Fourgons Rive-Sud

What Fourgons Rive-Sud does

Fourgons Rive-Sud is a Quebec-based manufacturer of commercial truck bodies and mobile transport solutions, founded in 1991 and operating from a single production facility in Longueuil. The company designs, fabricates, and sells eight product lines — dump bodies, cutaway truck bodies, standard truck bodies, pickup truck bodies, refrigerated truck bodies, aluminum platforms, interior upfitting modules, and specialized/custom bodies — using aluminum structures, no-rivet exterior panels, and modular substructures compatible with Ford, GM, Chrysler, Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz, Peterbilt, Hino, Kenworth, Isuzu, Fuso, and International chassis. All units are Transport Canada certified under the National Safety seal, and the company holds authorized-manufacturer status with Ford, GM, and Chrysler, enabling sales through their respective dealer networks.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of manufactured truck bodies (quote-based, with a 3-4 week lead time on custom builds and quick-delivery inventory available for in-stock units), complemented by a professional services stream covering mobile unit repair, modification, and parts/accessories sales from an inventory of over 1,000 SKUs. Customers range across commercial fleet operators, food transport/logistics companies, landscapers, contractors, signage companies, and service providers, with purchase motion split between dealer-mediated transactions and direct sales to truck owners. Operations are led by President Ludovic Lognay with a team of 11-50 employees including factory, sales, HR, finance, and service functions.

The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity on record. Geographic reach is concentrated in Quebec/Canada, with no international footprint claimed. The company's go-to-market relies on its bilingual website, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), downloadable product brochures, direct phone/email contact with a 24-hour quote turnaround promise, and authorized dealer referrals.

Name

Fourgons Rive-Sud

Legal name

LES FOURGONS RIVE-SUD INC

Website

https://fourgonsrivesud.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fourgons Rive-Sud is a Longueuil, Quebec-based manufacturer of commercial truck bodies — including dump, refrigerated, pickup, cutaway, and custom bodies — serving fleet operators, contractors, landscapers, and food transport companies across Canada since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truck Body Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA)

Keywords

• Truck body manufacturing
• Commercial vehicle upfitting
• Refrigerated truck bodies
• Van body fabrication
• Mobile unit repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Body Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of truck bodies including cutaway truck bodies, standard truck bodies, refrigerated bodies, dump bodies, pickup truck bodies, platforms, and specialized/custom bodies. Products are sold to customers through dealer networks (Ford, GM, Chrysler) or directly to those who already own trucks. Manufacturing and delivery typically takes 3-4 weeks.
2. Repair and Modification Services: Mobile unit repair services including undercarriage replacement, floor repair, insulation modification, panel repair, roll-up door replacement, accident repairs, and unit transfers from old to new chassis. Also includes emergency repair services starting at 6:30 AM.
3. Mobile Unit Modification: Modification services for all makes and models of vans including side door installation, interior steps, insulation, liftgate installation, custom parts, heating units, bumper modifications, and trailer hitch additions.
4. Parts and Accessories Sales: Sale of replacement parts and accessories with over 1,000 different products available in inventory and/or on order. Includes custom fabricated parts on demand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fourgons Rive-Sud designs, manufactures, and sells custom truck bodies (dump bodies, cutaway truck bodies, standard truck bodies, pick-up truck bodies, refrigerated bodies, aluminum platforms, and specialized/custom bodies) sold through authorized Ford, GM, and Chrysler dealer networks and directly to truck owners. The company also offers repair services, mobile unit modifications, interior upfitting, and a 1,000+ SKU parts and accessories inventory, with custom orders typically delivered in 3–4 weeks and emergency repair service starting at 6:30 AM.

