Kalida Truck Equipment

What Kalida Truck Equipment does

Kalida Truck Equipment, Inc. is a privately held Ohio-based truck equipment distributor and upfitter founded in 1975 and operating across two Ohio locations (Kalida headquarters and Walbridge/Toledo). The company sells, installs, and services a diversified portfolio of commercial truck equipment including custom dump bodies, liftgates, platform bodies (steel and aluminum flatbeds and goosenecks), service bodies, snow and ice control equipment (plows and spreaders), specialty bodies, van interiors, and truck accessories, alongside an exclusive regional partnership with Diamond Mowers for vegetation management equipment. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time equipment sales (quote-based custom builds), parts sales via an e-commerce storefront carrying 30,000+ SKUs at fixed unit pricing (e.g., $46-$372 typical SKUs), professional installation services performed by skilled technicians, and ongoing service and maintenance contracts. Distribution is sales-led with an outside sales team (at least four named representatives across both locations), an inside sales/warranty function, and direct retail at the two Ohio sites serving commercial fleet operators and municipalities primarily in the Midwest. The company's go-to-market emphasizes consultation-based selling, tailored recommendations, professional installation at 25 work bays, and post-sale support, with a stated goal of building the highest-quality trucks in the industry.

Name

Kalida Truck Equipment

Legal name

Kalida Truck Equipment, Inc.

Website

https://kalidatruck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kalida Truck Equipment is a privately held Ohio-based truck equipment distributor and upfitter founded in 1975, selling and installing custom dump bodies, liftgates, service bodies, snow and ice control equipment, and related commercial truck products for fleet operators and municipalities across two Ohio locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Equipment Distribution and Installation

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF), Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Truck equipment distribution
• Commercial vehicle upfitting
• Snow ice control equipment
• Fleet installation services
• Heavy duty truck bodies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Equipment Sales: Sales of new truck equipment including dump bodies, liftgates, platform bodies, service bodies, specialty bodies, snow & ice control equipment, roadside mowers, and truck accessories
2. Parts Sales: Over 30,000 parts available for order directly online through their e-commerce shop
3. Installation Services: Expert installation services performed by skilled technicians at their facilities
4. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service, maintenance, and support to keep fleets running efficiently

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kalida Truck Equipment sells, distributes, and professionally installs a comprehensive range of commercial truck equipment—including custom dump bodies, liftgates, platform bodies, service bodies, specialty bodies, van/truck bodies, snow and ice control systems, and roadside mowers—through its two Ohio locations. The company complements equipment sales with expert in-house installation, ongoing service and maintenance, and an online parts e-commerce shop offering more than 30,000 individual components.

Product overview

Kalida Truck Equipment is Ohio's most diversified truck equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical truck equipment products, accessories, and related services. The core product line includes Custom Dump Bodies, Liftgates, Platform Bodies (steel/aluminum flatbeds and gooseneck bodies), Roadside Mowers (exclusively through Diamond Mowers partnership), Service Bodies, Snow & Ice Control Equipment (plows and spreaders), Specialty Bodies, and Van/Truck Bodies with mobile storage systems. These products are complemented by Truck Accessories (toolboxes, hitches, running boards, tonneau covers, strobes, floor liners) and an extensive parts department with over 30,000 components. The company provides sales, expert installation, and ongoing maintenance services across two Ohio locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Dump Bodies Durable and reliable dump bodies for every application, crafted with premium components and offered with expert installation for commercial truck operators.
• Liftgates Dependable commercial liftgates for fleets, featuring top quality products from leading brands with expert installation and service for commercial vehicles.
• Platform Bodies High-quality platform bodies including steel flatbeds, aluminum flatbeds, steel gooseneck bodies, aluminum gooseneck bodies, and custom flatbeds for various truck applications.
• Service Bodies Versatile service bodies built for efficiency and durability, tailored to operational demands with custom design and professional installation for commercial work trucks.
• Specialty Bodies Custom specialty bodies designed and built to meet unique operational requirements for commercial trucks.
• Van or Truck Bodies Mobile storage solutions and custom interiors for box trucks and vans, including shelving systems, partitions, and flooring.
• Snow & Ice Control Equipment Comprehensive winter equipment solutions including UTV plows, pickup plows, municipal plows, sidewalk solutions, pickup spreaders, and municipal ice control systems for fleet and municipal customers.
• Roadside Mowers Premium vegetation management equipment sold exclusively through partnership with Diamond Mowers, featuring expert installation and maintenance services for highway departments, municipalities, and contractors.
• Truck Accessories Wide selection of truck accessories including toolboxes, hitches, running boards, tonneau covers, strobes, and floor liners from leading brands.
• Parts (E-commerce Shop) Over 30,000 parts available for online ordering, including connectors, hoses, motor kits, solenoid kits, and related components, with individual parts listed at fixed unit prices.
• Professional Installation Services Expert installation services performed by skilled technicians for purchased truck equipment at the company's Kalida and Toledo facilities.
• Service and Maintenance Ongoing service, maintenance, and support provided to keep customer fleets running efficiently.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of industry experience ensuring expert service and products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Diamond MowerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKalida Truck Equipment is an exclusive partner for Diamond Mowers products. They offer premium quality vegetation management equipment from Diamond Mowers, with expert installation and maintenance services provided by their skilled technicians. This partnership positions Kalida as the exclusive provider of Diamond Mowers products in their region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kalida.truck
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kalida-truck-equipment-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 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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