Custom Truck & Body Works, Inc.

What Custom Truck & Body Works, Inc. does

Custom Truck & Body Works, Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated custom emergency vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Woodbury, Georgia, operating from a 60,000+ square foot manufacturing facility. The company designs and builds Type I, II, and III ambulances on extruded aluminum modules, NFPA-compliant fire apparatus (pumpers, tankers, mini-pumpers, quick attacks, rescue vehicles), and a growing line of law enforcement specialty vehicles including mobile command units, bomb squad units, and prisoner transports. Core proprietary capabilities include extruded aluminum body construction with a structural lifetime warranty, VMUX multiplex electronics integration for centralized vehicle system control, and in-house chassis integration, electrical wiring, paint, and final assembly.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom-build vehicle sales to government and public-sector buyers, with supporting streams in aftermarket parts sales (contact: Lee O'Hara), ambulance remounting services that extend fleet life by transferring modules to new chassis, and emergency vehicle repair and warranty services. Go-to-market is an enterprise direct-sales motion with dedicated sales associates per product line (Kyle Bosco for direct sales, Charles Roy as Sales Manager across Ambulance, Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement, and Specialty), supported by a Dealer Portal and an outbound international effort to Dubai, Congo, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico.

The customer base is concentrated in U.S. municipal and county EMS agencies, fire departments, and law enforcement organizations — visible logos include Grady Memorial Hospital, Muskogee, Gatlinburg Fire Department, Atlanta Airport, Georgia Commission of Insurance, Cushing, NEFEA, and Harrison County EMS, with multi-unit fleet orders (e.g., six Type III ambulances to Muskogee). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of each unit. Regulatory credentials (NFPA, KKK-A-1822 Federal specifications, Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier status) and industry memberships (NTEA, FAMA, Ambulance Manufacturers Division, GSFFA) anchor the competitive position in a compliance-driven niche.

Name

Custom Truck & Body Works, Inc.

Legal name

Custom Truck and Body Works, Inc.

Website

https://customtruckandbodyworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Custom Truck & Body Works, Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated manufacturer of custom Type I/II/III ambulances, NFPA-compliant fire apparatus, and law enforcement specialty vehicles (mobile command, bomb squad, prisoner transport), built in its 60,000+ sq ft Woodbury, Georgia facility and sold primarily to U.S. government EMS, fire, and police agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Truck Manufacturing (Fire/Rescue/Military-Commercial/Expedition) (IMACABAG), Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Custom emergency vehicles
• Ambulance manufacturing
• Fire apparatus
• Law enforcement vehicles
• Aluminum body construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Emergency Vehicle Sales: One-time custom build sales of ambulances, fire apparatus, and law enforcement vehicles. Each unit is built to customer specifications with configurable options. Revenue recognized upon vehicle delivery.
2. Parts Sales: Aftermarket parts sales for ambulance and fire apparatus maintenance and repairs. Contact through Lee O'Hara at parts sales department.
3. Service & Warranty: Emergency vehicle repair, wreck repair, and warranty services for existing fleet vehicles. Includes ambulance remount services to extend vehicle life.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Custom Truck & Body Works manufactures mission-specific emergency vehicles including Type I, II, and III ambulances, fire apparatus (pumpers, tankers, quick attacks, rescue vehicles), and law enforcement specialty vehicles (mobile command units, bomb squad units, prisoner transports, SWAT units). All vehicles are built in-house at a 60,000+ square foot facility in Woodbury, Georgia using extruded aluminum construction, with vertically integrated production from chassis integration through final assembly. The company also provides ambulance remounting, repair, parts sales, and warranty services.

