Fourward Upfitting brings together established truck-equipment businesses, including family and multigenerational companies with roots reaching back to 1899. The group draws on more than 270 years of combined leadership experience to create customized work vehicles for commercial fleets, with coordinated support across multiple installation locations.
Messer Truck and VanSince 1899, Messer Truck and Van has transformed commercial trucks and vans into work-ready vehicles through custom upfitting, installation, and ongoing equipment support. Founded as a one-man blacksmith shop in Portland, Maine, the company remains fourth-generation and family-owned under Walter A. Messer’s great-grandson, Jeffrey Messer. With operations in Maine and Ohio, Messer serves individual businesses and fleets while maintaining a distinctly community-oriented, hands-on approach.COLUMBUS, OH
Manning Truck EquipmentManning Truck Equipment is a family-owned business now in its third generation, with more than 65 years in the truck equipment industry. The Louisville company is known for helping businesses, dealerships, fleets, and individuals keep their work vehicles ready through custom upfitting and service.SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, OH
Messer Truck and VanFounded in Portland, Maine, in 1899 as a one-man blacksmith shop, Messer Truck and Van now builds and installs custom equipment that turns trucks and vans into work-ready vehicles. The fourth-generation, family-owned company has evolved from making wagons and early truck bodies to supporting individual work vehicles and standardized commercial fleets across Maine and Ohio. Its long-running connection to the trade is reflected in a 125-year history and a hands-on process that includes in-house installation, inspection, repairs, and fleet support.COLUMBUS, OH
Buckeye Body and EquipmentBuckeye Body Builders dates to 1946, and after a brief closure in 2012, a group of longtime employees brought the Columbus company back to serve its customers and community. Today, Buckeye Body and Equipment supports businesses and fleet operators with commercial truck upfitting, custom engineering, and ongoing service from its seven-acre central Ohio facility.COLUMBUS, OH