
Road Rescue, a manufacturer of robust ambulances engineered to perform in demanding conditions, is celebrating 50 years of innovation and service.
The Road Rescue story began in 1976, when Bill Huestis, owner and operator of LP Gas
Company in St. Paul, Minnesota, purchased the Road Rescue name and ambulance design drawings from a small fabrication shop. He established Road Rescue as a local provider of safe, spacious and customizable modular ambulances, introducing features that were uncommon among manufacturers at the time.
Today, Road Rescue manufactures Type 1, Type 3 and Medium Duty ambulances at its Winter Park facility. Its highly skilled team builds and customizes ambulances featuring
refined, emergency room-inspired ergonomic design, innovative engineering and advanced safety features. Through a dedicated dealer network serving customers across the U.S. and Canada, Road Rescue delivers the expertise, service and after-sales support that emergency responders depend on.
“For 50 years, Road Rescue has been honored to support EMS providers across the country and help them carry out their lifesaving missions,” said Gary Gunter, president of Terex Ambulance Group. “We are building on that legacy by advancing the Road Rescue brand with innovative solutions designed to create the environment crews need to stay safe and save lives.”
Road Rescue has developed industry-leading advancements in emergency vehicles, including:
- Amplitude™ emergency room-inspired interior design featuring an intuitive, ergonomic layout.
- Brilliance™ advanced vehicle lighting that enhances safety and creates a striking appearance.
- HiddenHinges™ that create a sleek profile by placing door hinges beneath the exterior skin.
- Ergonomically positioned rear exit door handles for easier, safer access.
- One-piece side-body panels that minimize exterior welding at body seams.
- SecureAmp™ module power technology designed to help protect batteries.
Road Rescue will mark its 50th anniversary at EMS World Expo, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, in Orlando, Florida, at booth 2018.
About Road Rescue
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Road Rescue is a premier manufacturer of premium highly customized ambulances which serve fire departments, health
care systems and hospitals across North America. With its manufacturing facilities based in Winter Park, Florida, Road Rescue is part of Terex Corporation’s (NYSE: TEX) Specialty Vehicles segment.
About Terex Corporation
Terex® Corporation (NYSE: TEX) is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing
machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com.



