Curtainsider Trucks & Bodies
Why use a curtainsider truck
Curtainsider trucks allow for easy transporting, loading and unloading of palletised goods through the side of the body, typically using a forklift in a yard rather than through the rear doors in a loading bay, or using a tail lift. They allow for much greater flexibility – the body itself can be adjusted to suit the requirements of your operation, and the body’s height and width – which is why they’re a popular choice for many heavy-goods distributors.
Completely customisable
Depending on how you will use your curtainsider truck, and the goods that are going to be carried inside, the experts here at Commercial Body Specialists will work closely with you from the initial designs and consultations right through to the final build. This guarantees that you are left with a completely bespoke finished product that suits your needs down to a tee.
Fortunately, curtainsider trucks and bodies are extremely robust whilst still being incredibly practical. And we can work with a huge variety of sized vehicles, ranging from 3,500kg up to 26,000 kg.
Our Features
Dropside commercial vehicles and vans
What is a Dropside?
A dropside body is made up of fold-down sides that line the edge of the platform or flat trailer on the back. This gives easy access to forklifts during the loading process whilst simultaneously providing additional load security. Because of their versatility, dropside vans have numerous uses, including traffic management, carrying bricks and blocks, carrying metal tubes, or being used by scaffolding companies and builders merchants.
Built for you
Here at Commercial Body Specialists, we manufacture the vast majority of our dropside vehicles with aluminium, an incredibly lightweight material. This has its benefits for construction and for your journeys, but it also allows for an increased payload capacity.
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We can also incorporate our PPS ‘Safe Load Bulkhead’ if necessary, which offers safe and secure ‘over the cab’ loading. A worthwhile addition for any regular driver!
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All our dropside vehicles are manufactured to your exact specifications. Your measurements, weight requirements, and even your chosen extras on top – see below for more information.
Box vans and bodies
Bespoke to you
Our box vans and bodies are constructed using only the highest quality of materials, so you can be sure that your vehicle is going to last you for years to come. And while it may be strong and durable, there are lightweight options available during the construction process, which makes for speedy and efficient journeys.
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All of our box vans are designed and built to your exact requirements. Thinking of a different door? Want to switch out for another material? Or perhaps you’re thinking of a tail lift? We can change any feature and make any adjustments you require in order to give you an ideal finished vehicle.
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We also offer a ‘PPS Eco Roof’ addition, which can help to reduce your carbon footprint and save fuel on journeys, by allowing for optimum aerodynamic efficiency.
Bespoke to you
Our box vans and bodies are constructed using only the highest quality of materials, so you can be sure that your vehicle is going to last you for years to come. And while it may be strong and durable, there are lightweight options available during the construction process, which makes for speedy and efficient journeys.
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All of our box vans are designed and built to your exact requirements. Thinking of a different door? Want to switch out for another material? Or perhaps you’re thinking of a tail lift? We can change any feature and make any adjustments you require in order to give you an ideal finished vehicle.
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We also offer a ‘PPS Eco Roof’ addition, which can help to reduce your carbon footprint and save fuel on journeys, by allowing for optimum aerodynamic efficiency.
Beavertail trucks and Bodies
What is a beavertail truck?
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The design of a beavertail truck body has a platform that slopes backwards towards the ground behind the truck’s rear axle with ramps. This allows for easy access to a rigid trailer or platform body, meaning that other vehicles can be driven onto the truck from the rear, making them the perfect choice for car recovery trucks.
What is a beavertail truck?
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The design of a beavertail truck body has a platform that slopes backwards towards the ground behind the truck’s rear axle with ramps. This allows for easy access to a rigid trailer or platform body, meaning that other vehicles can be driven onto the truck from the rear, making them the perfect choice for car recovery trucks.
Luton vans and bodies
What is a Luton Van?
Luton vans are very recognisable on the roads and motorways of Britain. They have been around for years and have a classic design that consists of a van cab and chassis, with a large box that extends over the cab, providing fantastic (and useful) additional storage space. This area is also known as a ‘kick’.
Built bespoke for you
Our Luton vans and bodies are custom built to your exact specifications. For example, if you require an increased payload then we can use lightweight materials to help meet and surpass your needs. So no matter what industry you are in or what you have in mind, here at PPS Commercials we can make it happen. Our Luton vans and bodies are available from 3,500kg up to 7,500kg.
One of our most popular additions is the ‘PPS Luton Front’ which has been designed and developed to reduce wind resistance against your vehicle. This helps to make it more streamlined and cost effective for your company and all without reducing the payload. This is a feature you won’t find anywhere else!
See below for more details on the different options we have available.
Luton van options
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PPS ‘Luton front’
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Traditional ‘square’ front
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Lightweight or thermal panels
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Curtainsides
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Internal load restraints
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Reverse camera and sensors
Tipper Bodies
We would not be who we are without our eco-friendly design, which is at the core of our strategy. We are constantly working to improve our offerings and expand upon our capabilities when it comes to design and production. Get in touch to learn more.
Our customers deserve the highest level of support, and we work tirelessly to maintain those standards. When you choose to work with our team, know that you are consistently choosing quality and excellence. Customer service is at the heart of everything that we do.
Platform Bodies
Eco-Friendly Design
.No matter what your business or what your cargo is, we can build a bespoke platform body that suits your job and allows you to transport your materials or equipment safely and efficiently.
From basic flatbed designs to more vocational platform bodies, we can even add optional additional features to make your finished vehicle even more bespoke
Platform bodies are used across a whole range of industries, including:
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Landscaping
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Construction
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Military
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Oil and gas
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Utilities
Available from 3,500kg up to 32,000kg, here are just some of the additional features you can choose from:
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Step or side scan system
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Curtain softside
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Reverse camera or sensors
Traffic Management
Traffic Management is a key branch within logistics, IPV & TM vehicles are used for safely installing static lane closure and contraflow for highway and urban roads, road closures and any other road related hazards i.e. accidents, tree felling, road repairs, event management, project management, and ground maintenance, PPS can build the right bodywork to suit your specific requirements and keep your business at the forefront.
Our customers deserve the highest level of support, and we work tirelessly to maintain those standards. When you choose to work with our team, know that you are consistently choosing quality and excellence. Customer service is at the heart of everything that we do.
