Roadside Heavy Truck Repair

Roadside Heavy Truck Repair

If your heavy-duty truck suddenly breaks down while you’re on the road, you’ll need roadside heavy truck repair as soon as possible to get your rig back up and running. Stronghold Trucking and Equipment serves Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, and we offer the repair services truckers and their companies may need.

Reasons for Roadside Heavy Truck Repair

Like any other vehicle on the road, heavy trucks can suffer mechanical failure and require repair work. In the case of heavy trucks, however, it’s particularly important to get back on the road quickly. Heavy trucks haul loads that they need to deliver on schedule. A breakdown can delay delivery for hours or even days if not taken care of quickly. And there are several reasons why a heavy truck needs repairs.

Stuck offroad

A heavy truck can sometimes find itself stuck off the main road whether due to weather or traffic-related issues forcing it off the asphalt.

Tire trouble

A big truck traveling long hours hauling heavy loads along all types of road surfaces for hundreds of miles often results in blown-out tires that need to be changed. In fact, tires are the number one cause of truck problems due to low inflation, worn treads, and misaligned axles. Over 50 percent of truck problems are caused by tire trouble. That’s why regular tire checks are important.

Engine problems

Like tires, engines suffer stress due to long journeys and hauling heavy loads on a regular basis. It is inevitable that an engine will break down at some point, Perhaps it needs new spark plugs. Maybe the transmission goes out or the radiator overheats. Even a belt could snap or be thrown. Regardless, the engine will need repairs.

Collision

While the truck itself may be working properly, other cars on the road could cause an accident that damages it. The amount of damage will determine what repairs are necessary.

Hydraulic failure

Truck hydraulics can become clogged by debris and seize up. They also suffer wear and tear over time.

Electrical failure

An electrical failure would render useless any parts of the vehicle that rely on power, such as lights and refrigeration.

Brake and steering problems

Heavy trucks are difficult enough to drive as it is. The last thing a driver needs is brake and steering issues that make it impossible and dangerous. Responsible for 29 percent of truck accidents, brake problem causes include air leaks, corrosion and wear, and frozen air lines.

Heating and cooling issues

Heavy trucks drive in all kinds of weather and temperatures. That means it needs air conditioning for hot weather and heating for cold weather or the job will become miserable for the driver really quick.

Computer glitches

Many heavy trucks now come with computer chips that connect to several systems. Computer damage would affect all of them and render the truck undrivable.

Framework and Body damage

Minor and major framework or body damage can affect how a truck operates and can pose a danger to others on the road.

Roadside Heavy Truck Repair Services Offered

Since you obviously can’t come to us because your truck needs roadside repairs, we’ll happily come to you. And we’ll send our skilled technicians, welders, and mechanics along with all the tools they need to get the job done. That includes generators, compressors, on-road and off-road rigging equipment, and more depending on your needs.

Here are just some of the many roadside repair services we offer:

• Preventative maintenance services
• Mobile welding
• Mobile truck and equipment repair
• On-site vehicle and equipment maintenance
• In-stock hoses and parts
• Delivery and pickup services
• Diesel engine diagnostics and repair
• HVAC diagnostic and repairs
• Frame/rust repair
• Electrical system and controls
• Emissions controls
• Computer diagnostics
• Hydraulic repairs
• Custom fabrication
• Brakes
• Transmission and PTO
• Suspension and steering

Preventing breakdowns

Many repairs can be prevented by conducting regular truck maintenance, which is a service we provide. But a knowledgeable driver or company can do it, too.

Make sure you inspect your heavy truck before each trip, during trips, and after trips to detect any issues that need to be dealt with before they become major problems that require major repairs. This simple task ultimately saves time and money and keeps you on the road.

Be sure to also keep maintenance and part replacement records.

Peace of Mind

Whether it’s roadside or on a job site, Stronghold Trucking and Equipment is dedicated to giving you and your vehicles the best repair service possible at a fair price. You can rest easy knowing that your equipment is in good hands and that it will be up and running in no time.  We will diagnose the problem swiftly and get to work fixing it. If it needs a replacement part, we will fabricate it in our machine and fabrication shops, and one of our mechanics will install it. We will even perform general maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.  This includes checking tires and fluids.

If your truck absolutely needs to come to our shop for more extensive repairs, we have flatbed transportation trucks and trailers to haul it so you don’t have to do it yourself. In addition, we offer trailer repairs, crane repairs, and large motor repairs, just to name a few. We bring the latest state of the art technology to our service calls and have the expertise necessary to do the job right.

We know being broke down on the side of the road is frustrating. But you can rest assured that we have the best people on the job who will work hard to get your big rig working properly again so you can get back on track.

Roadside Heavy Truck Repair in NY

Stronghold Trucking and Equipment services Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties. We also service the New York City Metropolitan area and Long Island. So if you need our repair services, call us at 914-235-8220 or visit our website to get a free quote today.