Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Principles of consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. and its direct wholly‑owned subsidiary, Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, Douglas Dynamics Finance Company (an inactive subsidiary), Fisher, LLC, Henderson Enterprises Group, Inc., Henderson Products, Inc. and Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment Company, LLC (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three |
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block] | Accounts receivable and allowance for credit losses The Company carries its accounts receivable at their face amount less an allowance for credit losses. The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable are due from distributors of truck equipment and dealers of completed upfit trucks. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition. A receivable is considered past due if payments have not not not not may December 31, 2023 2022 no December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 The following table rolls forward the activity related to credit losses for trade accounts receivable at each segment, and on a consolidated basis for the years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Balance at Additions (reductions) Balance at December 31, charged to Changes to December 31, 2022 earnings Writeoffs reserve, net 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Work Truck Attachments $ 1,000 $ 400 $ - $ - $ 1,400 Work Truck Solutions 366 (80 ) (46 ) 6 246 Total $ 1,366 $ 320 $ (46 ) $ 6 $ 1,646 Balance at Additions (reductions) Balance at December 31, charged to Changes to December 31, 2021 earnings Writeoffs reserve, net 2022 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Work Truck Attachments $ 1,430 $ (432 ) $ - $ 2 $ 1,000 Work Truck Solutions 1,540 (1,044 ) (109 ) (21 ) 366 Total $ 2,970 $ (1,476 ) $ (109 ) $ (19 ) $ 1,366 |
Financing Program [Policy Text Block] | Financing program The Company is party to a financing program in which certain distributors may third third third December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 third December 31, 2023 2022 $16,089 not December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 In the past, minimal losses have been incurred under this agreement. However, an adverse change in distributor retail sales could cause this situation to change and thereby require the Company to repurchase repossessed units. Any repossessed units are inspected to ensure they are current, unused product and are restocked and resold. |
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Interest Rate Swap The Company is a counterparty to interest rate swap agreements to hedge against the potential impact on earnings from increases in market interest rates. On June 13, 2019 May 31, 2019 May 31, 2024. may one June 13, 2019 March 18, 2020, first 2020, March 19, 2020, December 31, 2023 2022 December 31, 2023 2022 On June 9, 2021, June 9, 2021 twelve On May 19, 2022, May 31, 2024 June 9, 2026. may two The fair value of the interest rate swaps, net of tax, is $2,984 and $5,208 at December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 2022 2 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Market is determined based on estimated realizable values. Inventory costs are primarily determined by the first‑in, first‑out (FIFO) method. The Company periodically reviews its inventory for slow moving, damaged and discontinued items and provides reserves to reduce such items identified to their recoverable amounts. The Company records inventories to include truck chassis inventory financed through a floor plan financing agreement as discussed in Note 8. December 31, 2023 2022 The Company receives, on consignment, truck chassis on which it performs upfitting service installations under “bailment pool” arrangements with major truck manufacturers. The Company never receives title to the truck chassis. The aggregate value of all bailment pool chassis on hand as of December 31, 2023 2022 |
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block] | Leases As of December 31, 2023 seventeen 6 In the year ended December 31, 2021, two December 31, 2021 6 |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using straight‑line methods over the estimated useful lives for financial statement purposes and an accelerated method for income tax reporting purposes. The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows: Years Land improvements and buildings 15 - 40 Leasehold improvements 12 Machinery and equipment 3 - 20 Furniture and fixtures 3 - 12 Mobile equipment and other 3 - 10 Depreciation expense was $11,142, $10,418, and $9,634 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 twelve Expenditures for renewals and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred. Repairs and maintenance expenses amounted to $6,925, $6,750 and $5,974 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Impairment of long lived assets Long‑lived assets are reviewed for potential impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not no December 31, 2023 In the year ended December 31, 2021, two December 31, 2021 6 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Goodwill and other intangible assets Goodwill and indefinite‑lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually as of December 31, four The Work Truck Attachments segment consists of two December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 no December 31, 2023 2022 two December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and are reviewed for potential impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not no December 31, 2023 2022 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 At December 31, 2023 may no December 31, 2023 |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income taxes Deferred income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates. Deferred income tax provisions or benefits are based on the change in the deferred tax assets and liabilities from period to period. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not not |
