Myers Equipment

What Myers Equipment does

Myers Equipment is a family-owned transportation fleet dealership founded in 1937 in Canfield, Ohio, now in its fourth generation under CEO/owner Craig L. Myers. The company sells and services school buses, commercial buses, ambulances, trucks, and truck equipment across Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and parts of Indiana, supported by four satellite service facilities. It operates as an authorized dealer for Thomas Built Buses, ElDorado, Osage Ambulances, Meyer, and Buyers Products, and serves approximately 600 clients — predominantly K-12 school districts and municipal fleet operators, with additional commercial customers. The business reports selling roughly 250 new school buses per year at an average unit price of approximately $120K, with electric variants priced near $400K.

The company's product portfolio is anchored in internal combustion school and commercial buses but has expanded to include electric school buses (leveraging Ohio EPA grant funding of $3.2M in 2023), ambulances, and, through a December 2024 partnership with Driverge Vehicle Innovations, commercial van upfitting. Service operations are a critical recurring-revenue layer: the dealership achieved Platinum Support Certification from Thomas Built Buses in May 2024, indicating factory-trained technicians and certified repair processes across its satellite network. Mike Judson was appointed President in January 2022, bringing 38 years of industry experience including prior CEO tenure at Meyer Products, signaling a professionalization of the leadership team beyond the founding family.

Myers Equipment's revenue model combines new vehicle sales (high-ticket, lumpy by district procurement cycle), parts and accessories, and service labor across four facilities. With 40+ employees and a multi-vertical, multi-brand dealership structure, the business is positioned as a regional full-service fleet partner rather than a pure transactional dealer. The customer base is diversified across ~600 accounts but concentrated in the K-12 and municipal segments, where multi-year fleet replacement cycles and state-level funding drive demand predictability. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software, or recurring SaaS revenue are evident in the available data.

Name

Myers Equipment

Legal name

Myers Equipment Corp.

Website

https://myersequip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Myers Equipment is a fourth-generation, family-owned transportation fleet dealership founded in 1937 in Canfield, Ohio, selling and servicing school buses, commercial buses, ambulances, and truck equipment for approximately 600 school districts, municipalities, and commercial operators across Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Canfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sales of new and used school buses, commercial buses, ambulances, and conversion vans. Thomas Built Buses, ElDorado, Osage Ambulances, Driverge vehicle upfitting.
2. Parts Sales: New and used parts for buses, ambulances, trucks, and equipment through Myers Bus Parts sister company.
3. Service and Repair: Full-service repair shop including bus A/C, paint and body, welding and fabrication, hydraulics. Multiple service satellite facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
4. Body Shop: Collision repair, paint matching, rust repair, estimates and repairs for utility bodies, trucks, and buses.
5. Truck Equipment: Sales and installation of snow plows, salt spreaders, truck beds, liftgates, service bodies, and accessories from Meyer, Buyers Products, CM Truck Beds, and other manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Myers Equipment is a family-owned authorized dealership and service provider for transportation fleet vehicles and truck equipment, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Canfield, Ohio. The company sells new and used school buses, commercial buses, ambulances, van conversions, and a full range of truck equipment (snow plows, salt spreaders, truck beds, liftgates, cranes, and service bodies) as an authorized dealer for major brands such as Thomas Built Buses, ElDorado, Osage Ambulances, Driverge, Meyer, Buyers Products, CM Truck Beds, and others. It complements product sales with parts distribution (via sister company Myers Bus Parts), full-service repair, and a body shop at its main facility and four service satellite locations across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Myers Equipment is a family-owned equipment dealer and service provider (established 1937) offering a diversified portfolio of vehicle brands and truck equipment through multiple product lines. The company operates as an authorized dealer for Thomas Built Buses (school/commercial buses including electric Jouley), Driverge (van conversions), Osage Ambulances, and ElDorado commercial buses. Additionally, the company distributes extensive truck equipment including Meyer snow plows and spreaders, Buyers Products (SnowDogg/SaltDogg), CM Truck Beds, Galion dump bodies, Liftmoore cranes, Reading truck bodies, Stahl service bodies, Thieman liftgates, Tommy Gate liftgates, Waltco liftgates, and Weather Guard equipment. The portfolio also includes comprehensive parts, service, and body shop capabilities supporting all product lines sold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Myers Bus Parts: Sister company providing bus parts supply alongside Myers Equipment for parts, sales, and service needs.

