Commercial Truck Upfitting
Ford Work Truck Upfitting in New Castle, DE
Bayshore Ford Truck Sales helps New Castle and Wilmington businesses choose the right Ford truck or van for the job, then get it set up with the body and equipment the work requires through our partner upfitters. Whether you need an F-150 with a ladder rack, an F-250 or F-350 Super Duty with a service body, an F-450 or F-550 chassis cab with a dump or flatbed body, or a Transit cargo van fitted for a mobile workshop, we can help you match the vehicle to your trade. For box, refrigerated, step van and shuttle applications, the Transit cutaway, E-Series cutaway, F-59 commercial chassis and F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks are common starting points.
Start with our new Ford trucks and vans, browse used work trucks, check Manager's Specials, or call (302) 656-3160.
Who Are Bayshore Ford's Partner Upfitters?
We work with the following upfitters and body builders. Each offers different bodies and equipment, so tell us your trade and we'll help you choose the right fit.
Zoresco
We do what nobody else will
Service bodies, platform bodies, dump bodies, mechanics trucks, custom installation and specialty equipment.
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co
(family owned) We build truck bodies from the ground up to your specifications.
Family-owned builder of truck bodies to your specifications: flatbeds, landscape bodies, western bodies, chipper bodies and custom bodies. Authorized dealer for Godwin Manufacturing Company.
Morgan
Industry Leaders Choose The Industry Leader!
Dry freight, refrigerated, platform and dump, and specialty bodies, including the Gold Star, Proscape Van, Furniture Mover and CityMax Mini Mover.
Reading Truck
Upfit. Equipment. Service
Service bodies, enclosed bodies, crane bodies, aerial bodies, dump and landscape bodies, and hauler and platform bodies.
Knapheide
built to grow with your business
Service and utility truck bodies, plus van upfits that turn a van into a mobile workshop.
Legend Equipment
Commercial Truck & Van Upfitting
Commercial truck and van upfitting: flatbeds, service bodies and light-duty bodies; van upfits (Ranger Design and Kargo Master); lift gates (tuck-under, rail gate, cantilever and light duty); and accessories such as truck boxes, racks and grille guards.
Rockport Commercial Vehicles
Delivering a higher standard
High-quality Van Bodies, Enclosed Service Bodies and Enclosed Service Trailers, Cargoport, Workport, Parcelport, Rockport, Truck Body, Refrigerated Body
Utilimaster
We know the road to better efficiencies
Aeromaster, Velocity F Series, Velocity R2, Velocity M3, Dry Freight, Fast Build Program, Trademaster, Utilivan, Refrigerated Trucks, Cargo Van Upfit, Pickup Truck Upfit
Which Ford Should I Choose for My Trade?
| Vocation | Common Ford starting point | Typical upfit |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, electricians, HVAC | Transit cargo van, F-150, F-250 | Shelving, bins, ladder racks, mobile workshop van upfits |
| Landscapers and hardscapers | F-250/F-350 Super Duty, F-450/F-550 chassis cab | Dump or landscape body, hitch |
| Contractors and builders | F-350, F-450 chassis cab | Flatbed, platform or service body |
| Snow removal | Super Duty F-250 to F-550 | Plow prep and plow |
| Utility, telecom and tree service | F-550, F-750 | Aerial body, crane body, chipper body, service body |
| Mechanics and field service | F-350 to F-550 | Mechanics truck or service body, lift gate |
| Delivery and moving | Transit cutaway, E-Series cutaway, F-59 chassis F-650/F-750 | Dry freight, box, step van or mover body, lift gate |
| Food and temperature-controlled | Transit cutaway, F-650 | Refrigerated body |
Frequently Asked Questions
An upfit is the body, equipment or modification added to a truck or van after the factory, such as a dump body, service body, flatbed, shelving, ladder racks, a crane or a lift gate. It turns a base vehicle into one built for a specific job.
Upfits are handled by our partner upfitters: Zoresco, PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., Morgan, Reading Truck, Knapheide, Legend Equipment, Rockport and Utilimaster. Each has its own specialties, so tell us your trade and we'll help you choose.
Common choices include the F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 (including chassis cabs), medium-duty F-650 and F-750, the Transit cargo van, Transit chassis cab and Transit cutaway, the E-Series cutaway, and the F-59 commercial chassis used for step vans. The right one depends on the body you need, your payload and your weight rating.
A cargo van has an enclosed cargo area from the factory. A chassis cab has a complete cab with an open frame behind it for a body such as a dump, flatbed or service body. A cutaway has an open back to the cab so a box or shuttle body can be attached and connected to the cab.
Many landscapers use F-350 Super Duty trucks for lighter work and F-450 or F-550 chassis cabs for heavier loads. Choose by payload, weight rating and the body you plan to add. Landscape and dump bodies are offered by several of our partner upfitters, including PJ's Truck Bodies, Reading Truck and Zoresco.
Knapheide, Reading Truck, Zoresco and Legend Equipment all offer service and utility bodies, and Knapheide and Legend also offer van upfits for mobile workshops. Tell us what you carry and we'll point you to a good fit.
Transit and E-Series cutaways are common for smaller box bodies, and F-650 and F-750 trucks suit heavier loads. Morgan offers dry freight, refrigerated and mover bodies, and Rockport builds box van and truck bodies. Check the truck's GVWR, since vehicles rated over 26,000 lbs generally require a CDL.
A step van, also called a walk-in van, has a tall, enclosed body you can walk into from the cab, which suits delivery and route work with frequent stops. Utilimaster builds step vans and walk-in vans, commonly on the Ford F-59 commercial chassis.
Morgan, Rockport and Utilimaster all serve delivery work. Morgan and Rockport offer box and freight bodies, and Utilimaster offers step vans and walk-in vans. Tell us your route, load and how often the driver gets in and out, and we'll help you choose.
Yes, if you buy the truck with an upfit. Our financing page is the place to start.
Tell us what the truck needs to carry or do. Call (302) 656-3160 or Custom build your truck today, and we'll help you narrow down the vehicle and the upfitter.
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Bayshore Ford Truck Sales
4003 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
- Sales: (302) 656-3160
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