Drake-Scruggs Equipment Inc.

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Drake-Scruggs Equipment Inc. Information and Galleries of many types of Products we offer.

Distributors of Truck and Utility Equipment, Parts and Service for the Commercial Truck and Utility Market. We offer: Service, Utility and Dump bodies,Sales and Rental of Aerial Devices/Bucket Trucks and Digger Derricks, Snow Plows and Spreaders, Hydraulic Tools and Accesories, Tool Boxes, Van Interiors, Truck Mounted Cranes, Saftey and Warning Lighting and Alarms and Much Much More!

Two components decide how long a tool box lasts: the gasket and the latch.Everything else is sizing and preference.Weath...
10/14/2026

Two components decide how long a tool box lasts: the gasket and the latch.

Everything else is sizing and preference.

Weather Guard covers truck and van boxes, drawer units, shelving, cabinets and racks, built for weather resistance and break-in protection.

Buyers offers one of the widest application ranges available — crossover, trailer and underbody boxes in carbon steel, stainless, aluminum and polyethylene, with precision robotic welds, locking latches and sealed gaskets, tested before shipment.

Brute builds commercial-grade HD boxes in crossover, chest, side rail, topsider, gooseneck tailgate and underbody configurations.

Start with what is being stored and where it mounts. Material and style follow from there.

Tool box lines: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/tool-boxes/

The first snow does not wait for the install schedule.October is the last comfortable window for plow specification and ...
10/07/2026

The first snow does not wait for the install schedule.

October is the last comfortable window for plow specification and mounting — while a worn cutting edge is still a scheduled repair rather than a 4 a.m. emergency.

For fleets spec'ing now, the BOSS lineup covers most commercial applications: Power-V — the best-selling multiposition plow on the market. Wings widen the blade a full 22 in. at a 30-degree angle and attach or detach in seconds (excludes Sport-Duty models). Half-inch patented cutting edge, powder-coat finish over zinc primer.

Power-V XT — 37 in. and 38 in. flared wings with enhanced curl for higher, farther throw. The Poly version resists snow buildup, reducing fuel use and truck wear.

Super-Duty XT — the heaviest straight blade in the Professional lineup.

Trucks spec'd this month are trucks running when it counts.

BOSS plows and parts: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/snow-plows/

The layout inside a service van sets the pace of every call it runs.Shelf height, partition placement and rack positioni...
09/30/2026

The layout inside a service van sets the pace of every call it runs.

Shelf height, partition placement and rack positioning determine how many steps a technician takes per stop and how much cargo shifts in transit. Specified correctly, high-frequency parts sit at hand height and cargo stays out of the cab.
Drake-Scruggs outfits vans with Weather Guard and Adrian equipment: ladder racks, partitions, shelf accessories and complete storage systems.

Applications include plumbing and HVAC service, moving and delivery, rental businesses and food service fleets.
Springfield, Illinois and the surrounding region since 1946.

Van equipment and storage: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/van-equipment/

DEF contamination is expensive, avoidable, and almost always a transfer problem.Thunder Creek addresses it with closed-l...
09/23/2026

DEF contamination is expensive, avoidable, and almost always a transfer problem.

Thunder Creek addresses it with closed-loop, sealed DEF transfer, paired with multi-tank configurations that consolidate fuel, DEF and l**e onto a single trailer or upfit. Onboard air and power allow refueling and preventive maintenance within the same stop.

Stellar fuel and l**e trailers and skids are built around corrosion-resistant construction, customizable tank sizes and compartment layouts, accessible pumps, hoses and reels, secure tool and filter storage, and options for air compressors, waste oil containment and DEF systems.

Both lines are available as trailers, skids or truck-mounted upfits for construction, utility, mining and agricultural operations across Illinois and Missouri.

System configurations: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/fuel-l**e/

Truck equipment performance is determined at specification, not installation.Drake-Scruggs sells, installs and services ...
09/16/2026

Truck equipment performance is determined at specification, not installation.

Drake-Scruggs sells, installs and services liftgates, service truck cranes, winches, safety lighting, salt spreaders, snow plows, tool boxes, storage systems, air compressors and generators.

Each category is specified against vehicle class, hydraulic and electrical capacity, mounting clearance and the operating conditions the equipment will see. Undersizing any one of those inputs is where most upfit problems originate — and where downtime costs accumulate over the life of the truck.

Equipment we sell is equipment we service.

Serving commercial fleets throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1946.

Truck equipment categories: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/truck-equipment/

Not every upfit component has to be bought at full price.Our Equipment Specials page lists truck and van equipment offer...
09/09/2026

Not every upfit component has to be bought at full price.

Our Equipment Specials page lists truck and van equipment offered at reduced pricing — storage and organization components including WeatherGuard boxes, drawer units and cabinets, Adrian Steel shelving and console desks, along with liftgates, bed caps, spreaders and jobsite accessories.

Listings include dimensions, part numbers and manufacturer specifications, so fitment and application can be verified before the conversation starts. Most items carry listed pricing; a few are quoted on request.

See the specials: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/equipment-specials/

Truck body specification starts with payload, duty cycle and the equipment being integrated — not the chassis.We install...
09/02/2026

Truck body specification starts with payload, duty cycle and the equipment being integrated — not the chassis.

We installed dump, flatbed, platform, gooseneck, mechanic and service bodies from Knapheide, Dakota and Brand FX.
Applications include landscaping, construction, moving and delivery, plumbing and HVAC service, rental businesses and food service.

Each configuration is specified against how the truck operates: load weight and distribution, storage and access requirements, and the auxiliary equipment mounted at upfit. Getting those inputs right at the quote stage is what determines whether the body performs over its service life.

Serving Springfield, Illinois and the surrounding region since 1946.

Truck body configurations and applications: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/truck-bodies/

Three liftgate configurations, three different sets of tradeoffs.Hydraulic cantilever gates offer straightforward operat...
08/26/2026

Three liftgate configurations, three different sets of tradeoffs.

Hydraulic cantilever gates offer straightforward operation with few moving parts and broad compatibility across body types. The platform mounts off the rear of the truck, which consumes rear clearance and can affect departure angle on certain bodies.

Railgates ride a track mounted to the truck frame and stow fully under the bed, delivering a flush, full-height platform for pallet jacks and wheeled equipment. Higher load capacity and larger platforms, with more complex mounting and a higher initial investment.

Tuckaway gates fold and stow beneath the bed, leaving the rear of the truck unobstructed for dock work and rear-door access. Platform size is typically more limited than a full railgate.

Selection comes down to load weight, body style and duty cycle.

Full comparison: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/liftgate-comparison-fleets/

A cluttered van costs you a job's worth of time every week.Ladder racks free up cargo space, partitions keep tools from ...
08/19/2026

A cluttered van costs you a job's worth of time every week.

Ladder racks free up cargo space, partitions keep tools from shifting into the cab, and modular shelving turns chaos into a mobile workshop. Drake-Scruggs outfits HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and delivery fleets with Weather Guard and Adrian systems.

Organize your fleet: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/van-equipment/

Address

2000 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL
62703

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12177533871

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