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Elizabeth Truck Center Heavy Collision Repair & Painting, Custom Chrome Store, Truck, Bus and RV Collision Center, Tow Truck Sales-Miller Industries Dealer Driven by Quality.

Powered by Family. At Elizabeth Truck Center (ETC), we’ve spent nearly 50 years perfecting the fine art of truck customization and collision repair. With unmatched attention to detail, performance, fit, and finish, we service everything from school buses, coach buses, dump trucks, and municipal vehicles (including street sweepers, snow plows, fire trucks, garbage trucks), to roll-off trucks and tractors — if it’s a commercial vehicle, we can handle it. Whether you’re looking for custom fabrication, show-stopping upgrades, or expert collision repairs, we’re your trusted partner for all things heavy-duty. A Collision Powerhouse
Elizabeth Truck Center is proud to operate some of the largest and busiest heavy collision repair facilities on the East Coast. Our highly skilled teams completed over 3,000 collision jobs last year alone, and we continue to deliver fast, reliable results without compromising quality. We don’t just fix — our goal is to make it Better Than New. Insurance Claims? We’ve Got You Covered. Accidents are stressful — but insurance claims don’t have to be. Our in-house claims department, led by Brian Ambos in Elizabeth, NJ and Steve Salerno in Staten Island, NY, work directly with insurance companies to streamline the process and remove the guesswork. We advocate for your best outcome and keep your downtime to a minimum. RV & Motorhome Experts
We offer full-service RV and motorhome collision repair and restoration — from fiberglass, to paint, and glass work. Whether you need minor cosmetic work or a major rebuild, our team is equipped to handle it all. Over 50 Years of Family-Owned Excellence
Elizabeth Truck Center was founded in the 1970s by Steve Pesce Sr. in Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood, originally specializing in Corvette repair. Known as “Senior,” he passed the torch to his sons, Anthony and Steven, who now lead the company alongside the third generation of Pesces. Today, ETC operates from three state-of-the-art locations:
Staten Island, NY
Matawan, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ

Together, they employ nearly 100 skilled professionals committed to keeping your fleet moving. Chrome & Tow Parts: More Than Just Shine
Our legendary chrome shop has evolved into a comprehensive truck customization and parts center. While you’ll still find premium chrome — grills, bumpers, toolboxes, dash kits, shifter k***s, and more — we now offer much more:

-Fluids and detailing products
-Seats and interior upgrades
-Select hard parts for trucks
-Professional-grade tow parts and accessories

Need to upgrade or maintain your towing fleet? Our tow parts store has everything you need to stay operational and look good doing it. Miller Industries Tow Truck Distributor
At Elizabeth Truck Center, we don’t just sell tow trucks — we build them with purpose and pride. Our tow sales department, led by industry expert Jim Powers, specializes in custom-designed tow trucks that combine top-tier functionality with head-turning style. Whether you need a light-duty wrecker, a heavy-duty rotator, or something completely unique, Jim works closely with you to build the perfect truck to your exact specifications. Need something right away? We've got you covered. ETC Tow Sales also maintains a selection of new and used tow trucks on the ground and ready for immediate delivery — so you can get to work without the wait. Why Choose Elizabeth Truck Center? Over 50 years of trusted experience

-Family-owned and operated
-3 locations across NY & NJ
-Nearly 100 team members
-Over 3,000 collision jobs completed annually
-In-house insurance claim management
-Full-service modification, repair, restoration, parts & sales

At Elizabeth Truck Center, our passion drives performance. Let our family take care of yours.

10/12/2026

Coffee & Collision Episode 13 ☕️🚛

This week, Rob talks about the importance of getting the paint color right when repairing your truck. Matching the existing color takes precision, experience, and attention to detail—because the goal is for the repaired area to blend seamlessly with the rest of the truck.

At Elizabeth Truck Center, we take pride in the details and delivering a quality finish every time.

