PB Loader

What PB Loader does

PB Loader Corporation is a Fresno, California-based manufacturer and distributor of heavy equipment for road maintenance, founded in 1954. The company produces three core proprietary product lines: pothole patchers (BC belt/chain conveyor, B dumping bed, and DA/AC auger conveyor models from 1.5 to 10 cubic yards), truck-mounted loaders (L-100 through L-250 series with 3,000–5,000 lb lift capacities combining dump-truck and loader functions in a single unit), and truck-mounted emulsion sprayers (BH pump and CS compressor series, 24–177 gallons). Technical differentiation is mechanical rather than digital, including an exclusive loader arm design with cab-access safety interlocks, high-temperature Kevlar conveyor belts with WearGuard coating, and multiple heating options (LPG, electric, truck cooling) for year-round operation.

PB Loader supplements its own products with an integrator role, offering complementary truck bodies and equipment from partner brands including DuraClass (dump bodies), Reading (service/utility bodies), Highway Products and Protech (flatbeds), Rugby and Arbortech (landscape/forestry bodies), Wausau/Swenson/Henderson (plows and sanders), Swaploader (hooklifts), TrafFix Scorpion (attenuators), and Wanco (specialty trailers). The company is privately held, employs 11–50 people, and is led by President Jason Thompson with a regionalized sales team covering Northern US/Canada, Southern US, and Southern California.

The business model is hardware sales of custom-configured equipment, distributed exclusively through a North American dealer network with trained sales and service staff. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company holds Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract #080521-PBL as its preferred procurement channel for public-sector buyers, plus an HGAC partnership, and is affiliated with NTEA, APWA, NAPA, FleetPros, and MSA. Ancillary revenue comes from a Parts & Service Department offering mobile and onsite service, warranty support, and lifetime safety decal/manual replacement. No revenue, funding, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed.

Name

PB Loader

Legal name

PB Loader Corporation

Website

https://pbloader.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Maintenance Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42381)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Site Vehicles (Dumpers, Site Carriers, Telehandlers) (IMAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment manufacturing
• Asphalt patching equipment
• Truck-mounted loaders
• Emulsion sprayers
• Road maintenance vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Sales: PB Loader manufactures and sells asphalt patchers, truck-mounted loaders, emulsion sprayers, and truck bodies/equipment. Products are sold through a dealer network throughout North America. Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales with various configurations and customization options.
2. Parts and Service: The company maintains a Parts & Service Department providing customer support, mobile service, onsite service, warranty support, and free replacement safety decals and manuals for the life of the unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PB Loader Corporation manufactures and sells asphalt pothole patchers, truck-mounted loaders, and emulsion sprayers designed for year-round road maintenance operations. The company also distributes complementary truck bodies, flatbeds, hooklifts, attenuators, plows, and specialty equipment from partner brands through its own dealer network.

Product overview

PB Loader Corporation is a manufacturer of heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction, founded in 1954. The company produces its own line of asphalt patching equipment and truck-mounted loaders, while also distributing complementary truck bodies and equipment through brand partnerships. The core product line consists of three main categories: Pothole Patchers (available in BC/Belt-Chain, B/Dumping, and DA-AC/Auger conveyor configurations ranging 1.5-10 cubic yards), Truck Mounted Emulsion Sprayers (BH pump and CS compressor series with 24-177 gallon capacities), and Truck Mounted Loaders (L-100 through L-250 series with 3,000-5,000 lb lift capacities). The company supplements its own products with partner brands including DuraClass, Reading Truck, Swaploader, TrafFix Scorpion, Wanco, Rugby, Wausau, Swenson, and Henderson for dump bodies, flatbeds, service bodies, landscape bodies, plows/sanders, hooklifts, attenuators, and specialty equipment. All products are custom configured to customer specifications and distributed through a North American dealer network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pothole Patchers Quality pothole patchers built for year-round asphalt patching operations, available in BC (Belt/Chain Conveyor), B (Dumping Bed), and DA/AC (Dual/Single Auger Conveyor) configurations ranging from 1.5 to 10 cubic yards. Designed for municipal public works and highway departments.
• Truck Mounted Emulsion Sprayers
• Truck Mounted Loaders Truck-mounted loaders combining dump truck and loader functionality into one unit. Models include L-100, L-150, L-200, and L-250 series with lift capacities from 3,000 to 5,000 lbs, and configurations including standard, C (clam shell), T (tilt cab), and CT (combined).
• Dump Bodies
• Flatbeds
• Service & Utility Bodies
• Landscape Bodies
• Plows & Sanders
• Hooklifts
• Attenuators
• Specialty Bodies & Equipment
• Parts & Service

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry leading cooperative purchasing contract in North America offering best value to member agencies. PB Loader has adopted Sourcewell as its preferred procurement option. Contract #080521-PBL.
• NTEA (National Truck Equipment Association)minorOthersIndustry association for truck equipment manufacturers. PB Loader is a member showing industry leadership and participation.
• APWA (American Public Works Association)minorOthersProfessional association for public works professionals. PB Loader maintains affiliation demonstrating industry support and visibility.
• MSA (Maintenance Superintendents Association)minorOthersAssociation for maintenance superintendents. PB Loader affiliation shows industry support.
• HGAC (Houston-Galveston Area Council)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative purchasing program for government agencies in the Houston-Galveston region.
• FleetPros (Fleet Professional Association)minorOthersProfessional association for fleet management (formerly RMFMA). PB Loader maintains membership for industry visibility.
• NAPA (National Asphalt Pavement Association)minorOthersIndustry association representing asphalt pavement producers and contractors. PB Loader affiliation demonstrates industry commitment.
• TrafFix ScorpioncoreTechnology or IntegrationTrafFix Scorpion offers a full line of attenuators ranging from truck mounted to trailer units. PB Loader offers these products as part of their truck bodies and equipment catalog.
• SwaploadercoreTechnology or IntegrationSwaploader provides hook lifts ranging from small to large capacities (7,500 to 65,000 lbs. capacity). PB Loader offers Swaploader hook lifts and compatible hooklift patcher models.
• Various Equipment BrandscoreTechnology or IntegrationPB Loader offers products from multiple brand partners including Tommy Liftgates, Palfinger Liftgates, Vanair Compressors, Venturo Cranes, Reading Cranes, Spitzlift Cranes, Warren Truck Winches, and Whelen Safety Lighting for their custom flatbeds.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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