Propane and LP gas delivery is a route-driven business where every truck needs to carry hose, fittings, regulators, safety equipment, and paperwork in an organized, weather-tight setup — every single day, all year long. Whether you’re servicing residential tanks in rural Texas or running commercial bulk delivery routes across the Gulf Coast, the right truck body keeps your drivers efficient and your equipment protected. At Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX, we outfit service trucks for propane and LP gas delivery companies throughout Texas and Louisiana.
What Propane Delivery Companies Need in a Truck Body
Support and service trucks for propane operations (separate from the bulk delivery tanker itself) need compartmentalized, lockable storage for hose fittings, gauges, leak detectors, valve parts, and safety signage. Drivers need quick access without digging through loose gear, and compartments need to stay dry and secure through Texas storms and Gulf humidity.
Service Bodies for Propane Techs
A compartmentalized service body is the standard setup for propane service and installation trucks. Consider:
- RKI Service Bodies: Houston-manufactured, heavy-gauge steel with multiple lockable compartments for regulators, hose, and fittings. Field-tested for daily route work in Gulf Coast heat and humidity. $4,500–$8,500 installed.
- CM SB/SSB Service Bodies: Cost-effective compartment storage for smaller propane service operations. Available on F-250 through F-450 chassis. $3,500–$6,500 installed.
- SpaceKap Van Cap: A fully enclosed fiberglass cap that protects sensitive equipment and paperwork from weather while keeping the bed lighter than a full steel service body. Good fit for residential delivery techs who need enclosed, secure storage. $2,800–$5,500 installed.
Flatbeds for Tank Delivery and Exchange Routes
Companies that deliver and exchange cylinder tanks (rather than run a bulk tanker) often prefer an open flatbed for loading and unloading cylinders quickly. Popular choices:
- CM RD Flatbed: Clean, rugged all-steel flatbed in 7’–9′ lengths. Easy to load and secure cylinder racks or crates. $2,200–$3,800 installed.
- Norstar SM/SD Flatbeds: Texas-made (Clarksville, TX) mid-tier flatbeds that hold up well to daily loading and route wear. $2,400–$4,200 installed.
Chassis Recommendations for Propane Delivery Trucks
| Use Case | Recommended Chassis | Best Body |
|---|---|---|
| Residential service/install tech | Ford F-250/F-350 SRW or Ram 2500/3500 | RKI or CM service body |
| Commercial route truck | Ford F-350/450 DRW or Ram 3500/4500 | RKI service body |
| Cylinder exchange/delivery | Ford F-250/350 or Ram 2500/3500 | CM or Norstar flatbed |
Serving Texas and Louisiana Propane Operators
Star Truck Equipment is located in Wharton, TX, and outfits work trucks for propane and LP gas delivery companies across the Houston metro, Gulf Coast, Victoria, San Antonio, and Austin corridors, as well as customers throughout Louisiana. All our bodies use powder-coat finishes built to hold up in Texas heat and coastal humidity — no galvanized finishes, just durable, honest construction.
Call us at (979) 532-1486 or stop by our Wharton location to talk through your fleet’s daily route needs. We’ll help you spec the right body, compartment layout, and chassis for the way your drivers actually work.