Frequently asked questions

VN Truck Bodies designs, builds and repairs custom truck bodies for businesses and operators across Melbourne and Victoria. Most of our work is on refrigerated van bodies, curtainsider bodies, aluminium tray bodies, pantech van bodies, FRP bodies, dry freight colorbodies and dropside trays. We also take on structural repairs, modifications, refurbishments and compliance inspections, and all of it is done from our own workshop in Keysborough. You can see the full range on our truck body services page.

You will find us at 17 Cambria Road, Keysborough VIC 3173, just off the EastLink Freeway, and there is easy access for trucks of every size, including B-doubles and semis. Our customers come from right across Melbourne, including Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park, Braeside, Cheltenham, Moorabbin, Carrum Downs, Hallam and Clayton, as well as the rest of greater Melbourne and regional Victoria.

VN Truck Bodies has been building and repairing truck bodies in Melbourne for over 20 years, and over that time we have earned a reputation for quality work, quick turnaround and honest advice. The owners are hands-on with every job, so you deal directly with the people doing the work rather than with a call centre.

The workshop is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:15pm. Weekend work can be arranged for fleets and urgent jobs. Give us a call on 0447 452 222 to arrange it.

Phone: 0447 452 222
Email: inquiry@vntruckbodies.com
Address: 17 Cambria Road, Keysborough VIC 3173
We reply to enquiries within one business day, and if you send photos of the damage we can usually give you an initial repair estimate on the same day.

We build a wide range of custom truck bodies, including the following:

• Refrigerated van bodies, in single-temperature and multi-temperature layouts.
• Curtainsider bodies for palletised and general freight.
• Pantech and box van bodies.
• Aluminium tray bodies and dropside trays.
• FRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic) bodies.
• Dry freight colorbody vans.
• Toolboxes, service bodies and utility trays.

Every build is made to your specifications and built to the standards that apply to your truck. Our custom truck body builds page has more detail on each one.

Yes, every truck body we build is made to order. We sit down with you and work out a body that suits your loads, your chassis dimensions and the way you run the truck. If you need particular internal racking, separate temperature zones, a certain door layout or space set aside for signwriting, we build that in from the start. Get in touch for a free consultation and quote.

Yes. Our truck body repairs work covers structural damage, panel replacement, doors, refrigerated body problems, curtain replacement, floors and a good deal more. We repair truck bodies of every make and model, and we aim to get your vehicle back on the road with as little downtime as possible. Fleet operators can also ask for priority turnaround.

Yes, refrigerated body repairs are one of the main things we do. We repair the insulated body, panels, internal linings, floors, doors and seals on refrigerated bodies of all the major brands. We do not work on the refrigeration unit itself, but when it needs attention we coordinate with a refrigeration technician so the body and the unit can be sorted out together. There is more on our refrigerated body repairs page.

Truck bodyworks means panel beating, structural modifications, repaints and the cosmetic restoration of truck bodies. Our truck bodyworks service covers collision repairs, re-sheeting, repainting and full body refurbishments. It is the right choice when a body is structurally sound but its surfaces and appearance need serious work.

Yes. Our fleet truck body and repair service is set up for transport companies and logistics operators who need ongoing body maintenance, priority repairs and scheduled inspections across a number of vehicles. Fleet customers get priority scheduling, pricing based on volume and a dedicated contact who looks after their account.

Yes, we modify existing truck bodies regularly. That might mean adding internal racking, changing the door layout, lengthening or shortening the body, insulating a body for refrigerated work (with a refrigeration technician fitting the unit) or converting a colorbody to a curtainsider. Where a modification needs engineering sign-off, we work with registered engineers and certifiers to have it certified.

Every truck body we build is quoted individually, because the price depends on the body type, its size, the materials and how complex the build is. If you tell us about your truck and the work it does, or send us a few photos, we will put together an accurate quote based on what you actually need.

You can request a quote online or call us on 0447 452 222.

