Going Green in the Work Truck Industry: Important Resources for your Fleet in 2017

Introduction At DuraMag, we’re proud to be a part of the Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA), as well as the Green Truck Association (an NTEA affiliate division). We understand the importance of sustainability and the need to “go green” in the work truck industry. We’re proud to be a leader in the aluminum truck bodies and […]

2017 Work Truck Shows & Events

Introduction We’ve compiled the 2017 working truck shows and events you don’t want to miss. From the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, to the Work Truck eXchange in Phoenix, here are several work truck events to attend this year. Let us know which work truck events your company attends each year at the DuraMag Facebook Page today. […]

Why Your Business Needs a Van Body

DuraMag Van Bodies offers two bodies to meet our customers’ needs: the DuraLite Series and the DuraMag Series. The DuraLite is engineered to be super strong yet light enough to deliver the highest payload in the market. This series is designed for hand loading or hand trucks (not fork truck applicable). In contrast, the DuraMag Series offers everything […]

How to Choose the Right Work Truck Body

Introduction There are several factors to consider when choosing a work truck body for your business. First, consider the types of cargo and equipment you will be hauling; this includes for your own business as well as the clients you serve. Next, explore various truck body types. Choosing the right truck body for your business […]

10 Key Benefits of a Platform Truck Body

Introduction DuraMag® proudly offers the highest quality platform truck bed on the market. Platform truck bodies allow users to haul their equipment, as well as a variety of bulk material, to and from their worksites without worry. Our platform bodies are super strong yet light weight, making the transportation of materials efficient and safe. Whether you’re […]

How Strong is an Aluminum Truck Body? Find Out with the DuraMag Durability Test

Introduction If you’ve been following the DuraMag® website, you know that aluminum may be lighter than steel, but it’s also more durable. Aluminum is used on everything from military vehicles to skyscrapers. It’s incredibly high-strength, in fact “every aluminum-intensive vehicle ever crash tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has earned a 5-star safety rating.” […]

Driving an Aluminum Truck Body Revolution

DuraMag is proud to be a Made in the USA company, and even prouder to be based in the hardworking state of Maine. We might not have the fanciest looking factory, but what our 85,000 sq’ facility located in Waterville does have, is state of the art equipment and some of the most creative and […]

10 Advantages to a Lighter, Aluminum Truck Body

Introduction We entered the aluminum truck body market in 2009, after playing a key role in the aluminum recreational trailer business. Prior to our involvement, steel dominated the recreational trailer market. In fact, in 1995, less than 10% of trailers were built from aluminum. Today, aluminum trailers account for more than 40% of all recreational […]

How to Choose the Right Van Body for your Company

Van bodies allow your business to move your product, tools, equipment and other assets securely while serving as a moving billboard for your company. DuraMag van bodies are ideal for a variety of industries. Our DuraLite series best serves companies that need to navigate through narrow and winding city streets such as parcel deliverers, furniture […]