Entry-Level Truck Body Repair Technician

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Truck Body Repair

Job Description

• Restore and rebuild damaged truck bodies, frames, and trailers for commercial fleets.

• Assess vehicle damage by reviewing collision reports and inspecting the vehicle, then plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates.

• Remove damaged parts such as bumpers, fenders, panels, and trim; straighten bent frames or chassis to restore structural alignment.

• Repair dents and surfaces by hammering out dings, patching holes, and sanding damaged areas in preparation for refinishing.

• Install and weld replacement parts (new panels, doors, etc.), then sand, buff, and prime surfaces and apply paint or finish so the vehicle looks like new

Salary Data

Keeping commercial fleets and heavy-duty trucks on the road is a high-paying, high-demand career. Diesel technicians and truck body repair specialists earn a median salary of $58,970 to $61,000 per year, with top earners bringing in over $83,850 annually. This job offers excellent hands-on work, job security, and opportunities for specialization. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where skilled labor is always in demand, truck body repair is the way to go.

Salary and job market data sourced from reputable industry sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Glassdoor, Payscale, and other trusted labor market research reports. Figures represent estimates and may vary by location, experience, and employer.

Labor Market Growth Projections

The job outlook for auto body and glass repairers is roughly 1–2% from 2023 to 2033. The industry is fairly stable, with only mild growth expected. Each year, about 15,700 openings are projected, primarily as existing workers retire or leave the occupation. Even with improved vehicle safety tech reducing some accidents, hail, fender-benders, and general wear-and-tear keep body shops busy. Notably, the increasing complexity of vehicle materials (aluminum, composites) means skilled repair techs remain in demand to properly fix modern vehicles.

Fun Fact

The U.S. trucking industry has over 15.5 million commercial trucks on the road, with an estimated 500,000 accidents involving large trucks each year. Skilled truck body repair technicians keep these fleets running by restoring vehicles after collisions and wear-and-tear damage.

Truck Body Repair: Bringing Big Rigs Back to Life

Truck body repair specialists are like surgeons for semis and buses, restoring damaged vehicles to their former glory. This career is a blend of technical skill and artistry—you'll straighten metal, weld broken parts, and match paint to make a wrecked truck look brand new. Each project is like a giant-sized makeover, and you get the satisfaction of seeing a battered vehicle roll out of the shop shining and road-ready. Not many people realize how creative and rewarding this work can be.

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