Marina and boat dock construction crews work in one of the toughest environments a truck body can face —
saltwater spray, humidity, sand, and constant exposure along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana. The trucks
that hold up on these jobs need more than a stock bed; they need the right combination of corrosion resistance,
lifting capability, and deck space to haul pilings, decking lumber, hardware, and tools day after day. At
Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX, we build and install truck
bodies for marine contractors working docks, bulkheads, and boathouses up and down the coast.
Corrosion Resistance Matters More Here Than Almost Any Other Trade
Salt air and standing water eat steel alive over time. For crews working marinas, boat ramps, and coastal
docks, an Aluma aluminum flatbed is often the
smarter long-term investment — aluminum won’t rust, holds up to constant washdown, and keeps the truck’s resale
value higher after years of coastal service. For crews that need heavier-duty steel decking for pilings and
concrete work, a CM or
Norstar flatbed with a quality powder coat finish
can still get the job done, provided the truck gets rinsed regularly.
Cranes for Setting Pilings and Dock Sections
Dock and bulkhead crews frequently need to lift pilings, precast concrete sections, floating dock modules, and
heavy hardware into place without renting a separate crane truck. A Tiger
Cranes truck-mounted crane bolted to a service body or flatbed gives marina contractors on-site lifting
capability for smaller placements, saving time and avoiding the cost of bringing in outside equipment for every
piling.
Service Bodies for Hardware, Fasteners, and Marine-Grade Tools
Beyond the flatbed and crane work, most marina crews also carry a huge inventory of stainless fasteners,
marine-grade hardware, power tools, and dock hardware kits. An RKI
service body with lockable, weathertight compartments keeps that inventory dry and organized between job sites,
which matters when a job might be an hour or more from the nearest hardware store.
Built for the Coast, From Wharton, TX
Star Truck Equipment serves marine and dock construction contractors across Texas and Louisiana, from Corpus
Christi and Galveston Bay to Lake Charles and the Louisiana bayou country. We’ll help you choose between aluminum
and steel, size the right crane for your typical lift, and configure a service body that keeps your crew’s
hardware protected from the elements. Call us at (979) 532-1486 or browse our
flatbed truck bodies and
crane truck bodies to get started. You may also
want to check out our guide to truck
bodies for port and marine service contractors for related coastal-duty configurations.
