Reading Truck Group

Reading Truck Group is a manufacturer and distributor of vocational work truck bodies, equipment, and related services. Founded in 1955 by Irving Suknow in Reading, Pennsylvania, the company was established to provide contractors with durable and well-organized truck bodies to enhance job site efficiency.

The company operates in the commercial vehicle market, serving a diverse client base that includes local and regional commercial truck dealerships, fleet management companies, and individual end-users. Its business model encompasses the design, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide array of American-made truck bodies. Revenue is generated through the sale of these bodies and equipment, as well as through installation, upfitting, and maintenance services offered at its nationwide network of Reading Truck Centers. The company partners with major automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Ford, GM, and RAM to provide customers with ship-thru and freight re-entry programs.

Reading Truck's product portfolio includes service bodies, enclosed service bodies, crane bodies, dump and landscape bodies, and hauler and platform bodies. These products are engineered for durability and can be customized to meet specific work requirements. Key features of their truck bodies include double-panel doors, adjustable internal hinges, and master locking systems for enhanced security. The company has also developed lighter-weight aluminum bodies to help increase payload capacity and improve fuel efficiency. In addition to manufacturing, Reading provides a suite of services such as preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, mobile field service, and emergency repairs. In 2015, Reading Truck was acquired by J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately-held manufacturing corporation, and operates as an independent business unit.

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