Frequently Asked Questions

Drake-Scruggs Equipment has been a family-owned business serving the Midwest since 1946. Based in Springfield, Illinois, we’ve been providing truck equipment and services throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1946.

We serve customers throughout Illinois and Missouri from our Springfield, Illinois location. We offer both on-site service at our facility and mobile truck service to meet your fleet wherever you are in the region.

We work with municipal fleets, utility companies, commercial fleets, construction companies, landscaping businesses, HVAC and plumbing contractors, electrical services, telecommunications, agriculture, food services, delivery companies, and any business that relies on work trucks and commercial vehicles.

Our primary focus is on new truck equipment from leading manufacturers. However, we can discuss your specific needs and budget. Contact us to explore available options – we’re committed to finding the right solution for your fleet.

You can request a free quote directly through our website’s quote request page. Simply provide details about your truck equipment needs, and our team will get back to you promptly with a customized solution and pricing.

Yes, Drake-Scruggs Equipment has been a proud member of NTEA (the National Truck Equipment Association) for over 50 years. We attend The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis each year to stay current with industry innovations and receive in-depth technical education.

We’re an authorized dealer for industry-leading brands including Knapheide, Stellar, Versalift, Crysteel, BrandFX, AutoCrane, Weather Guard, Adrian Steel, BOSS Plow, Thunder Creek, Mountain Tarp, Unicover, Buyers Products, CTech, BAK Industries, Whelen, DECKED, Tommy Gate, Palfinger, Ecco, Maxon and more.

A service body is a specialized truck body with multiple compartments, drawers, and storage areas designed for workers who need to carry and organize tools, equipment, and supplies. They’re ideal for contractors, utilities, municipalities, and service industries like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.

We’re an authorized dealer for Knapheide (since the 1950s), making us Springfield’s largest Knapheide distributor. We also offer service bodies and truck equipment from Stellar and other trusted manufacturers with extensive in-stock inventory.

Dump bodies are truck beds designed to hydraulically tilt and dump their contents, essential for landscaping, construction, waste management, and snow removal. Service bodies are designed for organized tool and equipment storage with compartments and drawers. Each serves different operational needs.

Platform bodies are flatbeds for transporting large, heavy loads with easy loading access. Gooseneck bodies are flatbeds equipped to tow trailers with a gooseneck hitch for enhanced towing stability. Both serve construction, agriculture, utilities, and heavy equipment hauling needs.

Mechanic truck packages are specialized service bodies designed for on-site vehicle and equipment repair. They usually include a telescopic crane. Outfitted with compartments, tool storage, and equipment from Stellar, Knapheide, and Auto Crane, these mobile workspaces enable mechanics to perform efficient repairs in the field for fleet maintenance and mobile repair services.

Drake-Scruggs has been an authorized Knapheide distributor since the 1950s, representing over 70 years of partnership. As Springfield’s largest Knapheide distributor, we have extensive expertise with their full range of truck bodies and equipment.

Dump bodies are essential for landscaping, construction, waste management, snow removal, and municipal services. They’re built by trusted manufacturers for durability and heavy use, with hydraulic systems that allow efficient dumping of materials like dirt, gravel, debris, and salt.

We’ve been selling bucket trucks (aerials) since 1964, giving us nearly 60 years of experience. We can help you find the right aerial equipment for utilities, tree care, telecommunications, sign installation, construction, and building maintenance.

We offer bucket trucks from Versalift, a trusted name in aerial equipment. Our nearly six decades of experience means we can guide you to the right bucket truck configuration for your specific height requirements and applications.

Bucket trucks, also called aerial lifts or aerial work platforms, are trucks equipped with an extendable boom and bucket platform. They’re used for working at height safely, commonly in utilities (power line work), tree care, telecommunications, sign installation, construction, and building maintenance. We can provide both insulated and non-insulated booms, depending on your work needs.

We offer service truck cranes from Stellar and AutoCrane. These cranes can handle your fleet’s biggest challenges, from lifting heavy equipment to materials handling. We’ll help you select the right crane capacity and configuration for your applications.

Service truck cranes are used in construction for material handling, fleet and heavy equipment services, utilities for equipment installation and maintenance, towing and recovery operations, and any industry requiring heavy lifting capabilities on a mobile platform.