Have a question you’d like Rob to answer in a future episode? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

10/12/2026

SOME DAMAGE YOU CAN FIX. OTHER DAMAGE CALLS FOR A WHOLE NEW CAB 👀

We went looking for Brian… turns out he was already inside our latest project a wrecked Kenworth with some serious damage.

This one isn’t your average repair. Brian walks us through the wreckage, breaks down the damage, and explains why this Kenworth is going to need an entirely new cab.

THE DAMAGE IS DONE NOW THE REAL WORK BEGINS 🔥

Stay tuned as we bring this Kenworth back to life.





10/10/2026

HE’S NOT RETIRING THE TRUCK HE’S RETIRING IN IT 🔥

This 1998 Freightliner Century means too much to its driver to let it go.

Brian walks us through the damage on the front end from the hood and bumper to the headlights, charge air cooler, and radiator.

Some trucks are worth fighting for. This is one of them. We are getting this older Freightliner back where it belongs.





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10/08/2026

How well do you know your favorite tow truck salesman? 😂

We decided to put Jim Powers in the hot seat — and who better to test how well we really know him than his wife, Joyce?
From tow trucks to a few personal favorites, we’re putting their years together to the test in our own version of the Newlywed Game. Think Joyce knows the man behind as well as she thinks she does? 👀

Of course, there’s one thing we already know about Jim: when it comes to tow trucks, he knows his stuff. Whether you’re looking for a new carrier, wrecker, rotator, or the right build for your operation, Jim and the Elizabeth Truck Center Tow Sales team are ready to help.

📞 Ready to talk trucks? Give Jim a call! 201-394-0178 / [email protected]

10/05/2026

What does chassis damage really mean for your truck? ☕️🚛

In Episode 12 of Coffee & Collision, Rob talks about the process of diagnosing the affected area to understand what needs to be repaired.

Properly identifying where the damage is and how it has impacted the chassis is an important first step in determining the right repair process and getting your truck back on the road.

When it comes to heavy-duty collision repair, trust The Truck Collision Guys. 💪

Have a question you’d like Rob to answer in a future episode? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

10/02/2026

LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PART FOR YOUR RIG?

Step inside and take a look at what we’ve got.

From chrome and custom accessories to big-rig replacement parts.

BIG-RIG PARTS

CHROME & ACCESSORIES

REPLACEMENT PARTS

CUSTOM TRUCK PIECES

Whether you’re repairing a truck, upgrading your ride, or building something completely custom, we’ve got the parts to help you get it done.

If it goes on a big rig there’s a good chance we’ve got it !

Come see what’s on the shelves.

YOUR NEXT BUILD STARTS HERE.





10/01/2026

The countdown is on! 🎃

GEAR JAMMER Magazine’s 2nd Annual NJ Summer Showdown is happening October 31st from 8 AM–9 PM at the East Freehold Showgrounds in Freehold, NJ.

We’re back as the Presenting Sponsor! Elizabeth Truck Center is proud to once again support this year’s show and be part of a great day celebrating trucks and the incredible trucking community that keeps our industry moving.

09/28/2026

We’re back with more Coffee & Collision! ☕️🚛

In Episode 11, Rob talks about how Elizabeth Truck Center can start helping with the accident process while your truck is still at the tow yard.

From helping facilitate the payout and getting your truck released and transported to ETC, to offering fleet pickup and delivery when your truck is still drivable, our goal is to make the collision repair process easier from the very beginning.
It’s all part of the value-added service you get when you work with The Truck Collision Guys — because getting your truck repaired is only part of what we do.

Have a question you’d like Rob to answer in a future episode? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

09/27/2026

You saw the problems. Now look at the finished product 👀🔥

Last time Brian walked around this Peterbilt and broke down all the paint issues we were dealing with.

Now it’s been painted, assembled, and brought back to life.

Same truck. Completely different look.

This is what happens when you take the time to do it right.





Address

878 North Avenue E
Elizabeth, NJ
07201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+19083558800

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