Monroe Custom Utility Bodies

What Monroe Custom Utility Bodies does

Monroe Custom Utility Bodies, Inc. (legally Monroe Custom Bodies, Inc., also known as MCB) is a privately held custom metal fabricator founded in 1969 and headquartered at 2155 Fields Blvd., Greenfield, Indiana. The company designs and manufactures heavy-duty work truck bodies — including enclosed, cutaway, crane, flatbed, line, and aerial-lift configurations — for utility, telecommunications, municipal, construction, and agricultural fleet operators across the United States. Build offerings span multiple materials (aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanneal steel) and multiple sales formats (fully custom builds, pre-engineered designs with 6-8 week lead times, and ready-to-ship stock bodies for Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet chassis), with an accessory line that includes tool elevators, modular drawer cabinets, and tool/top boxes.

The underlying technology is conventional metal fabrication — cutting, forming, welding, and assembling sheet stock into operator-specific compartment and storage layouts — differentiated by the engineering of crane reinforcements, tool-elevator safety features (remote pendants, automatic latches, warning lights), and modular storage rated for high payloads. The company operates a single manufacturing facility in Greenfield with 101-250 employees and sells exclusively through a direct, quote-based enterprise sales motion (phone, email, website inquiry) to fleet buyers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; multi-year fleet relationships are reflected in customer references such as a municipal Power & Light operator. Revenue, ownership structure beyond private status, certifications, and partnership ecosystem are not disclosed in the available material.

Name

Monroe Custom Utility Bodies

Legal name

Monroe Custom Bodies, Inc.

Website

https://monroebodies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Monroe Custom Utility Bodies is a privately held Indiana fabricator founded in 1969 that designs and manufactures custom heavy-duty work truck bodies — in aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanneal — for electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecommunications fleet operators across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Work Truck Body Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom truck bodies
• Utility truck bodies
• Work truck fabrication
• Crane truck bodies
• Service body manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Truck Body Sales: Design, fabrication, and sale of custom heavy-duty service bodies for utility and telecommunications trucks. Products include enclosed bodies, cutaway van bodies, crane bodies, utility bodies, and aerial lift bodies. One-time hardware sales with custom pricing based on specifications.
2. Stock Body Sales: Pre-built inventory of truck bodies for Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet chassis available for immediate purchase. Standard features include adjustable shelving, stainless steel rotary handles, gas shock door hold-opens, and slam action tailgates.
3. Pre-Engineered Body Sales: 3D rendered pre-engineered bodies with standardized features reducing lead times to 6-8 weeks. Customers select paint colors and lighting options. Over two dozen designs available.
4. Truck Accessories: Sale of complementary truck accessories including tool boxes, top boxes, drawer cabinets, tool elevators, and aluminum trim kits. Products designed for seamless integration with Monroe truck bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monroe Custom Utility Bodies designs and fabricates custom heavy-duty work truck bodies—enclosed, cutaway van, crane, utility, aerial lift, flatbed, and line bodies—along with pre-engineered and stock bodies and truck accessories such as tool elevators, drawer cabinets, and tool boxes. Products are built in aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanneal steel on Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet chassis for utility, telecommunications, and municipal customers across the United States.

