| If you just need a PM service you’re | | | | you may end up paying another outrageous fee |
| pretty safe to pull in to a Petro Lube or a | | | | to have another shop fix the repair the last |
| Speedco when you’re on the road. But if | | | | one didn’t fix right. Top pay just |
| you need repairs, pulling into the shop at a | | | | doesn’t equal top quality these days. |
| truck stop can be a little stressful. | | | | |
| You’re hoping to find a good mechanic, | | | | You can find truck repair shops at most of |
| but your choices are limited. You’re | | | | the major truck stop chains- Petro Truck |
| not from the area so you don’t know any | | | | Stops, Travelcenter of America (TA), and some |
| independent shops. You pull up to the shop | | | | Flying J truck stops. Don’t expect to |
| entrance and as you’re walking in to | | | | find one at a Pilot truck stop, though a few |
| the service counter, you hear one of the | | | | do have shops, or a Loves Travel Center. |
| mechanics telling the other one how he had to | | | | We’ve found that you are far better off |
| prime that last truck’s fuel filter | | | | to develop a list of independent repair shops |
| with gas. You shake your head. You know | | | | and services or quality truck dealerships for |
| you’re taking your chances now. | | | | yourself rather than relying on the truck |
| | | | stop chains. |
| Not to mention, the prices truck stops and | | | | |
| many dealerships charge. You might pay | | | | We’ve gathered together a listing of |
| anywhere from $80 to $120 per hour. At those | | | | good truck shops and trucking service |
| rates, you deserve top notch work to be done. | | | | providers. If you know of any others, feel |
| It’s been our experience, however, that | | | | free to add a comment and let others know |
| any time you go into a shop for a repair you | | | | where they can expect to get good quality |
| should expect to have to go back for the same | | | | work for their money. |
| problem at least one or two more times. So | | | | |