Products and services

• Thomas Built School Buses Full line of school, activity, commercial, and specialty buses from Thomas Built Buses (a Daimler Trucks North America subsidiary), including the Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Jouley (electric), Minotour, and Saf-T-Liner HDX models sold to public and private school districts across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
• ElDorado Commercial Buses Light and medium-duty mid-size commercial buses from ElDorado (a Forest River brand), including Advantage and Advance models from 19 to 32 feet, for public transit, paratransit, airport shuttles, hotel/resort transport, churches, and college/university markets.
• Osage Ambulances Complete line of Osage ambulances including Warrior Type I, Super Warrior Type I, Travois Type II, Warrior Type III, and Super Warrior Type III models plus ambulance remounts, built on Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, and Mercedes Sprinter chassis for fire departments and EMS services.
• Driverge Vehicle Conversions Custom vehicle upfitting and ADA-compliant conversions including Ford Transit passenger vans, side lift vans, rear lift paratransit vans, Chrysler conversion vans, and Dodge Ram ProMaster wheelchair vans, offered through the December 2024 partnership with Driverge Vehicle Innovations to commercial, paratransit, and accessibility transportation operators.
• Meyer Snow Plows and Spreaders Snow and ice control equipment from Meyer Products, including Home Plow, Drive Pro, Lot Pro, Super-V3, Super Blade, Diamond Edge, and Road Pro 32/36 snow plows plus walk-behind, tailgate, and insert hopper spreaders, for residential, commercial, and municipal customers.
• Buyers Products (SnowDogg and SaltDogg) Truck and mobile equipment from Buyers Products, including SnowDogg snow plows, SaltDogg spreaders, towing and cargo control equipment, toolboxes, ladder racks, lighting, and truck accessories for contractors, municipalities, and commercial operators.
• CM Truck Beds Truck beds from CM Truck Beds including steel and aluminum flat decks, service bodies, platform beds, and dump bodies for trades, oilfield, and general hauling applications.
• Galion Truck Bodies Carbon steel and stainless steel dump bodies and underbody hoists from Galion for public and private industry applications.
• Reading Truck Bodies Work truck bodies from Reading, including panel and tapered panel, classic service van, platform, landscaper SL, marauder SD/SL, storage boxes, and custom vocational body manufacturing.
• Stahl Truck Bodies Service bodies, forestry bodies, truck tool boxes, and truck accessories from Stahl (Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway), including Challenger ST and Challenger Elite models for commercial and industrial customers.
• Tommy Gate Liftgates Hydraulic liftgates from Tommy Gate for private, commercial, and industrial applications, including Cantilever Series, 650 Series, TuckUnder (TKT), and Railgate Series (HC, BF, SD, DF) for cargo vans and flatbed trucks.
• Thieman Tailgates Hydraulic liftgates from Thieman for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including Toplifters, Stowaways, Railgates, Sideloaders, and Conventional models with lifting capacities from 1,000 to 6,600 pounds.
• Liftmoore Truck Cranes Electric DC-powered and hydraulic-powered truck cranes from Liftmoore, ranging from 800 to 10,000 pounds capacity for commercial and industrial lifting applications.
• Weather Guard Truck Equipment Truck and van equipment from Weather Guard (WernerCo), including truck boxes, drawer units, shelving, cabinets, ladder racks, transfer tanks, cab protectors, pull-out storage, and van packages.
• Waltco Liftgates Hydraulic liftgates from Waltco for truck and trailer applications, including DS, DT, MDL, PTBG, RBGL, WDVBG, GT, WZ, RGL, WDV, BZ, SG, and GTSL series for dock loading and side mount units.
• Parts and Service Full-service repair shop providing maintenance and repair for school buses, commercial buses, paratransit vehicles, ambulances, wheelchair lifts, bus A/C, paint and body, welding, fabrication, and truck equipment (snow plows and spreaders), supported by factory-trained technicians across the Canfield facility and four service satellite locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with sister company Myers Bus Parts supplying new and used parts.
• Body Shop Services In-house professional body shop providing estimates, collision repair, paint matching, rust repair, welding, and fabrication for utility bodies, trucks, and buses operated by school districts, municipalities, contractors, and commercial fleet customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 school buses sold annually with 600+ active clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Driverge Vehicle InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2024Strategic partnership announced December 2024 to enhance fleet management solutions. Driverge brings innovative upfitting technologies and vehicle conversion expertise. Partnership aims to expand service offerings and introduce more environmentally friendly practices including electric vehicle options.
• Thomas Built BusescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2024Authorized dealer and Platinum Support Certified partner for Thomas Built Buses (subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC). Myers Equipment is one of the leading dealers in North America.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RWC Group: One of the largest Thomas Built Buses dealer groups in North America, operating across multiple states. Directly comparable as a multi-location Thomas Built dealer with similar school bus, commercial bus, and service offerings.
• Leonard Bus Sales: Long-standing Thomas Built Buses dealer serving New York and the Northeast with new/used bus sales, parts, and service. Closely comparable dealer footprint and customer mix (school districts and commercial operators).
• Midwest Transit Equipment: Indiana-based commercial bus dealer offering new/used buses, parts, service, and upfitting. Closely comparable product mix (commercial buses, paratransit, parts/service) with adjacent Indiana territory overlap.

Regional players

• Wolfington Body Company: Pennsylvania-based Thomas Built Buses dealer and bus body builder serving school and commercial bus customers. Comparable in product mix and regional Pennsylvania overlap, but operates in a different sub-territory than Myers.
• Sonny Merryman: Virginia-based Thomas Built Buses dealer offering school and commercial bus sales, parts, and service. Comparable in dealer business model and OEM relationship, but serves the Mid-Atlantic rather than the Ohio Valley.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bird Corporation: Largest school bus manufacturer in North America and a direct competitor to Thomas Built Buses. Comparable in serving the same school district customers Myers sells to, but at the OEM level rather than dealer level.
• IC Bus: Navistar/Volkswagen-owned school and commercial bus manufacturer competing with Thomas Built. Comparable in serving Myers' core customer base, but operates at the OEM level with its own independent dealer network.
• Rush Enterprises: Largest commercial truck dealer network in North America, operating Peterbilt, International, Ford, and Hino dealerships. Comparable as a multi-brand commercial vehicle dealer with service infrastructure, though focused on Class 6–8 trucks rather than buses.
• Velocity Vehicle Group: Daimler Truck North America-affiliated dealer group for Freightliner, Western Star, and Thomas Built Buses. Comparable as a Daimler-affiliated dealer with full sales/service/parts, though much larger and geographically broader.
• Premier Truck Group: Large multi-brand commercial truck dealer group with locations across the U.S. Comparable in offering new/used vehicle sales, parts, service, and body shop under one roof — though focused on Class 6–8 trucks rather than buses and ambulances.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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