Commercial Trucks & Vans

Upfitted for the job at hand.

From service bodies and storage systems to liftgates and snow equipment, we build commercial trucks and vans around how your crew actually works, not how a spec sheet assumes they do.
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On-site consult — we come to you
Lifetime workmanship warranty
60+ years in commercial vehicles

Built for the teams that depend on their trucks.

If your crew relies on their vehicles to get work done, and downtime or a wrong build costs you real money — this is for you.
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Contractors
Construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC: crews that need organized, durable storage and work-ready vehicles on every job site.
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Municipalities
City and county departments managing utility, public works, and maintenance fleets that need reliable, properly spec'd vehicles.
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Dealerships
Commercial vehicle dealers looking for a reliable upfitting partner to deliver ready-to-work trucks alongside new vehicle sales.
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Leasing Companies
Fleet leasing operations that need upfitted vehicles turned around efficiently, consistently, and to a high standard.
What We Install

A full range of
commercial upfitting.

Every component we install is selected based on your specific operational needs.
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Storage & Access
  • Storage systems & drawer units
  • Van interiors & shelving
  • Ladder racks & roof racks
  • Toolboxes & crossbeds
  • Toppers & caps
  • Seat covers & cab accessories
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Bodies & Beds
  • Service & utility bodies
  • Flatbeds & platform beds
  • Contractor & dump bodies
  • Liftgates
  • Stake bodies
  • Headache racks
  • Bed liners
  • Tie-down systems
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Lighting & Electrical
  • Work & scene lighting
  • Power inverters
  • Power management systems
  • Auxiliary lighting
  • Backup cameras & sensors
  • Upfitter switch panels
  • Generator mounts
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Work, Tow, & Rigging
  • Hitch & tow products
  • Fifth wheel & gooseneck hitches
  • Tow mirrors
  • Fuel tanks & pumps
  • Suspension upgrades
  • Snow & ice control equipment
  • Salt spreaders & plows
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Air compressors & winches
  • Pipe racks & reel mounts
  • Running boards & mud flaps
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Recent Builds

See what we've built.

View Our Work
View Our Work
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The process

Here's how we get your fleet equipped and road-ready.

Every build starts with an on-site consult and ends with a road-ready vehicle. Your rep handles the process start to finish. The same person who learns your operation is the one who sees your build through.
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Set Up a Consult
Reach out and we'll connect within 24 hours. On-site is preferred. (We come to you!)
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We Come to Your Facility
We assess your vehicles, learn how your team operates, and document everything with the exact specs needed for an accurate build.
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Quote & Build
Clear quote, layout diagrams, and power documentation. Then our specialists get to work — no shortcuts.
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Your Crew is Fully Equipped
Vehicles are fully completed, cleaned, and fueled. Your team shows up ready to do the job.
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Why North Central Upfitting?
The Partner
Behind the Build
We've been doing this long enough to know what works, and we stand behind the build after the vehicle leaves our facility.
60+
Years in Business
Founded in 1964. We've outlasted trends, market shifts, and a lot of competitors. We'll be here for your next build.
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Employee-Owned
Every person on our team has a stake in the quality of the work. That accountability shows up in every install.
Lifetime
Workmanship Warranty
If something we installed causes a problem, we make it right. No runaround — for the life of the vehicle.
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Vendor Partners
The Brands
Behind the Build
We work with the most trusted names in commercial upfitting; selected for durability, availability, and how well they hold up in real-world use.
Adrian

Van interiors, shelving, cargo management

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Anthony Liftgates, Inc

Hydraulic liftgates for trucks and vans

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Boss Snowplow

Snow and ice management equipment.

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Buyers Products

SnowDogg™ Snow Plows, SaltDogg™ Spreaders, truck boxes, and more.

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Curt

Towing products, hitches, trailer accessories

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Decked

Truck bed drawer and storage systems

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Ecco

Safety lighting, backup alarms, warning systems

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Gamber Johnson

Vehicle consoles, mounts, mobile workstations

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Havis

In-vehicle mounts, consoles, docking systems

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Hiniker

Snow plows, spreaders, ice control equipment

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Knapheide

Service bodies, utility bodies, flatbeds

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Kussmaul Electronics

Power management and charging systems

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Maxon

Hydraulic liftgates for trucks and vans

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Optronics

LED Lighting

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Prime Design

Aluminum ladder racks, van cargo systems

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Ram Mounts

Rugged device mounts for vehicles

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Rugby

Flatbeds, dump bodies, service bodies

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Safe Fleet

Fleet safety cameras, lighting, productivity tools

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Scott

Truck bodies, hoists, vocational equipment

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Setina

Partitions, push bumpers, law enforcement equipment

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SoundOff Signal

Emergency lighting, sirens, warning systems

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Tiger Tough

Seat covers, cab protection products

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Tommy Gate

Hydraulic liftgates for pickups and vans

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Venco Venturo

Service cranes, conversion and dump hoists

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Weather Guard

Truck boxes, van shelving, storage solutions

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Western

Snow plows, spreaders, ice control systems

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Whelen

Emergency lighting and sirens for public safety

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"They carry high-quality upfit brands and back every job with accurate, timely quotes and realistic lead times — no surprises, no runaround. Just as important, they get it right the first time."
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Matt Hoffmann
Commercial Account Manager
Apple Auto – Lakeville, MN
Let's build the right vehicle
for your work.
Set up a consult. Your rep will come to your site, learn your operation, and map out what you need. No obligation, no guesswork.