A trucker's worst nightmare can be to be stranded on the side of the road. However, an even bigger problem can be to find yourself stranded and to then have to have your truck hauled to the shop on a heavy hauler. If you are dealing with a repair issue with your rig, it's nice to be able to have it repaired by a mobile truck repair company. In the best of circumstances, you can have your rig repaired right away. Then, you can drive on with your load instead of worrying about having your rig towed or figuring out how to get your load to its destination.

Obviously, it's not always possible to have your truck repaired on the side of the road. However, following a couple of simple tips can help improve the chances. This can help turn a pretty bad day into a much better one.

Pull Into the Best Area Possible

First of all, keep the repair company in mind when you are pulling your rig off of the road. Although your first and foremost thought should be safety for yourself and the others on the road, you should try to pull into an area where the mobile truck repair mechanic will have room to pull in and work. Look for larger areas on the side of the road, or try to make it to a truck stop or other large parking lot if you can do so safely. If you pull onto the side of the road in an area where there is no room, the mechanic might have no choice but to require that your truck be towed elsewhere.

Describe the Problem as Well as You Can

Although your average mobile truck repair truck has a lot of handy tools and equipment on it, this does not mean that your average mechanic will have everything that he or she needs to tackle every problem. If you are able to provide a good explanation of the issue that you're dealing with, however, your mechanic might be able to bring along the necessary parts and equipment to get your rig back on the road fast. Explain any noises that the rig might have been making, how it had been handling and any other issues that you might have been dealing with recently.

In some cases, it is possible to have your rig fixed on the side of the road. To improve the chances of this being your situation, follow these simple tips.