Product overview

Monroe Custom Utility Bodies is a manufacturer of custom heavy-duty work truck bodies and accessories founded in 1969. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of truck body products including utility bodies (Electric, Water, Telecommunication, Gas, and Sewer), body types (Crane, Cutaway, Enclosed, Flatbed, and Line Bodies), Pre-Engineered Bodies with reduced lead times, and ready-to-ship Stock Bodies. Their accessory line includes Tool Elevators (600+ pound capacity with safety features), Drawer Cabinets (modular systems with 300+ pound per drawer capacity), and Tool/Top Boxes. Products are available in three material options: Aluminum (lightweight, fuel-efficient), Stainless Steel (corrosion-resistant, heavy-duty), and Galvanneal (zinc-coated, affordable). Specific pre-engineered models include TM4 132 M 5022, Chipper Body, SB 96 IM 4816, SB 109 M 5320, SB 134 M 5320, SB 132 M 5420, and 132 TF-5320. The company serves Electric Utilities, Gas Utilities, Water Utilities, Telecommunications, and EV Truck markets throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Utility Truck Bodies Custom truck bodies designed for electrical utility companies, engineered to handle municipal electrical components, cable work, and equipment for various applications and regulatory requirements.
• Water Utility Truck Bodies Custom truck bodies designed for water utility companies, built to handle the weight of water tanks and organize lengthy hoses with specialized configurations.
• Telecommunication Utility Truck Bodies Custom truck bodies for telecommunications including cable placers, bucket trucks, and service trucks designed for specialty electrical equipment and telecom applications.
• Gas Utility Truck Bodies Custom truck bodies designed for gas utility companies, engineered to meet the complex applications and regulations of municipal gas components.
• Sewer Utility Truck Bodies Custom truck bodies for sewer utility work, available in enclosed, cutaway, and crane configurations with aluminum or steel construction.
• Crane Bodies Heavy duty crane bodies capable of carrying loads up to 10,000 pounds to great heights, featuring reinforcement packages with structural tubing longsills and plate mounting/outrigger brackets; capacity range of 1,000 to 100,000 pounds.
• Cutaway Bodies Cost-effective yet uncompromising cutaway van bodies with hauling capabilities, maneuverable for busy city streets, suitable for utility, municipality, and maintenance industries.
• Enclosed Bodies Classic service truck bodies offering increased storage, weather protection, security, and interior workspace, available in T-Top and Roller Top varieties.
• Flatbed Bodies Classic flatbed truck bodies with maneuverability for city streets without compromising power, suitable for utility, municipality, and maintenance applications.
• Line Bodies Versatile line truck bodies available in various materials and sizes, customizable with additional storage options, accessibility features, and specialized components.
• Pre-Engineered Bodies Standardized pre-engineered truck body designs with 3D renderings that reduce lead times to 6-8 weeks, available in over two dozen designs including service bodies, chipper bodies, and crane bodies.
• Stock Bodies Ready-to-ship utility bodies kept in stock for Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet chassis, featuring adjustable shelving, stainless steel rotary handles, gas shock door hold-opens, and slam action tailgates.
• Tool Elevator Truck Accessory Heavy-duty tool elevators with load bearing capacity starting at 600 pounds, customizable to hold tens of thousands of pounds, featuring remote control pendant, warning light, and automatic safety latch.
• Drawer Cabinets Truck Accessory Modular drawer cabinet systems with heavy-duty roller bearing slides supporting up to 300 pounds per drawer (over 2,000 pounds total), featuring two-point spring latching and one-hand usage design.
• Tool Box and Top Box Truck Accessory Weather-sealed tool boxes with external rain gutters and galvanized metal construction for corrosion resistance, available as standard and tread-rite aluminum variants.
• Aluminum Truck Bodies Lightweight aluminum truck bodies approximately one-third the weight of steel, offering improved fuel efficiency, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness for work truck applications.
• Stainless Steel Truck Bodies Durable stainless steel truck bodies with corrosion resistance, capable of handling heavy payloads and extreme weather conditions.
• Galvanneal Truck Bodies Galvanneal steel truck bodies with zinc coating for superior corrosion resistance and affordability, suitable for heavy payloads in extreme conditions.
• Pre-Engineered Model TM4 132 M 5022 Pre-engineered crane body with 132 inch plus 30 inch platform/bumper length, 94 inch width, 48 inch compartment height, suitable for 84 inch CA chassis.
• Pre-Engineered Chipper Body Chipper body with 138 inch length and 96 inch width, designed for counties and townships needing large capacity for tree and brush removal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tool elevator load capacity ranging from 600 pounds to tens of thousands of pounds depending on configuration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Parkhurst Mfg. US truck body manufacturer of service bodies, utility bodies, and custom fabrications for fleet and municipal customers, comparable to MCB in scale, niche focus, and custom-build orientation.
• Knapheide: The largest independent commercial truck body and upfit manufacturer in the US, offering service bodies, utility bodies, platforms, and accessories across multiple verticals including utilities and telecom — direct overlap with MCB's core product line and customer segments.
• Reading Truck: Major US manufacturer of truck bodies, service bodies, utility bodies, and van interiors for commercial fleets including utilities and telecom; competes head-to-head with MCB in service and utility body categories.
• Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI): Manufacturer of service bodies, utility bodies, and crane/dump bodies sold through a national dealer network, directly competing with MCB in the same chassis-based work truck body market.
• Royal Truck Body: Family-owned US manufacturer of custom and pre-built service bodies, utility bodies, and specialty truck bodies serving utilities, municipalities, and contractors; comparable niche manufacturer with similar custom fabrication capabilities.
• Stahl Truck Bodies: Manufacturer of service bodies, utility bodies, and van interiors with multiple US production facilities, targeting utility, telecom, and construction fleets — directly comparable custom truck body builder.
• BrandFX: Manufacturer of composite (fiberglass) service bodies and utility bodies for utility and telecom fleets; competes in the same light-weight, corrosion-resistant body category Monroe addresses with its aluminum offering.
• Auto Truck Group: Large commercial upfitter and truck body manufacturer serving utility fleets, municipalities, and telecom with custom builds and stock bodies across the Midwest, directly overlapping MCB's target customers and product scope.

Broad incumbents

• Leach Manufacturing / Palfinger US: Global lifting and body manufacturer whose North American truck body and crane operations compete with Monroe's crane bodies and aerial lift bodies, with broader geographic reach and product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Dur-A-Lift: Specialized manufacturer of aerial lift and bucket truck bodies for utility and telecom applications; competes most directly with MCB's crane and aerial lift body categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MCBBodies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MonroeCustomBodiesInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/monroebodies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monroe-custom-utility-bodies-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/monroecustombodies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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