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