Heavy duty custom flatbed truck manufacturing in Jacksonville facility

Built Tough. Built Custom. Built for Work.

Jacksonville's leader in commercial truck equipment, custom metal fabrication, and complete fleet upfitting solutions.

Welders working on a custom truck body frame

Decades of Heavy-Duty Expertise

At Nichols Truck Bodies, we don't just assemble parts; we engineer solutions. Located in Jacksonville, FL, our facility is equipped to handle everything from standard installations to complex custom fabrications. Whether you need a rugged dump body for construction or a specialized utility body for service fleets, our team ensures every weld meets the highest durability standards, built to withstand the rigorous demands of your industry.

  • Family-owned values with industrial-grade capability, rooted in Jacksonville.
  • Full-line commercial truck equipment manufacturing, tailored for any project.
  • Specialized bent plate services, delivering unparalleled strength and precision.

Commercial Fleet Solutions

From chassis to job-site ready. Our core manufacturing and installation services ensure your fleet is equipped for any challenge.

Custom Flatbeds

Newly fabricated flatbed truck body

Heavy-duty steel and aluminum flatbeds designed for maximum payload and durability. We customize with essential features like stake pockets, robust winches, and protective headache racks, ensuring your cargo is secure and accessible.

Dump Bodies

Hydraulic dump truck body in raised position

Robust hydraulic dump bodies for landscaping, construction, and demolition. Each unit is engineered for exceptionally smooth operation and designed to withstand the stress of heavy load cycles, maximizing uptime and productivity.

Utility & Service Bodies

White utility truck body with open compartments

Expertly designed, organized storage solutions for electricians, plumbers, and road service technicians. We offer robust crane reinforcements and seamless shelving integration to maximize efficiency and tool accessibility on every job.

Industrial metal brake press bending steel plate
Specialized Service

Custom Bent Plate & Metal Fabrication

Beyond assembly, Nichols Truck Bodies offers comprehensive metal fabrication services right here in Jacksonville. Our facility features advanced shears and powerful press brakes capable of forming heavy-gauge steel plate to exact, custom specifications. We provide specialized fabrication for critical components like stout truck floors, reinforced side rails, and structural enhancements that off-the-shelf parts simply cannot match, ensuring a perfect fit and superior strength for your unique requirements.

  • Precision Sheet Metal Shearing & Complex Forming
  • Robust Custom Toolboxes & Secure Storage Lockers
  • Expert Chassis Extensions & Structural Modifications
  • Heavy-Duty, Custom-Designed Headache Racks for Safety

Authorized Installers of Premium Brands

We partner with the industry's most trusted manufacturers to deliver top-tier components and ensure unparalleled quality and reliability for your fleet.

Stahl (Service Bodies)

RKI (Utility Truck Equipment)

Thieman (Hydraulic Liftgates)

Buyers Components (Hardware & Accessories)

From Concept to Road-Ready

01

Consultation

We analyze your fleet's specific needs, payload requirements, and chassis specifications to define the perfect solution.

02

Design & Fab

Our expert fabrication team designs and crafts custom bent-plate components or selects and prepares the perfect third-party body for your application.

03

Installation

Certified technicians perform professional mounting, precise hydraulic plumbing, and reliable electrical wiring, ensuring seamless integration.

04

Delivery

Rigorous final quality control checks are performed to ensure your truck is safe, fully compliant, and absolutely ready to hit the road and tackle any job.

Get Your Fleet Roading

Ready to discuss your custom truck body or fleet upfitting needs? Reach out to Nichols Truck Bodies today. We're here to provide expert consultation and practical solutions that stand the test of time.

Visit Our Shop:

1168 Cahoon Rd S,
Jacksonville, FL 32221

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Contact Us:

Phone: (904) 781-5080

Email: [email protected]

Business Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Exterior of Nichols Truck Bodies facility in Jacksonville

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