Blog A Plus Truck Repair
DOT Red Tag
What to Do If You Receive a DOT Red Tag (and How We Can Help): A Helpful Article for Drivers in This Situation Receiving a red tag from the DOT (Department of Transportation) is a nightmare scenario for any truck driver or fleet owner. It signifies that your truck has been deemed unsafe to operate...
19.5 ” Tire Replacement Recent Experience
Hey guys I just wanted to share my recent 19.5″ CarMax car hauler emergancy truck repair road call experience. What we all used to is to dismount/mount the 19.5″ tires with hub side facing up and that what I was trying to do, having my set of Ken-Tool irons # 33195 specially bought for this...
Cummins X15 coolant manifold fitting relocation
Today I have come across the interesting repair solution which I decided to share with you guys so you know how to proceed if you ever come across something like this (which I am sure some of you guys will eventually if you are in the heavy duty truck repair industry). I have been called...
How I work as Mobile Truck Repair Mechanic
Today I would like to tell you how I work, how this whole “mobile truck repair” stuff works. Just stick with me for a couple of minutes and you will get the idea. Many of my clients, friends, and acquaintances are asking “Svyatoslav, how is it” Work as a mechanic, help people on the road?...
Clogged Air Compressor Lines
Clogged Air Compressor Lines I had a road call from Freightliner truck driver with air brakes “not able to release” issue and came right onto him, where I have found the truck being stuck on the hard shoulder of I-5 freeway with air tanks pressure not being able to “build up” above 65psi mark. I...