Delivery Concepts Inc

What Delivery Concepts Inc does

Delivery Concepts Inc (DCI) is a privately held, family-owned specialty vehicle upfitter founded in August 1986 in Elkhart, Indiana, that designs and manufactures temperature-controlled delivery vehicles and mobile kitchens for the food and beverage industry, senior nutrition programs, grocery and floral logistics, school nutrition services, mobile food pantries, and animal transport. The company's core product is a chassis-neutral upfit — a fiberglass body with 3-inch void-free polyurethane foam insulation and a seamless food-safe polyurea liner — that can be installed on virtually any pickup truck, cargo van, cutaway, step van, or trailer chassis (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Isuzu, Nissan, Toyota, Workhorse, Freightliner). DCI's product portfolio spans the Body Series (6, 6 Wide Body, 8, and 11 Series, ranging from 90 to 263 cubic feet), the Insulated Vehicle Conversion (IVC) Series for vans, box trucks, step vans, and specialty applications, the Vehicle Insert Series, the Electric Vehicle Conversion (EVC) Series with optional solar panels, and the Mobile Kitchen Series (via wholly-owned subsidiaries Prestige Food Trucks and Custom Concessions USA, both acquired in 2018), plus adjacent upfits for utility/pest control, merchandising, trailers, animal transport, and mobile food pantries. All products support any combination of frozen, refrigerated, heated, and ambient compartments using Technologic digital temperature controllers.

The company monetizes primarily through custom one-time hardware sales (quote-based pricing per build), supplemented by recurring revenue from a replacement parts catalog (condensers, evaporators, fans, controllers, thermostats, heaters, door hardware, shelving, baskets, same-day shipping for orders placed before 11am EST) and optional extended warranties beyond the standard 2-year/24,000-mile coverage. Financing is facilitated through Ford Motor Credit, GMAC, Chrysler Credit, and GE Capital leasing. DCI distributes through three regional sales offices — Central (Bloomingdale, IL, 19 states), East (Elkhart, IN, 20 states/DC), and West (San Diego, CA, 13 states) — supported by an authorized dealer network of 7+ active dealers and direct sales via website quote-request forms and a toll-free line (800-654-1857). The customer base is a long-tail mix of small and mid-sized pizza and QSR operators (Big Jim's, Connie's, Tom's), Meals on Wheels chapters with multi-decade fleet relationships (Ocean County, Washoe County, Elko), school districts, and government senior-services agencies, with documented repeat-purchase behavior spanning 24-30 years. The company holds 2024 industry awards as "Temperature Control Delivery Manufacturer of The Year" (Logistics & Transportation Review) and "Multi Temp Manufacturer of The Year" (DCIA), is a USFCR Verified Vendor for federal contracting, and operates with 51-100 employees.

Name

Delivery Concepts Inc

Legal name

Delivery Concepts, Inc.

Website

https://deliveryconcepts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Delivery Concepts Inc is a privately held, family-owned specialty vehicle upfitter, founded 1986 in Elkhart, Indiana, that designs and manufactures chassis-neutral temperature-controlled delivery vehicles, insulated van/truck conversions, electric refrigerated upfits, and custom mobile kitchens for pizza operators, Meals on Wheels programs, schools, and grocery/food-service fleets across 48 US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Vehicle Upfit Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI), Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

Keywords

• Temperature-controlled vehicles
• Specialty vehicle upfits
• Mobile kitchen manufacturing
• Insulated vehicle conversions
• Food delivery vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Vehicle Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom temperature-controlled delivery vehicles, including body series (6, 8, 11 series), insulated vehicle conversions, mobile kitchens, and specialty upfits. Revenue is generated through direct vehicle sales with customizable configurations.
2. Replacement Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts including condensers, evaporators, fans, controllers, thermostats, heaters, lights, door hardware, hinges, fittings, hoses, shelves, and baskets. Parts are available via email or phone with same-day shipping for orders placed before 11am EST.
3. Extended Warranties: Extended warranty coverage available at additional cost beyond the standard 2-year/24,000-mile warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delivery Concepts Inc designs and manufactures specialty temperature-controlled vehicle upfit solutions for the food and beverage industry. As a chassis-neutral upfitter, the company equips virtually any truck or van chassis with any combination of frozen, refrigerated, heated, and ambient compartments, including custom interiors, shelving, racking, and graphics. Its portfolio spans fiberglass Body Series truck bodies, Insulated Vehicle Conversions for vans and box trucks, Vehicle Insert Series, Electric Vehicle Conversions, Mobile Kitchen Series (food trucks), and specialty vehicle conversions for pest control, merchandising, animal transport, and mobile food pantries.

