transport equipment company

What transport equipment company does

Transport Equipment Company is a privately-held truck body and equipment manufacturer and distributor founded in 1981 in Albany, Georgia, currently owned and operated by David Dent as President & CEO. The company sells and installs custom truck bodies, truck beds, trailers, hook lifts, crane bodies, mechanic trucks, lift gates, lube systems, van bodies, wetline kits, and related parts, and it provides end-to-end upfitting including fabrication, welding, painting, and chassis-level wheelbase alterations performed at its Albany, GA shop. Its product portfolio blends in-house custom builds (TEC Flatbeds, Flatbed Dumps) with distribution of more than 20 national brands such as Morgan, Reading, Auto Crane, Godwin, Rugby, IMT, Maxon, Warren, Duraclass, Tommy Gate, CM Truck Beds, and Ampliroll, supported by installation, service, warranty, and parts-shipping capabilities.

The company makes money primarily through one-time hardware sales of truck bodies and equipment, complemented by professional installation and service revenue, with quote-based pricing and no public price list. It employs 11-50 people and serves four customer segments in the Southeast U.S.: municipalities, truck dealers, commercial fleets, and individual truck owners, with NTEA membership of over 40 years and an Ampliroll product spotlight as evidence of its regional standing. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct visits to the Albany shop, phone sales, and direct shipping of parts, augmented by a light organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp.

Name

transport equipment company

Legal name

Transport Equipment Company

Website

https://transportequipmentco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transport Equipment Company is a privately-held, family-operated truck body and equipment manufacturer and distributor founded in 1981 in Albany, Georgia, serving municipalities, truck dealers, fleets, and individuals in the Southeast U.S. with custom fabrication, upfitting, parts, and distribution of more than 20 national brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Body and Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Truck Trailers (3715), 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), General Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Repair (Full-Service Shops) (TLAKABAA)

Keywords

• Truck body manufacturing
• Commercial truck equipment
• Truck upfitting services
• Heavy duty truck parts
• Work truck customization

Headquarters

HQ city

New Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truck Body Sales: Sale of custom-built and distributed truck bodies including flatbeds, flatbed dumps, dump bodies, van bodies, service bodies, and mechanic truck bodies. Products are sold as one-time purchases with installation and warranty services.
2. Truck Equipment Sales: Distribution and installation of truck equipment including lift gates, cranes, hook lifts, lube systems, and wetline kits. Also includes CM truck beds and dump trailers.
3. Parts Sales: Broad inventory of parts for truck equipment including tool boxes, pintle hooks, truck steps, LED lights, tarp systems, hydraulic components, and accessories. Parts are available for sale and shipping.
4. Installation and Service: Installation and service work for crane purchase, installation, and service. Also provides warranty work, repairs, and customization services for truck equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transport Equipment Company manufactures, distributes, and installs commercial truck bodies, truck beds, trailers, lift gates, cranes, dump bodies, lube systems, and related truck equipment. Operations are based at a shop in Albany, GA, where the company performs in-house custom fabrication, welding, painting, and upfitting on customer chassis, alongside distribution of more than 20 national truck equipment brands. The company serves municipalities, truck dealers, fleets, and individual truck owners across the Southeast U.S.

Product overview

Transport Equipment Company operates as a truck body and equipment manufacturer since 1981, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for commercial trucks. The company performs end-to-end customization for specialized trucks and vehicles, with manufacturing and upfitting performed at their Albany, GA shop. Their product portfolio includes core offerings such as custom-built TEC Flatbeds, Flatbed Dumps, Service Bodies (Auto Crane and Reading brands), CM Truck Beds, Lift Gates, Dump Bodies (Godwin, R/S, Duraclass, Rugby), Dump Trailers (Warren), Mechanic Trucks and Cranes (IMT), Van Bodies (Morgan, Complete), Hook Lifts (Ampliroll), Lube Systems (Taylor Pump), and Work-Ready Trucks. These are complemented by accessory and modification services including Wetline Kits, Wheelbase Alterations, and a broad Parts inventory. The company serves municipalities, truck dealers, individuals, and fleets throughout the Southeast U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TEC Flatbeds

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Southeast U.S. with quality truck bodies, parts, and services since 1981

