When your business depends on your truck, choosing the best truck bodies for contractors isn’t just a detail — it’s the difference between staying efficient and avoiding downtime. For landscapers, excavation contractors, and construction crews, the right truck body can streamline jobs, reduce costs, and keep your team moving.
At ALE Truck Beds, we sell and install a wide range of truck bodies and upfits designed for tough industries. Here’s how to pick the right setup for your work this fall.
Best Truck Bodies for Contractors: Flatbeds
Flatbeds are one of the most versatile truck bodies we install. They’re perfect for:
- Hauling equipment, pallets, and bulk materials.
- Securing oversized or irregular loads.
- Adding racks, tie-downs, or gooseneck hitches for even more utility.
Aluminum flatbeds are lightweight and resist rust, making them popular with landscapers and excavation contractors. Steel flatbeds provide maximum durability for crews hauling stone, concrete, or heavy machinery.
If your work requires flexibility and strength, a flatbed is one of the best truck bodies for contractors.
Service Bodies for Organized Contractors
When tools are scattered, crews lose time and money. A service body keeps everything in its place.
- Lockable side compartments protect drills, saws, and measuring tools.
- Organizers and shelves reduce wasted trips back to the shop.
- Contractors who rely on power tools can keep gear secure and ready.
According to Work Truck Magazine, service bodies remain one of the most popular choices for contractors who need mobile tool storage.
Our Martin Aluminum Service Bodies combine durability with lightweight construction, resisting rust for years of trouble-free performance.
Dump Bodies for Heavy Material Hauling
Landscaping and excavation crews know the value of a dump body. With hydraulic lifts, material handling becomes simple, fast, and safe.
- Landscapers use dump bodies for mulch, topsoil, and stone.
- Excavators haul gravel, fill dirt, and demolition debris.
- Construction crews unload sand, concrete chunks, and scrap.
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) highlights dump bodies as an essential tool for contractors in heavy material industries.
Steel dump bodies handle the heaviest loads, while aluminum options reduce weight and resist corrosion.
Platform & Stake Bodies for Flexible Jobsites
For landscapers and contractors who need open space and removable sides, platform and stake bodies are a smart choice.
- Transport trees, sod, or irregularly shaped loads.
- Load and unload quickly from the side.
- Combine the hauling space of a flatbed with the security of removable stake sides.
These bodies adapt easily, giving crews the flexibility they need on jobsites where materials and tasks change daily.
Specialty Upfits to Maximize Crew Productivity
Beyond the body itself, the right upfit takes your truck from basic to jobsite-ready. At ALE Truck Beds, we install:
- Gooseneck & receiver hitches for hauling skid steers, mini-excavators, and heavy trailers.
- Toolboxes and racks to maximize storage and efficiency.
- Lighting and strobes for safety during early mornings, late nights, or roadside work.
OSHA emphasizes the importance of proper vehicle lighting for roadside safety, making LED strobes a smart upgrade for contractors.
- Winter prep equipment like plows and spreaders, so your truck stays profitable year-round.
Why September Is the Right Time to Upgrade
Fall is a transition season. Projects are still in full swing, but winter isn’t far away. By upgrading or upfitting your truck now, you’ll:
- Maximize uptime while demand is still high.
- Be ready for winter work (plowing, hauling, spreading).
- Avoid the seasonal rush when shops fill up later in the year.
ALE Truck Beds: The Best Truck Bodies for Contractors
Choosing the best truck bodies for contractors depends on your work, whether it’s landscaping, excavation, or construction. At ALE Truck Beds, we install flatbeds, service bodies, dump bodies, stake bodies, and custom upfits designed for tough jobs. Schedule your installation this fall and get your crew ready for the busy season.
