Georgia. Great workmanship by our Atlanta branch and Engineering team!
This week marks the start of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of the achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States. During the month of May, NTS pays tribute to those in the AAPI community who have resiliently paved a positive path forward in our country’s rich history along with those who continue to actively pursue change.
04/25/2022
At National Trench Safety we believe our employees are our greatest asset. Through our Team Ownership Program (TOP), eligible full-time employees are awarded “stock” in the form of participation units at no cost to the recipient. TOP was designed to reward and recognize the importance of each employee and their continued efforts to ensure the safety, growth, and success of the company while further establishing NTS as an employer of choice.
04/21/2022
In celebration of the allocation of the 2022 Team Ownership Program (TOP) Award, each NTS employee received a special t-shirt to commemorate the exciting occasion. Designed to reward and recognize the importance of each employee, TOP simultaneously helps ensure the growth and success of the company. Congratulations shareholders!
04/14/2022
NTS, an industry leader in trench excavation safety and traffic control, is actively seeking qualified Class A CDL Drivers to join our Jacksonville, FL team!