PJ's Truck Bodies

What PJ's Truck Bodies does

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. is a family-owned custom truck body manufacturer and installer headquartered at 1560 George Perry Lee Rd, Dunn, North Carolina. Founded in 2003, the company designs and builds truck bodies from the ground up to customer specifications, with a core product portfolio that includes flatbeds (8-30 feet), landscape bodies, Western bodies with gooseneck hitches, chipper bodies, open landscape bodies, trash dump bodies, and fully custom configurations. Underlying manufacturing technology centers on engineered structural steel components, including class-specific structural channel longsills (6" or 7") and crossmembers (3" or 4" on 12" centers), with customizable floors and understructures tailored to chassis class and application. The firm is also an authorized dealer for Godwin Manufacturing Company (dump and contractor bodies) and a distributor for Royal service bodies, extending its catalog into third-party product lines.

The business model is built on one-time direct sales of custom-manufactured truck bodies to commercial customers, supplemented by hardware sales (lift gates, hoists, snowplows, toolboxes, hitches, LED lighting, back-up alarms, mud flaps, tarps) and professional installation services. Pricing is quote-based, reflecting made-to-order specifications rather than standardized SKUs. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated regional coverage: a Southeast sales representative (David Glasgow), a Northeast sales representative (Mike Ebbs), and a Northeast inside sales / bailment pool coordinator (Abbie Smith), all reporting through Sales Manager Anna Winters. Primary customer segments are landscaping companies, tree care and forestry operators, contractors, waste management/sanitation operators, and recreational vehicle owners across the East Coast (NC, VA, MD, DE, NJ, PA, SC, GA), with sporadic reach into Texas and Illinois.

The company has roughly 10 listed office and sales staff alongside a production workforce implied by the 11-50 employee range, and is a member of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). Marketing is limited to a company website (currently marked 'under construction'), direct phone-based sales via local and toll-free numbers, and NTEA membership as a credibility signal. No patents, trademarks, certifications, awards, funding rounds, M&A activity, or regulatory actions are disclosed, and no revenue figures are available.

Name

PJ's Truck Bodies

Legal name

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.

Website

https://pjstruckbodies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. is a family-owned custom truck body manufacturer in Dunn, North Carolina, designing and building flatbeds, landscape, chipper, western, dump, and service bodies to commercial customer specifications across the East Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Truck Body Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom truck bodies
• Flatbed manufacturing
• Landscape truck bodies
• Chipper dump bodies
• Truck body installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Truck Body Sales: One-time sale of custom-built truck bodies manufactured to customer specifications. Bodies include flatbeds, landscape bodies, western bodies, chipper bodies, custom bodies, service bodies, trash dump bodies, and open landscape bodies. Sales are made directly to commercial customers (contractors, landscaping companies, forestry businesses) with pricing based on specifications and customization requirements.
2. Truck Accessories and Parts: Sale of truck accessories including lift gates, hoists, snowplows, toolboxes, hitches, LED lighting, back-up alarms, mud flaps, and tarps. Parts are sold separately and also as add-on installations.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation services for truck body parts and accessories. The company offers installation of an extensive line of truck body parts and accessories using highest-quality brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. is a family-owned custom truck body manufacturer that builds truck bodies from the ground up to customer specifications. Its core product line includes flatbeds, landscape bodies, western bodies, chipper bodies, custom bodies, open landscape bodies, and trash dump bodies. The company is also an authorized dealer/distributor for Royal service bodies and Godwin Manufacturing contractor/dump truck bodies, and offers installation of truck accessories such as lift gates, hoists, snowplows, toolboxes, hitches, LED lighting, and tarps.

