 Moody’s large sales of American Cranes and draglines vaulted it into the number one position among American’s distributors worldwide.In 1946, M. D. Moody was incorporated to M. D. Moody & Sons, Inc. when Maxey's sons Max Moody, Jr. and Muller Pearson Moody joined the company.Maxey continued as head of M. D. Moody & Sons until his death in 1949 leading to Max Moody, Jr. becoming the CEO.