SYDNEY, AUS – Hidrive, as a leading Australian manufacturer and installer of service bodies for utes, trailers and trucks, has been officially accredited as a Quality Vehicle Modifier (QVM) partner of Ford Motor Company.
The QVM accreditation recognises our high-quality craftsmanship and alignment with the safety standards demanded of Ford’s QVM partners. QVM accreditation is achieved through a rigorous qualification process and review of all aspects of a partner’s products and processes to ensure the highest quality standards.
“We’ve been working collaboratively with the major ute and truck brands since the 1990’s, and Ford has consistently been among the most proactive working with service body manufacturers. It’s part of Ranger’s success with fleets,” said Hidrive CEO Stan Eagle.
“Our Ford Australia Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Certification is recognition of Hidrive’s world-class ute canopies and related fit-out processes.”
Hidrive CEO Stan Eagle
This accreditation validates Hidrive’s commitment to quality, fit-for-purpose service bodies, delivered nationally through our company-owned manufacturing and national installation network.
Company Information
Hidrive is Australia’s only manufacturer of service bodies for utes, trailers and trucks with a company-owned national installation network. We build fit-for-purpose aluminium canopies for trades and industry, and we are ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 45001 (Safety) compliant.
Hidrive is vertically integrated, offering over 190 modular and electrical accessories to turn your service body into a truly mobile workspace. These range from shelving, benches, roof storage and drawers to towbars, inverters, lighting and much more.
Like an aircraft fuselage, our light and durable aluminium canopies are engineered to maximise payload and stability, improve fuel efficiency, and be resistant to corrosion, UV damage and vibration. Our products have been bulletproof in the toughest Aussie conditions since 1993. Through 30 years of continuous improvement, our service bodies have evolved into the high-performance range you see today.
Postscript, 15/10/2025
The Ford QVM program was officially discontinued on 15 October 2025 and replaced with the Ford Pro Convertor program. Hidrive is proud to have been certified as one of six inaugural Ford Pro Convertor partners.