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Deferred financing costs The costs of obtaining financing are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related financing on a basis that approximates the effective interest method. The changes in deferred financing costs are as follows: Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 1,736 Deferred financing costs capitalized on new debt 1,409 Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs (972 ) Amortization of deferred financing costs (493 ) Balance at December 31, 2021 1,680 Amortization of deferred financing costs (379 ) Balance at December 31, 2022 1,301 Deferred financing costs capitalized on new debt 334 Amortization of deferred financing costs (475 ) Balance at December 31, 2023 $ 1,160 |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair value Fair value is the price at which an asset could be exchanged in a current transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not one three 1 2 1 3 The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and discloses the fair value of long‑term debt: Fair Value at December 31, 2023 Fair Value at December 31, 2022 Assets: Non-qualified benefit plan assets (a) $ 9,195 $ 8,874 Interest rate swaps (b) 4,033 7,039 Total Assets $ 13,228 $ 15,913 Liabilities: Long term debt (c) 189,413 207,737 Total Liabilities $ 189,413 $ 207,737 (a) Included in Non-qualified benefit plan assets is the cash surrender value of insurance policies on various individuals that are associated with the Company. The carrying amounts of these insurance policies approximates their fair value. The Company had outstanding loans of $750 against these Non-qualified benefit plan assets as of December 31, 2023 (b) Valuation models are calibrated to initial trade price. Subsequent valuations are based on observable inputs to the valuation model (e.g. interest rates and credit spreads). Model inputs are changed only when corroborated by market data. A credit risk adjustment is made on each swap using observable market credit spreads. Thus, inputs used to determine fair value of the interest rate swap are Level 2 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (c) The fair value of the Company’s long‑term debt, including current maturities, is based on rates for instruments with comparable maturities and credit quality (Level 2 |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Concentration of credit risk The Company’s cash is deposited with multiple financial institutions. At times, deposits in these institutions exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. The Company has not not No 10% December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block] | Revenue recognition The Company applies the guidance codified in Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 606” . 3 |
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block] | Cost of sales Cost of sales includes all costs associated with the manufacture of the Company’s products, including raw materials, purchased parts, freight, plant operating expenses, property insurance and taxes, and plant depreciation. All payroll costs and employee benefits for the hourly workforce, manufacturing management, and engineering costs are included in cost of sales. |
Related Party Transactions [Policy Text Block] | Related party transactions There were no 2021 2022 2023 |
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Warranty cost recognition The Company accrues for estimated warranty costs as revenue is recognized. All warranties are assurance-type warranties. See Note 10 |
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Defined benefit plans The Company has noncontributory, defined benefit postretirement benefit plans covering certain employees. Management reviews underlying assumptions on an annual basis. Refer to Note 12 |
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] | Advertising expenses Advertising expenses include costs for the production of marketing media, literature, website content and displays. The Company participates in trade shows and advertises in the yellow pages and billboards. Advertising expenses amounted to $4,823, $4,699 and $3,884 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 |
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Research and development expenses Research and development expenses include costs to develop new technologies to enhance existing products and to expand the range of product offerings. Research and development expenses amounted to $10,081, $12,159 and $10,152 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 2021 |
Shipping and Handling Costs [Policy Text Block] | Shipping and handling costs Generally, shipping and handling costs are paid directly by the customer to the shipping agent. Those shipping and handling costs billed by the Company are recorded as a component of sales with the corresponding costs included in cost of sales. |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block] | Share based payments The Company applies the guidance codified in ASC 718, Compensation Stock Compensation. |
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated other comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non‑owner resources and is comprised of net income and “other comprehensive income”. The Company’s other comprehensive income is comprised of the adjustments for postretirement benefit liabilities as well as the impact of its interest rate swaps. See Note 19 |
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Segment reporting The Company operates through two two Work Truck Attachments. Work Truck Solutions. Segment performance is evaluated based on segment net sales and Adjusted EBITDA. See Note 16 |