NAICS 336211 Quarterly Industry Report
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
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NAICS Code: 336211Sector: 33Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry report for NAICS 336211 draws on verified data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5], Bureau of Labor Statistics[6], and the Small Business Administration[7]. Our research team compiles establishment counts, employment data, and SBA eligibility criteria specific to motor vehicle body and cab manufacturing. Reports are updated quarterly to reflect new Census releases and regulatory changes.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the motor vehicle body manufacturing industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Motor Vehicle Body and Cab Manufacturing (NAICS 336211) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing or assembling motor vehicle bodies and cabs for sale separately from complete vehicles. Products include truck bodies for mounting on purchased chassis, bus bodies for school and transit applications, ambulance bodies, utility service bodies, van conversions, and specialty vehicle body modifications. The U.S. Census Bureau[5] classifies this industry under motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing.
Roughly 587 active businesses employ an estimated 27,400 workers in this industry. Operations typically receive cab-and-chassis units from truck manufacturers and build custom body configurations to end-user specifications. Dump bodies, flatbeds, service utility bodies, refrigerated van bodies, beverage delivery bodies, and fire apparatus bodies represent common product types. School bus body manufacturing converts chassis from IC Bus, Blue Bird, and Thomas Built into completed school buses meeting federal FMVSS standards and state-specific equipment requirements.
Manufacturing processes include steel and aluminum cutting, forming, and welding; body structure assembly; interior finishing and insulation; electrical system installation; and paint and graphics application. Ambulance manufacturers must meet the KKK-A-1822 federal specification or CAAS GVS ground vehicle standard depending on the procuring agency. Fire apparatus bodies must comply with NFPA 1901 standards for pumpers, aerials, and rescue vehicles. Many body manufacturers operate as second-stage manufacturers under an Incomplete Vehicle Manufacturer (IVM) relationship with the chassis OEM. Production runs are small, often single units or batches under 50, requiring flexible manufacturing layouts rather than the fixed assembly lines used in complete vehicle manufacturing.
What's Included in This Industry
- Truck body manufacturing for chassis mounting
- School bus body assembly and production
- Transit bus body manufacturing
- Ambulance body and interior manufacturing
- Fire apparatus body construction
- Utility service body manufacturing
- Refrigerated van body production
- Dump body and platform body manufacturing
- Van conversion and specialty vehicle modification
- Beverage delivery body production
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 336 |
| Industry Group | Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 3362 |
| NAICS Industry | Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 33621 |
| National Industry | Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing | 336211 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 336110 | Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Manufactures complete automobiles and light duty vehicles as integrated assemblies rather than the separate truck bodies and cabs produced for chassis mounting in this classification |
| 336120 | Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | Produces complete heavy duty trucks with integrated cab and chassis rather than the separate body structures manufactured here for mounting on purchased chassis units |
| 336212 | Truck Trailer Manufacturing | Manufactures truck trailers designed for towing behind tractor units rather than the permanently mounted truck bodies and bus bodies produced in this classification |
| 336214 | Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing | Produces travel trailers and campers for recreational use rather than the commercial truck bodies, bus bodies, and emergency vehicle bodies manufactured here |
| 336360 | Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing | Manufactures motor vehicle seating and interior trim as components rather than the complete body and cab assemblies with integrated interiors produced in this industry |
| 336999 | All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | Produces other transportation equipment not classified elsewhere, distinguished from the motor vehicle body and cab manufacturing activities covered by this dedicated code |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 11.4% | 92 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 7.4% | 60 |
| 3 | Texas | 7.0% | 57 |
| 4 | Indiana | 6.4% | 52 |
| 5 | North Carolina | 4.9% | 40 |
| 6 | Ohio | 4.1% | 33 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 4.0% | 32 |
| 8 | Missouri | 3.7% | 30 |
| 9 | New York | 3.5% | 28 |
| 10 | Georgia | 3.5% | 28 |
% Of Establishments
0%
11%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
136
Total SBA Loans
$128.2M
Total Loan Volume
$943K
Average Loan Size
11 yrs
Average Loan Term
9.63%
Average Interest Rate
2,880
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: The SBA[7] sets the size standard for NAICS 336211 at 1,000 employees. Firms below this threshold qualify for small business set-aside contracts and SBA-backed lending programs. Federal procurement includes ambulance bodies for military medical units, bus bodies for Department of Defense shuttle operations, and utility bodies for federal agency fleet vehicles. The SBA's contracting programs[8] support body manufacturers pursuing GSA fleet vehicle and FEMA emergency vehicle contracts. Eligible businesses can access SBA 7(a) loans[9] for working capital, equipment, and acquisition financing, while 504 loans[10] support major fixed-asset purchases including real estate and heavy machinery.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 16 | $40.0M | $2.5M |
| 2 | Cadence Bank | 8 | $29.2M | $3.6M |
| 3 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 24 | $25.5M | $1.1M |
| 4 | PlainsCapital Bank | 16 | $17.6M | $1.1M |
| 5 | The Huntington National Bank | 8 | $6.2M | $776K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses are classified under NAICS 336211?
Manufacturers of motor vehicle bodies and cabs sold separately from complete vehicles classify here. Products include truck bodies, school bus bodies, transit bus bodies, ambulance bodies, fire apparatus, utility bodies, and van conversions per the Census Bureau[5] classification.
How is the motor vehicle body manufacturing industry structured?
Roughly 587 businesses employ an estimated 27,400 workers per Census data[11]. Most firms operate as second-stage manufacturers building custom bodies on purchased chassis. Production runs are typically small, ranging from single custom units to batches under 50, requiring flexible manufacturing layouts.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 336211?
The SBA[7] sets the threshold at 1,000 employees. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 average employees qualify as small for federal contracting preferences and SBA-backed financing programs including 7(a) and 504 loans.
What NAICS codes are related to motor vehicle body manufacturing?
Related codes include 336110 (Automobiles), 336120 (Heavy Trucks), 336212 (Truck Trailers), 336214 (Travel Trailers), 336360 (Vehicle Seating), and 336999 (Other Transportation Equipment). Each covers complete vehicles, trailers, or components distinct from the separate body and cab structures in this code.
What industries interact with motor vehicle body manufacturers?
Heavy truck producers, school districts, transit agencies, fire departments, and ambulance services interact most directly. Chassis manufacturers supply the platforms while end users specify custom body configurations for their operational requirements across commercial, municipal, and emergency service applications.
What activities are included in NAICS 336211?
Activities include fabricating and welding truck body structures, assembling school bus bodies on commercial chassis, building ambulance patient compartments with medical equipment mounts, constructing fire apparatus bodies with pump and aerial components, manufacturing refrigerated and insulated van bodies, and converting vans for specialty commercial and passenger use.
Can motor vehicle body manufacturers qualify for SBA loans?
Yes, firms below 1,000 employees qualify for SBA lending programs[8] including 7(a) and 504 loans. Welding robots, paint booth systems, CNC plasma cutting tables, and body assembly fixtures represent capital investments suited to SBA 504 equipment financing.
Where are motor vehicle body manufacturers concentrated?
Production spreads across the Midwest, Southeast, and Central states near heavy truck chassis supply points and commercial fleet customer concentrations. Indiana, Georgia, Alabama, Kansas, and Wisconsin host major school bus and commercial body plants. Fire apparatus manufacturers cluster in Wisconsin, Florida, and South Dakota. Proximity to chassis OEM shipping points and regional fleet markets influences facility location across product categories.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [7]Small Business Administration sba.gov
- [8]SBA's contracting programs sba.gov
- [9]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [10]504 loans sba.gov
- [11]Census data naicslist.com
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