Van Body Manufacturers Division (VBMD), an NTEA operating division since 1992, represents companies that manufacture commercial van bodies. It was formed to promote and serve common interests of van body manufacturers in the development and sale of safe, efficient, and useful vehicles. Its mission is to provide a neutral forum that fosters open communication among active members, suppliers and chassis OEMs on design and manufacturing matters relating to the work truck industry.
VBMD identifies and discusses areas of common interest and influence with emphasis on safety, design, innovation, quality, and responsiveness to change. The group regularly involves chassis OEM liaison personnel in its meetings. Areas of interest include electric chassis adaptation and opportunities to commonize chassis electrical connections. VBMD combined their expertise to contribute a section to the OEM Chassis Considerations Guide, providing industry insight to chassis OEMs relative to the array of van body applications. The guide is available to members at ntea.com/chassisguide.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for membership in the Division, a company, corporation, or other entity must be an NTEA manufacturer member in good standing and be engaged in the manufacture of van bodies for commercial vehicles for the North American market. Apply to join online at ntea.com/vbmd. For more information, contact division secretary Steve Spata at steves@ntea.com.
2025–2026 VBMD Steering Committee
Division Chair: Zac Largent, Wabash-Goshen Operations
Division Vice Chair/Treasurer: Justin Wilson, Hercules Manufacturing Co
Division At-Large Member: Caleb Pontius, Rockport Commercial Vehicles – Division of Forest River Inc
Division Secretary: Steve Spata, NTEA
VBMD member companies
AM Haire Mfg & Service Corp (Thomasville, North Carolina)
Hackney & Kidron (Washington, North Carolina)
Hercules Manufacturing Co (Henderson, Kentucky)
The Knapheide Manufacturing Company (Quincy, Illinois)
Marathon Industries Inc (Santa Clarita, California)
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc (High Point, North Carolina)
Morgan Truck Body LLC (Morgantown, Pennsylvania)
Rockport Commercial Vehicles — Division of Forest River Inc (Elkhart, Indiana)
Unicell Body Co (Buffalo, New York)
Wabash-Goshen Operations (Goshen, Indiana)