PRI’s Heavy Vehicle Restoration (HVR) division helps organizations maximize the value of their fleet through cost-effective restoration and refurbishment solutions. Since 1981, our team has provided professional vehicle restoration services that improve safety, appearance, functionality, and longevity across a wide range of commercial, municipal, industrial, and specialty vehicles.
Rather than investing in costly fleet replacements, organizations can restore and modernize existing equipment through our comprehensive painting, fabrication, upholstery, electrical, and repair services. Our experienced team combines skilled craftsmanship with industry-recognized training programs to deliver dependable results while supporting workforce development opportunities for incarcerated individuals preparing for successful careers after release.
Our HVR team provides end-to-end restoration services designed to return vehicles to service quickly while improving appearance, reliability, and performance.
Restore the appearance, functionality, and value of fleet, specialty, and industrial vehicles through comprehensive renovation services. From complete refurbishments and professional refinishing to fleet modernization and custom graphics, our team helps extend vehicle life while enhancing performance, safety, and visual appeal.
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Proper preparation is the foundation of every successful restoration and fabrication project. Our technicians remove rust, corrosion, old finishes, and surface contaminants to create a clean, durable base for coatings, repairs, and long-term protection.
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Our skilled craftsmen provide custom fabrication and precision metalworking services for a wide range of vehicle and equipment applications. Whether repairing damaged components, modifying existing structures, or producing custom-built solutions, we deliver quality workmanship built for demanding environments.
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Keep vehicles operating safely and efficiently with repair services designed to restore reliability and performance. Our experienced team performs body repairs and electrical system work to support a variety of fleet and specialty vehicle needs.
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Enhance the functionality, comfort, and appearance of vehicle interiors through professional renovation and repair services. From upholstery restoration to custom carpentry work, we create durable interior solutions tailored to operational requirements.
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TRANSIT BUSES
SHUTTLE BUSES
MUNICIPAL FLEET VEHICLES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES
FIRE APPARATUS
UTILITY VEHICLES
GARBAGE TRUCKS
CRANES
SPECIALTY TRAILERS
COMMERCIAL TRUCKS
SERVICE VEHICLES
MILITARY-STYLE VEHICLES
CUSTOM FLEET VEHICLES
Over time, heavy-se vehicles experience wear, corrosion, paint deterioration, interior damage, and structrual fatigue. Our restoration team specializes in transforming aging equipment into clean, professional, service-ready assets!
Replacing fleet vehicles can place significant strain on operational budgets. HVR offers an economical alternative by restoring and refurbishing existing equipment to extend its service life.
As a mission-driven enterprise, PRI Enterprises provides competitive pricing that helps organizations maximize their budgets while maintaining dependable fleet operations. By investing in restoration rather than replacement, customers can reduce capital expenditures while keeping critical vehicles in service longer.
Every project is completed by trained technicians using proven restoration practices and professional-grade equipment. Our facility features large-capacity paint booths, sandblasting capabilities, metal fabrication equipment, welding stations, and advanced paint-matching technology.
From body repairs and custom fabrication to upholstery replacement and electrical work, our team focuses on delivering high-quality results that improve both vehicle appearance and long-term functionality.
Acquiring new fleet vehicles often involves lengthy procurement processes, production delays, and extended delivery timelines. Restoration provides a faster alternative that minimizes downtime and returns equipment to service sooner.
By leveraging our comprehensive in-house capabilities, HVR can complete many refurbishment projects faster than the time required to purchase and equip replacement vehicles, helping organizations stay productive and mission-ready.
The Heavy Vehicle Restoration program provides participants with real-world experience while helping them develop practical workforce skills that employers actively seek.
Through hands-on training in restoration, fabrication, welding, painting, electronics, vehicle maintenance, safety compliance, and technical design, participants gain marketable experience that aligns with current workforce needs.
As nationwide demand continues to grow for skilled trades professionals, fleet technicians, welders, fabricators, maintenance specialists, and transportation support personnel, these training opportunities help prepare individuals for meaningful employment after release while addressing workforce shortages in critical industries.
By combining industry-recognized certifications with practical job experience, HVR supports both workforce development and successful reentry outcomes.
The OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Certifications provide MARS professionals with essential workplace safety training for agricultural equipment maintenance and renovation projects. The OSHA 10-Hour course builds foundational knowledge in hazard recognition, safe work practices, and OSHA standards, while the OSHA 30-Hour course provides advanced safety training for supervisors and skilled technicians. Together, these certifications support regulatory compliance, effective hazard management, and safer operations in industrial work environments.
The Emergency Vehicle Technician certification focuses on the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of emergency response vehicles and their specialized systems.
As municipalities and emergency service organizations continue to rely on advanced fire, rescue, and emergency fleet equipment, qualified EVT professionals remain in high demand nationwide.
The Certified Electronics Technician Associate credential introduces participants to electronics theory, troubleshooting methods, testing procedures, and electronic systems commonly found in modern vehicles and communication equipment.
With today's vehicles incorporating increasingly advanced electronics and diagnostic systems, individuals with electronics knowledge are highly valued throughout the automotive and transportation industries.
This training prepares participants to install, maintain, and troubleshoot mobile communication systems, radios, emergency equipment, GPS systems, and fleet communication technologies.
Organizations depend heavily on communication systems to support operations, creating strong demand for technicians capable of working with vehicle-based electronics and communication networks.
AutoCAD certification demonstrates proficiency in computer-aided design software used throughout engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and transportation industries.
Professionals with CAD skills often assist with drafting, fabrication planning, equipment design, and engineering support projects, making this credential valuable across multiple career fields.
The Autodesk Inventor certification validates skills in 3D mechanical design and modeling. Participants learn to create detailed component designs, assemblies, and production drawings used throughout modern manufacturing and fabrication operations.
As manufacturers increasingly adopt digital workflows, professionals with Inventor experience remain highly sought after.
Welding Principles provides foundational instruction in welding safety, metal preparation, weld quality, equipment setup, and fabrication techniques.
Welding continues to be one of the most in-demand skilled trades in America, particularly within manufacturing, construction, transportation, infrastructure, and heavy equipment industries.
The Certified Production Technician credential develops skills in manufacturing processes, production systems, quality practices, maintenance awareness, and workplace effectiveness.
Employers value CPT-certified individuals because they possess broad manufacturing knowledge that can be applied across numerous industrial environments.
The Certified Production Technician credential develops skills in manufacturing processes, production systems, quality practices, maintenance awareness, and workplace effectiveness.
Employers value CPT-certified individuals because they possess broad manufacturing knowledge that can be applied across numerous industrial environments.
Industrial Safety & Health training reinforces critical workplace safety concepts, injury prevention strategies, hazard communication, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Organizations across manufacturing, transportation, logistics, maintenance, and construction sectors place significant value on employees who understand and actively promote safe workplace practices.
Heavy Vehicle Restoration is about more than rebuilding vehicles. It is about rebuilding futures.
Through PRI Enterprises’ workforce development and transition initiatives, participants gain industry training, work experience, professional certifications, and employability skills that support successful reentry into the workforce.
Participants develop technical expertise, workplace communication skills, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and professional accountability while working on real-world projects that deliver value to customers throughout Florida.
These experiences help individuals build confidence, establish career pathways, and prepare for long-term success after release, creating positive outcomes for families, communities, employers, and the state of Florida.
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