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MorgancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMorgan is a distributor partner for van bodies. Transport Equipment Company distributes Morgan van bodies and accommodates them with various accessories.
• Reading TruckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for service bodies. Transport Equipment Company offers an extensive line of Reading service bodies.
• Auto CranecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuto Crane is a partner for crane bodies and service bodies. Transport Equipment Company offers Auto Crane products and is an industry leader for crane purchase, installation, and service in the Southeast.
• GodwincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGodwin is a supplier of dump bodies. Transport Equipment distributes and installs Godwin dump bodies as part of their product line.
• RugbycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRugby is a supplier of dump bodies included in the top national brands distributed by Transport Equipment.
• IMTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMT is a partner for mechanic trucks and cranes. Transport Equipment Company features IMT products for crane and mechanic truck solutions.
• Tommy GatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTommy Gate is a supplier of lift gates distributed by Transport Equipment Company.
• DuraclasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDuraclass is a supplier of dump bodies, one of the top national brands distributed by Transport Equipment.
• Warren TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarren Trailers is a distributor partner for dump trailers. Transport Equipment Company is a Warren Trailers distributor.
• Complete Truck BodiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComplete Truck Bodies is a partner for van bodies distributed by Transport Equipment Company.
• NTEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Truck Equipment Association membership for over 40 years, demonstrating industry standing and providing access to industry resources and networking.
• AmplirollcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmpliroll Hook Lifts are distributed by Transport Equipment Company. The company distributes Ampliroll hook lifts, fenders, electric tarp assemblies, and replacement tarps.
• WhelenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhelen is a supplier of light bars and lighting equipment. Transport Equipment installs Whelen light bars as part of wetline kit and truck upfitting services.
• ThiemanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThieman is a supplier of lift gates distributed by Transport Equipment Company.
• MaxonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaxon is a supplier of lift gates distributed by Transport Equipment Company.
• Anthony LiftgatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnthony Liftgates is a supplier of lift gates distributed by Transport Equipment Company.
• CM Truck BedscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCM Truck Beds is a partner for truck beds. Transport Equipment Company stocks and offers all CM truck bed products.
• Roll-RiteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoll-Rite is a supplier of tarp systems and accessories for dump trucks.
• Muncie PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMuncie Power is a supplier of power take-off and other truck equipment components.
• R/S GodwincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR/S Godwin is a supplier of dump bodies, one of the top national brands distributed by Transport Equipment.
• US TarpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Tarp is a supplier of tarp systems and replacement tarps for dump trucks.
• Chelsea PTOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChelsea PTO is a supplier of power take-off equipment for wetline kit installations.
• Buyers ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuyers Products is a supplier of various truck equipment parts and accessories.
• Taylor Pump and LiftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylor Pump and Lift is a supplier of lube systems distributed by Transport Equipment Company.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Knapheide Truck Bodies: One of the largest manufacturers of truck bodies, service bodies, utility bodies, and van bodies in North America. Closely comparable product portfolio — service bodies, van bodies, and platform bodies — making them a direct competitor to TEC across dealer and fleet channels.
• Morgan Truck Body: Morgan is a major truck body and van body manufacturer whose products TEC distributes. Morgan also sells direct to dealers and end fleets, putting it in direct competition for the same municipal and dealer customers on van body and platform body business.
• Reading Truck Body: Reading is one of the largest service body manufacturers in the U.S. TEC distributes Reading service bodies, but Reading also operates an extensive direct dealer network, making them a partial competitor for fleet and municipal service body accounts.
• Royal Truck Body: Truck body and trailer manufacturer based in the Western U.S. with a similar product mix (service bodies, contractor bodies, flatbeds) and dealer-based distribution model, comparable to TEC despite regional differences.
• Wilcox Truck Bodies: Manufacturer of custom aluminum and steel truck bodies, service bodies, and platform bodies sold through dealers and direct to fleets. Comparable mid-sized custom body manufacturer competing for the same vocational and fleet upfitting opportunities as TEC.
• Stahl Truck Bodies: Manufacturer of a full line of service bodies, utility bodies, and van bodies sold primarily through a dealer network. Highly comparable business model to TEC — body manufacturing plus distributor/ installer relationships with national dealer and fleet customers.

Broad incumbents

• Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck): National upfitter, dealer, and rental company operating across the U.S. with a much wider geographic footprint and rental fleet. Represents the scaled national incumbent that TEC is most exposed to in fleet and municipal bids.

Others

• Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT): Manufacturer of cranes, mechanic trucks, and other work-truck equipment distributed by TEC. A key supplier-partner whose product line underpins TEC's Southeast service truck offering.
• Auto Crane: Manufacturer of cranes and crane bodies distributed by TEC. As a key supplier-partner rather than a direct competitor, Auto Crane is comparable in that their products sit at the core of TEC's mechanic truck franchise.

Emerging players

• JGB Vehicles: Custom truck body and upfit shop serving commercial, municipal, and utility fleets. Operates a similar custom manufacturing plus installation business model at smaller scale, competing for similar work-ready truck and fleet upfit opportunities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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