BODIES INVESTS
IN EXPANDED LIBERTY FACILITY TO ENHANCE CAPACITY, LEAD TIMES, AND SERVICE
Liberty, Missouri (4/6/26) — Since 1997, Dakota Bodies has been a trusted name in custom truck body manufacturing, supporting essential infrastructure fleets and commercial customers across North America. Serving telecommunications, utilities, rail and other key industries, Dakota Bodies continues to deliver the equipment that keeps critical infrastructure operating. This expansion is a direct response to growing demand from the company’s distributor and fleet partners.
Headquartered in Watertown, South Dakota, Dakota Bodies is doubling the size of its manufacturing footprint in Liberty, Missouri, to support continued growth. As part of the ATW Truck Equipment family of brands—alongside CM Truck Beds, PJ Truck Beds, and Warrior Truck Beds—Dakota Bodies continues to expand its role as a leading provider of truck equipment solutions across North America.
• $10M+ investment in a new Liberty-area facility
• Creates 170+ new local jobs
• Advanced laser cutting technology
• State-of-the-art metal forming capabilities
• Enhanced powder coating systems
• Significantly expands overall manufacturing capacity
• Ensures faster production, shorter lead times and more consistent customer delivery
“At ATW Truck Equipment, our goal is to lead the industry in quality, innovation, new products, and the fastest lead times, while continuing to invest in a best-in-class work environment for our team,” said Braden Edwards, SVP and General Manager of ATW Truck Equipment. “This new facility strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment — giving our customers faster lead times, greater capacity, and a more reliable partner as they grow their own businesses.”
The Liberty expansion is a key milestone in Dakota Bodies’ long-term commitment to growth, with additional investments planned to support record demand—driving job creation and economic impact in the Liberty community.
“We’re building this facility with the scale and capabilities needed to support our customers’ growth for years to come—and to deliver at a level they can depend on,” Edwards added.
For additional information, please contact marketing@dakotabodies.com.