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PFS INDUSTRIAL SERIES

Truck, Bus & Fleet Finishing

Drive-through configurations for Class 6–8 trucks, transit buses, and school buses. ETL/UL listed and UL 508A certified components. NFPA 33 compliant. Custom heights to 18+ ft. Built for fleet refinishing, transit authorities, and commercial vehicle manufacturers — installed nationwide.

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FEATURED PAINT BOOTH

Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Paint Booth

PFS HELIOS SERIES

Tall clear-span construction for school buses, coach buses and semi-trucks, built with ETL/UL listed components to your fleet dimensions.

  • Clear-span frames with no interior columns
  • Drive-through doors so vehicles never back out
  • Cross-flow, semi-downdraft or downdraft airflow
  • Inside-access lighting down to rocker level
  • Heated make-up air for cold-weather cure
  • ETL listed, built to NFPA 33, made in the USA
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Booth Details

Configurations & Specs

AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS

One Booth Type Won't Cover Every Fleet.

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Drive-Through Crossflow

Side-to-side airflow. Entry and exit doors. Ideal for high-volume fleet operations.
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Semi-Downdraft

Rear-angled exhaust. Versatile for mixed fleet types and transit vehicles.
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Heated Drive-Through

Integrated heat for accelerated cure. Required for fleet primer and topcoat.

Open Face Booth

High-volume open-front finishing for fleet components and sub-assemblies.

Custom Fleet Build

Engineered-to-order for transit authorities, DOT facilities, and large fleet operations.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION

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Drive-Through Configuration

Full drive-through booths with entry and exit doors on opposite ends. Designed for fleet operations where throughput is critical — trucks enter, get sprayed, and exit without reversing.
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High-Clearance Construction

Clear-span structural steel frames up to 50 ft wide and 20 ft tall. Designed to accommodate Class 6–8 trucks, buses, transit vehicles, and oversized fleet equipment
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Class I Division 2 (CID2) Lighting

Inside-access, CID2 four-tube fixtures are standard. Uniform, shadow-free illumination at 100+ foot-candles for fleet color matching, DOT stripe work, and livery applications.
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UL 508A Control Panels

PFS Core Control Panels are UL 508A certified with spray, flash, and cure modes. Programmable cycle timers and safety interlocks for high-volume fleet refinishing operations.
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NFPA 33 & OSHA Compliant

Built to NFPA 33 spray application standards and OSHA workplace safety requirements. Fiberglass exhaust filters, tacky intake filters, and optional blanket intake upgrades for heated booths.
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TRUCK, BUS & FLEET AT A GLANCE

Truck, Bus & Fleet Applications, Booth Types & Compliance

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  • Semi-tractors, trailers and truck bodies
  • Transit and school buses
  • Municipal and utility fleets
  • RVs, motor coaches and specialty vehicles
  • Fleet refurbishment and graphics prep
  • NFPA 33 sets the fire-safety rules for spray areas: construction, ventilation, electrical classification, fire protection and housekeeping.
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.107 covers spray finishing in the workplace, including exhaust and filter maintenance.
  • The International Fire Code (or your state version, such as the California Fire Code) and the local fire marshal govern the permit and inspection.
  • Your local air district may require a permit to operate, VOC limits and record keeping.
  • EPA 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHH (6H) applies to shops that spray coatings containing target metal HAPs (chromium, lead, manganese, nickel, cadmium), and to automotive refinishing. It requires an enclosed booth, filters rated at least 98% capture, HVLP or equivalent guns, painter training and notifications.

PFS booths ship with ETL-listed electrical packages, and we provide the drawings and data your permit packet needs. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, so confirm with your authority having jurisdiction. See our NFPA 33 guide.

Every hour a truck sits in the booth is an hour it is not earning. Drive-through layouts, heated cure cycles and a separate prep area are the biggest levers for getting fleet vehicles back on the road.

FLEET FINISHING GUIDE

Planning a Truck, Bus or Fleet Paint Booth

Size, airflow and layout for trucks, buses and fleets.

A semi-truck booth is usually at least 16 ft wide, 14 ft tall and 50 ft long. School and coach buses need similar width and height. Size to your tallest vehicle with mirrors, racks and lights, then add clearance for painters and lifts. See our truck and fleet booths.

Drive-through booths save floor space and time because vehicles never back out. Single-entry booths fit shorter buildings. We lay out the door path and turning room for your yard and shop.

cross-flow is the most economical for fleet repaint and lettering. semi-downdraft improves finish quality on large flat panels. full downdraft gives the best finish for refurbishment and OEM-level work.

Painting the roof of a bus or trailer safely requires access. PFS can include scissor lifts, mezzanines or rail-mounted platforms in the layout.

Every PFS booth is built with ETL/UL listed components and engineered to NFPA 33, the NEC (Article 516) and OSHA 1910.107. Your local fire marshal and air district have the final say, so we supply drawings, airflow data and cut sheets for permitting. See our NFPA 33 compliance guide for the details.

To quote quickly, send us: your largest vehicle (L × W × H); the door opening you need; your building footprint, ceiling height and power; the coatings you spray; and how many units per day or week you finish. Photos of the space help.

Tell us your fleet dimensions. We'll spec the booth.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Truck, Bus & Fleet Spray Booths — Common Questions

A full-size semi-truck (Class 8) requires a spray booth that is at least 16 ft wide x 50 ft deep x 14 ft tall to accommodate the cab and trailer. Shops that paint both cab and trailer together need a booth 16–18 ft wide x 60–80 ft deep. PFS manufactures truck and fleet booths in all standard and custom sizes.
Yes. PFS manufactures spray booths specifically sized for transit buses, school buses, motor coaches, and articulated buses. These booths typically range from 14–16 ft wide x 40–60 ft deep x 12–14 ft tall. PFS has supplied finishing systems to major transit agencies and bus manufacturers across North America.
Full-downdraft airflow is the preferred configuration for truck and fleet spray booths. Downdraft airflow moves air from ceiling to floor, carrying overspray and solvent vapors away from the vehicle surface and the painter. For very large vehicles where ceiling plenum installation is impractical, a semi-downdraft or side-draft configuration may be used.
A heated make-up air unit is strongly recommended for truck and fleet spray booths in any climate where temperatures fall below 65°F. Heated make-up air maintains consistent booth temperature for spray and bake cycles, accelerates paint cure, and ensures year-round production capability. PFS manufactures heated AMUs sized for booths of all sizes.
Yes. PFS manufactures drive-through spray booths with doors at both ends for efficient vehicle flow in high-volume fleet painting operations. Drive-through booths eliminate the need to back vehicles in and out, reducing cycle time and improving throughput. Contact a PFS engineer for drive-through booth specifications.

Size it around your longest vehicle plus walking room at both ends. We confirm the length from your fleet list.

NFPA 33, OSHA 1910.107, the local fire code and EPA Subpart 6H usually apply, plus your air district permit.