Hydraulic Repair in Forrest City, AR
Hydraulic repair restores dump beds and liftgates by fixing cylinders, pumps, hoses, and controls so the bed lifts and the gate runs again.
Rickey Alexander Mobile Truck & Trailer Repair fixes dump beds and liftgates on trucks around Forrest City, AR. Cylinders, pumps, hoses, and controls get diagnosed on site so a stuck bed never traps your load. Straight answers, fair rates, and work done where the truck sits.
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Key Facts
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Turnaround
Most hydraulic repairs: 2-4 hours on site
Areas served
Forrest City, Brinkley, Wynne, West Memphis, and the I-40 corridor
Materials
Hydraulic cylinders, pumps, hoses, fittings, PTO components, seal kits
Contact
(870) 270-4001
What's Included
- Hydraulic cylinder inspection and resealing for dump beds
- Liftgate pump, ram, and control repair
- Hose and fitting replacement for leaking lines
- Hydraulic fluid checks, top-offs, and contamination diagnosis
- PTO pump and control valve troubleshooting
- Cycle testing of the full dump or liftgate system after repair
Call us, we show up, the wrench turns
Call in the breakdown
Tell us where the truck is, what it is doing, and how urgent it is. Any hour, any day.
We roll to your location
Roadside, truck stop, or your own yard. Our service truck comes to you around Forrest City and the I-40 corridor.
Diagnosis before work starts
We find the real problem and explain it in plain English. You approve the repair and the price first.
Fix it on the spot
Most repairs are done where you sit, from jumpstarts and tire replacement to air brakes and electrical diagnostics.
You get rolling
We confirm the repair holds under load and get you back on the road with the number to call next time.
What local drivers say
5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews on Google.
Yesterday 10/5/26 needed a Jumpstart on my semi. Called around and got the run around. I'm a trucker familiar with the area yet not familiar with the services. Called the Ace! Rickey by chance nonetheless and my man's pulled up on me in 30 of em (meaning time 30minutes) I also need to point out Rickey was in forest city A.R. and I was in Brinkley A.R. enough of me babbling though I'll say this and leave it be. When in doubt give Rickey a shout and he'll show up and show out! And won't depart until your vehicle starts. Easy on the pockets and he won't be forgotten! At any rate I suggest you holla at Rickey Alexander a man of compassion and character. Thanks again!
Exceptional service. Called and wait time was fast. Affordable rates and knowledgeable
very good affordable service i would recommend him to anyone!!!
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About Hydraulic Repair
Common questions and tips from our work with Forrest City customers.
When is the best time to service dump bed hydraulics?
Spring is the smart window. Winter salt and road grime eat hoses and seize fittings, and summer gravel hauls put heavy cycles on cylinders. Having the system checked in late spring, before peak hauling, catches worn seals and soft hoses while the repair is a planned stop instead of a loaded bed stuck in the up position.
Why does my dump bed lift slow or drift down?
Slow lifting usually traces to a worn pump, a sticking control valve, or air in the lines. A bed that drifts down under load points at cylinder seal wear or a check valve letting fluid back past. Both get diagnosed by cycling the system and checking pressure, then the bad component is replaced or resealed on the truck.
Can a hydraulic hose be replaced on site?
Yes, most hose jobs are done where the truck sits. A burst hose on a dump bed or liftgate sprays fluid and drops the load, so it should not be run at all. Bring the truck or call us out, and we match the hose length and fitting style, install new lines, refill with the right hydraulic fluid, and bleed the system.
Check hydraulic fluid before every busy season
Low fluid is the cheapest hydraulic problem to fix and the most common one. Pop the reservoir on your dump bed or liftgate monthly during hauling season and look at level and color. Milky or foamy fluid means water or air is in the system, which will kill a pump fast. Top off with the manufacturer's specified fluid, not whatever is on the shelf.
Grease liftgate hinges and watch the cycle time
A liftgate that takes longer each week to lift is usually fighting friction, not just age. Grease the hinge pins and check the ram mounting bolts for looseness. Timing your cycle with a phone stopwatch gives you a baseline, and when that number climbs by a few seconds, the pump or relief valve is ready for a look before it quits with freight on the gate.
Straight answers before you call
How much does a mobile truck repair cost?
Price comes down to four things: what the repair actually involves, the parts it needs, how long the work runs, and whether the truck is roadside or parked. Before any wrench turns, you get a clear estimate built from those factors, so you know the number before we start and nothing changes after.
What areas do you serve around Forrest City, AR?
We run out of Forrest City and cover the I-40 corridor plus surrounding towns: Brinkley, Wynne, Marianna, West Memphis, Marion, Helena-West Helena, Hughes, Earle, Parkin, Palestine, and Colt. Call (870) 270-4001 with your location and we will confirm we can reach you and how soon.
How soon can you come out for a repair?
Breakdown calls move as fast as you can get us a location. Planned work, like fleet maintenance or a pre-trip inspection, gets booked at a time that fits your route. The sooner you call, the sooner we roll, so ring (870) 270-4001 as soon as you know you need us.
Are you open nights and weekends?
Yes. Trucks do not break down on a schedule, so we run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A 2 a.m. air brake fault near West Memphis or a Sunday cooling system failure outside Wynne both get answered. Call any hour and we will tell you what happens next.
What should I do while waiting for roadside service?
Move off the roadway as far as you safely can, set your hazards, and note a mile marker, exit, or crossroads. Then call (870) 270-4001 with a short description of the problem. Those details let us load the right parts and tools so one trip does the job.
What happens when you arrive at my truck?
First we look the truck or trailer over and explain what we found before any repair starts. You get the plan and the price up front, then the work happens on site. Most roadside calls are finished where you sit, which means you drive out instead of waiting on a tow.
Do you fix both the tractor and the trailer on one visit?
Yes. One call covers the whole rig: semi trucks, trailers, air brakes, tires, electrical diagnostics, hydraulics, and more, all from the mobile unit. A tractor and trailer do not need two different shops, and the work happens wherever the combination is parked or stopped in our area.
Do I need an appointment or can I call for a same-day fix?
Both work. Breakdowns get priority, so same-day roadside response is the normal way we operate. Planned jobs like transmission repair or alternator and starter replacement can be booked ahead at a time that suits your schedule. Call (870) 270-4001 and we will sort the timing.
Can you handle a jumpstart or tire change on the roadside?
Those are two of the most common roadside calls. A dead battery or a blown tire does not need a shop visit; we bring jumpstart equipment and commercial tire replacement to the shoulder. Give us your location and the tire size if you know it, and we handle the rest.
How does scheduling work for fleet maintenance?
Tell us how many units you run and what interval you want, and we set a recurring schedule that comes to your yard in Forrest City or wherever your trucks stage. Regular service on your lot keeps drivers on routes instead of sitting in a shop waiting line.
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Phone: (870) 270-4001