LP216 Dump Trailer aving a background in manufacturing and structural steel is probably good experience to have if you decide to start building trailers that are going to really be put to the test . John Froese had such experience and teamed up with John and George Peters to start Buck Shot Trailers in 2020 . In the beginning they had just 6000 sq ft of manufacturing space to work with and let ’ s just say , things were tight . They began with dump and fuel trailers with the belief they could build better quality units than were currently on the market . “ These types of trailers really go to work and they have to be built right if you want them to last ,” says Froese . They began building up inventory and adding dealers . Pretty soon they were moving up to larger facilities to accommodate the growth . Currently operating out of 80,000 sq ft they have added the latest technological advancements in equipment to assure the highest quality possible .
Now that they have established themselves with the facilities and dealer network necessary to keep production lines moving , they are looking ahead and adding roll-offs , car haulers and utility trailers to the lineup . They also designed a new deck-over that has an internal spring system for the ramps to protect them from damage due to exposure . Some of the features on the Dump trailers are manual “ quick drop ” landing gear for the rear , stow away ramps and large toolboxes for battery , hydraulic compartments and storage . “ We take innovation seriously at Buckshot . We are constantly looking at improving designs to be not only user-friendly but also user-helpful . We are in regular contact with dealers for feedback . We want to know exactly how our units are performing and it ’ s best to hear directly from the dealer who has contact with the end user ,” says John .
It sounds like Buckshot is on a pathway to success . If you would like more information regarding their entire line , you can visit www . buckshottrailers . com or better yet , see them in person at the 2024 NATDA Trailer Show in Nashville . Buckshot will be exhibiting for the first time in Booth # 2212 .
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