Product overview

Custom Truck & Body Works, Inc. is a custom ambulance and emergency vehicle manufacturer offering a portfolio of specialized vehicles and services. The core product portfolio includes Type I, II, and III ambulances built with extruded aluminum construction, fire apparatus (pumpers, tankers, mini-pumpers, quick attacks, rescue vehicles), and law enforcement vehicles (mobile command units, bomb squad, prisoner transport, specialty SWAT/forensics units). All vehicles are manufactured in-house at their 60,000+ square foot Georgia facility with vertical integration from chassis integration to final assembly. Supporting services include ambulance remounting, emergency vehicle repair, parts sales, and full paint services. The company exports vehicles internationally to Dubai, Congo, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type I Ambulances Heavy-duty Type I ambulances built on truck chassis with extruded aluminum modules, featuring VMUX electronics, customizable cabinet layouts, and integrated Whelen lighting systems. Designed for durability, high payload capacity, and superior performance in demanding EMS environments.
• Type III Ambulances Van-style Type III ambulances with all-aluminum modular construction, available in 149" or 169" modules on Ford E350/E450 or Chevrolet G3500/G4500 chassis. Offers improved maneuverability, fuel efficiency, and corrosion resistance with customizable cabinet configurations.
• Pumpers & Tankers NFPA-compliant fire apparatus with 200-5000 gallon tank options, multiple pump configurations, and customizable storage/compartment layouts. Backed by 20-Year Body Warranty and Lifetime Warranty on Copolymer Polypropylene Tanks.
• Quick Attack Units Compact fire response vehicles designed for speed and agility with multiple compartment layouts and pump configurations. Available in 10' or 12' lengths on various truck chassis.
• Mobile Command Units Self-contained emergency and disaster headquarters modules for large events, featuring options including flush floor mount slides, galley, bathroom, workstations, conference areas, satellite internet, voice/data communications, and video equipment.
• Prisoner Transport Units Custom-built security vehicles for law enforcement prisoner transport with features designed for security, durability, and functionality.
• Bomb Squad Units Specialized law enforcement vehicles for bomb squad operations, available in various sizes from compact rapid response to fully equipped mobile command centers, built on chassis including Kenworth, Chevrolet 5500/6500, and Ford F650/F750.
• Specialty Units Customized emergency support units for law enforcement including forensics, task force, SWAT operations, hazmat response, and watershed management applications. Built on various chassis options including Ford F350/F450/F550/F650/F750, Chevrolet 3500/4500/5500/6500HD, Dodge 3500/4500/5500, Freightliner M2, International MV607, Spartan, and Kenworth.
• Rescue Vehicles Full range of light, medium, and heavy-duty rescue vehicles including walk-in rescues with interior workspace, air & light units for oxygen supply and scene lighting, and Resculance hybrid Type I ambulance-rescue units.
• Ambulance Remounting Services Cost-effective service to extend the life of existing ambulance units by remounting the module onto a new chassis, stretching budget while maintaining the durability of extruded aluminum construction.
• Emergency Vehicle Repair & Wreck Services Full-service repair capabilities including emergency vehicle repair, wreck repair, and comprehensive service & warranty support through dedicated warranty department.
• Parts Sales & Full Paint Shop Comprehensive inventory of ambulance parts and fire apparatus components, full paint shop services, and fiberglass parts manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-Year Body Warranty & Lifetime Warranty on Copolymer Polypropylene Tanks for fire apparatus

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KME (Kovatch Mobile Equipment): KME is a custom fire apparatus and rescue vehicle manufacturer (part of REV Group) building pumpers, aerials, tankers, and specialty rescue units with comparable customization and NFPA-compliance approach. KME directly overlaps with CTBW's pumpers/tankers/rescue vehicle portfolio and competes for municipal fire department RFPs.
• American Emergency Vehicles (AEV, REV Group brand): AEV is an REV Group ambulance brand producing custom-built Type I, II, and III ambulances. It directly competes with CTBW for the same EMS fleet customers and offers comparable custom-build, NFPA- and KKK-compliant product lines with broader geographic coverage.
• Horton Emergency Vehicles: Horton Emergency Vehicles (a subsidiary of Halcore Group) manufactures Type I, II, and III ambulances with a focus on safety, innovation, and quality comparable to CTBW. Both compete for the same municipal/private EMS fleet customers with custom-build approaches, making Horton a head-to-head peer in the custom ambulance category.
• Braun Industries: Braun Industries is a privately held custom ambulance manufacturer (Type I, II, III) based in Ohio with comparable in-house manufacturing capabilities and direct competition for municipal EMS contracts. Braun's similar build-to-order model, NFPA/KKK-compliant product line, and focus on aluminum construction make it one of the closest direct competitors in size and go-to-market.
• Spartan Emergency Response (REV Group brand): Spartan Emergency Response builds custom fire apparatus including pumpers, aerials, and rescues. With REV Group's backing, Spartan offers deeper engineering resources and broader product breadth than CTBW, but competes in the same municipal fire department procurement space with comparable NFPA-compliant custom builds.
• Wheeled Coach (REV Group brand): Wheeled Coach is one of the largest ambulance manufacturers in the US, now part of REV Group. It produces Type I, II, and III ambulances on commercial chassis with extensive custom options and competes directly with CTBW for large municipal and hospital-system EMS contracts.
• Marion Body Works: Marion Body Works manufactures custom truck bodies including fire/rescue apparatus, military vehicles, and specialty commercial bodies. Comparable vertically integrated manufacturing and chassis-up custom-build capability make Marion a direct peer in the specialty vehicle body market alongside CTBW.
• E-ONE (REV Group brand): E-ONE manufactures custom fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and aerials with a comparable custom-build model and NFPA-compliant product range. It competes directly with CTBW's Fire & Rescue line for municipal and industrial fire department contracts across the US.

Broad incumbents

• REV Group: REV Group is a public specialty vehicle manufacturer owning multiple ambulance and fire apparatus brands (Wheeled Coach, AEV, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Emergency Response). It directly competes with CTBW across the EMS and fire vehicle spectrum and represents the largest aggregated competitor in the private emergency vehicle space, but at significantly greater scale and capital base.
• Pierce Manufacturing (Volvo Group): Pierce Manufacturing, owned by the Volvo Group, is the largest US manufacturer of fire apparatus (pumpers, aerials, rescues, tankers) and competes with CTBW's Fire & Rescue product line. While Pierce is heavily focused on fire and has greater scale, the overlap in custom-built fire/rescue vehicles and chassis is direct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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