Tampa Crane & Body to operate under Sunbelt Waste Equipment name

Vocational Trucks and Equipment (VTE) has announced that Tampa Crane & Body, a Tampa, Florida-based VTE truck and equipment company, has unified its operations under the south Florida-based Sunbelt Waste Equipment name, another VTE waste equipment company. 

VTE says both companies have been recognized for a deep commitment to customers across Florida, and bringing the two organizations together allows for a more responsive service experience across the region. 

“Tampa Crane was built by extremely skilled people who care deeply about their work, their customers and their communities,” says Robby DeHart, past president of Tampa Crane & Body. “That dedication is what has driven our success and what makes this next step so meaningful. Uniting with Sunbelt brings together two teams that share the same values and commitment to service, allowing us to do more for our customers while honoring the legacy we have built.” 

DeHart will transition into the role of chief operating officer (COO) for VTE, where he will focus on further strengthening customer relationships, supporting dealer group growth and aligning operational strategy across the organization. 

"From the earliest days, Sunbelt has always been about doing right by our customers and building a team that takes pride in their work,” Sunbelt President Drew Weil says. “Tampa Crane shares those same values. Unifying our operations gives both groups more resources and more opportunities to grow, and it also gives our customers stronger support from a combined team that knows this industry inside and out. This is a proud moment for our entire organization.” 

Weil will serve as the unified Sunbelt Waste Equipment organization’s president, leading the combined teams and providing continuity for customers as the company enters its next stage of growth. 

With both companies now aligned as one under the Sunbelt name, VTE says customers across Florida and the Southeast will benefit from a broader equipment lineup, greater product availability, enhanced service capabilities and a stronger support network. The unified operation brings together decades of experience from both Tampa Crane and Sunbelt, supported by VTE’s nationwide dealer network. 

“Bringing these teams together expands what we can deliver to customers every day,” DeHart says. “A significantly larger combined parts inventory means faster access to what fleets need, fewer delays and stronger day-to-day support from a deeper team of experienced people. This move strengthens our ability to keep customers running and reinforces our commitment to long-term partnerships.” 

VTE’s says this integration represents continued growth, including an expanding dealer network, ongoing investment in service facilities and a sustained focus on supporting municipal, private and public customers.