Truck & trailer repair guides, service areas across the South Sound, and shop news from Tacoma, WA.
What separates a great heavy-duty shop from an average one in Tacoma — and how Long Road stacks up.
Dead trailer lights, one side out, a blown fuse or a bad 7-way — how to find the fault and get legal again. Long Road Repair, Taco
Rough running, low power, a water-in-fuel light, hard starts — how water gets into diesel, the damage it does, and how Long Road R
Water spitting from the tanks, constant compressor cycling, frozen lines in winter — bad air-dryer signs and how Long Road Repair
A vibration that grows with speed, a clunk on take-off, a rumble under load — the driveline causes behind it and how Long Road Rep
A climbing temp gauge, low coolant, sweet smell or steam — the causes of diesel overheating and coolant loss and how Long Road Rep
White smoke, coolant loss with no puddle, overheating and derates — the signs of a failed EGR cooler and how Long Road Repair fixe
Tires, alignment, idling, injectors and maintenance — the repairs and habits that actually move the MPG needle on a diesel. Long R
California's Clean Truck Check reaches trucks that run into CA — what Washington and Oregon fleets need to test, report, and pass.
When chains are required on WA passes, what counts for commercial trucks, and how to be ready before the signs light up. Long Road
What causes commercial tire blowouts, when a tire can be repaired vs replaced, and where retreads fit. Long Road Repair tire servi
The safe, fast steps when your semi breaks down on I-5 near Tacoma — and how to get roadside help that fixes it or tows it right.
Slipping, chatter, hard engagement and a high pedal — the clutch warning signs on a heavy truck and what a replacement involves. L
DEF/DPF and regen faults, EGR and turbo actuator issues, sensor codes and oil leaks — the Detroit DD15 problems we see most and ho
Aftertreatment and regen faults, EGR and turbo issues, I-Shift/mDrive quirks and sensor codes on the Volvo D13 and Mack MP8. Long
Exhaust leaks, clogged DPFs, failed regens and DEF-system faults — what they mean, why they derate the truck, and how Long Road Re
Humming, heat, play in the wheel and grease on the rim — the wheel-end warning signs that shouldn't wait, and how Long Road Repair
For drayage fleets, a truck in the shop is a container racking per-diem. How faster, predictable repair turnaround protects your m
PACCAR MX-13 aftertreatment and sensor faults, EGR and turbo issues, plus common Kenworth/Peterbilt electrical gremlins — and how
Sagging air bags, harsh ride, uneven tire wear, clunks over bumps — the semi-truck suspension warning signs and how Long Road Repa
Feathered edges, cupping, a pull, a crooked wheel — what your tires are telling you about alignment, and how Long Road Repair fixe
Warm air, weak airflow, a compressor that won't kick in — the common causes of semi-truck AC failure and how Long Road Repair fixe
Slipping, hard or missed shifts, grinding, leaks and overheating — the transmission warning signs to catch early, and how Long Roa
No crank, slow crank, dead dash, blown fuses — the real causes behind a semi-truck no-start and how Long Road Repair traces them i
Cracked frame rails, broken crossmembers, torn mounts and trailer damage — what needs a certified weld and how Long Road Repair re
What a 3PL does and why importers use one in the Seattle–Tacoma corridor. Our partner Long Road Warehouse handles receiving, storage and fulfillment.
Customs, documentation and compliance make or break an international shipment. How a freight forwarder like our partner Platton manages it into the PNW ports.
Follow an imported container from an overseas factory to a Northwest dock — forwarding, ocean, port, drayage, warehousing and delivery, all connected.
The last mile makes or breaks a delivery. How local box-truck delivery works in the Seattle–Tacoma area, with fulfillment by our partner Long Road Warehouse.
How ocean freight reaches the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, the forwarder's role, and how the box gets from the ship to your dock across the PNW supply chain.
From the container ship to the store shelf — how drayage, 3PL warehousing and truck repair work together across the Seattle–Tacoma supply chain.
Storage and order fulfillment for South Sound businesses — how it works and why location matters. Fulfillment by our partner Long Road Warehouse.
Freight forwarding explained — what a forwarder does, and how it connects to drayage, warehousing and delivery in the Seattle–Tacoma supply chain.
A practical DOT inspection checklist for semi-trucks & trailers — brakes, tires, lights, leaks — so you pass the first try. Long Road Repair, Tacoma.
What semi-truck repair really costs — brake jobs, DOT inspections and major work — and how to avoid surprise bills. Straight talk from Long Road Repair.
Not all truck shops are equal. What to look for in a semi-truck repair shop — honesty, turnaround, DOT know-how and fair parts. From Long Road Repair, Tacoma.
Broke down on the road? When mobile truck repair gets you rolling and when you need a tow — and how to decide fast. Long Road Repair, Tacoma, WA.
Downtime is the hidden cost that eats fleet margins. Practical ways to cut semi-truck downtime — PM, fast diagnostics, parts access. Long Road Repair, Tacoma.
PNW winters mean rain, ice over the passes and cold starts. How to winterize your semi-truck — batteries, air dryer, DEF, tires — with Long Road Repair, Tacoma.
The semi-truck parts that fail most often — brakes, batteries, air bags, DPF and more — and how to catch them early. Parts sourced fast via PartStop.
Why your semi's check-engine light is on, what a derate means, and how Long Road Repair diagnoses it fast with the truck's own computer. Tacoma, WA.
Drayage fleets run hard and can't sit. How preventive maintenance keeps container trucks moving — with drayage by partner Long Road Transportation.
