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With over 70 years of experience, Hicks Manufacturing is a leader in aluminum end dump trailer and dump body innovation. Our design has a singular purpose: our customers' success - maximizing your profits and outlasting the competition. Whether you're adding to or upgrading your fleet, our commitment to lighter weight, durability, and long-lasting performance is built into every trailer and dump body.
Why We Build
At Hicks, our motivation comes from our customers. We build because you deserve equipment that is designed to enhance efficiency, minimize downtime, and lower maintenance costs, putting money in your pocket. We know uptime is critical. That’s why we’ve spent decades refining our modular design, making it quicker and easier to maintain, and repairs that return your trailer to a like-new condition. Replaceable:
Strength in Bolted Joints
Our innovation doesn’t stop at quick, easy maintenance – it extends to our patented, redefined strength of HuckBolts® fastening. While all competitors rely on welding, which degrades raw material strength and can crack, we’ve engineered bolted joints that are stronger and have ten times the life of welded joints. This bolted system gives you the durability of a truck chassis frame or even a bridge, ensuring superior strength and performance over time.
What Sets Us Apart
Hicks trailers and dump bodies outlast the competition with:
- 3.5” double-wall aluminum extrusions for unbeatable strength.
- DOM steel hinges for greater stability and extended life.
- Inverted cylinder design, eliminating the need for frequent weld maintenance in high-stress areas.
- Rotating tailgate lock for better visibility and ease of use.
- Replaceable, protective switch & valve cartridge.
- Modular components, including floors, sides, and posts, that make repairs quick, simple, and cost-effective.
Custom Built
Whether you’re looking for a standard model or custom specs, we offer everything from the All American 39FT to the All American 28FT Quad. No matter your needs, Hicks has you covered.
Superior Customer Service
With a 5-year 100% warranty on parts and 1-year on labor, our customer support team is here for you throughout the entire life of your trailer or dump body, ensuring that your investment in Hicks continues to deliver value well beyond the warranty.
Three Generations of American Manufacturing
Hicks Manufacturing is proud to be a family-owned and operated business, passing down a legacy of excellence and innovation through three generations. Our journey began with Glen Hicks, who recognized as early as the 1950s that bolted joints outperformed welded joints. That legacy continues today as we remain committed to innovation that delivers superior structural integrity, lower weight, and unmatched durability.
