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MULTI-UNIT FAB RUNS
Twenty matched brackets, ten matched bumpers, forty matched equipment mounts — built consistently across the run, one spec from first unit to last.
- Jigged production runs
- Consistent spec across units
- Batch refinish
DMV - Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia
Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Custom Fabrication
Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Custom Fabrication
in Beltsville, MD
ATEL provides in-house custom fabrication for commercial trucks, buses, motor coaches and Class A RVs — steel and aluminum welding, bumpers, brackets, body panels and vehicle modifications — across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.
What We Do
When the part you need doesn't exist, we build it.
Heavy-duty vehicles get modified. Discontinued parts need replacements. Damaged panels need patches that nobody sells. Brackets fail. Bumpers bend. A fleet wants the same equipment mount on twenty trucks. Custom fabrication is the answer to every problem that doesn't have a part number — and ATEL's fab shop sits inside the same building as collision, mechanical, paint and frame.
We work steel, aluminum and stainless. We MIG, TIG and stick weld to spec. We cut, form, fit and finish — and we paint the result in our booths so it leaves the building ready to install. From a one-off custom bumper to a 40-unit fleet bracket run, the work happens in-house.
Insurance estimators, fleet maintenance managers and owner-operators get a single point of contact for fab work. Drawings or photos on intake, written scope before fabrication starts, shop documentation on every weld.
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Custom Steel Fabrication
MIG, TIG and stick welding on heat-treated and mild structural steel. Bumpers, brackets, mounts and panels.
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Aluminum Fabrication
TIG welding on aluminum cab structures, bus panels, motor coach skins and trailer bodies.
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Body Panel Patching
Custom-cut and formed patch panels for discontinued or unavailable OEM parts.
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Fleet Modifications
Multi-unit fabrication runs — equipment mounts, brackets, decking — built to one spec across the fleet.
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Refinish & Delivery
Fabricated parts primed and painted in our booths before install. Leaves the building ready.
Why Us
Why Choose ATEL for Custom Heavy-Duty Fabrication?
Professional Steel, Aluminum and Custom Fabrication for Commercial Trucks, Fleets and Buses
Our Experience
32+ years of in-house fabrication
Family-owned since 1994. Fabrication has supported our collision, mechanical and fleet work since day one — not a side service, a core capability.
Welding Certifications
Certified MIG, TIG and stick welders
Heat-treated structural steel, aluminum cab structures and composite-skinned coaches. Code-compliant joints on every weld.
Material Range
Steel, aluminum and stainless capable
Mild and structural steel, 6061 and 5052 aluminum, 304 and 316 stainless. Right material for the job, in stock or sourced quickly.
Drawings to Delivery
Photo or sketch to finished part
Bring us a drawing, a photo, or the broken original. We scope, fabricate, finish and deliver in-house.
Fleet Fab Programs
Multi-unit production runs to spec
Twenty matched brackets, ten matched bumpers, forty matched equipment mounts — built consistently across the run.
In-House Refinish
Paint, prime and finish before install
Fabricated parts cycled through our paint booths. Leaves the building ready to mount.
Intake to Delivery
A documented fabrication process, start to finish.
Custom work needs clear scope. Here is how a fab job moves through our shop.
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Intake & Spec
Drawing, photo or original part reviewed. Material spec, dimensions and finish requirements confirmed.
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Drawing & Estimate
Written scope, material list and timeline before any work starts. Approval before fab begins.
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Material Sourcing
Steel, aluminum or stainless sourced to spec. Pulled from stock where available.
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Fabrication & Welding
Cut, form, fit and weld to spec. Certified welder and inspection at each major joint.
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Finish & Refinish
Primed and painted to match where applicable. Hardware, mounting points and fitment verified.
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QC & Delivery
Final inspection, fitment check on the vehicle where possible, documentation. Keys hand-off or delivery.
Fleet & Commercial
Fleet Fabrication Programs for Commercial Trucks & Buses.
When a fleet needs twenty matched brackets or a custom equipment mount on every unit, the work has to be consistent across the run. ATEL provides multi-unit fabrication, custom modifications, refinish, and consolidated billing for commercial truck fleets and transit operators throughout Maryland and the DC region.
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CUSTOM EQUIPMENT MOUNTING
Mounting kits for radios, GPS, telematics, hydraulic equipment and specialty fittings. Designed once, installed across the fleet.
- Drawing or sample to mount
- Repeatable install spec
- Across-fleet rollout
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BODY PATCH & PANEL FAB
Patches for damaged or discontinued OEM panels. Custom-cut, formed and welded to fit. Refinished before reinstall.
- Discontinued OEM substitution
- Patch panel fitment
- Booth refinish included
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Consolidated Billing
Net-30 terms on approved fleet accounts. Monthly statements organized by VIN, project or division.
- Net-30 on approved credit
- Per-project line items
- Direct PO billing
ATEL supports commercial fleets throughout Beltsville, Baltimore, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia with custom fabrication, fleet modification programs and refinish services.
Open a commercial account and the next time you need a fab job across the fleet, 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.
Can you fabricate a part from a drawing or a photo?
Yes. Drawings, photos, hand sketches or the broken original — any of those starts a fab job. We scope, write a quote and confirm spec before any material is cut.
What materials do you weld?
Steel (mild and structural, including heat-treated), aluminum (cab structures, panels, trailer bodies), and stainless (304 and 316). MIG, TIG and stick capable.
Do you weld aluminum?
Yes. Aluminum is daily work for us — cab structures, bus panels, motor coach skins and trailer bodies. Certified TIG welders on every job.
Can you fabricate replacements for discontinued OEM parts?
Yes. When a body panel, bracket or trim piece is no longer available from the manufacturer, we can fabricate a replacement to fit. Refinished in our booths before reinstall.
Do you do multi-unit fleet fabrication runs?
Yes. When a fleet needs the same custom part across 10, 20 or 40 units, we jig and produce to one spec. Consistency from first unit to last.
Are your welds code-compliant for structural repair?
Yes. Certified welders on every structural joint. We document weld procedures for insurance and DOT-relevant work.
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
Bring us the part that doesn't exist — we'll build it.
Drawings, photos or the broken original — we scope every fab job before material is cut. Request a quote and we will get back to you within one business day.