Lothian Vehicle Bodybuilders

Lothian Vehicle Bodybuilders is a Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilding business, based in West Lothian, Scotland, from our purpose-built facility our company is led by our Managing Director Jackie Docherty and Sales Director Robert Anderson-Graham between them having over 50 years industry experience.

Being top ranked in the UK for Lot 5 Specialist Conversions up to 44t on the TPPL /NEPO224 Acquisition & Conversion of Heavy Goods & Specialist Vehicle Framework Agreement, in addition to positions on Scotland Excel Tender framework, Link/Halton housing Tender framework this along with other Frameworks & vehicle conversion contracts puts LVB at the forefront in the vehicle conversion market.

Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025 Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilder of the year 2025 - Central Scotland

Winners of the Commercial Motor Bodybuilders of the year award 2021

Recognised and approved Bodybuilder programme for most vehicle manufacturers

Approved supplier of multiple Tail lifts - Cranes – Hook lifts - Bin lifts

Lothian Vehicle Bodybuilders specialises in the 3.5 to 26-tonne market, and offer a wide range of bodies: -

• Drop sides
• Tippers
• Box Van and Luton in alloy and GRP
• Platforms and Beavertails
• Derby body with Bin lifts
• Arb Bodies
• Panel Vans
• Highway Maintenance Vehicles
• Welfare Van
• Dog and pest control vehicles

Lothian Vehicle Bodybuilders has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval from the Vehicle Certification Agency for both N1 and N2 multistage vehicles. VCA Conformity of Production certificates are also in place.

We believe that the quality of materials used together with our highly skilled staff ensure that our customers receive a premium product which will stand the test of time. LVB offer a professional, competitive service delivered on time.

If you would like to discuss how we can help your fleet, give us a call on 01506 636909