What Rodobras does

Rodobras Carrocerias is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of custom and standard vehicle bodies, founded approximately in 1990 and operating for over 30 years from its base in Capivari de Baixo, Santa Catarina. The company produces a broad product portfolio spanning dry cargo and isothermic bodies, refrigerated bodies (for super-frozen, frozen, and chilled cargo), dry and refrigerated semi-trailers, dump trucks (caçambas), motorhomes, supplementary cabins for 4 or 6 passengers (with optional bathrooms), specialty bodies for floriculture, gas transport, asphalt painting, and sider trucks, along with cargo linings and replacement parts. Manufacturing relies on steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and composite materials with thermal/acoustic insulation meeting ABNT NBR standards; notable technical elements include hot-dip galvanized steel structures, monobloco chassis construction, MIG/MAG welding, and microorganism-resistant hygienic materials for refrigerated applications.

The company generates revenue through one-time sales of new vehicle bodies and semi-trailers, sale of parts and accessories, professional repair and reformation services (structural reform, chassis elongation, part replacement, coating exchange), and sale of pre-owned equipment. Pricing for custom builds is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; used refrigerated boxes are listed between R$20,000 and R$22,500. Go-to-market combines direct sales via representative visits from two Capivari de Baixo sites (manufacturing and maintenance units) with a nationwide dealer/reseller recruitment program targeting all 27 Brazilian states and an online 'Monte o Seu' configurator tool.

Primary customers are Brazilian transportation and logistics companies requiring commercial vehicle bodies, refrigerated transport solutions, and specialized cargo equipment; secondary segments include motorhome buyers and trucking fleet operators needing INMETRO-homologated supplementary cabins. The company holds no public listing, has no disclosed parent or venture backing, and reports no revenue figures; headcount stands at approximately 14 employees.

Name

Rodobras

Legal name

Rodobras Carrocerias

Website

https://rodobras.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rodobras Carrocerias is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of custom and standard truck bodies, refrigerated bodies, semi-trailers, dump trucks, motorhomes, and supplementary cabins, serving transportation, logistics, and fleet operators across Brazil with 30+ years of operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Capivari de Baixo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Body Manufacturing: Custom and standard manufacturing of truck bodies, semi-trailers, dumpers, motorhomes, and supplementary cabins. Products are sold as one-time purchases with custom specifications. Revenue generated from direct sales to end customers and through dealer network.
2. Parts and Accessories Sales: Sale of replacement parts, flooring materials (pallet, anti-slip, tongue-and-groove), cargo linings, lighting, ramps, tools, doors, and other components for vehicle body maintenance and repair.
3. Repair and Reformation Services: General repair services including structural reformation, part replacement, coating exchange, door and lock replacement, floor exchange, bumper installation, side protection, chassis elongation, sheet metal bending, and cargo lining services.
4. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned vehicle bodies including refrigerated boxes and open wooden bodywork at varying price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rodobras Carrocerias is a Brazilian manufacturer of commercial vehicle bodies, including dry cargo and isothermic truck bodies, refrigerated bodies, dry and refrigerated semi-trailers, dump trucks (caçambas), motorhomes, supplementary cabins, and specialty bodies for floriculture, gas, and asphalt painting. The company produces both standard and custom-configured products at its manufacturing facility in Capivari de Baixo, Santa Catarina, and complements manufacturing with parts sales, repair, and used equipment offerings.

