DMV - Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia

Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Most Shops Cannot Physically Handle

For over three decades, ATEL has provided professional heavy-duty collision repair and commercial body work for trucks, buses, RVs, motorhomes, fleet vehicles, and specialty equipment throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.

65ft Oversize Paint Booth
7–8 Truck Class Capable
DOT Inspection-Ready
32+ Years on Heavy Iron
40,000sq ft
Repair Facility
40ft
Frame Machine
45ft/65ft
Heated Paint Booths
Class 78capable
Heavy-Duty Rated
Heavy-duty repair bays
For large-scale repairs
What We Do

Full-capability heavy-duty body work under one roof.

Our 40,000-square-foot facility in Beltsville, MD is equipped to handle everything from minor body damage and panel replacement to complete structural repairs, frame straightening, refinishing, and custom paint work for Class 7–8 trucks, transit buses, coaches, emergency vehicles, and recreational vehicles.

Whether your vehicle was involved in an accident, sustained operational damage, or requires complete body restoration, our certified technicians work efficiently to minimize downtime and return your equipment to the road safely, professionally, and on schedule.

Insurance estimators, fleet maintenance managers and owner-operators get a single point of contact from intake through delivery. We document, photograph and stage every step so your file closes cleanly.

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    Our Process

  • 01
    Damage assessment

    Every repair begins with a thorough damage assessment to identify both visible and hidden issues.

  • 02
    Tear-down

    Our technicians perform a complete tear-down of damaged components to uncover underlying issues that may not be visible during the initial inspection.

  • 03
    Structural repair

    Structural damage can affect the safety of the vehicle. We repair damaged structural components using industry-approved methods and quality materials to restore strength and integrity.

  • 04
    Frame correction

    Using specialized equipment and precise measuring systems, we restore frame dimensions to manufacturer specifications whenever possible.

  • 05
    Panel replacement

    When repair is not the best option, damaged body panels are professionally removed and replaced. Our technicians ensure proper fitment, alignment, and finishing.

  • 06
    Paint & refinish

    Using advanced color-matching technology and premium coatings, our paint and refinishing process restores a clean, professional appearance while providing long-lasting protection.

  • 07
    Quality control inspection

    Before any vehicle leaves our facility, it undergoes a comprehensive quality control inspection. We verify that all repairs meet our standards for workmanship, safety, appearance, and performance to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Why Us

Why Choose ATEL for Heavy-Duty Collision Repair?

Professional Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Services for Commercial Trucks, Fleets, and Industrial Vehicles

Our Experience

32+ years servicing heavy-duty trucks, buses, and RVs

Welcome to ATEL, our family-owned company that has been providing top-quality service for buses, trucks, and RVs since 1994. Our passion for the industry is evident in every service we provide.

Our Facilities

40,000 sq. ft. commercial repair facility

Designed for large-scale heavy-duty repairs, our 40,000 sq. ft. facility features a 40-foot frame machine, paint booths, and full in-house custom graphics capabilities.

Paint Booths

45' and 65' heated paint booths

Our 45-foot and 65-foot heated paint booths are designed to handle everything from commercial trucks and trailers to oversized heavy-duty vehicles, delivering consistent finishes, faster curing times, and high-quality results built to last.

Fleet Services

Experienced with fleet vehicles and commercial insurance claims

Our team works directly with fleet operators and insurance providers to streamline the repair process, minimize downtime, and keep your vehicles back on the road faster.

Trucks & Specialty Vehicles

Structural repairs for Class 7–8 trucks and specialty vehicles

We perform precision structural and frame repairs for heavy-duty Class 7–8 trucks, commercial equipment, and specialty vehicles using industry-grade equipment and proven repair methods.

Custom Graphics

In-house refinishing and custom graphics capabilities

From professional paint refinishing to custom decals and branded graphics, our in-house team delivers durable, high-quality finishes tailored to your fleet or business needs.

Intake to Delivery

A documented process, start to finish.

Insurance work and fleet work both demand a paper trail. Here is how a collision job moves through our shop.

