DOT Inspections Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and serving an extensive range of customers, Koester’s Body & Frame Shop does everything from repairing trailers to performing DOT inspections. Whether you need work done on your vehicle or just routine maintenance, our body shop is the place to trust.
Mechanical Services
Down in our mechanical bays, our team is ready to perform any type of mechanical work, including preventative maintenance and DOT inspections on any vehicle weighing 1 ton or more. Other services available in our mechanical department include exterior and interior light repair and replacement, diagnostics, brakes, and RV generator services. Also located within this facility is our Bee Line alignment rack with a laser’s edge.
Trailer Repair & Service
Our expert team of trailer mechanics repairs and inspects any size or type of trailer, including motorcycles, watercrafts, horse trailers, delivery vehicles, and semi-trailers, both open and enclosed.
- Major/Minor Trailer Wrecks
- Fabrication Shop
- Roof Replacement
- Suspension Work
- Trailer Alignment
- PM & DOT Services
- Light Repair Mobile Unit
- Lift gate Repair & Installation
- Beverage Body Repairs
- Floor Repair Wood & Aluminum
- Roller Floor Repairs
- Rear Door Conversions
- Dolly Overhauls
- Aluminum & Stainless Steel Welding
- Lengthen and Or Shortening Trailers
- RV Roof Repairs Or Replacement
- Boat Trailer Repairs
- Enclosed Trailer Repairs
- New Trailer Modifications
- Free Estimates
Frame Work
We bring you the best frame services available and unlike many other companies in our industry, we have 2 in-house frame racks. One is a state-of-the-art Chief 360 car and truck frame rack with laser velocity measuring system and the other is a Chief 10 post 30-foot semi-frame rack. Our other frame abilities include stretches and repairs. With 37 years of frame experience, our frame shop team gets your frame job done quickly and accurately.
Transportation and Recovery
Here at Koester’s we also offer towing and hauling services. Our fleet includes a medium to heavy duty tow truck, 50′, 36,000 lbs. capacity Landoll flatbed trailer, and a 2-ton flatbed truck and trailer. We also have the capacity to haul equipment and heavy or wide loads. We are also an ICC Carrier in 48 states, which means we can haul your equipment or vehicles from State to State. Contact our Transportation Department today for all your hauling needs.
SnowDogg Snow Plows
Koesters Proudly offers SnowDogg Snow Plows. We carry the following series models:
- Snowdogg CM Series Plow
- Snowdogg XP Series Plow
- Snowdogg VX Series Plow
- Snowdogg TE Series Plow
- Snowdogg HD/EX Series Plow
- Snowdogg VMD Series Plow
- Snowdogg MD Series Plow
Full Service Detail Bays
The detail department has its own separate building and completes a number of different tasks. Their range of services includes interior and exterior cleaning, sandblasting, degreasing, acid washes, and reconditioning of all types of vehicles.
- Two Wash Bays
- Sand Blast Bay
- Degrease Bay
Truck Repair
- Clutches
- Hose/Belt Replacement
- Water Pumps
- Federal Inspections & Repairs
- Batteries & Alternators
- Driveline Repairs
- Air Conditioning Work
- Suspension Work
- 5th Wheel Overhauls
- Fuel Pumps
- PM Service & Repairs
- Air System & Valves
- Winterize Fuel, Water & Air
- Brake & Seals
- Paint & Body Repair
- Alignments
- Transmission Replacements
- RV Repairs
Parts Department
Koesters is an authorized Stoughton repair facility and parts distributor. Koesters performs Stoughton authorized warranty repair and distributes parts at dealer pricing.
Anything from used to new and in-between, to include motors, transmissions, rear ends, used wheels and tires and many more.
RVs, Coaches, and Fifth Wheelers
Koesters fully services RVs, Coaches, and Fifth Wheelers.