We offer comprehensive storage solutions for both trucks and vans from Weather Guard, Adrian Steel and Buyers Products, including shelving systems, drawer units, tool boxes (crossover, side-mount, underbody, and chest boxes), partitions, ladder racks, bins, dividers, and accessories to maximize organization and efficiency.

Professional van storage systems maximize interior space, protect expensive tools and equipment, improve organization for faster job completion, enhance safety by securing cargo, and project a professional image. They significantly improve mobile workforce productivity for trades and service businesses.

Van partitions (bulkheads) enhance driver safety by preventing tools and materials from shifting into the cab during transit or sudden stops. They also improve organization by providing secure mounting surfaces for storage systems and help maintain a professional, organized vehicle interior.

Mechanical drawer units from CTech, Stellar, and Weather Guard are heavy-duty storage systems made from aluminum or steel that mount in trucks or service bodies. They feature secure, organized tool storage with non-slip liners and customizable configurations for mobile mechanics and service professionals.

We offer professional-grade tool boxes designed specifically for work trucks, including crossover tool boxes, side-mount boxes, underbody boxes, and chest boxes from trusted manufacturers. Proper tool storage protects your investment and improves job site efficiency while keeping tools secure and organized.

We offer van bins, dividers, drawer systems, and hooks from Weather Guard and Adrian Steel. These accessories allow customization of van interiors to suit specific job requirements, reducing time spent searching for items and enhancing productivity for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, and mobile service professionals.

We offer truck bed covers (hard folding, soft roll-up, and retractable from brands like BAK, Extang, Roll-N-Lock, and Access Covers), bed liners (Rugged Liner), and camper shells/truck toppers (UNICOVER) to protect against weather, theft, scratches, and corrosion while improving security and functionality.

Yes, we offer liftgate sales and installation from Maxon, Tommy Gate and Palfinger. Liftgates improve productivity by making it easier to load and unload heavy materials without additional equipment. They’re ideal for delivery vehicles, food service trucks, and any application requiring frequent loading and unloading.

We offer receiver hitches, gooseneck hitches, and fifth-wheel hitches from B&W and Buyers Products. These heavy-duty hitches ensure safe, reliable towing for contractors, farmers, municipalities, and commercial fleets hauling trailers and equipment.

Ladder racks from Weather Guard, Buyers Products, and Adrian Steel secure ladders and long materials on trucks or vans, freeing interior cargo space. They’re essential for construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and telecommunications professionals who transport ladders and lengthy equipment.

Fuel and lube systems from Thunder Creek and Stellar are mobile solutions (trailers, skids, or truck-mounted) that transport fuel, oil, and DEF directly to job sites. They keep equipment fueled and maintained in the field, reducing downtime for construction, utility, and heavy equipment operations.

Tarp systems from Mountain Tarp and Crysteel (manual and electric) cover and contain loads on dump trucks and trailers. They’re essential for compliance with regulations, protecting materials from weather, preventing debris from escaping during transport, and ensuring safe operation in construction, landscaping, and municipal applications.

Yes, we provide expert service and maintenance for all truck equipment. Our team offers both on-site service at our Springfield facility and mobile truck service throughout Illinois and Missouri. We’re committed to keeping your fleet productive with dependable, factory-trained service.

Mobile truck service brings our expert technicians and equipment directly to your location – whether at your job site, facility, or anywhere in our Illinois and Missouri service area. This minimizes fleet downtime by eliminating the need to bring vehicles to our shop.

We combine over 80 years of experience, family-owned commitment to service, partnerships with industry-leading brands, expert customization capabilities, comprehensive installation and service (on-site and mobile), and status as Springfield’s largest truck equipment distributor. We’re a reliable, reputable partner dedicated to your success.

Absolutely. Customized truck equipment solutions are our specialty. We work closely with you to understand your specific operational requirements and configure equipment that meets your fleet’s unique needs, whether you’re in utilities, construction, landscaping, delivery, municipalities, or other industries. We now offer 3D CAD drawings to ensure you get exactly what you want.

As an authorized equipment dealer, we have direct relationships with manufacturers, ensuring you receive genuine parts, proper warranty coverage, factory-trained service, and expert technical support. Our long-standing partnerships mean we have deep product knowledge and can provide superior service throughout the life of your equipment.