Your truck is down. Every minute costs money. We fix Class 6 through 8 trucks and trailers for Lockport operators, with 24/7 emergency roadside dispatch and a written itemized estimate before a bolt is turned. Our shop is located at 2940 W 36th St Unit A in Chicago, and Lockport sits on our service list through the I-355 interchanges at IL-7/159th Street and IL-171/Archer Avenue.
Call (331) 299-1322.

Truck Repair Services We Perform for Lockport Fleets and Owner-Operators
- Diesel Engine Repair And Maintenance
- Electrical Diagnostics And Repair for intermittent faults and no-starts
- Truck And Trailer Brake Repair, treated as same-day safety work
- Exhaust And DPF Repair, including DPF, DEF, EGR and SCR derates
- Transmission And Clutch Repair
- Suspension And Steering Repair
- Tires And Wheels Service And Repair after a blowout
- Cooling System and Fuel System Repair
- Truck And Trailer Body Repair on flatbed, dry van and reefer
- Preventive Maintenance PM Service and DOT inspection support
Platforms: Freightliner Cascadia and Columbia, Kenworth T680 and W990, Peterbilt 579, 389 and 579EV, Volvo VNL D11 and D13, Mack MP7 and MP8, International A26 and MX-13, Western Star.

Mobile Truck Repair in Lockport, or Shop Work
Roadside-safe repairs happen on site at your truck, no tow required. Major work comes to the Chicago bay. Our mobile truck repair units carry diagnostic laptops and parts for common breakdowns, which settles many electrical faults, brake problems and drivetrain issues on site. Searching semi truck repair near me from a shoulder on Route 7? This is the number. Torpedo Truck Repair was built from inside trucking operations, est. 2017, and that experience means our team understands what a stopped load costs your business. Our customers get certified technicians, OEM diagnostic software, itemized estimates and no upsell. Licensed and insured, DOT certified, 4.9 stars across 146 Google Reviews.
How It Works, From Your Call to Back on the Road
- 1. Call or click. Tell our team your location, unit and load status.
- 2. Verified diagnosis. Fault codes pulled from the control modules, symptoms confirmed, root cause identified before we fix anything.
- 3. Written estimate and your approval. Anything found later is communicated before additional work.
- 4. Repair and verification. Road-ready. Same-day service focus when possible; timing depends on parts and scope.
Working in Lockport: Truck Routes, Permits and Winter
We dispatch mobile truck repair along Lockport’s designated truck routes: Route 171, Route 7, Briggs Street, Division Street and Gougar Road, plus the West Side between the I&M Canal and the Des Plaines River. The Police Department enforces routes, dimensions and weight, and oversize moves run through Oxcart on five- or ten-day permits, $50 to $300. Industrial and transportation businesses, wholesale trade and the Star Innovation District keep vocational units working here, not only over-the-road tractors. In winter the City prioritizes major streets while IDOT maintains IL-7, IL-53, IL-171 and New Avenue, so we promise no arrival window in severe weather. Pre-winter PM on cooling, electrical, brakes, tires and suspension prevents most breakdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide mobile truck repair in Lockport, or do I bring the truck in?
Both. Mobile truck repair handles roadside-safe work on site wherever you sit, including the I-355 interchanges at IL-7/159th and IL-171/Archer. Bigger jobs go to our Chicago facility. We ask your location and load status on the first call.
Are you really available 24/7?
Yes, for emergency roadside dispatch. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday. The 24/7 applies to dispatch, not walk-in service.
Will I get a price before the work starts?
Yes, a full itemized estimate with your approval before a bolt is turned. No upsell, no surprises. We quote per truck, not from a rate sheet.
Can you diagnose a DPF or DEF derate without replacing random parts?
Yes. OEM diagnostic software, fault-code and symptom verification, root cause confirmed before any part is replaced, then post-repair verification by certified technicians.
Do you handle PM and DOT inspections for fleets based in Lockport?
Yes: custom PM schedules, priority fleet scheduling, DOT compliance documentation, fleet account billing and 24/7 fleet emergency response. Keep units on an established truck route until the permitted street nearest your destination.
Get Your Truck Moving. Call Torpedo Truck Repair
Mobile truck repair or shop bay, one number, an estimate in writing, back on the road. Call (331) 299-1322 or click to request a service quote. Takes under 60 seconds. No obligation.