You can ask for a quote by calling 0447 452 222, by emailing inquiry@vntruckbodies.com, or by dropping in to the workshop at 17 Cambria Road, Keysborough. We reply to enquiries within one business day. If you send photos, we can usually give you an initial repair estimate on the same day, although structural damage may need an inspection, and custom builds are quoted once we have talked through the job with you. Our contact page has all the ways to reach us.

We don't offer finance ourselves, but we are happy to work with your business's finance broker or equipment finance provider. Plenty of our customers fund new builds through asset finance, chattel mortgages or business equipment loans, and we can set out your quote in a way that suits a finance application.

Yes. Every new truck body built by VN Truck Bodies comes with a workmanship warranty. How long it runs and what it covers depend on the type of build and the materials used, and the details are set out in your quote. We stand behind our work and will deal with any warranty issue promptly.

We build to the relevant standards, including the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) that apply to the body, and we design each build so your truck stays within its legal mass limits, axle loads and dimensions. When a build or modification needs engineering sign-off, we work with registered engineers and certifiers, who handle the approval. We will tell you before we start whether we expect your job to need one and what paperwork you will get.

We do not certify vehicles ourselves, but we work with registered engineers and certifiers, who handle engineering certification for structural modifications, chassis extensions, body changes that affect the vehicle's mass or dimensions, and any other work that needs certification under Victorian road transport law. If you are planning a complex modification, ask us about certification when you request your quote.

We use quality materials, and these are the main ones:

• Marine-grade aluminium for trays and structural framing.
• Zincalume and Colorbond steel sheeting.
• Fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) panels.
• Polyurethane foam insulation for refrigerated bodies.
• Heavy-duty PVC curtains for curtainsiders.
• Hardwood and composite flooring.

We match the materials to the work the body will do, and we will recommend the specification that gives you the right balance of durability, weight and cost.

We build and fit truck bodies on all the major chassis brands, including Isuzu, Hino, Fuso, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Kenworth, Western Star, MAN, Scania, DAF and UD Trucks. We also work on rigid trucks, cab-overs and semi-trailer setups. If your chassis isn't on that list, get in touch anyway and we will tell you whether we can help.

Our customers range from small owner-operators to medium and large transport companies. They include refrigerated logistics providers, food and beverage distributors, building and construction suppliers, trades and equipment hire companies. We are glad to help anyone who needs a truck body built, repaired or modified to a professional standard.

Yes, we support fleet managers with scheduled maintenance, priority repairs that keep vehicles off the road for as short a time as possible, and volume pricing for accounts with several vehicles. Our fleet truck body and repair service is built around transport businesses that cannot afford to have trucks sitting idle for long. Get in touch if you would like to talk about a fleet maintenance agreement.

Yes, we often work with new owner-operators and start-up transport businesses, whether they need their first truck body built or want an existing body assessed and refurbished. We will give you honest advice on the most cost-effective specification for the work you do, and help you work out what you need before you commit to a build. Give us a call, as there is no obligation when you ask for advice.

Our workshop is in Keysborough, and we mainly look after customers in greater Melbourne, including the south-east, the inner south, the inner east, the western suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula. We also travel for fleet assessments and take in vehicles from regional Victoria. Interstate customers can have their vehicles transported to the workshop, so get in touch and we can talk through the arrangements.

These are the reasons our customers keep coming back:

• We have over 20 years of experience building truck bodies in Melbourne.
• The business is owner-operated, so you deal directly with the people doing the work.
• Every build and repair is done in-house at our Keysborough workshop.
• Every job is quoted individually, and you get an itemised written quote before we start.
• We turn jobs around quickly, because we understand that your truck is your livelihood.
• We build to the relevant standards, and we work with registered engineers and certifiers who handle the approvals where a build needs them.
• We use quality materials, and our bodies are built to last in Australian conditions.

The easiest way to start is to call us on 0447 452 222, or to email inquiry@vntruckbodies.com. We will ask a few questions about what you need and then give you a quote with no obligation. You are also welcome to walk in to the workshop during business hours.
Address: 17 Cambria Road, Keysborough VIC 3173