“If it’s the best you’re looking for, we’ve got it.” That’s the motto at CM Truck Beds, in Kingston, Oklahoma. These words, displayed above the production floor at CM’s Kingston headquarters, serve as a daily reminder to nearly 200 employees. And they produce great products at incredible speed—rolling out a brand-new, finished truck bed every 20 minutes. Today, the AEM Manufacturing Express rolled into Kingston greeted by a bright clear day and the dedicated employees of CM Truck Beds, a leading manufacturer of durable truck beds and service bodies. The atmosphere was warm and eager for a celebration of the people who make it all possible.
CM Truck Beds employees pose for a team picture before sending off the AEM Manufacturing Express to its next stop in Paragould, Arkansas.
CM Truck Beds was founded over 30 years ago in Madill, Oklahoma as a trailer manufacturer. Since 1990, the company has grown tremendously, expanding product offerings to include more than 100 different lines across service and crane bodies and flat decks. In addition to diversifying its catalog, CM has also opened three new locations across Oklahoma and secured 100% of their production and assembly within the United States. Despite their growth, CM Truck Beds remains true to its roots—a small company with a big mission: to build the best.
This commitment shows throughout company operations, and in a unified work ethic flowing through everyone, from seasoned career supervisors on the factory floor to new hires attracted by the company’s stellar reputation. “Driving down a highway, you’d be hard-pressed to find a trailer that doesn’t have the CM name on it. I’m proud to work here because I know I’m part of the best of the best: the best people, the best customers, the best product,” said Gabriel Rios, Mechanical Design Engineer at CM Truck Beds.
The AEM Manufacturing Express event was more than just a celebration of the company’s success; it was a heartfelt recognition of the hard work and dedication that every employee brings to their job each day. State Rep. Josh Cantrell and State Sen. Jerry Alvord joined the celebration, sharing the stage with employees as they recounted their inspirational stories of growth and opportunity within the company. “We are part of a large corporation, but we are also a family, and at the heart of each family is the people. They all know they are members of a team—if we win, we win together. If we lose, we lose together. And I’m so proud to represent a place that sees each other as family,” said Vice President of Operations Monty Geter.
The event concluded on a high note as the Kingston community expressed their gratitude for CM Truck Beds’ contributions. State Sen. Alvord and State Rep. Cantrell also surprised CM Truck Beds with a Certificate of Appreciation, honoring the company’s leadership and their positive impact on the Kingston community.
The event was a powerful testament to the profound impact CM Truck Beds has on both the industry and the lives of their employees and the Kingston community. As the celebration drew to a close, it was clear that their success is not just about building the best products—it’s about fostering a legacy of excellence and creating new opportunities that will shape the future of equipment manufacturing in Oklahoma.
