Frontline Communications: Custom Mobile Command and Communications Vehicle Manufacturing
Frontline Communications is a premier entity specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of highly customized communication, command, and specialty vehicles in the United States. A division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., which is itself an Oshkosh Corporation Business (NYSE:OSK), Frontline operates as a dedicated custom vehicle manufacturer with a solid, Fortune 500-backed foundation. The company???s primary operations are centralized at its extensive production facility located in Clearwater, Florida, and it has been a leading force in its specialized market since its founding in 1985.
Continue…What the Company Actually Does
Frontline Communications' core business is the creation of fully integrated, mobile platforms that serve as crucial operational hubs for a variety of demanding sectors. The company does not simply build trucks; it serves as a full-service systems design engineering firm that integrates complex electronic, communication, and broadcast systems into a reliable, rugged, and road-ready vehicle chassis.
The process is highly customized, beginning with concept development and detailed design, which is supported by a seasoned team of systems engineers and R&D talent. They provide complete turnkey solutions, handling all aspects of vehicle construction and system integration entirely in-house with their own technicians, a point of distinction in the industry that eschews the use of subcontractors for core work. Their engineering prowess utilizes advanced parametric technology design programs, including AutoCAD, CATIA, and SOLIDWORKS, to produce highly detailed drawings for the mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems housed within the mobile units.
The company's mission is to provide high-quality communication vehicles that enable customers to respond to any emergency and perform at peak efficiency, focusing on vehicle safety and compliance with strict industry guidelines and regulations.
Products and Services Offered
Frontline Communications offers a comprehensive range of custom-built mobile platforms for sectors including law enforcement, fire/EMS, emergency management, government agencies, and commercial broadcasting. These vehicles are designed for critical applications that require on-the-move communication, command, and data analysis capabilities.
Key Products (Custom Communication and Specialty Vehicles)
- Mobile Command Vehicles: These vehicles are built to act as forward-operating command centers, providing all necessary communications infrastructure and workspace for incident management, coordination, and control. They range in size from small SUV conversions up to large, tractor-drawn trailers with expanding sides to maximize interior space.
- Broadcast Vehicles: Customized for the commercial and public media industries, these units are essential for live, remote reporting. Applications include Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Satellite Uplink/Downlink operations, and other mobile transmission capabilities.
- Law Enforcement and Public Safety Specialty Units: This category covers a variety of highly specialized, non-standard vehicles that support critical public safety operations. Examples include:
- SWAT Trucks: Tactical support and mobile staging areas.
- Bomb/EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Vehicles: Highly secure and specialized transport and operational platforms for bomb disposal teams.
- Mobile Crime Labs / Forensic Labs: On-site processing, evidence collection, and analysis facilities for criminal investigations.
- Rehabilitation and Support Vehicles: Units designed for supporting personnel on long-duration incidents.
Services Offered
The company's commitment extends beyond the manufacturing process to a full life-cycle support model for its specialized vehicles. This ensures their complex, integrated systems remain operational and effective throughout their service life.
- Systems Design Engineering and Integration: Leading the technical team from the initial concept and detailed design phase to final delivery, specializing in customized broadcast and communications systems.
- Operational Training: Providing comprehensive training to the customer's technical and operational teams on the specific vehicle and its integrated systems.
- Lifetime Support: Offering ongoing support for the vehicle and its systems after delivery.
- Warranty and Repair Services: Providing complete warranty assistance, full repair and diagnostic services, and replacement parts assistance for any communication vehicle.
- Nationwide Service Network: Customers benefit from an in-house service team and a nationwide dealer service network, prepared to handle all vehicle service needs.
Through its extensive product line and commitment to comprehensive service, Frontline Communications maintains its position as a dedicated partner in providing mobile communications and command capabilities for mission-critical operations.
