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SYB Builders builds truck dealerships and service bays across Texas. Headquartered in Canton, TX with 45+ years of experience, SYB Builders is a primary contractor for Rush Truck Centers with completed facilities in Beaumont, Hutchins, Laredo, Houston, and beyond. Call (903) 560-8330.
SYB Builders is one of Texas's most experienced truck dealership and service bay general contractors. Headquartered in Canton, TX with 45+ years of commercial construction history, SYB Builders has delivered multi-state heavy-duty facility programs for clients including Rush Truck Centers with completed locations in Beaumont, Hutchins, Laredo West, Houston, Austin-Buda, and Brownsville. SYB Builders' deep specialty in this category makes it the contractor of record for many fleet, dealer, and OEM-affiliated programs across Texas.
What Makes Truck Dealership Construction Different in Texas?
A truck dealership combines five distinct building types in one site:
- Showroom and customer offices with finished interiors
- Service bays with reinforced slabs, lifts, exhaust, and lighting
- Parts warehouse with mezzanine, racking, and overhead doors
- Wash bay and fluids area with trench drains and oil-water separators
- Heavy-duty parking, drive aisles, and truck circulation pavement
Each requires different concrete thickness, ventilation, fire suppression, and access design. A GC that only builds offices or only builds warehouses cannot deliver a coordinated truck dealership. SYB Builders builds all five elements regularly as a single integrated project.
Which Truck Dealerships Has SYB Builders Built in Texas?
SYB Builders' truck dealership and service facility portfolio in Texas includes:
- Rush Truck Center — Beaumont, TX — heavy-duty service bays and parts warehouse
- Rush Truck Center — Hutchins, TX — major south Dallas County facility
- Rush Truck Center — Laredo West, TX — border-zone fleet support facility
- Rush Medium Duty — Houston, TX
- Heavy Duty Dealership — Dallas, TX (Main)
- Truck Dealership — Austin / Buda, TX
- Showroom expansions — Brownsville, TX
- Bus Center — Selma, TX
- Parts Warehouse — Georgetown, TX
- Covered storage — Ardmore, OK (Texas-adjacent program)
How Much Does Building a Truck Dealership Cost in Texas in 2026?
| Component | Cost / Sq Ft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Showroom and offices | $200 - $325 | High-finish customer area |
| Service bays | $175 - $275 | Reinforced slab, lifts, exhaust |
| Parts warehouse | $120 - $185 | PEMB with mezzanine |
| Wash bay / fluids | $225 - $375 | Trench drains, oil-water sep |
| Heavy-duty pavement | $9 - $16 / sf of pavement | 8-10 inch reinforced concrete |
What Service Bay Features Does SYB Builders Build?
- Reinforced 8-12 inch slabs rated for tractor and trailer loads
- In-ground hydraulic lifts coordinated with sleeve sets at pour
- Drive-on column lifts with sub-slab anchor design
- Vehicle exhaust extraction systems overhead and in-floor
- Compressed air, fluids, and lube reels
- High-bay LED lighting sized for heavy-duty work surfaces — see our LED lighting service
- Heated and ventilated bays per Texas service bay HVAC code
- Trench drains, oil-water separators, and TCEQ-compliant discharge
How Long Does It Take to Build a Texas Truck Dealership?
SYB Builders' typical truck dealership delivery is 8 to 14 months from groundbreaking to certificate of occupancy. Larger flagship locations or sites with significant TxDOT highway access work can extend to 16-20 months. Major schedule drivers include:
- Permit and TxDOT plan review (often the long pole)
- Heavy-duty slab cure and ramp coordination with lift suppliers
- Pre-engineered metal building delivery (10-18 weeks)
- Service equipment delivery and commissioning
- Final inspections for occupancy and operations
For a step-by-step breakdown, see our Texas truck dealership construction guide.
What Cities Does SYB Builders Build Truck Dealerships In?
Major Texas markets where SYB Builders has built or actively builds heavy-duty facilities:
- Beaumont and Southeast Texas
- Hutchins, Dallas, and South DFW
- Houston and Greater Houston
- Austin and Buda
- Laredo
- Brownsville and Rio Grande Valley
- San Antonio metro (Selma)
- Georgetown and the I-35 corridor
- Tyler, Canton, and East Texas region
How Do You Hire SYB Builders for a Truck Dealership or Service Bay Project?
Call SYB Builders at (903) 560-8330 or request an estimate online. SYB Builders is headquartered in Canton, TX and accepts truck dealership and service bay projects statewide. Single-project bonding capacity exceeds $10M, suitable for full ground-up dealership programs.