Should you repair or replace a worn semi-truck part? A straight-talk guide from Long Road Repair on cost, downtime and safety. Parts via PartStop.
Spongy pedal, pulling, air leaks, overheating — the semi-truck brake warning signs you shouldn't ignore, and how Long Road Repair fixes them. Tacoma, WA.
A simple preventive maintenance schedule for semi-trucks — daily, monthly and by mileage — to cut breakdowns and downtime. Long Road Repair, Tacoma.
The trailer is half your rig — and half your DOT risk. Key trailer maintenance for owner-operators: brakes, tires, lights, kingpin and more. Long Road Repair.
Cummins-powered semi giving trouble? Long Road Repair diagnoses and repairs Cummins engines in Tacoma, with parts sourced fast through PartStop.
Freightliner Cascadia or Columbia down? Long Road Repair services Freightliners in Tacoma, with parts sourced fast through our partner PartStop.
How Long Road Repair sources semi-truck parts fast through our partner PartStop — parts for Cummins, Freightliner, Peterbilt and more, shipped nationwide.
Peterbilt truck repair in Tacoma — brakes, engine diagnostics and DOT inspections, with Peterbilt parts sourced fast through our partner PartStop.
Moving oversize and heavy loads in the PNW takes permits, escorts and the right equipment. Our partner Long Road Transportation handles oversize freight.
Container drayage at the Port of Seattle — how it works, and how our transportation partner Long Road Transportation moves boxes across the Puget Sound.
Container hauling at the Port of Seattle? Long Road Repair keeps drayage trucks ready; our partner Ad Hoc Logistics runs the drayage. Call (425) 900-6212.
How container drayage works at the Port of Tacoma, and how our partner Long Road Transportation moves boxes across the South Sound. Repair by LRR.
Run drayage at the Port of Tacoma? Long Road Repair keeps your container truck road-ready; our partner Ad Hoc Logistics handles the drayage.
Truck and trailer repair for Auburn, WA — brakes, DOT inspections, tires and roadside service along SR-18 and the rail corridor. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Bonney Lake, WA up SR-410 on the plateau — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and mobile roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving Buckley, WA on SR-410 toward Mt Rainier — brakes, DOT inspections, tires, roadside. Long Road Repair, (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Des Moines and SeaTac, WA near the airport-freight corridor — brakes, DOT, tires, roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving DuPont, WA — the I-5 distribution hub near JBLM. Brakes, DOT inspections, tires and roadside. Long Road Repair, (425) 900-6212.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving Edgewood, WA near the Puyallup Valley off SR-161 — brakes, DOT, tires, roadside. Long Road Repair, (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Enumclaw, WA on the plateau off SR-410 and SR-164 — brakes, DOT, tires and mobile roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving Federal Way, WA along the I-5 corridor — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and mobile roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck & trailer repair in Fife, WA — brakes, DOT inspections, tires and roadside, minutes from the Port of Tacoma and I-5. Call Long Road Repair.
Truck and trailer repair for Frederickson, WA — the manufacturing and logistics hub off SR-7 and 176th. Brakes, DOT, tires, roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Gig Harbor, WA across the Narrows on SR-16 — brakes, DOT inspections, tires and roadside. Long Road Repair, (425) 900-6212.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving Graham, WA off SR-161 south of Puyallup — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and mobile roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Semi-truck and trailer repair for Kent, WA — brakes, DOT inspections, tires, transmission and roadside. Minutes from the Kent Valley. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Lacey, WA and the Hawks Prairie distribution hub off I-5 — brakes, tires, DOT inspections, roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair for Lakewood, WA along the I-5 corridor — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and mobile roadside. Call Long Road Repair at (425) 900-6212.
Truck & trailer repair for Milton, WA on the Fife–Federal Way line — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and roadside. Long Road Repair, Tacoma.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving Olympia, WA at the south end of I-5 — DOT inspections, brakes, tires and mobile roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Orting, WA in the Puyallup Valley off SR-162 — brakes, DOT inspections, tires, roadside. Long Road Repair, (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Pacific and Algona, WA in the Sumner–Auburn warehouse belt — brakes, tires, DOT, roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair serving Parkland, WA off SR-7 in south Tacoma — brakes, DOT inspections, tires and roadside. Long Road Repair, (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair for Puyallup and Sumner, WA off SR-512 — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and roadside. Long Road Repair, call (425) 900-6212.
Truck & trailer repair serving Renton and the I-405 corridor — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and roadside. Call Long Road Repair in Tacoma.
Truck & trailer repair serving Seattle and the Port of Seattle/SODO — brakes, DOT inspections, tires and roadside. Call Long Road Repair, Tacoma.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving Spanaway, WA along SR-7 south of Tacoma — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and mobile roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Truck and trailer repair for Sumner, WA and the Sumner–Pacific warehouse belt off SR-410 and SR-167 — brakes, tires, DOT, roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Tacoma's full-service truck & trailer shop — brakes, transmission, tires, DOT inspections and Port of Tacoma drayage support. Call Long Road Repair.
Truck and trailer repair serving Tukwila, WA at the I-5 / I-405 distribution hub — brakes, tires, DOT inspections and roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving Tumwater, WA at the south end of I-5 — brakes, DOT inspections, tires and mobile roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
Semi-truck and trailer repair serving University Place, WA next to west Tacoma — brakes, tires, DOT inspections, roadside. Call (425) 900-6212.
