You have two ways to get this handled. Drive in — 43 miles east, and we start with a straight diagnosis and a quote before anyone touches the truck. Or call and we come to you, about an hour out to Elwood, whether you're sitting on Baseline Road waiting to gate in or stopped on the shoulder of I-55. Either way, the clock is the thing. A car hauler parked in Elwood isn't just a repair bill — it's a load that isn't moving and a day you don't get back, and every hour you spend calling shops that don't stock hydraulic or fifth-wheel parts is an hour the truck sits. Call 224-278-9872 and we'll tell you which way is faster for what you're dealing with.
It's one straight shot east with no surface-street guessing at the end. Here's the run, what you're leaving behind in Elwood, and what happens when you pull in.
You're inside our range. Call 224-278-9872 and we'll roll to you in Elwood — about an hour, whether you're on Baseline Road, stuck in the gate line, or on the shoulder of I-55 or I-80. A lot of what strands a car hauler out there gets fixed on the spot, so you never make the drive at all.
Hydraulics that won't lift, cylinders leaking down overnight, worn bushings, fifth wheels, brakes, tires, electrical, welding, diagnostics and emissions, A/C, suspension, PM. The car-hauler work is what we're known for, but once you've made the drive from Elwood you shouldn't have to make it twice — we handle the whole truck, so your PM, your DOT items and your general repairs all land in one shop instead of three.
Deck, hydraulics, fifth wheel, ramps and everything else that makes a hauler a hauler — the work most shops send you away for.
Leaking, drifting or dead cylinders, hoses and lines rebuilt or replaced with the parts already on the shelf.
Repair, repositioning and replacement — the wear that gets missed until it becomes a problem on the highway.
Lights, wiring, alternators and starters traced back to the actual fault instead of parts thrown at it.
Codes read and traced to what's actually causing them, plus OBD and CARB testing when it's time.
Forced regens, DEF dosing valves and aftertreatment faults sorted before the truck derates on you.
Scheduled service with a real inspection attached, so small things get caught while the truck is already stopped.
Pads, shoes, drums, air system and adjustment — inspected honestly and replaced only where it's warranted.
Air bags, shocks, bushings and pins on tractor and trailer, so the load rides right and nothing wears out early.
Cracks, mounts, brackets and deck structure repaired in-house instead of farmed out to another shop.
There are shops between Elwood and here. The question is whether they've got a hydraulic cylinder or a fifth-wheel part on the shelf when you show up, or whether they order it and you sit two days waiting. We stock car-hauler parts on purpose, and the man diagnosing your truck ran this equipment for a decade — so the fix is right the first time and you're back to earning same day in most cases, next day at the latest. Forty-three miles once beats a week of shop-hopping.
Diagnosed today, fixed today — same day in most cases, next day at the latest.
The hydraulic, cylinder and fifth-wheel parts most shops have to order are already on the shelf.
Diagnosed by someone who ran car haulers for about ten years, so the real problem gets found the first time.
Explain the problem the way you'd explain it to another driver — in English, Russian, or Spanish.
A straight quote before the work starts, and no parts sold that the truck didn't need.
Minutes off the corridor, so getting to the shop doesn't cost you more time than the repair.
Most of these operators didn't start out nearby either — they found the shop, then kept making the drive. Same-day turnarounds, roadside saves, and parts that were actually in stock. Read them and decide whether 43 miles is worth it.
My husband came to this shop today right after his trip, around 4 PM on Friday! , in an urgent situation. They took him in immediately and repaired everything within just an hour — very professional and fast. We were also pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the price was. We’re truly grateful for the professionalism, quick service, and overall great experience. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!
Had an electrical problem on one of our car hauler trailers on a Saturday. The guys at Fleet SC said to stop by so they could take a look, they got the driver rolling again in no time. life savers before the long weekend. They didn't over charge or anything, very fair and honest, helpful guys. Will definitely save them for the future.
Great place , professional mechanics, easy in and out , reasonable prices, bilingual customer service ( English, Russian) the company is reliable in all sectors, customer lounge with coffee and snacks. Enjoyed my experience!
Straight answers on the drive, road service, parts and walk-ins from Elwood.
Tell us what the truck is doing and we'll come back with a price and a turnaround before you make the 43-mile drive.
We're about an hour out to Elwood, and we'll tell you on the phone whether we come to you or you drive in.
Five minutes off the interstate and about ten from where I-80, I-94 and I-90 come together, with a gated lot for trucks that have to sit.