09 Jul 2025
By Seth Amos
Best Steel Flatbeds 2025: Bradford, Hillsboro & C5 Mfg

Best Steel Flatbeds 2025: Bradford, Hillsboro & C5 Mfg

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Choosing the Right Steel Flatbed: Bradford Built vs Hillsboro vs C5 Mfg (Full Comparison Guide 2025) Looking for the best steel flatbeds for your work truck? At ALE Truck Beds, we specialize in selling and installing top-rated steel flatbeds from trusted brands like Bradford Built, Hillsboro, and C5 Mfg. Whether you're a rancher, contractor, or fleet operator, our goal is to match you with a flatbed that fits your truck and your work. Choosing a steel flatbed isn't just about looks; it's about finding a product that will hold up to the demands of your work, your environment, and your…
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13 Jun 2025
By Seth Amos
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning & Maintaining Your Martin Aluminum Service Body for Years of Trouble-Free Performance.

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning & Maintaining Your Martin Aluminum Service Body for Years of Trouble-Free Performance.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning & Maintaining Your Martin Aluminum Service Body for Years of Trouble-Free Performance At ALE Truck Beds, your trusted source for premium aluminum truck beds, we proudly install high-quality Martin Truck Bodies all-aluminum service bodies. These aluminum bodies are built tough for demanding work. They offer exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and stunning aesthetics. However, like any major investment in your work truck, proper care ensures your Martin Truck Body continues looking great and performing well for years. Here's your simple, step-by-step guide to keeping your aluminum truck service body in peak condition. 1. Martin Aluminum Service…
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10 Jun 2025
By Seth Amos
🛠️ Martin Truck Bodies – All‑Aluminum Gooseneck Service Bodies

🛠️ Martin Truck Bodies – All‑Aluminum Gooseneck Service Bodies

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When it comes to utility, durability, and versatility, Martin Truck Bodies sets the bar high with their all‑aluminum gooseneck service bodies. A favorite across industries like construction, utilities, and landscaping, these bodies offered through ALE Truck Beds combine top-tier design, rugged performance, and long-term value. Why Go All‑Aluminum? Martin’s gooseneck bodies are crafted entirely from aluminum, offering a significant payload advantage and corrosion resistance over traditional steel counterparts. Compared to steel, aluminum construction delivers 3 to 4 times the lifespan, while also keeping trucks lighter, boosting fuel efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs Standout Features: EcoMax Gooseneck (from ALE Truck Beds)…
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06 Jun 2025
By Seth Amos
5 Reasons Aluminum Service Bodies Outperform Steel

5 Reasons Aluminum Service Bodies Outperform Steel

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Why Aluminum Service Bodies Are a Smarter Choice Than Steel When it comes to choosing a service body for your work truck, the decision often comes down to one big choice: aluminum or steel. Both have been used in the industry for decades, but in recent years, aluminum service bodies have become the clear winner for many contractors, fleet owners, and independent tradesmen. Why? Let’s break down the real-world advantages that make aluminum the smarter, long-term investment. 1. Lighter Weight = Better Performance Aluminum weighs significantly less than steel. On average, an aluminum service body can be up to 40-50%…
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27 Oct 2022
By Bobby Warren
Martin SX Flatbed Lets You Use Your Landscaping Truck for Spreading Salt in Winter

Martin SX Flatbed Lets You Use Your Landscaping Truck for Spreading Salt in Winter

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Every owner of a lawn care business, landscaping business, or outdoor services company knows trying to earn money during the winter can be challenging, especially if you live in a state like Ohio that experiences all four seasons. Many of these owners came to the realization that they needed to get into the "snow game" by adding a plow and a salt spreader to their trucks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjLYBM7rzFw Do you offer snow plowing and salt spreading services during the winter? If you do not offer snow removal services in the winter, the good news is you likely have a heavy-duty work…
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01 Oct 2020
By Seth Amos
It’s Fall, and we want to help you fall in love with your new steel or aluminum flatbed!!!

It’s Fall, and we want to help you fall in love with your new steel or aluminum flatbed!!!

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As the crisp air sets in, as the leaves are changing, and the good ol' familiar smells of fall fill the air, the staff here at ALE TRUCK BEDS, wants to help you prepare for winter by helping you find the right flatbed, so you can better enjoy the fall season with those you love. Does your favorite new or used truck need a new bed? We have a vast selection of steel and aluminum truck bodies in stock to fit your needs! Being located in the north eastern region of Ohio, we know what the winter roads can do…
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