Solutions for Trucks and Commercial Vehicles
FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most about heavy-duty collision repair, tow truck sales, truck parts, and our locations. Don’t see your question? Call 908-355-8800 or visit our Contact page.
Our heavy-duty truck parts store carries a wide selection of commercial truck parts for owner-operators, fleets, municipalities, and repair shops. We stock many of the everyday replacement parts needed to keep trucks on the road, including brake drums, brake shoes, brake chambers, air lines, air filters, windshield washer fluid, antifreeze, engine oil, lubricants, lighting, and other common heavy-duty truck maintenance items.
Absolutely. One of the most stressful parts of a commercial truck accident is dealing with the insurance process. Our experienced service writers work directly with all major commercial truck insurance companies, whether you’re filing a claim through your own insurance policy or through a third-party insurance carrier.
From the moment your truck arrives at our facility, we’ll guide you through the entire repair process, communicate with the insurance adjuster, assist with estimates, supplements, documentation, and approvals, and help make the claims process as smooth as possible so you can focus on getting back on the road.
No. Elizabeth Truck Center specializes exclusively in commercial vehicle collision repair and heavy-duty truck repair.
We repair:
- Semi trucks
- Tractor trailers
- Box trucks
- Tow trucks
- Dump trucks
- Utility trucks
- Municipal vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
- Fire trucks
- Ambulances
- Buses
- RVs and motorhomes
- Commercial fleet vehicles
By focusing solely on commercial vehicles, we’ve become one of the largest and most experienced heavy-duty collision repair facilities on the East Coast.
Elizabeth Truck Center is an authorized Miller Industries distributor specializing exclusively in tow truck sales.
We proudly sell the complete Miller Industries lineup, including:
- Century
- Vulcan
- Holmes
- Chevron
- Titan
Whether you’re looking for a new wrecker, rollback carrier, rotator, or car carrier trailer, our experienced sales team can help you choose the right equipment for your towing business. We also frequently have quality used tow trucks available.
Elizabeth Truck Center is conveniently located at 878 North Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201. We’re located just off Exit 13A of the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) near Port Newark and Port Elizabeth, making us easily accessible for customers throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the entire Tri-State area.
Yes. We repair virtually every type of commercial truck and specialty vehicle.
Our collision repair facility regularly services:
- Box trucks
- Dump trucks
- Utility trucks
- Tow trucks
- Cement mixers
- Street sweepers
- Vacuum trucks
- Crash trucks
- Roll-off trucks
- Municipal vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
- Tractor trailers
- Front end loaders
- Rear end loaders
- Side loader sanitation trucks
Our Matawan location specializes in box truck repair, including box swaps, low bridge damage repair, liftgate repair, roll-up door repair, roof repair, panel replacement, and structural box repairs.
Elizabeth Truck Center – Matawan
396 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
Yes. We perform professional heavy-duty truck frame repair and frame straightening using a cold frame straightening process, which restores the frame without compromising the strength or integrity of the metal.
Whether your truck has been involved in a major collision or suffered structural damage, our technicians can accurately measure and restore the frame to manufacturer specifications.
Yes. We provide complete commercial truck painting and fleet refinishing services.
Whether you’re repairing collision damage, changing company colors, updating branding, or repainting an entire fleet, our professional paint department uses computerized color matching systems and premium commercial-grade finishes to produce durable, factory-quality results. We are an authorized PPG collision facility.
Yes. We understand that transporting damaged commercial vehicles can be difficult.
Our team coordinates pickup and delivery services for fleet customers throughout the Tri-State area. Whether your truck requires towing after an accident or simply needs transportation to our facility, we work with trusted towing companies and can manage the entire logistics process for you.
Absolutely. Keeping your trucks on the road is one of our highest priorities. As one of New Jersey’s largest heavy-duty collision repair facilities, we help reduce downtime by:
- Working directly with most major insurance companies
- Maintaining a large inventory of commonly needed truck parts
- Leveraging an extensive supplier network for faster parts availability
- Employing experienced commercial body shop truck technicians
- Coordinating repairs efficiently from estimate through delivery
Our goal is to return your truck to service as quickly as possible without compromising quality.
