Truck Bodies - Van Bodies
U.S. Truck Body - Moving Van Body
MOVING
VAN BODY
A high-strength van body designed for the moving industry utilizing heavy-duty aluminum sheet and post construction with DuraPlate & stainless steel hardware and hinges, finished oak hardware floor, and the strongest peak in the industry. U.S. Truck Body Moving Vans are available with peaks from 24" to 72" deep, curbside and roadside doors, and interior linings of plywood or pre-finished birch.
Moving Van Body Specifications
Standard Body Length (Inside) 10' - 30' custom sizes available
Outside dimensions 6 3/8” longer than inside dimensions.
Notes:
- Inside width is measured from post-to-post without lining.
- Outside height of body is measured excluding longitudinals.
- Rear door openings are same for roll-up or swing type doors.
Standard Width and Height
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Standard Moving Van Features
Front- Aerodynamic front radius with heavy duty
corner castings (not fiberglass), 5" front corner radius utilizing
1/8" rugged aluminum extrusion.
Walls- Walls Aluminum (.040 in.) panels, pre-painted
white, baked enamel (.050 in. optional).
"Posts" - Double slotted galvanized steel logistic posts on 24" centers (16" optional).
Roof - One-piece aluminum (.032 in.), tension-fitted
and bonded to roof bows, perimeter riveted. Roof assembly bolted
to top rail structure for easy removal and repair.
Roof Bows - Roll-formed 18 gauge galvanized steel,
anti-snag configuration, located on 24" centers.
Rear Frame - Rear Frame 11 gauge (1/8" nominal
thickness) galvaneal steel with reinforcement at all stress points.
Tapered rear threshold for proper water run-off.
Doors - Custom built side or rear swing doors
ensure a precise fit and positive closing, with quality 13mm thick
DuraPlate exterior skin construction on rear doors and 6mm thick
skins on side doors.
Door Hinges - Heavy-duty extruded aluminum side
and rear door hinges with replaceable stainless steel pins for the
best possible long term use.
Crossmembers - Hi-tensile steel construction:
3” I-beams on 12” centers, double bolted to the heavy-duty
extruded aluminum rub rail with stainless steel bolts. Alternating
crossmembers are gusseted to longitudinals with steel wheel pan
supports over the wheels.
Longitudinals - Structural steel "C"
channel (height dependent on chassis mounting requirements).
Floor - 1 1/8" oak hardwood, each board
installed with two 5/16" countersunk screws at each crossmember
and securely joined to adjacent boards by shiplap joints and an
added crusher bead to ensure a tight seal. Entire floor is coated
with multiple coats of polyurethane varnish.
Lining - 1/4" plywood on sides and front wall.
Interior Light - Roof-mounted dome light, recessed
switch in wall inside rear door opening.
Exterior Lights -Marker lights recessed in roof
cove with exterior wiring in protective groove. All connectors shielded
from moisture by heat-shrink insulators.
Reflectors Installed as required to comply with
FMVSS
Undercoating - Petrol base (not paint) on full
understructure.
Mounting - Body mounted on customer-supplied
chassis. Hardwood filler strips are steel-banded to top of the chassis
frame rails. Zinc plated U-bolts are placed through crush pipes
(between frame rails). The U-bolts secure the body to the frame,
and crush pipes prevent over-tightening and bending of frame rails.
Structural steel "side-standards" are welded to longitudinals
to prevent any side-to-side shifting.
Mudflaps - "U.S. Truck Body"
Moving Van Body Options
Translucent Roof
Interior Roof Lining - Plywood on roof ceiling,
48" center lined or full width
Interior Lighting - Choice of spots or dome lights,
multiple locations
Attics/Peaks - From 24" to 72" deep
Exterior Panels - Pre-painted colors available
or .050 thick white panels
Liners - 1/2" plywood, 3/4" plywood,
pre-finished birch plywood
Side Doors - DuraPlate construction, double door
is 72" wide, single is 48" wide, pallet style
Rear Doors - Roll-up or two-panel DuraPlate swing
doors with full opening (illus.)
Floors - Logistic track, bull rings, fill and sand
screw holes, upgrade to 1 3/8"
48" Pull Out Tailgate - With ICC bumper (illus.)
ICC Bumper - See (illus.)