Product overview

Rodobras Carrocerias is a Brazilian manufacturer of truck bodies, semi-trailers, dump trucks, motorhomes, and supplementary cabins with over 30 years of experience. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing operation producing custom and standard products across multiple product lines: dry cargo bodies (Carrocerias Carga Seca e Isotérmicos), refrigerated bodies (Carrocerias Frigoríficas), dry and refrigerated semi-trailers (Semi-reboque Carga seca and Semi-reboque Frigorífico), dump trucks (Caçambas), motorhomes, supplementary cabins (Cabines Suplementares), and specialty bodies (Carrocerias especiais). The product portfolio is complemented by cargo linings (Revestimentos de carga) and parts/accessories (Peças e acessórios), while the company also offers manufacturing services and general repairs including structural reforms, part replacements, and chassis modifications.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Cargo and Isothermic Truck Bodies (Carrocerias Carga Seca e Isotérmicos) Truck bodies for dry and temperature-sensitive cargo transport, available in light, medium, and heavy-duty lines with customization options for varying load and insulation requirements. Targeted at transportation and logistics companies.
• Refrigerated Truck Bodies (Carrocerias Frigoríficas) Refrigerated truck bodies in light, medium, and heavy-duty configurations designed for the transport of super-frozen, frozen, and chilled products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and perishable goods. Targeted at cold-chain logistics operators.
• Dry Cargo Semi-Trailers (Semi-reboque Carga Seca) Custom-designed dry cargo semi-trailers developed to meet specific market demands and customer specifications for hauling bulk dry goods. Targeted at long-haul transportation companies.
• Refrigerated Semi-Trailers (Semi-reboque Frigorífico) Customized refrigerated semi-trailers for super-frozen, frozen, and chilled cargo transport, designed for high-capacity temperature-controlled logistics operations.
• Dump Trucks (Caçambas) Dump truck bodies available in multiple models, dimensions, and weight capacities for material handling and bulk transport applications. Targeted at construction, mining, and bulk haulage operators.
• Motorhomes Customized motorhome projects built with high-quality standards and a wide range of customization options for personalized recreational vehicles. Targeted at individual buyers and recreational travelers.
• Supplementary Cabins (Cabines Suplementares) Supplementary cabin modules available in 4- and 6-passenger configurations, with optional bathroom facilities and customization features. INMETRO homologated (CAT). Targeted at commercial trucking fleet operators.
• Specialty Bodies (Carrocerias Especiais) Custom specialty bodies tailored to specific industries including floriculture, gas transport, asphalt painting, and sider trucks. Targeted at specialized industry operators.
• Repair and Reformation Services General repair services covering structural reformation, part replacement, coating exchange, door and lock replacement, floor exchange, bumper installation, side protection, chassis elongation, sheet metal bending, and cargo lining services for existing vehicle bodies.
• Used Equipment Sales (Usados) Sale of pre-owned vehicle bodies including refrigerated boxes (Baú Frigorífico) and open wooden bodywork (Carroceria Aberta de Madeira), priced individually. Used refrigerated boxes range from R$20,000 to R$22,500.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal insulation meeting ABNT performance standards for temperature-controlled transport
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Global leader in transport refrigeration units. While Thermo King supplies refrigeration equipment rather than complete bodies, Rodobras's refrigerated (frigorífico) bodies depend on Thermo King or similar units. As an ecosystem enabler and indirect competitive reference point for refrigerated transport, Thermo King is highly comparable to Rodobras's primary differentiation.

Direct peers

• Schiffer: Brazilian manufacturer specializing in specialty truck bodies and dumpers (caçambas). Overlaps directly with Rodobras's specialty 'Carrocerias especiais' and caçambas product lines serving floriculture, gas, and bulk material transport customers.
• Tectruck: Brazilian truck body manufacturer focused on cargo bodies and refrigerated bodies. Competes with Rodobras in the same mid-tier logistics customer segment, particularly for dry and isothermic cargo transport.
• Facchini: Major Brazilian manufacturer of semi-trailers, dump bodies, and cargo bodies. Directly competes with Rodobras across semi-reboques (carga seca and frigoríficas) and dump trucks (caçambas) for the same logistics-company customer base in Brazil, with a much broader dealer network.
• Noma do Brasil: Brazilian trailer and vehicle body manufacturer (formerly part of CIMC), active in semi-trailers, dry and refrigerated bodies. Closely comparable product set to Rodobras — including refrigerated bodies — with similar end-customer focus on transportation and logistics companies.
• Librelato: Established Brazilian semi-trailer manufacturer producing dry-cargo and refrigerated trailers. Overlaps with Rodobras's semi-reboque carga seca and semi-reboque frigorífico lines, targeting the same fleet operator and logistics-company segments in southern Brazil.
• Guerra (Marcopolo Group): Brazilian trailer and body manufacturer within the Marcopolo group, producing semi-trailers and cargo bodies. Directly comparable to Rodobras's semi-reboque and carrocerias lines, with backing from one of Brazil's largest transportation equipment groups.

Regional players

• Marcopolo: Largest Brazilian bus body manufacturer. While buses are not Rodobras's core focus, Marcopolo (parent of Guerra) competes in adjacent vehicle body manufacturing and shares the same capital-intensive, regulated Brazilian manufacturing environment, making it a relevant adjacent benchmark for operational scale and customer overlap with fleet operators.

Broad incumbents

• Randon S.A. (Randoncorp): Brazil's largest trailer and truck body conglomerate (also owns Fras-le and Suspensys). Directly comparable to Rodobras in semi-trailers, cargo bodies, and dump bodies, but vastly larger in scale, with OEM partnerships and global footprint. Serves as the dominant incumbent that sub-scale manufacturers like Rodobras must compete against.
• Krone (Brazil operations): German trailer manufacturer with significant Brazilian operations producing semi-trailers and refrigerated bodies. Comparable product set to Rodobras — especially refrigerated semi-trailers — but operating at greater scale with international technology backing, posing a competitive threat in the frigorífico segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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