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NEW Ranch Hauler Body

Scelzi Has Expanded The Best Work Truck Fleet In The USA - December 2025

The New Ranch Hauler combines the handling of a service body with the versatility of a mini-flatbed.

Standard Specifications: The Scelzi Ranch Hauler standard body length is 80", with different CA lengths depending on OEM chassis sizes. It comes with 38" vertical front compartments, Roller Drawers, open top 33" compartments, a 16" rear workdeck with access doors and drop storage compartment with lockable flip up lid, and a 1500 B&W Turnover ball hitch. Other colors and options, such as polyurea coating and compartment lights, will be offered as well. See more about the Scelzi Ranch Hauler.

Scelzi Makes First Appearance in the Shafter Cinco de Mayo Parade!

May 2026

Our team in Shafter, CA dressed up Scelzi trucks with colorful Mexican decorations to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! This was Scelzi's first appearance in such a large community event in Shafter and it turned out to be a huge success! Thank you to our team in Shafter for volunteering and making this possible. Scelzi Shafter Cinco De Mayo Parade

Scelzi Takes Over the 2026 Clovis Rodeo Parade

April 2026

Scelzi was the largest entry in the Clovis (CA) Rodeo Parade on April 25, 2026. This parade was themed "Happy Birthday America!" to celebrate 250 Years of the USA. Scelzi employees eagerly volunteered to participate and decorate the Scelzi Transportation fleet and company vehicles. We even had a few truck bodies lent to us by our friends at Sanger Chevrolet, Fresno Truck Center, and Future Ford of Clovis. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and those who came to see us! The Scelzi parade of trucks can be seen here: Scelzi Clovis Rodeo Part 1 Scelzi Clovis Rodeo Part 2 Scelzi Clovis Rodeo Part 3

Scelzi Is Major Entrant In Clovis Children's Electrical Christmas Parade

December 2025

Scelzi was among the largest participants in the Clovis (CA) Children's Electrical Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025. It was the 37th edition of this Christmastime tradition. Thousands of kids and adults lined the streets in the early evening hours around Old Town Clovis. An array of staff from different departments at Scelzi's Fresno facility decorated the trucks and rode in the parade, along with their families. This was the first time Scelzi had participated and plans an even greater effort next year. The Scelzi parade of trucks can be seen here: MOVIE - Parade of Scelzi Trucks

Gary Scelzi Inducted Into the Don Garlits Drag Racing Hall of Fame

March 2025

Gary Scelzi has been inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held on March 6th in Florida. Gary thanked both his brothers for the support and was accompanied by his wife and two sons, Gio and Dominic Scelzi. Congratulations Gary on accomplishing one of your lifelong dreams!

Gary's racing accomplishments include:

• 3-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion
• 1-time NHRA Funny Car Champion
• 43 wins
• One of only three drivers to ever win BOTH the Top Fuel and Funny Car titles

FordPros Article

Landscapers find perfect tool for their growing business - Featured in FordPros Issue 72, August 2023

"We look for function first and great longevity second," says Cordeiro, "and that includes the service trucks we use as well. We have tried quite a few." Eventually they settled on the Ford F-Series, teamed with Scelzi's premium truck bodies.

When a new customer first sees a member of the C4 landscaping team roll onto their property, there is no mistaking they are dealing with an elite service team. The rugged yet stylish truck body, covered in a jet black, highly reflective paint finish verifies that these are serious professionals. The trucks are a reflection of the company values Cordeiro instills in his team.

"We didn't start with Scelzi truck bodies at first, because we didn't realize there was such a large gap in quality between them and other suppliers," states Cordeiro. "But we saw how much nicer they looked and the design of the hinges and other features, and it was obvious they were built to last a long time. We also love the degree of customization we can do that still retains the premium Scelzi quality. Our 5-year old Scelzi bodies still operate as well as the new ones we got last year, and their customer service has always been top-notch."

Whether on a new installation or repairing a broken water pipe, the work teams at C4 have seen quite a few changes in tools and techniques over the years.

Joe looks back on those changes, his son Jozeph is looking forward, with a degree in ornamental horticulture and a hunger to learn more. Adds Jozeph, "We are getting ready to order another batch because our business is growing fast, but also because our tasks are made a little bit easier when you have the right equipment. We certainly feel that Scelzi truck bodies are perfect for us now and in the foreseeable future."

World Ag Expo 2023

Scelzi at World Ag Expo with Kings Speedway - Powered by Keller Motors, Feb 14-16

Scelzi Enterprises was at the World Ag Expo 2023 in Tulare with some guests from Kings Speedway. We were stationed in booth R46. If you missed us we hope to see you next year!

FordPros: Quality Focus Does Not Change With New Model Year

Featured in FordPros Issue 69, February 2023

The flagship event of our industry is coming soon to Indianapolis, and there are bound to be plenty of new products revealed at the Work Truck Show. Some will be old horses dressed up in new clothing, while others will take advantage of cutting edge breakthroughs in EV and internal combustion technologies. Some might even offer unique applications of artificial intelligence to mimic some previously-only-human decision making processes. And there will be an air of optimism for the future throughout the show, based largely on the renewed stream of chassis cabs now being sent to dealers and upfitters from Ford and other truck manufacturers. Predictions about the 2023 economy may be fickle, but the pent up demand for work trucks is a thirst not soon to be quenched.

