Auto body and collision repair shops run their delivery trucks hard — hauling replacement panels, bumpers,
glass, wheels, and parts crates between the shop, salvage yards, and parts distributors every day, often
several runs before lunch. Some shops also run a light recovery or flatbed unit to shuttle damaged vehicles
in from a customer’s driveway instead of paying a tow company. Whatever the mix, the truck body needs a deck
that won’t scratch painted panels, secure tie-down points, and enough weather protection to keep primer,
clear coat, and adhesive supplies from cooking in the Texas sun. At
Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX, we build and install
truck bodies for collision centers, dealership body shops, and independent repair fleets across Texas and
Louisiana.

Flatbeds for Parts Runs and Light Recovery

A flatbed with a smooth deck surface is the right call for shops moving painted panels, glass, and body
parts — no sidewalls to scrape a fender against while loading, and stake pockets for strapping down crated
parts or a wheel dolly. Norstar and
CM both build flatbeds with clean, low-profile
decks and optional rail or headache rack setups that work well for this kind of frequent, careful loading and
unloading, and hold up to daily parts-counter runs without beating up the finish on new sheet metal.

Service Bodies for Mobile Estimators and Parts Runners

Shops that send an estimator or parts runner out to inspect vehicles or pick up small parts orders often
prefer a service body — lockable
compartments keep clipboards, camera gear, small tools, and touch-up supplies secure and dry between stops.
Our STI (Service Trucks International)
lineup gives collision centers a compact, professional-looking unit that’s easy to park at a customer’s
house or a dealership lot.

What Collision Repair Fleets Should Look For

• Smooth deck or floor — protects painted panels and glass from scratches during loading
• Stake pockets and D-ring tie-downs — for strapping down crated parts and wheel dollies
• Lockable, weatherproof compartments — keep primer, adhesives, and small parts protected
• Powder-coat finish — stands up to daily loading without chipping or rusting

Whether you need a clean Bradford
Built flatbed for parts runs or a fully outfitted service body for estimators and mobile techs, we’ll
spec the build around how your shop actually moves parts and vehicles — not just what’s sitting on the lot.

Get Your Collision Repair Fleet Truck Built Right

Star Truck Equipment installs truck bodies for auto body and collision repair shop fleets across Texas
and Louisiana from our shop in Wharton, TX. Call us at (979) 532-1486 or browse our
flatbed truck bodies and
service bodies to get started.