If you’re searching for truck beds or truck equipment near Tyler, Texas, Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX is your best source in East Texas. We carry the most trusted brands in the business — CM, Bedrock, Norstar, Pronghorn, Bradford Built, NXG, RKI, STI, and Aluma — and we serve customers throughout Texas with shipping options and full installation at our Wharton shop.

Serving Tyler, TX Work Truck Owners

Tyler is about 3 hours northeast from our facility — just 200 miles — and we regularly work with customers from the area. The East Texas economy is built on rose farming and horticulture, oil and gas, healthcare, construction, distribution logistics, and all of those industries depend on properly equipped work trucks. Whether you need a heavy-duty flatbed, a lockable service body, a crane body for lifting, or a hay bed for your ranch, we have what you need at a competitive price.

Many of our Tyler-area customers call ahead to discuss their needs, place their order, and either have equipment shipped or make the drive to Wharton for a professional installation. Our installers are experienced with all the major brands and can fit your truck correctly the first time.

Truck Beds & Bodies We Carry

  • CM Truck Beds — American-made flatbeds, service bodies, hay beds, and landscape bodies. The CM RD and CM SK are among the most popular flatbeds in Texas. Available in SRW and DRW configurations across a range of CA lengths.
  • Bedrock Truck Beds — Premium steel flatbeds built in Texas. The Granite Series 9G features heavy-gauge steel with a powder-coat finish. Available in 7.5′ to 11’+ bed lengths.
  • Norstar Truck Beds — SR flatbeds and SD service bodies are a strong choice for rose farming and horticulture operations. Excellent CA measurement range, SRW and DRW options.
  • Bradford Built Truck Beds — Heavy steel flatbeds for contractors, ranchers, and farmers. Wide CA length selection for every major cab chassis.
  • Pronghorn Flatbeds — Purpose-built for the working rancher and farmer. Rugged steel construction, gooseneck hitch-ready, available in SRW and DRW.
  • RKI Truck Bodies — Service bodies and crane bodies made in Houston, TX. Ideal for utility contractors and oilfield service companies requiring lockable storage and heavy-lift capability.
  • STI Truck Bodies — Service bodies, mechanics trucks, lube trucks, and crane bodies for fleet upfitters and oilfield operators.

Industries We Serve in East Texas

Work truck buyers near Tyler come from a range of industries that put serious demands on their equipment. We specialize in outfitting trucks for:

  • Rose farming and horticulture — East Texas’s rose farming and horticulture sector needs heavy-duty flatbeds and specialized bodies that hold up to daily hauling in tough conditions.
  • Oil and gas — Oil and gas operations depend on service bodies and crane-equipped trucks for maintaining and deploying equipment at remote locations.
  • Construction — Contractors, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs throughout East Texas rely on service bodies and flatbeds to stay organized and efficient on every job site.
  • Agriculture and RanchingHay beds and flatbeds keep farm and ranch operations running. We carry CM, Bedrock, and Pronghorn options that handle bale hauling, feed delivery, and equipment transport.

Flatbed Sizing: CA Measurements Explained

If you’re ordering a flatbed body for your pickup or cab chassis, you need to know your truck’s cab-to-axle (CA) measurement — the distance from the back of the cab to the center of the rear axle. Standard CA ranges for popular trucks:

  • Ford F-350 SRW: 56″ CA (Regular Cab), 60″ CA (SuperCab), 60″ CA (Crew Cab Short Box)
  • Ford F-450/F-550: 60″–84″ CA depending on cab and configuration
  • Ram 3500 SRW/DRW: 56″–84″ CA range
  • Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis: 60″–84″+ CA range

Our team can help you match the right bed length to your specific truck. Don’t guess — measure or call us and we’ll help you get it right.

Service Bodies and Crane Bodies for Tyler Contractors

For contractors, oilfield operators, and utility fleets in East Texas, a service body is often a better choice than a flatbed. Service bodies give you lockable compartments to organize tools and parts, a clean professional appearance, and options for mounting a crane. We carry STI and RKI service bodies along with Tiger Crane systems for heavy lift applications.

Ship to Tyler or Visit Our Wharton, TX Shop

Star Truck Equipment is located at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488 — about 3 hours northeast from Tyler. You have two options:

  • Shipping — We can ship many truck bodies and accessories direct to Tyler or to a local installer in the area.
  • Installation at our shop — Drive your truck to Wharton and our crew will handle the full installation. You leave with a properly fitted, work-ready truck.

Call or Order Today

Ready to outfit your work truck? Call Star Truck Equipment at (979) 532-1486 — we’re happy to help Tyler-area customers find the right flatbed, service body, crane body, or hay bed for their truck and their industry.

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