Trucks can suffer a lot of wear and tear when driving long distances. If you ever find your semi truck broken down while on the road, follow these steps. For expert mobile semi truck and trailer repair in Laurel, Mississippi, call Warrior Diesel Services any time of the day or night.
Make Your Truck Visible
When a breakdown happens on the highway, it’s crucial to make your truck as visible as possible to prevent accidents from oncoming traffic. First, move your truck as far from the road as is safe. Switch on your hazard lights to alert other drivers to the situation. This is one of the best ways to warn drivers to pass with caution.
Make sure your truck is packed with reflective signs and flares. When placing reflective triangles, make sure the reflective side is facing outward, toward traffic. It is required to place one reflective triangle about 10 feet from the truck in the direction of oncoming traffic, and two in the center lane or shoulder where the truck is stalled at 10 feet and 100 feet in the direction of approaching traffic. For breakdowns after dark, flares add another layer of visibility to your truck.
Keep a Toolkit on Hand
A well-prepared driver always keeps a toolkit in the cab. To repair minor mechanical problems, we recommend packing wire cutters, wrenches of various sizes, screwdrivers, electrical tape, vice grips, a flashlight, zip ties, a socket set, and a first aid kit. There are also several semi truck tool kits on the market today.
24/7 Mobile Truck Repair in Laurel
If your truck is broken down in Laurel, Mississippi, or the surrounding areas, make Warrior Diesel Services your first call. Our 24/7 mobile service should have you back on the road as soon as possible.
If you’d like to learn more about Warrior Diesel Services in Laurel, Jackson, Hattiesburg, and the surrounding Mississippi towns, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (601) 401-8795 . Our diesel mechanics would be happy to answer any questions you may have or provide you with an estimate for the cost of semi truck maintenance and repair in Laurel, MS, and beyond. Thank you for considering us for your heavy equipment and semi-truck maintenance needs.
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