Contract Manufacturer

What Contract Manufacturer does

CM Truck Beds manufactures steel and aluminum truck beds, service bodies, and specialty vehicle bodies from its operational headquarters at 103 Titan Road in Kingston, Oklahoma. The product portfolio spans multiple categories including steel flat beds (RD, SK, ER, TM/TMX), aluminum flat beds (AL RD, AL SK, AL ER, ALTM, AL PL), stake bodies (PLS, PL, PL HD), service bodies (CMG Convertible, CMA Aluminum Convertible, SBC Reinforced Crane), specialty bodies (Hotshot, Dump, Contractor, Landscape), and fire and rescue bodies in both wet/dry and standard/Manwell variants. Core fabrication technology centers on steel and aluminum body manufacturing with a proprietary EpoxiShield Powder Coat finishing system launched August 2025, positioned as a durability and corrosion-protection differentiator. The company pairs its SBC Reinforced Crane Body with integrated 3,200 lb. and 4,000 lb. capacity cranes supplied through technology partnerships with Tiger Cranes (a relationship dating to 1990) and Auto Crane.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of physical truck beds and service bodies to commercial end-users, with no disclosed subscription, software, or recurring service revenue streams. Distribution operates exclusively through a US network of authorized distributors and commercial dealers, supported by a 'Locate a Distributor' tool on the corporate website, with supplemental direct engagement under a Fleet Sales Program for enterprise fleet managers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; financing is arranged through dealers under multi-year contracts. The company targets seven primary verticals — construction, agriculture, utilities, plumbing/HVAC, landscaping, oil and gas, and fire and rescue — with fleet managers and commercial dealers explicitly flagged as primary channel partners.

CM Truck Beds self-positions as 'America's #1 Work Truck Bodies and Service Bodies' and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATW Truck Equipment Company, a diversified truck-equipment conglomerate that also owns Warrior Truck Beds, Dakota Bodies, and PJ Truck Beds. The firm is privately held with no public listing, no disclosed venture or private equity backing, no published headcount, and no publicly available financial reporting. Marketing relies on the corporate website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and earned media through product launch press releases. No AI, software, or data-driven product capabilities are evidenced anywhere in available source material.

Name

Contract Manufacturer

Legal name

CM Truck Beds

Website

https://cmtrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CM Truck Beds is a US-based manufacturer of steel and aluminum truck beds, service bodies, and specialty vehicle bodies serving construction, agriculture, utilities, fire and rescue, and fleet operators through a national distributor and dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Bodies and Beds

NAICS

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

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

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), Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF), Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

Keywords

• Truck bed manufacturing
• Service body fabrication
• Flatbed truck equipment
• Commercial vehicle bodies
• Work truck upfitting

Headquarters

HQ city

Madill

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Truck Bed Sales: One-time sales of physical truck beds and service bodies to commercial customers through distributor network. Products include steel flat beds, aluminum flat beds, stake bodies, service bodies, fire and rescue bodies, crane bodies, and specialty bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CM Truck Beds manufactures and supplies steel and aluminum flat beds, stake bodies, service bodies, fire and rescue bodies, crane bodies, and specialty bodies for commercial work trucks. Products are sold through a network of authorized distributors and commercial dealers across the United States, with dedicated fleet sales programs for bulk procurement. The company also offers proprietary EpoxiShield Powder Coat finishing and complementary accessories including Tiger Cranes and bumper systems.

Product overview

CM Truck Beds is a truck bed and service body manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of steel and aluminum products across multiple categories. The product line includes: Steel Flat Beds (RD, SK, ER, TM/TMX), Aluminum Flat Beds (AL RD, AL SK, AL ER, ALTM, AL PL), Fire & Rescue Truck Beds (SBF Dry/Wet, FB Steel, ALFB Aluminum in standard and Manwell variants), Stake Bodies (PLS, PL, PL Heavy Duty), Service Bodies (CMG Convertible, CMA Aluminum Convertible, SBC Reinforced Crane), Specialty Bodies (HS Hotshot, DB Dump, CT Contractor, LB Landscape), Crane Options (3,200 lb. and 4,000 lb. Tiger Cranes), and Accessories (Front Bumper Grill Guard, Rear Workbench). Products serve industries including construction, agriculture, utilities, plumbing/HVAC, landscaping, oil & gas, fire & rescue, and fleet management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EpoxiShield: Powder coat system engineered for unmatched durability and protection, launched in 2025.