Product overview

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. is a family-owned custom truck body manufacturer that builds truck bodies from the ground up to customer specifications. The company operates as both a custom body builder and authorized dealer/distributor. Their core product portfolio consists of custom-built flatbeds, landscape bodies, western bodies, chipper bodies, custom bodies, open landscape bodies, and trash dump bodies. Additionally, they distribute third-party products including Royal service bodies and Godwin Manufacturing contractor/dump truck bodies. The company also offers truck accessories including lift gates, hoists, snowplows, and installation services. PJ's serves customers along the East Coast including North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flatbeds Custom flatbed truck bodies designed with interchangeable floors and understructures, available in lengths ranging from 8 to 30 feet for light to heavy-duty commercial applications. Features engineered structural channel long sills, LED lighting, back-up alarm, and mud flaps. Built to customer specifications for contractors and commercial fleets.
• Landscape Bodies Landscape truck bodies designed for heavy landscape use and lighter-duty commercial applications, used by landscaping businesses to transport lawn equipment and light-duty tractors. Standard features include 10'-18' length, 3/16" smooth steel floor, permanent 11-gauge steel sides with 24" on-center spacing, 42" cab shield with D-rings, and curbside door options (54" or 60").
• Western Bodies Custom western flatbed truck bodies equipped with gooseneck hitch and standard tow receiver for hauling oversized loads including horse trailers, boats, and RVs. Features 1/8" tread plate floor, sunshade headboard with louvers, rear skirting with encased lighting, and built for individual buyers needing versatile towing capability.
• Chipper Bodies Chipper dump bodies designed for managing shredded tree debris with ample storage, durability, and ease of use. Available in 12', 14', and 16' lengths with 60" high 12-gauge smooth steel sides with vents and includes full pintle hitch or combo hitch configuration for tree service and forestry operations.
• Custom Bodies Fully custom truck bodies built to individual customer specifications using highest-quality materials for reliability and durability under tough conditions. As a family-owned business, PJ's consults with customers before starting each project for tailored body solutions.
• Open Landscape Bodies Open landscape bodies with 14'-21' length featuring 16" expanded metal sides with curbside fold-down, traction-assisted dovetail ramps, and built-in racks for water coolers, hand tools, trimmers, and blowers. Built for lighter-duty landscaping and equipment transport applications.
• Trash Dump Bodies Trash and debris dump bodies ranging from 9'-18' with 3/16" smooth steel floors, electric/hydraulic or PTO-driven hoists, and options for receiver, combo, or pintle hitches with manual or electric tarps. Designed for waste management and sanitation operations.
• Royal Service Bodies Royal service bodies distributed by PJ's, available in 8' and 9' configurations for single rear wheel trucks and 9' bodies for dual rear wheel trucks. Features include aluminum diamond plate lids, stainless steel tailgate guard, and heavy-duty Class III recessed rear bumper for contractors and service fleets.
• Godwin Contractor Bodies Godwin contractor bodies distributed by PJ's, from Godwin Manufacturing Company, described as the nation's leading manufacturer of dump truck bodies and other industrial equipment. Sold to contractors requiring durable, mass-produced dump truck body solutions.
• Truck Accessories and Parts Sale of truck accessories including lift gates, hoists, snowplows, toolboxes, hitches, LED lighting, back-up alarms, mud flaps, and tarps. Parts are sold separately and also offered as add-on installations alongside truck body purchases.
• Truck Body Installation Services Professional installation services for truck body parts and accessories. The company offers installation of an extensive line of truck body parts and accessories using highest-quality brands, providing a one-stop body build and accessorizing experience for commercial customers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Godwin Manufacturing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. is an authorized dealer for Godwin Manufacturing Company, described as the nation's leading manufacturer of dump truck bodies and other industrial equipment. They offer a wide range of Godwin contractor bodies and are listed as a distributor for Godwin products.
• RoyalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPJ's is a distributor for Royal service bodies. They offer 8' and 9' service bodies for single rear wheel trucks as well as 9' bodies for dual rear wheel trucks. Royal service bodies feature aluminum diamond plate lids, stainless steel tailgate guards, and heavy-duty recessed rear bumpers.
• National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA)minorOthersPJ's Truck Bodies is a proud member of the National Truck Equipment Association. As members, they stand behind their products and craft, and display the NTEA logo on their website and employment materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Knapheide: Established, large-scale manufacturer of work truck bodies, platforms, and upfits serving fleets across the U.S. Overlaps directly with PJ's flatbed, service body, and contractor body lines but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• M.H. EBY: Manufacturer of truck bodies and trailers, including aluminum and steel platforms, service bodies, and dump bodies. Directly comparable to PJ's flatbed, service body, and dump body offerings with broader geographic and product reach.
• Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI): Multi-brand holding company producing a wide range of truck bodies, refuse bodies, and trailers. Overlaps with PJ's in dump, landscape, and contractor body categories, with substantially broader product breadth and regional coverage.

Direct peers

• Royal Truck Body: Manufacturer of service bodies and custom truck bodies with aluminum and steel construction. PJ's is a Royal distributor; Royal competes with PJ's own service body work in overlapping commercial and fleet segments.
• Godwin Manufacturing Company: Nation's leading manufacturer of dump truck bodies and industrial equipment. PJ's is an authorized Godwin dealer, and Godwin directly competes with PJ's in-house dump and trash body production for overlapping contractor and municipal customers.
• Stahl Bodies: Specialty truck body manufacturer producing service bodies, utility bodies, and custom configurations for commercial fleets. Comparable product mix and customer verticals (contractors, service companies) to PJ's custom body offerings.
• Reading Truck Body: One of the largest U.S. manufacturers of custom truck bodies, truck bodies, and upfits with multi-region manufacturing and dealer networks. Highly comparable to PJ's in product mix (flatbeds, dump bodies, service bodies) and target verticals (contractors, landscapers, municipalities).
• Auto Truck Group: Commercial upfitter and custom truck body installer serving fleets and contractors. Comparable to PJ's on the installation and upfitting side of the business, particularly for fleet and vocational upfits.
• Maintainer Corporation of Iowa: Custom manufacturer of service bodies, crane bodies, and mechanic trucks. Comparable to PJ's in build-to-spec model and contractor/utility customer base, with similar mid-sized custom manufacturer positioning.

Regional players

• PJ's Trailers (truck body / utility trailer regional manufacturer): Although operating primarily in utility trailers rather than truck bodies, PJ's Trailers shares the family-owned 'PJ's' regional Southeast manufacturer profile and a portion of the contractor/landscaping buyer base, making it a useful regional comparator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PJs-Truck-Bodies-Equipment-729158033863460

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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 →

Frequently asked questions about PJ's Truck Bodies