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The Knapheide Saw Body Truck is designed with the heavy concrete contractor in mind, providing efficient transport, support, and storage of heavy concrete saws and equipment used for slab and flat cutting.

Love the organization capabilities in a utility van, but require a truck chassis for more cab space or four-wheel drive? Knapheide has designed the KUVcc Utility Truck Bodies just for you.

Featuring superior and innovative solid steel construction, ample storage, a contoured bulkhead, and all-LED lights, the PGTD Gooseneck Body has everything you need in a gooseneck body.

Loaded with standard features, versatile enough to handle practically any application, and offering more organization and security than the competition, the KMT1 is a wise choice for countless vocations.

Just as the company continues to evolve, so too do Knapheide products. The evolution of the KMS16 is no exception. See what changes have been made to better accommodate our customers.

At Knapheide, lightweight doesn’t mean light duty. Learn more about what’s new with one of our most popular truck body products, the Knapheide Aluminum Service Body.

After soliciting the feedback of our valued customers, the Knapheide aluminum PGNB was redesigned earlier this year to incorporate the B&W Turnoverball® Gooseneck Hitch as a standard feature. Learn more.

While the economy continues to cause anxiety on multiple fronts, businesses who rely on a fleet of vehicles continue weighing their options for upgrading vehicles that are due for replacement.

Knapheide is excited to release its new Fold Down Shelving for cargo vans, specifically designed with parcel delivery and courier professionals in mind. Learn more about our newest product offering.

With fuel prices at all-time highs, businesses, particularly those that employ a large fleet of vehicles, are having to find ways to soften the blow of fuel costs while continuing to serve their customers.

There are so many costs associated with operating a dealership, right? Wouldn’t a company selling at sticker price fold quickly? There may be more to gain than you might think.

Pres and Janice Meyers have covered countless miles as dedicated campers and outdoor enthusiasts. Many of those miles were spent with a Knapheide Service Body that served as the foundation for their cabover camper.

Knapheide’s Tyler Coverdell maintains relationships with both existing customers and the “up-and-coming” generation. He’s finding ways to reach both audiences and help carry a very traditional industry into the 21st century.

Guest contributor and Knapheide Vice President of Engineering, Chris Weiss, discusses the complexities of certifying and labeling work truck upfits.

The rise of retailers providing fast delivery methods has led to an equally fast rise in last-mile delivery services. So what is last-mile delivery and how is Knapheide helping?

The free-to-attend CVB Summit will be held May 18 and 19 and is set to bring you up to speed on every critical aspect facing the commercial vehicle industry.

Steve Henning, senior marketing director at Work Truck Solutions provides insight for business owners looking to replace their vehicles in a tight and uncertain economy.

While consumers have moved on from the “woodie wagon,” the commercial vehicle segment still relies on wood sides for both practicality and, in some cases, an aesthetic that stands apart from other work trucks.

At the corner of 6th and State streets in Quincy is one of Knapheide’s oldest properties still in operation today. It also houses Young Life, an organization serving youth in 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.

Knapheide brings a piece of Indianapolis back home with an on-site display of the products featured at the annual Work Truck Show for employees to get a closer look at the company’s completed products.

Those who attended this year’s NTEA Work Truck Show undoubtedly noticed Knapheide’s ubiquitous presence across the trade show floor. Check out the booths where we were featured.

A “No-Compromises” EV chassis with a “Never Settle” body from Knapheide means a truck built to get work done. That’s what the Sacramento Municipal Utility District will receive in 2022.

A self-described “tinkerer,” Kit Steimle has gained a lot of notoriety in the outdoor world with his unique renovation of an old Knapheide Service Body into an efficient pop-up camper.

Guest contributor and Knapheide Vice President of Operations, Chris Russell, details the importance of improving operations to meet your customer’s needs.

Work Truck Week allows Knapheide to reconnect with dealers, distributors, and customers while also forging new relationships that propel the company forward.

Guest contributor Kevin Jones of Trailer/Body Builders speaks with Knapheide’s Chris Weiss about the collaboration needed as tradespeople look to adopt electric work vehicles.

What is Knapheide doing with EVs? Guest contributor and Knapheide Vice President of Engineering, Chris Weiss, addresses our focus on electric vehicles.

Work Truck Week returns to Indianapolis March 8–11, 2022. This guest feature from NTEA details what you can look forward to at this year’s event.

Loading three Knapheide KUV bodies full of presents, Knapheide employees were able to provide gifts for 225 Illinois Veterans Home residents during this year’s event.

KJ Pringle attributes a lot of his success to his Knapheide Service Body, which has helped him make a name for his mobile golf cart repair service in South Carolina.

Whether you’re curious about how vehicles are classified or you’re thinking about which vehicle class is best suited for your line of work, check out our overview.

There remains great potential in commercial applications for hybrids and EVs. Our insight will help you become more informed as the landscape changes for work trucks.

We recently reviewed an archive version of our website. Join us as we evaluate our web presence in 2001. After all, what’s life if you can’t occasionally poke fun at yourself?

In an effort to continue best serving tradespeople throughout North America, Knapheide is proud to introduce the new PGT platform gooseneck series featuring B&W’s Turnoverball® Gooseneck Hitch.

Requiring organization, efficiency, and practical work trucks that can withstand a lot of heavy duty work, learn why Franklin Township Sewerage Authority trusts Knapheide truck bodies to get the job done.

Rising up to the challenge of bringing one Oregon school district’s vision to life, Knapheide’s Portland facility saw an opportunity to make a lasting impact on their community by helping create The Tomorrow Bus.

Nate Kruse is flipping the script on how customers use Knapheide products, taking his Aluminum PGNB off-road in the pursuit of recreational adventure alongside his family.

Learn how this home theater company utilizes a Knapheide KUV to help create immersive home theater experiences for customers on the east coast.

Specializing in “mobile media blasting,” Mark Wenger needed the perfect platform for his unique line of work. So, he turned to Knapheide.

Providing services for multiple customer segments across Texas and Louisiana, Holes Inc. required a versatile work truck solution that can “cut it” on every job.

These straightforward, practical bodies offer a variety of benefits when it comes to hauling, towing, and nearly everything else you can throw at them.

Responding to any call, the brave individuals of the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company must act swiftly in high stakes situations.

Introducing the new Aluminum Landscaper Body, a versatile platform application that allows for ample customization and adaptability.

Like many other customers, GPM believes in American-made products with a long-standing track record of success, reliability, and quality.

Time-tested longevity is the common thread that binds together Knapheide and Idaho-based woodworking outfit Modern Timber.

Following the lifting of shelter-in-place orders, here are some things to consider before your fleet operation gets back to business.

Knapheide is excited to announce the addition of 46″ and 60″ Service Bodies to our industry leading Service Body line-up. Learn more.

When you choose a Knapheide, you get the corrosion resistance of aluminum, an impactful increase in payload, and an aluminum body that is just as durable as steel.

Knapheide showed off a number of new products at the 2020 Work Truck Show. Check them all out.

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