If you’ve been shopping for a Neckover flatbed and want to see what else is out there before you buy, you’re doing it right. Neckover builds a solid trailer and truck bed, but they’re far from the only option for Texas and Louisiana truck owners — and depending on your rig, your budget, and how you use your truck, one of our brands may be a better fit.
At Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX, we upfit trucks with flatbed truck bodies from several manufacturers that go head-to-head with Neckover on quality, warranty, and price. Here’s how the top alternatives stack up.
CM Truck Beds — The Volume Leader
CM is one of the most widely installed flatbed brands in Texas, and for good reason. The CM RD and SK models give you heavy-duty steel construction, a low deck height for easier loading, and a wide dealer network for parts and service. If you’re comparing Neckover’s standard flatbed to a CM RD side by side, most ranchers and contractors find the CM’s deck height and rail spacing easier to work around daily.
Norstar — Built for Working Trucks
Norstar flatbeds are manufactured with a focus on durability for ag, oilfield, and construction use — similar territory to Neckover, but with different frame designs and mounting systems worth comparing. Norstar’s stake pocket spacing and headache rack options are a common reason customers switch over.
Bedrock — Premium Steel and Aluminum Options
Bedrock‘s Diamond and Granite series are a step up in fit and finish, with tighter tolerances and a cleaner powder-coat finish than most flatbeds in this category. If you want your truck to look as sharp as it works, Bedrock is worth a look before you commit to a Neckover.
What to Actually Compare
When you’re cross-shopping Neckover against CM, Norstar, or Bedrock, look past the base price and check:
- Deck height and rail spacing — affects loading and pallet placement
- Steel gauge and cross-member spacing — impacts weight capacity and long-term durability
- Powder-coat vs paint finish — we don’t sell galvanized beds, but a quality powder-coat holds up well in Texas heat and Louisiana humidity
- Fit for your chassis — SRW vs DRW, cab-to-axle (CA) measurement, and whether the bed is built for your exact Ford, Ram, or Chevy cab chassis
- Local install and warranty support — a bed installed and serviced close to home beats one you have to ship parts for
We install and service all three of these brands at our Wharton, TX shop, and we can walk you through the real differences on the lot — not just a spec sheet. Whether you’re running a ranch operation, an oilfield crew, or a contractor fleet across Texas or Louisiana, we’ll help you land on the flatbed that actually fits how you work.
Browse our full lineup of flatbed truck bodies or check out our blog for more brand comparisons. Ready to talk specifics? Call us at (979) 532-1486 and we’ll help you find the right flatbed for your truck.
