Voth Truck Bodies

What Voth Truck Bodies does

Voth Truck Bodies, founded in 2003 by Frank Voth and operating as a division of Drive Products Inc. since 2015, designs and manufactures aluminum, steel, and hybrid dump truck bodies, chipper bodies, flat decks, service bodies, dump inserts, and interchangeable roll-off bodies for the North American commercial vehicle market. Its core technology centers on a proprietary Unibody design featuring a smooth understructure and low mounting height that delivers a lower center of gravity and improved payload capacity, manufactured across steel, aluminum, and hybrid configurations. The product portfolio includes differentiated offerings such as the all-aluminum Service Bodies built from 5052-H32 marine grade aluminum (45% lighter than steel), the JOB BOSS heavy-duty steel dump body with crossmember understructure, and the DP Heavy Dump Bodies constructed with HARDOX 500 and HARD450 abrasion-resistant steel. The company holds CWB welding certification, Transport Canada National Safety Mark certifications (T92 NSVAC at Courtland and K46 at Windsor), and ISO/TS16949:2002 at the Windsor facility.

Voth manufactures across three Canadian facilities: Courtland, Ontario (90,010 sq.ft., primary facility since 2003, plus ~25 acres of adjacent development land acquired in 2020), Windsor, Ontario (80,000 sq.ft., operating since 1967), and Morden, Manitoba (new Voth West facility opened in 2021 to serve Western Canada). Revenue is generated through wholesale hardware sales of truck bodies to a network of authorized independent distributors across Canada and the United States, supplemented by company-owned Drive Products distribution centers in 12+ Canadian cities. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year distributor agreements. The customer base is highly diversified across five primary verticals: landscaping, urban forestry/arborist, construction/contracting, home building/lumber, and service/utility, with all named customer profiles classified as SMB or mid-market and no enterprise anchor accounts disclosed. Strategic partnerships with Kargo King (exclusive two-point latching roll-off compatibility), Swaploader (Hooklift compatibility), and Dur-A-Lift (Urban Forestry aerial equipment integration) create an ecosystem lock-in effect for end customers seeking integrated body and equipment solutions.

Name

Voth Truck Bodies

Legal name

Voth Truck Bodies (a division of Drive Products Inc.)

Website

https://vothtruckbodies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Voth Truck Bodies is a Canadian manufacturer of aluminum, steel, and hybrid truck bodies — including dump bodies, chipper bodies, flat decks, and service bodies — serving SMB and mid-market customers in landscaping, forestry, construction, and utility verticals across North America through an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Bodies

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 industries

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI), Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF)

Keywords

• Truck body manufacturing
• Aluminum dump bodies
• Commercial truck equipment
• Heavy-duty hauling bodies
• Roll-off truck systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Courtland

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Body Manufacturing and Sales: Voth Truck Bodies generates revenue through manufacturing and selling aluminum, steel, and hybrid truck bodies to distributors and end customers. Product lines include dump bodies, chipper bodies, flat decks, service bodies, interchangeable bodies, and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Voth Truck Bodies designs and manufactures aluminum, steel, and hybrid commercial truck bodies including dump bodies, heavy dump bodies, chipper bodies, flat decks, service bodies, dump inserts, interchangeable bodies (for roll-off and hooklift systems), van shelving, and landscaper decks. The company serves landscaping, forestry, construction, and service industry fleets across Canada and the United States through an authorized distributor network.

