Decades of Dedication

Celebrating over 30 years of Service

Established over three decades ago, Ground Force emerged as a modest, locally-owned enterprise specializing in the manufacture of explosive equipment for the mining industry worldwide. Recognizing the burgeoning demand for comprehensive fueling solutions at mining sites, we innovated the rigid frame fuel and lube trucks. Our growth trajectory has been marked by robust OEM partnerships and a steadfast dedication to continual enhancement. Today, Ground Force stands as a premier entity, boasting an expansive portfolio of mining support solutions that encompass fuel and lubrication systems, dust suppression, fire safety, road maintenance, electric cable management, service vehicles, and custom dump bodies. With a presence in over 75 countries, we remain committed to elevating our product offerings, contributing positively to our communities, and fostering a familial work environment that cherishes our employees.

Empowering our Customers through Performance and Durability across the Globe

The global headquarters of Ground Force Worldwide is strategically located in Northern Idaho, anchoring a network of manufacturing facilities that span across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our valued customers enjoy comprehensive support through our expansive global network of OEM dealers.

WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURING

OUR CORE VALUES

PEOPLE

Safety  /  Family  /  Relationships  /  Success  /  Community

INTEGRITY

Accountability  /  Trust  /  Humility  /  Honesty  /  Commitment

TEAMWORK

Collaboration  /  Respect  /  Reliability  /  Communication  /  Support

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Listening  /  Innovation  /  Training  /  Quality  /  Process Improvement

OUR HISTORY

2022
GROUND FORCE WORLDWIDE ACQUIRES TOWHAUL CORPORATION2
Ground Force Worldwide acquires TowHaul Corporation

Ground Force, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, Executes Agreement to Acquire TowHaul Corporation Ground Force Worldwide (“Ground Force”), a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets and operations of TowHaul Corporation (“TowHaul”).

2021
September 08 Fed Signal Post FEDERAL SIGNAL PURCHASES GROUND FORCE WORLDWIDE2
FEDERAL SIGNAL PURCHASES GROUND FORCE WORLDWIDE

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) (the “Company”), a leader in environmental and safety solutions, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets and operations of Ground Force Worldwide (“GFW”) for cash consideration of $45 million.

2016
WE BROKE OUR OWN RECORD!
WE BROKE OUR OWN RECORD!

Manufacturing (2) Ground Force Fuel & Lube Trucks installed on 250T Rigid Frame Trucks. SIZE MATTERS!

1ST UNDERGROUND HAUL TRUCK
1ST UNDERGROUND HAUL TRUCK

Official Product Launch 1st Underground Haul Truck 20 ton size class product line.

2013
GROUND FORCE ENTERS RIGID FRAME DUMP BUSINESS
GROUND FORCE ENTERS RIGID FRAME DUMP BUSINESS

Ground Force enters Rigid Frame Dump business with 320 ton body.

INTRODUCTION OF RIGID FRAME ROCK SPREADER TRUCKS
INTRODUCTION OF RIGID FRAME ROCK SPREADER TRUCKS

Introduction of Ground Force Rigid Frame Rock Spreader Trucks, four built this year.

2012
UNDERGROUND FORCE IS LAUNCHED AT MINEXPO 2012
UNDERGROUND FORCE IS LAUNCHED AT MINEXPO 2012

Underground Force is launched at MinExpo 2012 with First UG20K Motor Grader.

2011
GROUND BREAKING ON OUR NEW FACTORY
GROUND BREAKING ON OUR NEW FACTORY

Ground Breaking on our 80,000 sq. foot factory in Post Falls, Idaho.

FIRST WORLD’S LARGES WATER TRUCK
FIRST WORLD’S LARGEST WATER TRUCK

Ground Force builds First World’s Largest Water Truck, carrying 60,000 gallons of water.

2005
GROUND FORCE ENTERS THE RIGID FRAME WATER BUSINESS
GROUND FORCE ENTERS THE RIGID FRAME WATER BUSINESS

Ground Force enters the Rigid Frame Water business with an 18,000 gallon water tank.

RIGID FRAME FUEL AND LUBE TRUCKS REVOLUTIONIZE THE INDUSTRY
RIGID FRAME FUEL AND LUBE TRUCKS REVOLUTIONIZE THE INDUSTRY

Ground Force Rigid Frame Fuel and Lube Trucks revolutionize the industry with truck sizes from 60-200 ton – Our 200 ton is the WORLD’S LARGEST.

2003
FIRST WATER PULL BUILT
FIRST WATER PULL BUILT

First Ground Force Water Pull built, 5,000 gallons on a new Cat® 613 Scraper Truck.

2002
FIRST ARTICULATED CABLE REEL TRUCK
FIRST ARTICULATED CABLE REEL TRUCK

First Ground Force Articulated Cable Reel Truck.

2001
FIRST ARTICULATED FUEL AND LUBE TRUCK BUILT
FIRST ARTICULATED FUEL AND LUBE TRUCK BUILT

First Ground Force Articulated Fuel and Lube Truck is built, with the incorporation of the innovation Ground Force frame stretch.

PURCHASE OF ARESCO
PURCHASE OF ARESCO

Ron and Pam Nilson purchase ARESCO – renames GROUND FORCE MANUFACTURING.

1993
FIRST RIGID FRAME FUEL AND LUBE TRUCK
FIRST RIGID FRAME FUEL AND LUBE TRUCK

First Rigid Frame Fuel and Lube Truck installed on Euclid 50 ton truck.

1990
FIRST ARESCO UNDERGROUND LUBE ONLY BUILT
FIRST ARESCO UNDERGROUND LUBE ONLY BUILT

First ARESCO Underground Lube only installed on Eimco underground chassis.

1989
FIRST ARESCO CONVENTIONAL FUEL AND LUBE TRUCK BUILT
FIRST ARESCO CONVENTIONAL FUEL AND LUBE TRUCK BUILT

First ARESCO Conventional Fuel and Lube Truck manufactured.

1988
THE INCEPTION OF ARESCO
THE INCEPTION OF ARESCO

The inception of ARESCO – manufacturing mechanic service, stemming, explosive, & blast crew trucks for conventional size truck chassis.