If your trucks load and unload cargo every day, the liftgate you choose affects more than convenience — it affects speed, safety, and how much wear your crew puts on their bodies. But “liftgate” isn’t one product. Hydraulic, railgate, and tuckaway styles all solve the same basic problem in different ways.

A truck upfit is a significant investment — and the decisions you make upfront will affect how that truck performs for years. Whether you’re spec’ing out a single service rig or refreshing a whole fleet, the right questions can save you money, time, and a lot of headaches down the road. Here’s what to think through before you pull the trigger.

Choosing the right service body comes down to how your truck works every day — from payload and jobsite abuse to road salt, fuel economy, and fleet appearance. This guide breaks down steel, aluminum, and fiberglass service bodies so you can match the right material to your workload.

If you’ve priced a new truck chassis lately, you’ve likely noticed the numbers trending higher — and lead times stretching longer. The reason isn’t just market demand. Recent and proposed tariffs on imported materials and components are having a direct impact on chassis pricing and availability across the industry.