Mobile Diesel Repair in Ponchatoula, LA

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Mobile diesel repair means we bring the mechanic to your tractor, 18-wheeler or medium duty truck and diagnose and repair it where it sits. Emergency Mobility Services serves Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas, 24/7.

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Available 24/7 · Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas

How mobile diesel repair works at your location

A truck that is down is not earning. We come to the yard, the shoulder or the job site and start with diagnosis, so you know what failed before any parts are ordered.

Our diesel work covers computer diagnostics, air and hydraulic brakes, coolant systems, batteries and alternators, welding, liftgate hydraulics and on-site DOT inspections.

Diesel services we perform at your truck

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Computer diagnostics
Fault-code and symptom troubleshooting to find why the truck stopped.
Air and hydraulic brakes
Repair, replacement and air brake adjustment.
Cooling system work
Pressure testing of coolant and radiator systems, then parts replacement.
Batteries and alternators
Battery testing and replacement, plus alternator voltage and amp output tests.
Welding
On-site welding on diesel parts and trailers.
DOT inspections
On-site inspections in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

Signs a diesel truck needs a mechanic now

The engine cranks but will not start, or starts and dies.
A warning lamp is on and power drops.
Coolant temperature climbs or you see steam or a coolant puddle.
Air pressure builds slowly or the parking brake will not release.
Charging voltage reads low and the batteries keep going flat.

What to have ready when you call

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Truck year, make and model, and the engine if you know it.
Where the truck is, with the nearest cross street or mile marker.
What the dash shows: warning lamps, fault codes or gauge readings.
What happened just before it stopped: load, grade, weather, fuel stop.
Whether a trailer is attached and whether it is loaded.
Who can meet us at the truck.

Good to know

Arrival time depends on where you are, the truck, access and parts, so we confirm it on the call.
If a failure is too large to complete safely at your location, we will tell you so you can plan the next step.

What affects the quote

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What the diagnosis finds.
The parts the job needs and whether they are on hand.
Your location and access to the truck.
Time of day and urgency.

Call (318) 676-2838 for a quote on your job.

Makes we service

Heavy duty tractors: Chevy, Ford, Freightliner, Hino, Isuzu, International, Kenworth, Mack, Paccar, Peterbilt, Ram
Medium duty trucks and pickups: Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Ram, Toyota

Call to confirm your exact make and model.

Questions about mobile diesel repair

Can you fix an 18-wheeler on the roadside?

Often we can diagnose it where it sits, and many repairs can be completed there. Describe the problem when you call and we will tell you what is realistic.

What diesel makes do you work on?

We service tractors and trucks from makes including Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Mack, Paccar, Peterbilt, Hino and Isuzu. Tell us your exact truck when you call and we will confirm.

Do you only work on tractors?

No. We also service medium duty trucks and pickups, light duty cars and trucks, RVs and trailers.