Grote Reflectors
Grote Reflectors: A Legacy Built on Visibility
When it comes to passive safety on the road, few names carry the authority of Grote Industries. In 1929, Grote created the first retro-reflective vehicle reflector — a breakthrough that became the universal basis for reflectors seen on roads today and defined the company's long-term focus on vehicle safety. Nearly a century later, that expertise translates directly into one of the most trusted reflector lineups available for commercial trucks, trailers, and vocational vehicles.
A Diverse Lineup for Every Application
Grote provides many stick-on and screw-on reflector options, available for extra visibility or to satisfy mandatory safety requirements — making it easy to find the right solution whether you're outfitting a new trailer or bringing an aging rig back into compliance. The current catalog spans several distinct product families:
- Stick-On Tape Reflectors — Grote's adhesive reflectors protect prisms against dirt and grime, and are designed to fit into small areas with firm-stick backing for instant bonding.
- Reflective Strips — Grote's reflective strips are easily mountable on trucks and trailers and are available in both adhesive-backed and screw-mount configurations to suit different surfaces.
- Sealed Center-Mount Reflectors — Grote's sealed center-mount reflectors are hermetically sealed and feature simple installation with a single #10 screw, making them an efficient choice for fleet maintenance crews.
- Round Stick-On Reflectors, Rectangular Reflectors, and Aluminum/Steel Two-Hole Mounting Reflectors — Grote's reflector range includes round stick-on, sealed 3" round, aluminum two-hole mounting, stick-on rectangular, conspicuity tape, steel two-hole mounting, and 2½" round stick-on styles, providing a format for virtually every mounting scenario.
DOT & FMVSS 108 Compliance Built In
Compliance is not an afterthought in Grote's reflector designs. Grote's reflective strips carry FMVSS 108 certification and DOT-C function ratings, and are made from PMMA/ABS materials with a one-year warranty — the kind of spec sheet that fleet managers and DOT inspectors expect. This matters because U.S. regulations call for conspicuity treatments to be added to trailers that are 80 inches or wider and that have a GVWR greater than 10,000 lbs, making properly rated reflectors a legal requirement, not just a best practice.
Why Grote Stands Out in Reflectors
Grote Industries' long-standing innovation in safety systems, including retro-reflective reflectors and sensor-based backup systems, offers significant opportunities to expand safety technology portfolios for vehicle fleets and OEMs looking to enhance accident prevention features. That institutional knowledge shows in product details: hermetic seals that lock out moisture, adhesive formulations that bond firmly to metal and composite surfaces, and consistent retroreflective performance across a broad operating range.
Grote's diversified application across heavy-duty trucks, trailers, agriculture, mining, military, and municipal vehicles means their reflector products are engineered to handle demanding real-world environments — not just highway hauling. Whether you're maintaining a long-haul fleet, a farm trailer, or a utility vehicle, Grote's reflectors are built to the same rigorous standards across the board.
Browse the full selection of truck and trailer reflectors or explore the complete Grote Industries catalog to find lights, markers, and safety accessories that pair perfectly with your reflector upgrade.