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Semi Truck Roadside Service Cincinnati, OH

24/7 Truck Roadside Assistance Cincinnati, OH

When your truck dies on the side of I-75, the clock starts the second it rolls to a stop. We get it — every hour parked is money gone and a delivery slipping. Universal Truck & Trailer Repair runs 24/7 mobile roadside service across Cincinnati and West Chester Township, and our techs come to you whether you’re stranded on the shoulder, stuck at a dock, or sitting in a customer’s lot at 3 a.m.

We’re based at 8587 Butler Warren Rd in West Chester Township, a couple minutes off I-75, so we can usually reach a breakdown around Cincinnati fast. Call (513) 492-9530 and a real person picks up — no call center, no runaround.

Mobile semi truck roadside assistance service in Cincinnati, OH



Roadside Service For Every Kind of Truck


Box truck tire change on I-75 near West Chester Township OH

We work on the whole range of commercial vehicles, not just one type:

  • Semi trucks and tractors — day cabs and sleepers, all makes and models
  • Box trucks and straight trucks
  • Trailers — brakes, lights, airlines, landing gear, and structural issues
  • Heavy-duty and commercial trucks running diesel power
  • Fleet equipment that keeps your operation moving

If it hauls freight and it’s broken down near Cincinnati, we’ve probably already fixed one like it this week.



What we handle on the roadside

Most calls we get fall into a handful of buckets, and we carry the parts and tools to fix the common ones on the spot:

Tire blowouts and changes

Steer, drive, or trailer position — we’ll get the wheel off and a replacement on so you’re not waiting hours for a separate tire service.

Jump-starts and battery issues

Dead batteries, bad connections, charging problems. We’ll get you cranking or swap the battery if it’s done.

Fuel delivery and fuel system trouble

Ran the tank dry, gelled up in the cold, or fighting a fuel-system fault? We bring diesel and diagnose the system. More on the common failures in our writeup on semi truck fuel tank issues.

Brake and air-system problems

Locked brakes, air leaks, a dragging trailer brake — these are safety issues, and they’re also a fast way to fail an inspection. Federal rules under FMCSA Part 396 say a CMV can’t run in a condition likely to cause a breakdown, so we get it right before you roll.

Electrical and lighting faults

Dead lights, wiring gremlins, a trailer that won’t talk to the tractor. We trace it instead of guessing.

Minor engine and on-site repairs

A rough idle or a check-engine light that stranded you often turns out to be something we can sort roadside. If it’s bigger, we’ll tow planning into the conversation and get you to the shop.

Why drivers around Cincinnati call us

We’re not the biggest name in town, and that’s the point. You talk to the people actually turning the wrenches, our mechanics are ASE-certified and spend every day on diesel and heavy-duty engines, and you get a straight answer on what needs fixing now versus what can wait. Most of our work comes from referrals — other drivers and fleet managers who got tired of being upsold. See what they say on our About us page.

We also know this stretch of road. If you’ve broken down between Cincinnati and Dayton, odds are it’s one of the spots we’ve mapped in our breakdown guide.

What to do while you wait for us

A few things keep you safe and speed up the fix:

  • Get the truck as far onto the shoulder as you safely can and set your triangles or flares per the 10/100/200 foot rule.
  • Stay in the cab with your seatbelt on if traffic is heavy — more drivers are hurt standing beside the truck than in it.
  • Have your location ready: nearest mile marker, exit, or cross street. “Southbound I-75 past the Monroe scales” beats “somewhere near Cincinnati.”
  • Tell us the truck and the symptom when you call so we load the right parts.

Roadside service area

We cover Cincinnati, West Chester Township, Mason, Monroe, Sharonville, Springdale, Fairfield, Hamilton, and the I-75 / I-275 corridors in between. Not sure if you’re in range? Just call — if we can’t reach you we’ll tell you straight and point you to someone who can.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer 24 hour semi truck road service near Cincinnati?

Yes. We run roadside service 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (513) 492-9530 and we’ll head your way.

How fast can you get to my truck?

It depends on where you’re stranded and traffic, but our West Chester Township shop sits right off I-75, so response around Cincinnati is usually quick. We’ll give you an honest ETA when you call, not a guess to keep you on the hook.

What types of trucks do you service on the road?

Semi trucks, box trucks, heavy-duty and commercial trucks, trailers, and fleet equipment — all makes and models.

Do you do trailer roadside service too?

We do. Trailer brakes, lights, airlines, landing gear, and structural problems are a big part of our roadside calls.

What does truck roadside assistance cost?

It varies with the problem, the parts, and where you are. We’ll talk through the likely cost before we start so there are no surprises on the invoice.

Can you fix it on the spot or do I need a tow?

Most common breakdowns — tires, batteries, fuel, lights, air leaks, minor repairs — we fix right there. If it needs the shop, we’ll get you to our facility in West Chester Township and back on the road.

Broken down right now? Call (513) 492-9530

Don’t sit on the shoulder longer than you have to. Call us 24/7 and we’ll roll a mobile tech to your truck, or contact us if you want to set up fleet service before the next breakdown.


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Great Mechanics, they found issue on truck and repaired for very fair price. Highly recommend this shop! Stacy, Give2Get
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Amazing shop, good people that would do the job in timely manner and not break your bank. there is not alot of shops like this around. simply amazing used them on couple of occasions and always a pleasure.
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Called in explained my problem with truck and upon arrival took me in right away fixed the problem and back on the road. The people working there are attentive and detailed. They are priced reasonably as well didn’t over charged me for the repair. 10 out of 10 service/communication about the repair!
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Alpha Performance
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Great shop! Vadim and his team is great !
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Easy to do business,fair price,very quick service
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Nice place for TRUCK TRAILER job Good People work like there own Truck Trailer Labor Prices Cheap good Job I like it
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Absolutely outstanding service! The team was prompt, communicated clearly throughout the process, and completed the work faster than expected. The customer service was top-notch—friendly, honest, and genuinely caring about getting us back on the road safely. Pricing was more than fair for the quality of work, and we appreciated the transparency with no surprise costs. In the trucking business, time is money, and they respected that 100%. We highly recommend this repair shop to anyone in the industry—5 stars all around!
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Great shop. Great people. Vadim did exceptional job communicating with us and fixing our truck. Our Volvo truck turbo started going out they were able to diagnose it quickly and get us fixed. Turbo was replaced for very good price and time. This shop know what they are doing. 10/10 would recommend this shop to others and will come here for any other repair needs in the future. Dan