Products and services

• SBF Dry Fire & Rescue Body Dry fire and rescue body engineered for speed, safety, and efficiency, giving crews immediate access to essential tools during emergency response operations.
• SBF Wet Fire & Rescue Body Wet fire and rescue body engineered for speed, safety, and efficiency, providing crews with immediate access to essential tools and water/liquid handling capability.
• FB Steel Fire Brush Truck Bed Steel fire brush truck bed designed with upfit flexibility allowing full customization to meet the specific equipment needs of brush truck operations.
• FB Steel Fire Brush Truck Bed With Manwell Steel fire brush truck bed with manwell delivering best-in-class features built for the real demands of fire and rescue operations.
• ALFB Aluminum Fire Brush Truck Bed Aluminum fire brush truck bed with full upfit flexibility, equipping departments to meet job demands when seconds matter.
• ALFB Aluminum Fire Brush Truck Bed With Manwell Aluminum fire brush truck bed with manwell delivering best-in-class features built for the real demands of fire and rescue operations.
• RD Steel Flat Bed Truck Body Industry's most rugged, durable, and best-looking steel flat bed truck body, available in a wide variety of models and configurations for heavy-duty commercial applications.
• SK & SK Deluxe Steel Flat Bed Truck Body Rugged and durable steel flat bed truck bodies available in SK and SK Deluxe configurations with multiple build options.
• ER Steel Flat Bed Truck Body Heavy-duty steel flat bed truck body offering best-in-class features for demanding commercial hauling.
• TM/TMX Steel Flat Bed Truck Body Durable steel flat bed truck body available in TM and TMX configurations for commercial work trucks.
• AL RD Aluminum Flat Bed Truck Body Lighter-weight aluminum flat bed precision-engineered for higher weight capacities and durable long-lasting strength.
• AL SK & AL SK Deluxe Aluminum Flat Bed Truck Body Aluminum flat bed truck bodies offering easier maintenance and flexibility compared to steel, available in SK and Deluxe variants.
• AL ER Aluminum Flat Bed Truck Body Aluminum flat bed truck body delivering durability and quality for rougher environments and demanding commercial use.
• ALTM Aluminum Tradesman Body Aluminum tradesman body offering lighter weight and flexibility for professional trades and on-site operations.
• AL PL Aluminum Platform Truck Bed Aluminum platform truck bed providing durability and quality for demanding cargo and equipment hauling applications.
• PLS Stake Body Heavy-duty stake body with removable sides to securely haul cargo and equipment for versatile commercial transport.
• PL Stake Body Stake body delivering heavy-duty strength with removable sides for versatile cargo hauling.
• PL Heavy Duty Platform Body Heavy-duty platform body designed for demanding cargo and equipment transport applications.
• CMG Convertible Service Body Highly versatile and easy-to-customize steel service body with component-style design and best-in-class features for service professionals.
• CMA Aluminum Convertible Service Body Aluminum convertible service body offering versatility and easy maintenance with component-style design for service professionals.
• SBC Reinforced Crane Body All-in-one reinforced crane body solution engineered for the toughest environments, compatible with 3,200 or 4,000 lb. crane options.
• HS Hotshot Body Specialty hotshot body designed for specific applications in construction, oil & gas, and related industries requiring targeted equipment transport.
• DB Steel Dump Body Steel dump body designed for excavation, material handling, and dumping applications in construction and related trades.
• CT Contractor Body Specialty contractor body designed for professional trades and construction applications requiring organized tool and equipment storage.
• LB Landscape Body Specialty landscape body designed for landscaping industry needs including towing equipment like riding mowers, leaf blowers, and other tools.
• 3,200 lb. Tiger Crane Tiger Crane with 3,200 lb. lifting capacity, featuring hard-wired remote standard, designed to pair with CM crane bodies for material handling.
• 4,000 lb. Tiger Crane Tiger Crane with 4,000 lb. lifting capacity, featuring hard-wired remote standard, designed to pair with CM crane bodies for heavier material handling.
• Front Bumper Grill Guard Front bumper grill guard accessory designed for work truck protection on demanding jobsites.
• Rear Workbench Tail Shelf Bumper Rear workbench tail shelf bumper accessory featuring 24K lb. B&W Hitch, Bullet Liner protective coating, and 8,000 lb. outriggers.
