Service area
Truck repair for Old Forge
The shop is about 54 miles from Old Forge, about 1 hour 20 minutes by road, on Broad Street in Frankfort. Far enough that we tell you straight what makes sense.
54 mifrom Old Forge
1 hour 20 minutesnormal traffic
24/7Shop, roadside and towing
EstimateBefore work starts
The run from Old Forge
From Old Forge, take Route 28 south to Alder Creek, then Route 12 south to Utica and Broad Street east.
By road it is about 54 miles from Old Forge to the shop, about 1 hour 20 minutes in normal traffic.
What the shop does
One shop for the whole truck, open 24 hours. Semi tractors, box trucks, straight trucks and trailers; no cars or pickups.
- Semi truck repair: full heavy-duty repair for tractors, box trucks and trailers.
- Diesel engine repair: diesel engine diagnostics, repair and overhaul.
- Truck brake repair: air brake repair, adjustment and anti-lock brake diagnostics.
- Truck transmission and clutch repair: transmission, clutch and driveline repair.
- Truck electrical repair and diagnostics: wiring, charging and computer diagnostics.
- Trailer repair: repair for dry vans, reefers, flatbeds and the gear on them.
- DOT and New York State truck inspections: federal Department of Transportation and New York State inspections.
- Truck and trailer wash: washing for trucks and trailers, plus trailer washouts and blowouts.
- Mobile truck repair: a mechanic who comes to the truck, day or night.
- Truck towing: 24/7 towing for box trucks, semi tractors and trailers.
What we see on trucks from Old Forge
Old Forge is in the central Adirondacks, with logging trucks, fuel and propane deliveries, and summer tourist traffic on Route 28.
Farm, logging and hauling trucks on rural roads come in with steering and suspension wear, air system leaks, wiring chafed through by road salt and gravel, and lights that quit.
Stopped in or near Old Forge
Give the road and a landmark: Route 28, the mile you passed in the woods, or the nearest hamlet: Thendara, McKeever, Woodgate or Alder Creek.
We are not the closest truck shop to Old Forge, and this page does not pretend otherwise. Call us for a tow to a full diesel shop on the Thruway, for fleet work booked on a day the truck is already coming through, or when you would rather deal with one shop on the whole run. The dispatcher tells you on the call whether a truck can reach you in reasonable time.
Questions
How far is the shop from Old Forge?
About 54 miles by road, about 1 hour 20 minutes in normal traffic, to 2256 Broad St in Frankfort.
Do you come out to Old Forge?
We are not the closest truck shop to Old Forge, and this page does not pretend otherwise. Call us for a tow to a full diesel shop on the Thruway, for fleet work booked on a day the truck is already coming through, or when you would rather deal with one shop on the whole run. The dispatcher tells you on the call whether a truck can reach you in reasonable time.
Do I need an appointment?
No. The shop is open 24 hours, so you can call ahead or simply bring the truck in. Calling first lets the shop have a bay ready.
Which engines do you work on?
Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR, Volvo and Mack diesel engines, with dealer-level diagnostic software.
Nearby
Broken down? We’re already moving.
Call the shop for an appointment, or call the same number at 2 a.m. from the shoulder of the Thruway. Roadside assistance and towing run around the clock.