But one thing that may not be on display with a big banner, or highlighted behind a large touch screen monitor is one of the most important of all: the value of a Quality-driven company culture. A culture that does not waver when supply lines sputter or workforce challenges reach a boiling point. Or when a technology isn't quite ready for prime time. A culture that ensures partners and customers know what they are getting at all times and in all situations. All the technology in the world does not matter if not backed by the character of the person who shakes your hand at the end of the deal, and their company's commitment to the highest quality of products and personal interactions.

Instilling a quality culture is difficult. Maintaining one is even harder. Just ask Mike Scelzi, who has been succeeding at both for nearly 44 years. "You first must commit to it yourself," Scelzi says, "and for me and my brothers this was easy. Our father Monroe drilled into us that if you are going to spend your life doing something, do it well. We put our names on every truck body that we build, and we take that personally. Each body is a reflection of our brand, but also our personal reputation. But the harder part is convincing your work team that there are some things that can't be compromised, no matter the hurdles. That is not typically a message they get from their previous employers, or from other companies they are considering joining. The goal posts have been moved lower at many organizations in recent years, and traits like honesty appear to be in shorter supply. Honesty is the one raw material we need the most to run our organization, and all the work teams in it."

Work teams that are bound to change over time, as employees look for seemingly greener pastures. And work teams that not only must overcome the temporary challenges of COVID workplace restrictions over the past few years, but also operate during a generational change in attitude about the role of the workplace in general. Employees in their 20s and 30s today have a different view than previous groups. Couple that with the legal environment for companies operating in California, and there are days the Scelzi brothers shake their heads in occasional disbelief.

"Our people don't engrave their names on our truck bodies, but we do our best to make them feel like they do", adds Gary Scelzi. "I have been known to get angry when a member of our team does not share the Scelzi passion for truck body perfection that I do, but I know there is a limit to what we can reasonably expect. We have done pretty well keeping a backbone of long-term employees in place in key areas. They preach the value of Quality and doing it right the first time, so Mike and I don't need to beat that drum as often ourselves. It starts with finding those key people whose personal drive for quality and integrity matches our own - and then taking care of them."

At Scelzi Enterprises, the recipe for success has remained the same, but some of the required ingredients are getting harder to find. "In one way," adds Mike Scelzi, "things are easier now, because really great people stand out apart from the crowd - but like eagles, they don't often flock together, you need to find them one person at a time."

FordPros: A Smart Sales Team Helps Navigate Supply Chain Challenges

Featured in FordPros Issue 68, December 2022

Aside from the housing bubble bust in 2009, Scelzi Enterprises has somehow managed to avoid the heavy damage done by major ups and downs of business cycles. That was the only year in the 43-year history of the company that truck body sales did not increase from year to year. That trend continued this past year as the company closed its fiscal year in September, registering another record sales total. This does not mean the company has not been forced to scramble at times or get extremely creative while adjusting to changes in truck body demand, scarcity of key raw materials and common accessories, like cranes and hoists and hitches. Or juggle production lines when workforce shortages required a change. To some degree, it has been a 43-year juggling act for Scelzi - as it is with all successful enterprises - but the number of production variables has certainly increased dramatically in the past few years.

No Short-Term Salvation

Current trends indicate the juggling will continue into 2023. Supply line shortages continue to slow production and extend lead times for some items to be the longest in recent memory. For example, lead times for truck body cranes from major providers is currently running up to 9 months for many models. In some cases there are substitutions that can be offered to the customer, but that often involves risk in using a less-preferred supplier or brand. "I've never seen anything like this before," states owner Mike Scelzi.

The increased supply chain issues are becoming so entrenched that both Microsoft and Amazon have recently launched new software services to deal with the problem. Amazon's AWS Supply Chain and Microsoft's Supply Chain Platform were both released in November, and time will tell how much they deliver on their promise to not only help businesses deal with actual shortages, but also aid them in predicting future shortages and strategically lean on new supplier or methods of procurement.

A Sales Consulting Strategy

One weapon to fight these heightened supply chain battles that may be overlooked by some is the value of a well-trained, well-informed sales team. When sales are rolling in and supply chains are filled to the brim, a sales team can be strained just to keep up with their quotes. This includes both the dealership sales team and manufacturing sales representatives. But when even the standard cookie cutter orders are a challenge to fill, due to shortages and inexplicable delays, the true value of a sales professional is revealed.

"We look for people with truck experience, for sure," says Mike Scelzi, "but that part can be taught. Finding good listeners and creative problem solvers requires a bit more patience. And those are the salespeople who can offer the customer options that others would not even think about."

And it is not just the sales team, but key sales support personnel as well. "We don't want people who can only do things the way they have always been done," adds Scelzi VP of Sales John Vernon. "Because right now we are dealing with a whole new set of challenges, and that is likely going to require a new set of answers. We always listen to the customer, for how they are going to use their truck and what options they will need. But with the delays in getting so many things right now, we also need to be able to offer more creative designs or alternate choices that would normally not enter into the conversation. We are living in a 'new normal' time right now, and we all better adapt quickly."

For Scelzi Enterprises, that willingness and speed to adapt to difficult challenges has been part of the company's DNA since its inception, and one that continues to serve them well as 2023 approaches.

Scelzi Acquires PMI Truck Bodies of Tacoma

January 2022

Scelzi Enterprises has acquired PMI Truck Bodies of Tacoma, WA. This is the latest in a series of expansion moves for SE, following the opening of a new facility in Shafter, CA in the Fall of 2021. Read the Press Release.