  • 01
    Intake & Estimate

    Photo documentation, damage map and written estimate. We coordinate with your insurer if a claim is open.

  • 02
    Tear-Down & Supplement

    We expose the structure, write the supplement and get approval before any parts are ordered.

  • 03
    Structural Repair

    Frame, rails and cab structure back to spec on the rack with measurement documentation.

  • 04
    Panel & Prep

    Panels replaced, blocked and sealed. Color matched before the booth so refinish is single-pass.

  • 05
    Refinish

    Down-draft booth with appropriate flash and bake cycle for the coating system.

  • 06
    QC & Delivery

    Walk-around with the customer, final photos and lighting/glass/trim verification before keys hand-off.

Fleet & Commercial

Fleet Collision Repair Management for Commercial Trucks & Buses.

Managing collision repairs across an entire fleet requires more than basic body work. ATEL provides organized heavy-duty collision repair coordination, documentation, refinishing, and insurance support for commercial truck fleets, transit vehicles, buses, and service vehicles throughout Maryland and the Washington DC region.

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Heavy-duty commercial truck in ATEL's collision repair bay
Commercial Truck in Bay
01

FLEET COLLISION REPAIR COORDINATION

When three trucks come in together — fender-bender, jack-knife, parking-lot dent — we stage them so they don't all hit the booth on the same day. Your maintenance manager gets one schedule, not three.

  • Staggered intake by severity
  • Shared parts orders across units
  • One coordinator, one timeline
02

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE REPAIR DOCUMENTATION

Every job runs with VIN-tagged photo intake, written supplements after tear-down, and per-unit close-out documentation. Insurance adjusters and procurement teams get clean paper without follow-up emails.

  • Before / during / after photo set
  • Supplement approval workflow
  • Per-VIN repair history on file
03

FLEET GRAPHICS, DECALS & COMMERCIAL REFINISHING

Fleet liveries are not "good enough." Corporate colors get spectrophotometer-matched, panel-to-panel blends are checked under booth lights, and decals are reapplied or remade to spec before the truck leaves.

  • Corporate & OEM color match
  • Decal removal and reinstall
  • DOT lettering and reflective
04

Consolidated Billing

On approved fleet accounts: net-30 terms, monthly statements organized by VIN or by division, direct insurance billing where the policy supports it. Your AP team gets one invoice format that does not change between jobs.

  • Net-30 on approved credit
  • VIN-level line items
  • Direct carrier billing

ATEL supports commercial fleets throughout Beltsville, Baltimore, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia with coordinated heavy-duty collision repair and refinishing services.

Open a commercial account and the next time a truck comes off the road, the workflow is already in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions we hear from customers

A few quick answers. If yours isn't here, call us or use our contact form.

What types of vehicles do you repair?

We repair heavy-duty diesel trucks, semi trucks, buses, RVs, motorhomes, commercial fleet vehicles, emergency vehicles, and specialty equipment.

Do you work with insurance companies?

Yes. We regularly coordinate with commercial and fleet insurance providers to help simplify the collision repair process.

Can you repair RV and motorhome body damage?

Absolutely. We perform collision repair, panel replacement, refinishing, paint work, and structural repairs for RVs and motorhomes.

Do you offer frame straightening?

Yes. Our facility is equipped to perform heavy-duty frame and structural repairs for commercial vehicles and buses.

How long does heavy-duty collision repair take?

Repair timelines depend on the extent of damage, parts availability, and refinishing requirements. Our team works to minimize downtime and keep repairs on schedule.

Do you paint commercial trucks and buses?

Yes. We offer professional refinishing services using large-capacity paint booths designed for heavy-duty vehicles.

Where are you located and what areas do you serve?

The shop is at 12120 Conway Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705 — minutes from I-95 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Our primary service area is the DMV: Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Fleet pickup and delivery arrangements are negotiable on contract.

Ready to Start

Get your truck off the tow yard and into our shop.

Same-week intake on most heavy-duty collision work. Insurance coordination handled by our office. Request a quote and we will get back to you within one business day.

Need Immediate Assistance?

Emergency Repair Request