Founded in Quincy, Illinois, in 1848 as a wagon builder, Knapheide Manufacturing Company now makes commercial truck bodies, van equipment and complete work-vehicle upfits. Six generations of Knapheide leadership have carried the business from its Mississippi River roots into a large operation with more than 2,500 employees, a 188,000-square-foot aluminum plant and a network of over 250 upfit partners. Its manufacturing, engineering and installation capabilities support both standard work trucks and custom-built vehicles for businesses across North America.
Reading TruckReading Truck began as a small body works shop in 1955 and has spent more than 70 years growing into a privately held American manufacturer of work truck bodies. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, the company also helps businesses and fleets keep those vehicles working through its upfitting and service network.READING, PA
Fourward UpfittingFourward 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.COLUMBUS, 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
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