Abstract: A latching mechanism for roll-up type doors on a vehicle truck body in which a rotatable rod extends through the truck body adjacent a top edge of the doors and has flanges for engaging the doors. A first lever arm coupled to one end of the rod enables rotation of the rod, and a second lever arm coupled between the first lever arm and the latching mechanism controls the relative rotational position of the rod. The latching mechanism comprises a housing assembly for attachment to the truck body, a rotatable support mounted in the housing and a third lever arm attached to the support and extending from the latching mechanism. An end of the third lever arm is connected to the second lever arm for effecting its movement in response to rotation of the support. First and second stops limit rotation of the support while a tension spring urges the support against the stops.