Product overview

Voth Truck Bodies is a manufacturer of aluminum, steel, and hybrid truck bodies serving Canada and the USA. The product portfolio consists of multiple distinct product lines: Dump Bodies including the signature Voth Unibody design and JOB BOSS dump bodies; Heavy Dump Bodies (DP series) for contractor-grade heavy-duty applications; Chipper Bodies for forestry and arborist work including Urban Forestry configurations; Flat Decks including standard decks, Lumber Decks, and Hitchhiker decks; Service Bodies in all-aluminum rugged design; Dump Inserts for pickup trucks; Interchangeable Bodies supporting Kargo King and Swaploader systems; Van Shelving and Accessories for commercial fleets; and the newly introduced Diamondback Landscaper Deck. The company operates as a division of Drive Products Inc. and manufactures products at facilities in Courtland, Ontario (since 2003), Windsor, Ontario (since 1967), and Morden, Manitoba (new expansion).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JOB BOSS: Steel dump body with crossmembers understructure, manufactured using high strength steel alloy with heavy-duty crossmember floor for maximum support.
• Diamondback
• Kargo King Roll-Off Systems

Products and services

• Dump Bodies (Voth Unibody) Voth's signature Unibody design dump body manufactured in steel, aluminum, or hybrid configurations for heavy-duty service. Features smooth understructure and low mounting height for increased stability on road and job site.
• JOB BOSS Dump Body Durable industrial design dump body manufactured using high strength steel alloy with heavy-duty crossmember floor for maximum support and resistance to twisting and distortion from weight loading.
• DP Heavy Dump Bodies Contractor-grade dump body engineered for heavy-duty hauling applications. Constructed using HARDOX 500 and HARDOX 450 abrasion-resistant steel across sides, tailgate, headboard, and floor with integrated unibody design for structural integrity.
• Chipper Bodies All-aluminum chipper body built on Voth's Unibody design with smooth understructure and low mounting height. Available in standard Unibody design or Urban Forestry Body configurations for tree care and removal services.
• Flat Deck Steel, aluminum, or wood floor flat decks engineered for durability and versatility in commercial applications. Includes Lumber Deck and Hitchhiker deck options, favored by home building and lumber industry.
• Service Bodies All-aluminum service body manufactured in rugged, corrosion-resistant 5052-H32 marine grade aluminum with stainless steel two-stage rotary latches. 45% lighter than steel, available in four standard builds and a specialty crane body design.
• Dump Insert Steel or aluminum dump insert designed for ½, ¾, and 1-ton pickup trucks. Features optional removable chipper hood, mesh side extensions, and ladder rack for year-round utility.
• Interchangeable Bodies Steel or aluminum interchangeable bodies supporting Kargo King Roll-Off System and Swaploader Hooklift. Available as flat decks, lumber decks, landscape bodies, dumpster bins, and more.
• Van Shelving and Accessories Aluminum van shelving and accessories for Ford Transit and custom fleet applications. Lightweight aluminum products allow increased available payload, saving time and fuel.
• Diamondback Landscaper Deck Newest addition to the Voth family. Landscaper deck engineered for durability, functionality and versatility. Designed with high strength materials and precision manufacturing for landscaping applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% lighter than steel with aluminum bodies, increasing payload capacity without sacrificing stability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DEL EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020DEL Equipment was welcomed to the Drive Products family on April 1, 2020, and the JOB BOSS steel dump body was integrated into Voth's manufactured product line.
• Kargo King Roll-Off SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoth manufactures interchangeable bodies exclusively designed for Kargo King's two-point latching roll-off system. Products include premium aluminum and steel landscape bodies, dumpster bins, steel lumber and rental decks compatible with Kargo King systems.
• SwaploadercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoth manufactures interchangeable bodies compatible with Swaploader Hooklift systems, supporting flat decks, lumber decks, landscape, and dumpster bins.
• Dur-A-Lift Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationVoth Urban Forestry Body is built exclusively with Dur-A-Lift Inc. aerial equipment systems. Combines Voth's signature aluminum chipper body with Dur-A-Lift walking platforms and picker configurations for urban tree care.
• Drive Products Inc. (Parent Company)coreOthersVoth Truck Bodies joined Drive Products' family of manufactured brands in 2015. Voth serves as a major manufacturing arm for Drive Products, manufacturing four major product lines including Voth truck bodies, Kargo King Roll-Off Systems, Big Max Roll-Off System, and Snow Bull snowplows.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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