Panel shelf system

A load panel shelf assembly attachable on a side wall of a vehicle cargo area, the load panel shelf assembly comprising:

• a shelf frame composed of a plurality of frame segments;
• a mounting rail configured to attach to a sidewall of a transport vehicle;
• wherein the mounting rail includes a shelf support configured to support a portion of the shelf frame;
• wherein the mounting rail includes a first hinge segment receiver;
• wherein at least one of the frame segments includes a second hinge segment receiver;
• wherein the first hinge segment receiver and the second hinge segment receiver have substantially similar cross-sectional profiles;
• a hinge assembly including a first hinge segment and a second hinge segment;
• wherein the first hinge segment is pivotable with respect to the second hinge segment by a pivot pin disposed through both the first hinge segment and the second hinge segment;
• wherein the first hinge segment and the second hinge segment are substantially identical, and each has a cross-section profile that is configured to fit into the cross-section profile of the first hinge segment receiver and the second hinge segment receiver, when the first hinge segment is positioned reverse with respect to the second hinge segment.