SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
Mechanic Trucks
Stellar offers a range of custom, standard or hybrid mechanic trucks. The choice, according to Chris Rycroft, the company’ s director of sales, mechanic & service trucks, comes down to what is going to be the best option for an operation’ s team, workflow and long-term goals.
quickly with minimal lead time. Additionally, because the packages are standard on a work-ready mechanic truck, the pricing is known upfront.
When to Choose a Work-Ready Mechanic Truck
Immediate Need: If you need to replace your service vehicle quickly, work-ready mechanic trucks provide the fastest route to the jobsite. Because they are pre-configured and often in stock, they can usually be delivered within days rather than months.
Simplified Procurement: Workready models make quoting and ordering easier, especially for fleets operating under tight procurement standards.
Easier Training and Fleet Standardization: Using a common configuration across your fleet can help simplify training operations and parts inventory. Technicians know where everything is, how it operates and what to expect no matter what truck they are working out of. This reduces ramp-up time for new hires and makes in-house maintenance more efficient.
What Does Full Customization Look Like?
Full customization is exactly what it sounds like— a truck that is built from the ground up to meet the specific needs of your fleet. Working with a distributor or directly with a manufacturer, you can choose what accessories are added to your mechanic truck and how you can configure those accessories within the body.
If your crew is welding in the field, lifting oversized components or working on unique jobsites, a standard build may not cut it.
From integrating lube skids and compressors to specifying lighting and decal details, a fully customized mechanic truck can be designed to meet the demands of the job while aligning with the overall vision of your fleet.
When Full Customization Makes Sense
Highly Specialized Work: For example, if your crew is welding in the field, lifting oversized components or working on unique jobsites, a standard build may not cut it. Customization allows you to engineer a truck around your workflow, rather than needing to adapt your workflow to fit the truck.
Environmental Factors: When you put your truck to the test, you want to be sure it can weather any storm. For operations that take place in harsh weather conditions and rough terrain, a truck that is custom-built with the material that is most applicable to your needs is a smarter bet.
12 l September-October 2025