• EpoxiShield Powder Coat System Proprietary powder coat finishing system engineered for unmatched durability and protection, applied to CM truck beds and service bodies.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tiger CranescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1990Tiger Cranes has offered a robust line of telescopic and hydraulic cranes since 1990, built to handle jobs of all sizes. CM pairs Tiger Cranes with their all-in-one SBC Crane Body solution in 3,200 or 4,000 lb. options with wireless remote standard.
• Auto CranecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1958Auto Crane has been a leader in the crane industry since 1958. They offer 3,200 and 4,000 lb. lifting capacity cranes that pair perfectly with CM's crane bodies. Each unit comes standard with a hard-wired remote.
• ATW Truck Equipment CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerATW Truck Equipment Company is the parent company of CM Truck Beds. CM Truck Beds operates as a brand under ATW Truck Equipment Company alongside other truck bed brands including Warrior Truck Beds, Dakota Bodies, and PJ Truck Beds.
• Warrior Truck BedsminorOthersRelated brand under ATW Truck Equipment Company parent. Marketed alongside CM Truck Beds on the ATW family of companies page.
• Dakota BodiesminorOthersRelated brand under ATW Truck Equipment Company parent. Part of the ATW family of truck equipment companies.
• PJ Truck BedsminorOthersRelated brand under ATW Truck Equipment Company parent. Listed as part of the ATW family of companies.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Auto Truck Group: Auto Truck Group is a commercial vehicle upfitter and distributor of truck bodies, service bodies, and equipment packages, with overlapping fleet and dealer-side competition versus CM Truck Beds across multiple product categories.
• Reading Truck Body: Reading Truck Body is a major US manufacturer of truck bodies, service bodies, and utility bodies for vocational fleets. It directly competes with CM in contractor bodies, service bodies, and platform bodies through overlapping dealer channels.
• Knapheide: Knapheide is one of the largest US manufacturers of work truck bodies, service bodies, and platform bodies, serving the same construction, utility, and fleet customers as CM Truck Beds with overlapping product categories (steel flatbeds, service bodies, dump bodies).
• Morgan Truck Body: Morgan Truck Body manufactures a broad line of truck bodies including service bodies, platform bodies, and specialty vocational bodies for fleet and commercial customers, directly competing with CM's service body and flatbed categories.
• Royal Truck Body: Royal Truck Body builds service bodies, contractor bodies, and dump bodies for commercial and municipal customers, overlapping with CM in service body and specialty vocational body categories.
• Stahl (Specialty Vehicles): Stahl manufactures truck bodies and service bodies for commercial and government customers including fire & rescue and utility markets, directly competing with CM's service body, dump body, and specialty body offerings.
• PJ Truck Beds: PJ Truck Beds is a sister brand under ATW Truck Equipment Company (same parent as CM), manufacturing truck bodies and trailers. The shared parent and overlapping product portfolio make it the closest relevant direct peer with unique internal dynamics.
• BrandFX: BrandFX manufactures fiberglass/composite truck bodies and service bodies for service truck and work truck markets, providing direct competition to CM's aluminum and steel service body offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation (Utilities segment): Terex is a large industrial equipment manufacturer whose utilities and specialty vehicle operations include aerial devices and truck bodies for utility fleets. It is a broader incumbent that intersects with CM's utilities and government vertical.
• The Shyft Group (Utilimaster brand): Shyft Group, through its Utilimaster and DuraMag brands, manufactures upfitted truck bodies, service bodies, and specialty vehicles including last-mile and EV delivery solutions. It is a broader incumbent overlapping with CM in service body and vocational segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/cmtruckbeds
• Facebookfacebook.com/cmtruckbeds
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmtruckbeds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cm-trailers

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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