Custom Prison Transport Units
Custom manufactured prison and jail incarceration spaces.
High-Level Enterprises specializes in custom prison transport units, built for secure, reliable, and compliant operations for facilities nationwide.
Our Mission
At High-Level Enterprises, we specialize in designing and building custom prison transport units tailored to your facility’s unique requirements. Our name reflects our commitment to precision engineering and exceptional service, delivered by a team of industry-leading experts. Whether you’re focused on secure inmate transport or enhancing operational efficiency, we’re here to provide unparalleled quality and support.
Designing a Custom Prison Transport Unit
HLE designs and builds custom modified security units and mobile prison and jail incarceration vehicles for private and state-owned facilities throughout the US.
We can do everything from simple steel caging to complex transport vehicles with segregated prisoner areas, camera systems, firearm securement, and more.
Exterior & Interior Security Features
Exterior Window Bars
Custom welded bars can be added to most prisoner transport units and can be painted to match the vehicle exterior.
Interior Window Caging
Interior window caging is mounted within the window frame. This option allows for a more stealth approach to the overall look of the vehicle.
Tamper-Proof Fasteners
We custom fabricate brackets to our caging walls. Any joints that are not welded are secure with tamper-proof screws.
Designed With Correctional Procurement Requirements in Mind
Procurement & Funding Support
- Bid & specification assistance
- Fleet modernization planning
- Government procurement support
- Capital equipment budgeting
- Multi-unit fleet standardization
- Procurement documentation assistance
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3,100+
County Jails
5.5 million
Annual Prisoner Transports
$85 billion
Annual U.S. Corrections Spending
Prison Transport Unit Examples
- Prisoner Transport Vans
- Correctional Facility Transport Vehicles
- Inmate Transportation
- High-Security Transport Units
- Multi-Compartment Transport Vehicles
- Mass Inmate Transport Buses
- Specialized Medical Transport Units
- Juvenile Transport Vehicles
- K9-Equipped Transport Units
- Court Transfer Vans
- Temporary Detention Units
- Hybrid Secure Transport Units
Prison Transport Vehicle Pricing
HLE prisoner transport vehicles range from $85,000 for a basic van conversion to over $250,000 for a high-capacity bus with advanced security systems. Pricing depends on prisoner capacity, security features, surveillance integration, and whether the unit needs ADA-compliant seating.
Pricing varies based on capacity, security tier, and agency-specific requirements. Contact HLE for a detailed specification and quote.
- Vehicle platform (van, bus, or medium-duty truck)
- Number of prisoner compartments and capacity
- Security features (tamper-proof hardware, reinforced partitions)
- Surveillance and GPS tracking systems
- HVAC for prisoner compartments
- Officer safety features (panic buttons, radio integration)
- ADA-compliant prisoner seating options
- Interior lighting and ventilation systems.
From Specification to Delivery
A streamlined process designed to support correctional agencies from planning through deployment.
1. Consultation & Requirements Review
Review agency operational needs, vehicle requirements, and transport goals.
2. Layout & Security Planning
Develop layouts and security configurations tailored to agency procedures.
3. Quote & Procurement Support
Provide specifications, pricing guidance, and procurement documentation support.
4. Fabrication & Systems Integration
Build and integrate transport systems, partitions, electronics, and safety features.
5. Inspection & Delivery
Perform final quality assurance testing and coordinate vehicle delivery.
Vehicle Platforms & Configurations
High Level Enterprises can build prison transport units on a variety of commercial vehicle platforms depending on agency capacity requirements, transport needs, and operational goals.
Platform List:
- Ford Transit Vans
- Ford E350 / E450 Platforms
- Ford F550 Chassis
- Shuttle Bus Platforms
- Medium-Duty Chassis
- ADA-Accessible Configurations
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a prisoner transport vehicle cost?
Pricing depends on the vehicle size, capacity, and level of security customization required. Most prison transport units fall within a similar range as other specialty vehicles, typically starting around $150,000 and reaching $500,000+ for larger, highly secure builds.
High Level Enterprises works with agencies to align the build with both operational needs and available budget, ensuring you’re investing in the right features without unnecessary cost.
What security features are standard in HLE prison transport units?
Additional options can include surveillance camera systems, GPS tracking, panic alerts, ventilation systems for prisoner safety, and configurable layouts for different custody levels.
What regulations apply to prisoner transport vehicles?
Prisoner transport vehicles must comply with a range of federal, state, and local regulations, depending on the agency and jurisdiction. These often include safety standards, prisoner handling guidelines, and agency-specific transport protocols.
High Level Enterprises designs each unit with compliance in mind, helping agencies meet applicable requirements while ensuring safety for both officers and detainees.
How many prisoners can a transport unit hold?
Each layout is customized to balance capacity, security, and officer oversight, ensuring efficient and safe transport.
Can prison transport vehicles be funded through government contracts?
High Level Enterprises has experience supporting government buyers and can work within procurement requirements, timelines, and funding structures to help agencies acquire the right solution.
Can layouts be customized for different custody classifications?
Yes. HLE can configure transport layouts based on operational requirements, inmate classifications, and agency transport procedures.
Can HLE assist with bid specifications?
Our team regularly works with agencies during the planning and specification phase to help define vehicle requirements and build configurations.
Can surveillance and communication systems be integrated?
Yes. Transport units can include camera systems, radio integrations, emergency lighting, and other operational technologies.
Built for Safety, Security, and Compliance
Prison transport vehicles need to balance safety, custody, supervision, and officer protection. HLE builds for secure transport use cases and understands the correctional compliance issues buyers review during procurement.
- FMVSS 207/210 — Seating anchor and restraint attachment strength requirements for prisoner seating during transport.
- FMVSS 217 — Emergency exit requirements for bus-classified transport vehicles, balanced against security needs.
- PREA Standards — Sight-line and supervision standards that affect prisoner compartment design, camera placement, and segregation requirements.
- ACA Standards — Transport standards covering maintenance, officer-to-prisoner ratios, and compartment ventilation requirements.
- DOJ 28 CFR Part 115 — Federal PREA standards that require visual monitoring capabilities during transport.
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