Yes. While we’re well known for building custom tow trucks, we also maintain an inventory of new and used Miller Industries wreckers, rollback carriers, and rotator tow trucks. Inventory changes frequently, so contact our sales department at 908-355-8800 to learn what’s currently available or to custom order the exact truck that fits your business.
Yes. Our technicians repair virtually every major commercial truck manufacturer, including:
- Freightliner
- Peterbilt
- Kenworth
- Mack
- Volvo
- International
- Western Star
- Hino
- Isuzu
- Ford
- Chevrolet
- GMC
- Ram
- Blue Bird
- Thomas Built Buses
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
No matter the make or model, our experienced team has the equipment and expertise to restore your vehicle properly.
In addition to heavy-duty truck collision repair, Elizabeth Truck Center also operates Reefervans.com, our refrigerated van conversion division located in Matawan, New Jersey.
We design and build custom refrigerated van conversions for businesses transporting:
- Food
- Produce
- Floral products
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical supplies
- Temperature-sensitive cargo
Every refrigerated van is built to meet the customer’s specific operational needs.
No problem. Our in-house fabrication department can often manufacture or repair discontinued, obsolete, or hard-to-find truck components that are no longer available from the original manufacturer. This capability is especially valuable for older commercial trucks, classic trucks, specialty vehicles, and custom applications.
In many cases, yes. Our experienced estimators carefully inspect every damaged box truck to determine whether repair is the most cost-effective option.
Depending on the damage, we can perform:
- Panel replacement
- Roof replacement
- Roll-up door replacement
- Structural repairs
- Side wall repairs
- Floor repairs
- Complete box swaps
Many trucks that appear to be totaled can often be successfully repaired by our experienced team.
Yes. We provide estimates for commercial vehicles that are brought to our facility. Estimates are provided at no charge for vehicles that are repaired by Elizabeth Truck Center. Our experienced estimators thoroughly inspect each vehicle to ensure an accurate repair plan.
No. While photos can help us understand the damage, commercial truck collision repairs require an in-person inspection to identify hidden structural damage and write an accurate estimate. For the most accurate assessment, please bring your vehicle to our facility. To schedule an estimate, call 908-355-8800.
Elizabeth Truck Center
878 North Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Phone: 908-355-8800
Specializes in heavy-duty collision repair, truck painting, commercial vehicle body repair, frame repair, tow truck sales, truck parts, and tow parts.
Car Craft Truck Works
528 Industrial Loop W, Staten Island, NY 10309
Phone: 718-948-6422
Specializes in heavy-duty collision repair, truck painting, commercial vehicle body repair, and frame repair.
Elizabeth Truck Center – Matawan
396 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
Phone: 732-355-3105
Specializes in box truck repair, box swaps, low bridge repairs, liftgate repair, roll-up door repair, and refrigerated van conversions through Reefervans.com.
No. Under most insurance policies, you have the legal right to choose the collision repair facility that repairs your commercial truck. Choosing Elizabeth Truck Center will not delay your claim. We work with most major commercial vehicle insurance companies and communicate directly with adjusters throughout the repair process to help keep everything moving efficiently.
Yes. We stand behind our workmanship. Our collision repair work is guaranteed for as long as you own the vehicle, giving you confidence that your repairs have been completed to the highest standards. Replacement parts are covered by their respective manufacturer’s warranties.
Yes. Even if your commercial truck appears to be severely damaged after a rollover accident or low bridge strike, it may not be totaled. Many trucks that look beyond repair can often be successfully restored by a qualified heavy-duty commercial truck collision repair facility like Elizabeth Truck Center.
Yes. Elizabeth Truck Center repairs refrigerated trucks (reefer trucks), refrigerated box trucks, and insulated reefer bodies for customers throughout New Jersey and the Tri-State area.
Yes. Elizabeth Truck Center repairs damaged liftgates, fiberglass truck cabs, and fiberglass body panels for all types of commercial vehicles. Whether your truck was involved in an accident, struck a loading dock, or sustained everyday wear and tear, our experienced technicians can restore it to safe operating condition.