Product overview

Fourgons Rive-Sud is a manufacturer of transport solutions and mobile units recognized since 1991. Their product portfolio includes eight distinct truck body product lines: Bennes basculantes (Dump Bodies) for landscaping and contractor materials transport; Fourgonnettes (Cutaway Truck Bodies) under 4,500 kg GVWR; Fourgons (Truck Bodies) for heavy-capacity transport; Fourgons Pick-up (Pick-up Truck Bodies) for Ford, GM, and RAM trucks; Fourgons Réfrigérés (Refrigerated Truck Bodies) for cold chain transport; Plateformes (Aluminum Platforms) for service providers; Aménagements intérieur (Interior Upfitting) as a customization module for turnkey interior solutions; and Produits Spécialisés (Specialized Products) for custom-made configurations. All products are certified by Transport Canada and the company is an authorized manufacturer for Ford, GM, and Chrysler.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dump Bodies (Bennes basculantes) Multi-use dump bodies available in various lengths and configurations with optional removable sides and trunks, designed for landscapers and contractors transporting sand, earth, pallets, and other bulk materials.
• Cutaway Truck Bodies (Fourgonnettes) Lightweight aluminum cutaway truck bodies with under 4,500 kg GVWR, no-rivet exterior panels with baked-on paint, roll-up rear doors, and a 3,500 lb load capacity. Available in 12' to 16' interior lengths for commercial delivery and service fleets.
• Truck Bodies (Fourgons) Heavy-duty truck bodies for large-capacity transport trucks featuring robust and modular substructures. Available from 8' to 30' long with customizable interior heights and multiple options.
• Pick-up Truck Bodies (Fourgons Pick-up) Truck bodies for Ford, GM, and RAM pick-up trucks with single, double, or elongated cabins. Features include 8'6" interior floor length, aerodynamic front corners, and capacity for up to 6 passengers.
• Refrigerated Truck Bodies (Fourgons Réfrigérés / Polar Bear) Refrigerated and insulated truck bodies for food transport in hot weather conditions, built with aluminum no-rivet panels, I-beam cross sills, and roll-up doors. Available in 8' to 30' interior lengths for a range of truck weight classes.
• Aluminum Platforms (Plateformes) All-aluminum platforms offering corrosion resistance and superior load capacity for signage companies, landscapers, contractors, and service providers. Installable on various chassis cabs with multiple configuration options.
• Specialized Products (Produits Spécialisés) Custom-made truck bodies for non-standard dimensions, multiple doors, specific materials, and unique requirements including giant screen installations, crane attachments, and folding canvas sides.
• Repair Services Repair services for all makes and models of vans and truck bodies, including undercarriage replacement, floor repair, insulation modification, panel repair, roll-up door replacement, accident repair, and chassis transfers, with emergency repair services available starting at 6:30 AM.
• Mobile Unit Modification Services Modification services for all makes and models of vans including side door installation, interior steps, insulation, liftgate installation, custom parts, heating units, bumper modifications, and trailer hitch additions.
• Parts and Accessories Sales Sale of replacement parts and accessories covering more than 1,000 different products available in inventory or by order, including custom-fabricated parts produced on demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quote responses delivered within 24 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFRS is recognized as an authorized Ford manufacturer, enabling Ford dealerships to sell FRS truck bodies on Ford chassis. Ford customers can order FRS products through the Ford dealer network.
• GMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFRS is recognized as an authorized GM manufacturer, enabling GM dealerships to sell FRS truck bodies on GM chassis. GM customers can order FRS products through the GM dealer network.
• ChryslercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFRS is recognized as an authorized Chrysler manufacturer, enabling Chrysler dealerships to sell FRS truck bodies on Chrysler chassis. Chrysler customers can order FRS products through the Chrysler dealer network.
• FreightlinerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreightliner is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with Freightliner chassis.
• Mercedes-BenzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMercedes-Benz is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with Mercedes-Benz chassis.
• PeterbiltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeterbilt is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with Peterbilt chassis.
• HinominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHino is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with Hino chassis.
• KenworthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKenworth is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with Kenworth chassis.
• IsuzuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsuzu is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with Isuzu chassis.
• FusominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuso is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with Fuso chassis.
• International (Navistar)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational (Navistar) is listed as a truck manufacturer partner on the FRS partners page, indicating compatibility and integration with International chassis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Masterack: Commercial van and truck interior upfitting specialist offering shelving, storage, and workbench systems. Closely comparable to FRS's interior upfitting product line.
• Auto Truck Group: Commercial vehicle upfitter specializing in truck body installation, liftgates, and interior upfitting. Comparable on the upfitting, modification, and accessory installation side of FRS's business.
• Mickey Truck Bodies: Manufacturer of truck bodies, refrigerated bodies, and specialty vehicles for commercial fleets. Directly comparable to FRS on refrigerated and box body products targeting food transport and service fleets.
• Reading Truck: US-based manufacturer of truck bodies, dump bodies, and platform bodies for commercial vehicles. Closely comparable on product mix (box bodies, dump bodies, service bodies) and customer segments (contractors, delivery fleets).
• Knapheide: One of North America's largest manufacturers of truck bodies, service bodies, platforms, and upfitting solutions for commercial fleets. Directly comparable to FRS across product categories (cutaway, dump, platform) and end-customer base (contractors, landscapers, service fleets).

Broad incumbents

• Utilimaster (J.B. Poindexter): Subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., manufactures truck bodies, van bodies, and last-mile delivery solutions. Comparable on cutaway/box body offerings and fleet upfitting, though at significantly larger enterprise scale.
• TBEI (Truck Bodies & Equipment International): Manufacturer of dump bodies, platforms, and truck equipment across multiple US brands (Crysteel, J-Craft, Reading). Comparable to FRS's dump body and platform product categories at a broader multi-brand scale.
• Morgan Truck Body: Largest North American manufacturer of truck bodies and trailers for commercial, refrigerated, and specialty applications. Overlaps with FRS on refrigerated and box body categories but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.

Emerging players

• Stromberg Carlson Products: Manufacturer of truck body accessories, ladder racks, and support equipment. Comparable to FRS's accessory/parts business and complementary upfitting partnerships.
• BrandFX: Manufacturer of composite/fiberglass truck bodies and service bodies focused on lightweight, corrosion-resistant designs. Comparable to FRS's aluminum platform positioning as a lightweight alternative to traditional steel bodies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fourgons.rive.sud
• Instagraminstagram.com/fourgonsrivesud
• TikToktiktok.com/@frs6447

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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