When we relocated to our new Edmonton Headquarters, our long-term vision included an efficiency target that would allow us to streamline the business to be able to serve all our Alberta customers from our newer, all-under-one-roof, larger headquarters building in Edmonton. With that efficiency target met, we made the decision to permanently close our Calgary facility in line with the start of our Fiscal 25 year.

Truck Body

Enclosed Service Body vs. Open Truck Deck: Which Work Truck Configuration Is Right for Your Business?

Choosing the Right Truck Body Starts With Understanding How You Work Every business depends on efficiency. Whether your crews are maintaining infrastructure, servicing equipment, supporting municipalities, working in utilities, construction, rail, telecommunications, or industrial maintenance, your truck body directly affects productivity, organization, safety, and profitability. One of the most common questions businesses ask when investing […]

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How To Extend The Lifespan Of Your Truck Body

Longevity Starts With Smart Maintenance A truck body is a capital investment that directly impacts productivity, safety, and long-term operating costs. Whether you’re running a single service truck or managing a fleet, maximizing the lifespan of your truck body is not just about durability at the time of purchase. It is about consistent maintenance, strategic […]

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How We Engineer Bodies For Harsh Canadian Climates

How General Body & Equipment Helps Mobile Technicians Stay Ahead in Extreme Canadian Conditions In Canada, winter is not a season. It is a working condition. For mobile technicians, service fleets, utilities, and trades that operate year round, extreme cold is not an inconvenience. It is a daily operational reality that affects safety, uptime, productivity, […]

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Understanding GVWR & Payload When Upfitting

Optimize Load, Avoid Liability Service Truck Bodies Built for Performance, Compliance, and Competitive Advantage In today’s competitive trades environment, mobile technicians are no longer just service providers. They are fully equipped operations on wheels. Electricians, HVAC specialists, mechanics, plumbers, millwrights, and heavy equipment technicians rely on their trucks as rolling workshops. The performance of that […]

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The Benefits of In-House Fabrication at General Body & Equipment Ltd.

Full Control, Faster Turnarounds, Higher Quality In today’s fast-moving service vehicle and vocational truck market, the ability to pivot quickly, deliver reliably, and maintain uncompromising quality sets the industry leaders apart. At General Body & Equipment Ltd. (GBE), our in-house fabrication capability is at the heart of how we deliver on that promise. Whether we’re […]

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Uncompromised Quality in Truck Body Manufacturing: Build Your Vision with General Body & Equipment

When it comes to truck body manufacturing, every detail matters. Whether you’re transporting heavy equipment, managing large-scale deliveries, or customizing a fleet, having a durable, functional, and precisely crafted truck body is essential. At General Body & Equipment, we specialize in turning your ideas into reality, delivering solutions with uncompromised quality and a commitment to […]

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NEED PARTS, SERVICE OR A REPAIR?

Whether you're dealing with an unexpected breakdown or planning routine maintenance, General Body & Equipment is your trusted source for fast, reliable truck equipment service, repairs, and replacement parts. With service centers in Edmonton and Saskatoon, our expert technicians and knowledgeable parts team are ready to get you back on the road quickly. Contact us today to schedule a service appointment or request the parts you need, we’re here to keep your equipment working as hard as you do.
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