Manufacturing and maintaining large trucks and transportation applications requires heavy-duty materials and easy repair processes to keep the fleet running.

With high-quality replacement parts and custom manufacturing, you can keep your operations running smoothly in your…

  • Liftgates
  • Dump-bodies
  • Railway Operations
  • Vac Trucks

…and other applications for single- and double-acting cylinders across the transportation industry.

Schedule your discovery call today, so Maverick Hydraulics can provide you with a swap-out part or manufacture the cylinders you need for your application.

Trucking & Transportation - #6

I couldn’t find the parts for my liftgate in stock – then the OEM said to try Maverick!

- Fleet Supervisor

Our downtime has dropped dramatically since partnering with Maverick. Their rush services get our equipment running fast when we need to finish a job.

- Service Manager

Every repaired cylinder comes back like new, and the turnaround times are unbeatable.

- Municipal Fleet Manager

Easily the best repair partner we’ve had.

- Owner

They understand the urgency of breakdowns in the field. Their rush services have saved us on multiple occasions.

- Maintenance Planner

I appreciate their honesty. If a repair isn’t worth doing, they tell us and will find a different solution.

- Service Tech

They don’t just repair our cylinders, they diagnose why it’s happening and help us prevent breakdowns. That expertise saves us significant money.

- Heavy Equipment Technician

Transparent communication, accurate estimates, and repairs that last. They make my job a lot easier.

- Operations Manager

Our trucks operate in harsh conditions, and their rebuilt cylinders consistently hold up.

- Service Technician

We’ve sent in some severely damaged cylinders, and they always come back like new.

- Equipment Manager

The stainless steel cylinders and neoprene boots Maverick builds for our landing crafts have held up better than anything we’ve used before.

- Boat Builder

Maverick consistently has the best lead times and pricing for stainless steel cylinders.

- Purchaser

Their experience with hydraulic cylinders has been extremely helpful during the design phase of new projects.

- Engineer

Their 316 stainless cylinders have performed well in our food processing plant and helped us minimize corrosion-related maintenance.

- Facility Manager

They consistently deliver on time and on spec. Their welded cylinders are cleanly assembled and built for long-term operation.

- Operations Director

They make it simple for distributors — quick quotes, consistent products, and no surprises when orders arrive.

- CSR

They’ve been a great resource for obsolete cylinders. If it’s outside their scope, they’re honest and help us figure out the next step.

- CSR

Our previous supplier kept missing timelines on telescopic cylinders, which was starting to impact our production. We switched to Maverick because they could deliver faster than anyone else.

- Operations Manager

Their quality is consistent across all of their cylinders, which is something we’ve struggled with in the past from other vendors.

- Procurement Manager

Maverick’s ability to find a solution is invaluable to us. Whether it’s modifying a cylinder to match something obsolete or design help, they’ve always been great.

- Engineer

We use Maverick for production runs of welded cylinders. Quality is consistent and deliveries show up when they say they will.

- Operations Manager

Maverick helped us refine our design to make it more standardized for future maintenance and cost savings.

- Owner

Their vendor managed inventory has helped us with production planning and to keep everything in stock for when we need it.

- Supply Chain Manager

The cylinders they manufacture are perfectly aligned with our engineering specs.

- Owner

WHY MAVERICK IS THE BEST CHOICE
FOR YOUR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS

Finding the right partner for your equipment is more than just the right price or size. You need to factor in the capabilities, warranties, and in-stock replacement parts to make the right decision. Here are a few reasons Maverick Hydraulics will be the best option.

REPAIR MANAGEMENT FOR
FLEETS & OEMS

With a dedicated repair team based in Mississauga, we work with fleet managers to keep their equipment running on their schedule. If we can’t repair the cylinder, or it’s one you constantly need to replace, you can work with our team to reverse-engineer it for our Stock & Swap program.

Maverick Machines

RELIABILITY WITH CUSTOM
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS

With in-house design support and a minimum quantity of 10 cylinders, we ensure you have the parts you need to manufacture and maintain your dump trucks or trailers in rugged environments.

Custom

WARRANTY MATCHING

Even though we’re building a custom hydraulic cylinder, we still back it with a warranty and individual part numbering for replacement if needed. We stand behind our work, and we want you to be confident you’re getting the best product on the market.

THE MAVERICK
MANUFACTURING PROCESS

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DISCOVER

Describe your problem and pain points — from price to design to logistics — and we’ll offer solutions for those specific challenges.

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DESIGN

Whether you’re determining what went wrong, reverse engineering a part, or simply looking for a new supplier, our in-house team can build what you need the best way.

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DELIVERY

Our seamless logistics process with 3PL warehousing means you can treat us like any US- or Canadabased company without surprise fees at delivery.

MORE ABOUT HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
FOR TRUCKING & TRANSPORTATION

Why are hydraulic cylinders critical for trucking and transport operations?

These hydraulic cylinders provide the linear force needed to lift and tip heavy loads, position bodies and ramps, and operate lifting gear reliably. This directly impacts turnaround time, payload efficiency, and safety at job sites.

Why are telescopic hydraulic cylinders popular for dump trucks?

Telescopic cylinders deliver long strokes in a compact retracted length, allowing high dump angles and significant lift in limited space.

Are double‑acting or single‑acting cylinders better for trucking and transportation uses?

Many dump bodies utilize single‑acting telescopic cylinders with gravity forcing the return. In contrast, deck, ramp, and loading systems typically use double‑acting cylinders, which require powered extension and retraction for control.

Schedule a discovery call today, and we’ll help you find the perfect solution for your application.