Bumper Step - Open face, close face (illus.)
ICC Bumper With Floor Extension - Available in
6" and 12" (illus.)
Aluminum Ramp and Fiberglass Walkboards
Tool Boxes
Aluminum Shoring Beams - Logistic straps
Liftgate Installations - For all makes and models
Polished Stainless Steel - Front corners, roof
radius, rear frame, hinges, and chrome cast front corners
Wheel Housings - Or lowest possible floor heights
mounting options on chassis
LED Lights
Melcher Style Underbody Locking Walkboard Carrier
- All sizes of Melcher walkboards
U.S. Truck Body offers many additional options and customization
upon request. Contact us for your specific needs.
Note: U.S. Truck Body reserves the right to make
technical changes for product improvement. Specifications and materials
subject to change without notice. Some photos and illustrations
may show optional equipment.
Bumper and Rear Door Options
Special Features
DuraPlate® and Stainless Steel
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U.S. Truck Body swing doors set a new industry standard for quality.
U.S. Truck Body custom build all rear and side swing doors with
the finest materials and workmanship so you can expect a precise
fit, positive closing, and long lasting quality.
U.S. Truck Body start with DuraPlate® panels - exceptionally
strong, lightweight, and resistant to damage, leaks, and corrosion.
These door panels are composed of 80,000 psi yield steel skins.
DuraPlate® panels resist scrapes, punctures, buckling, and permanent
deformation. The polyethylene core and the bond between the skins
and core form an added barrier that won't deteriorate and is impervious
to water. With no plywood construction, there's nothing to rot.
Then U.S. Truck Body adds stainless steel bar locks & latches
along with premium heavy-duty extruded aluminum hinges with replaceable
stainless steel pins.
At U.S. Truck Body, they build doors to last, and put this same
attention to detail into every other part of their bodies. When
you purchase a body from U.S. Truck Body, you'll get one designed
to outlast your chassis, so today's appearance will equal 10 years'
appearance.
Strongest Peak in the Industry
U.S. Truck Body designed their peaks for maximum size and load
capacity. Heavy extruded aluminum rails are gusseted to steel logistic
posts to form a full extension on each side of the peak. An FRP
panel fits firmly into the side and front rails and is further supported
from underneath with 2" x 3" aluminum crossmembers. The
extruded aluminum radius corners tie together the front posts and
panels to the side walls to complete one of the strongest peaks
in the industry.
Finished Oak Hardwood Floor
U.S. Truck Body uses 1 1/8" thick laminated oak flooring as standard moving van body floor, installed with two 5/16" countersunk screws per board at each crossmember. Each board is joined using ship-lap joints with an added crusher bead to ensure a tight fit. Then the entire floor receives multiple coats of polyurethane varnish for lasting protection. As an option, screw holes are filled and sanded prior to varnishing.
Crossmembers - 80,000 psi hi-tensile steel "I" beams are double bolted at each end to the heavy-duty extruded aluminum rub rails. Alternating crossmembers are gusseted to longitudinals, and steel wheel pans add support over the rear wheels. Double slotted galvanized steel logistic side posts are used on 24" (or optional 16") centers with 1/4" plywood panels recessed between the posts as U.S. Truck Body's standard construction.
Roof Structure
U.S. Truck Body's unique two-piece roof/rail system is designed for strength and durability. Heavy-duty one-piece translucent or aluminum sheeting is tension fitted and bonded to 18 gauge galvanized steel anti-snag roof bows. Each roof bow is double-riveted to extruded high-strength aluminum alloy roof coves. This design not only increases structural integrity, it also means the roof can be easily replaced (if damaged) without disturbing the sidewall structure. For additional strength, we use a fuel-efficient "Zephyr" front nose and heavy-duty cast aluminum (not plastic) corners. The aerodynamic design reduces air resistance and helps deflect overhanging tree branches.
Rear Frame
To withstand the tough loading conditions of moving professionals, U.S. Truck Body builds their frames with heavy-duty, 11 gauge galvaneal steel and reinforce all internal and external stress points with steel plates (shown in yellow on the drawing). A tapered sill provides proper water run-off. Stainless steel frames are also available as an option. Assembling each frame in a spinner jig allows welding to be done on a horizontal plane to ensure the best possible weld penetration.