Tailgator

MERC Tailgator Mobile Command Center

MOBILE COMMAND CENTER IN A BOX

Comprehensive Communication Solutions (CCS) designed the MERC Tailgator to give first responders and field teams powerful mobile command capability without the cost, complexity, or licensing requirements of larger units. Traditional mobile command centers range from small trailers to full drive-away vehicles, but many agencies need a lighter, faster, and more accessible solution that standard vehicles can deploy.

Advances in communications and power technology now allow CCS to deliver enterprise-grade capability in a compact footprint. The Tailgator packages the core functions of a mobile command center into a lightweight enclosure that connects directly to a standard vehicle hitch receiver, enabling rapid deployment by most SUVs, trucks, and fleet vehicles.

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Rapid Response Communications in Minutes

The MERC Tailgator provides the essential building blocks of a fully functional mobile communications platform in a highly portable form factor. Teams can deploy the unit in less than 10 minutes, establishing power, connectivity, and communications wherever operations require coverage. This speed and simplicity make the Tailgator ideal for agencies that must respond quickly without mobilizing large command vehicles.

Despite its compact size, the Tailgator delivers robust, scalable communications capability that supports real-world field operations. CCS engineers each unit to match the customer’s mission requirements, ensuring reliable performance across public safety, emergency management, utilities, and rapid response environments.

Flexible Configuration for Multiple Mission Profiles

CCS can configure the MERC Tailgator in several operational modes depending on the customer’s needs.

When deployed as a Cellular on Wheels (COW) platform, the Tailgator functions as a compact mobile cell site supporting AT&T FirstNet®, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks (carrier authorization required). This configuration helps agencies restore or extend cellular coverage in disaster zones, remote areas, or high-demand events.

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CCS can also configure the Tailgator as a multifunctional mobile command and communications platform supporting:

Land mobile radio coverage and interoperability
LTE and 5G connectivity
Secure Wi-Fi and MESH networking
Integrated video surveillance systems
Drone deployment support
Satellite network connectivity
CBRS/private LTE tower applications

This flexibility allows agencies to deploy a right-sized mobile communications solution that delivers meaningful capability without the footprint of traditional command vehicles.