CM Truck Beds

Name

CM Truck Beds

Legal name

CM Truck Beds

Website

https://cmtruckbeds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Work truck bodies

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAGAC

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Vehicle Body, Cab & Trailer Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACAGAD

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Vehicle Body, Cab & Trailer Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACABAF

Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Commercial Vehicle & Truck Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACABAI

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Commercial Vehicle & Truck Manufacturing

Keywords

• Work truck bodies
• Flat bed truck
• Service bodies
• Specialty truck beds
• Commercial truck equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Truck Bed Sales: Direct sales of truck beds and bodies including Steel Flat Beds, Aluminum Flat Beds, Stake Bodies, Service Bodies, Specialty Bodies, and Fire & Rescue bodies. Products sold through distributor network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CM Truck Beds manufactures and distributes commercial work truck bodies, including steel flat beds, aluminum flat beds, stake bodies, service bodies, specialty bodies (hotshot, dump, contractor, landscape, squeeze, crane), and fire and rescue bodies. The company sells exclusively through a nationwide authorized distributor and commercial dealer network rather than direct-to-consumer. Products are designed for professional contractors and fleet operators in construction, agriculture, utilities, plumbing/HVAC, landscaping, oil & gas, and fire & rescue.

Product overview

CM Truck Beds is America's #1 work truck bodies manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of truck beds and service bodies for commercial and professional applications. The product lineup centers on two primary material types: Steel Flat Beds (including RD, SK, SK Deluxe, ER, and TM/TMX models) and Aluminum Flat Beds (including AL RD, AL SK, AL SK Deluxe, AL ER, ALTM, and AL PL models), which serve as the foundation offerings. The portfolio expands into Stake Bodies (PLS, PL, PL HD), Service Bodies (CMG, CMA, SBC), and Specialty Bodies (HS Hotshot, DB Dump, CT Contractor, LB Landscape, SZ Squeeze Bed, CR Crane, SBC Crane). A dedicated Fire and Rescue product line includes SBF Dry, SBF Wet, FB Steel, and ALFB Aluminum brush truck beds with optional Manwell configurations. The company differentiates through proprietary coating technology including the EpoxiShield Powder Coat System (zinc epoxy primer with polyester topcoat) and TexArmor powder primer. Component accessories include Tiger Cranes (3,200/4,000 lb capacities), grill guards, workbench bumpers, and CTech storage solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Flat Beds

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-sealing technology prevents rust formation even after surface damage, dramatically extending product life
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IFS CoatingscoreTechnology or Integration · 18 August 2025Development partnership with IFS Coatings to create EpoxiShield, the most advanced epoxy-based powder coat system. IFS provided coating expertise for CM's in-house engineered protection system combining zinc epoxy primer with super-durable polyester top coat.
• CURT Trailer HitchesmajorTechnology or Integration · 8 October 2020Exclusive partnership with CURT trailer hitches for the HS Hotshot model. The Hotshot bed is rated for 30,000 pounds in both gooseneck and 5th-wheel configurations thanks to this partnership.
• CTech ManufacturingcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2020Partnership with CTech Manufacturing to offer high-quality slide-out drawer systems at the OEM level. All CTech cabinets are single-piece modules with superior storage capacity featuring heavy-duty ball-bearing sliders built to withstand heavy use. Available across SB/SBA Service Body, CR Crane Body, and TM Deluxe models.
• Dakota BodiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2020Co-development partnership with Dakota Bodies for the CR Crane Body. Built with attributes to meet any upfitting needs, combined with 6,000 pound crane capacity. Optional Venco Crane available with manual or hydraulic outriggers.
• Joe Lewis (VP of ATW Truck Equipment)coreOthers · 11 January 2020Joe Lewis, Vice President of ATW Truck Equipment (business unit including CM Truck Beds), announced the Gen 2 SB Service Body and represents company leadership for product strategy.
• OptronicscoreTechnology or Integration · 9 December 2019Partnership with Optronics for LED lighting. All CM truck bodies feature Optronics LED lights with lifetime warranty. Lights are brighter than competitors and require less maintenance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Knapheide: One of the largest manufacturers of truck bodies, service bodies, and utility trucks in the US, headquartered in Quincy, IL. Directly competes with CM across service bodies, platform bodies, and upfit solutions for the same commercial and fleet customer base.
• Reading Truck Body: Major US manufacturer of service bodies, dump bodies, and specialty truck equipment, owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co. Competes head-to-head with CM in service bodies, contractor bodies, and vocational truck bodies for fleet and commercial customers.
• Stahl Truck Bodies: Manufacturer of service bodies, utility bodies, and truck equipment for commercial applications. Directly comparable to CM's service body and flatbed product lines, serving similar contractor and fleet end-markets.
• Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment: Truck body and upfit manufacturer serving commercial fleets with service bodies, van bodies, and equipment. Competes with CM in the same commercial upfit channel with overlapping customer segments across construction and service trades.
• Dakota Bodies: Sister brand under ATW Trailer World Corp and co-development partner with CM on the CR Crane Body. Manufactures service bodies, crane bodies, and specialty truck equipment; the partnership/co-ownership makes it both a peer and a collaborator.

Broad incumbents

• The Shyft Group: Public company (NASDAQ: SHYF) building specialty vehicles, work trucks, and upfit solutions across multiple brands. Competes with CM broadly in the work truck upfit space and is a substantially larger, publicly-traded benchmark for valuation.
• J.B. Poindexter & Co: Diversified commercial vehicle body manufacturer whose subsidiaries include Reading Truck Body, Morgan Olson, and EFP. Operates a broader portfolio than CM but overlaps directly in service bodies and commercial upfit solutions.
• PJ Truck Beds: Sister brand to CM under ATW Trailer World Corp (Bain Capital). Manufactures steel and aluminum truck bodies and trailers; while internal to the same parent, it competes for similar flatbed and dump body customers in the commercial channel.
• Utilimaster: Manufacturer of walk-in vans, truck bodies, and specialty vehicles owned by Ahold Delhaize-related platforms. Competes with CM in commercial upfit and final-mile delivery body solutions at fleet scale.

Emerging players

• Auto Truck Group: Commercial upfitter specializing in van and truck customization for fleets, including service bodies, ladder racks, and accessories. Adjacent to CM in the upfit channel with partial product overlap and similar end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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