Buying a Truck Body

Trucks are a vital tool in any number of industries, from shipping to landscaping to utility work and beyond—but they’re only useful if they have the right body for the job. We here at DTI Trucks want to help you get exactly the tools you need, so we’ve put together a few tips on getting the right truck body, below. To learn more, or to see the truck bodies we have for sale, contact our stores in Wheat Ridge and Denver, Colorado, today!

Service Body Types

There are a few common truck bodies used for various service industries, mostly used for landscaping, dumping, hauling, and the like.

• Flatbed Body: These truck bodies are some of the simplest, consisting entirely of a flat deck with low walls or no walls at all. They’re perfect for hauling bulky or oddly-shaped cargo.
• Van Body: Enclosed van bodies are great for protecting more delicate or sensitive cargo from the weather and from prying eyes. 
• Contractor Body: Contractor bodies consist of a roomy bed and numerous exterior compartments, making them great for carrying all the tools and equipment you need.

Your Needs

With those in mind, consider what you need this truck body to do. Think about how much storage space you need, whether you need it in one open cargo compartment or multiple smaller ones, and how well you need to secure the cargo.

Then think about the cargo and equipment you’ll be carrying. Different tools and cargo will be more secure and convenient to transport in different bodies.

We hope this helps you get a head start on getting the right truck body! For more information, or to see the truck bodies we have available, contact us at DTI Trucks. We proudly serve Wheat Ridge and Denver, Colorado—let us serve you today!