Product overview

Delivery Concepts Inc is a chassis-neutral upfitter specializing in temperature-controlled delivery vehicles, founded in 1986. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into distinct series: Body Series (6 Series, 6 Series WB, 8 Series, 11 Series) for fiberglass truck body upfits on pickup and cutaway van chassis; Insulated Vehicle Conversion (IVC) Series including Van, Box Truck, Step Van, and Specialty Conversions for existing cargo vehicles; Vehicle Insert Series for transferable temperature-control solutions; Electric Vehicle Conversion (EVC) Series for eco-friendly electric cargo transport; Mobile Kitchen Series for custom food trucks; Utility Vehicle Conversions for pest control and specialty applications; Merchandising Vehicle Conversions for mobile retail; Insulated Trailer Conversions for refrigerated trailers; and Animal Transport Vehicles for climate-controlled animal welfare transport. All products support frozen, refrigerated, heated, and multi-temperature configurations, serving industries including food and beverage delivery, catering, meal programs, grocery, floral, school nutrition, and mobile food pantries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prestige Food Trucks: Mobile kitchen/food truck manufacturing brand acquired in 2018
• Custom Concessions USA
• DCI

Products and services

• Body Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaces two regular delivery vans with one 11 Series truck
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Prestige Food TruckscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Delivery Concepts acquired Prestige Food Trucks in 2018 as part of expansion into mobile kitchen manufacturing. Prestige Food Trucks is a leading builder of custom food trucks that enhances DCI's capabilities in the mobile food service market.
• Custom Concessions USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired in 2018 alongside Prestige Food Trucks, Custom Concessions USA expands Delivery Concepts' footprint in the food truck manufacturing sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Johnson Truck Bodies: Refrigerated truck body and trailer manufacturer. Comparable on refrigerated body technology and similar fleet customers in food distribution and beverage delivery.
• Morgan Olson: Step van and walk-in delivery vehicle body manufacturer (now owned by J.B. Poindexter). Directly competes with DCI's IVC and Step Van product lines for last-mile and grocery delivery upfits, with similar multi-temperature capabilities but at significantly larger scale.
• Reading Truck: Truck body and upfit manufacturer specializing in service bodies and commercial truck solutions. Overlaps with DCI's commercial vehicle upfit offerings for similar fleet and contractor customers.
• Utilimaster: Reach-in and walk-in van body manufacturer (J.B. Poindexter). Competes in commercial delivery vehicle upfits, including temperature-controlled configurations, and serves similar fleet customers in last-mile and grocery delivery.
• Mickey Truck Bodies: Manufacturer of refrigerated truck bodies and specialty vehicle bodies. Direct competitor in the refrigerated truck body category with overlap on multi-temperature configurations.
• Knapheide: Truck body and upfit manufacturer offering service bodies, utility bodies, and refrigerated truck solutions. Competes with DCI's Body Series and box truck upfits across commercial fleet customers, with broader scale and dealer network.
• Cruising Kitchens: Custom food truck and mobile kitchen builder. Competes with DCI's Mobile Kitchen Series and acquired Prestige Food Trucks brand for franchise, catering, and event-based mobile food service customers.
• Hackney (DIVCO/Wayne): Manufacturer of refrigerated truck bodies and specialty delivery vehicles through its truck bodies division. Directly comparable on multi-temperature and refrigerated body upfits serving beverage and food distribution fleets.
• Supreme Corporation: Specialty vehicle body manufacturer producing refrigerated truck bodies, ambulance bodies, and shuttle bus bodies. Directly comparable on the refrigerated body side and competes for similar fleet customers.
• Rockport Commercial Trucks: Manufacturer of composite-material commercial delivery truck bodies. Competes in the temperature-controlled delivery vehicle market with lighter, corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional fiberglass bodies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DCi_Corporate
• Facebookfacebook.com/DCIPrestigeFoodTrucks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delivery-concepts-prestige-food-trucks

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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