Dry Van Trailer Repair
A dry van down on the shoulder is usually lights, brakes, airlines, tires, or a door problem — most of which a mobile trailer tech can fix roadside so you keep your delivery window.
If an eligible approved provider is on duty and available, it may respond with a price and ETA. Response and arrival are not guaranteed.
Common dry van trailer problems
Dead marker/tail/brake lights, corroded 7-way connectors, and trailer ABS lamp faults are the most common dry-van calls and a frequent DOT out-of-service item.
Air leaks at glad-hands and fittings, dragging brakes, out-of-adjustment slack adjusters, and frozen lines in winter strand vans regularly.
Roll-up door springs/rollers, swing-door hinges and locking rods, and torn seals that let water in are routine dry-van repairs.
Blowouts, slow leaks, and hot hubs (bearing/seal) are common — a mobile tire/repair tech handles most roadside.
Translucent roof panels, scuffs, and minor skin damage from dock or low-clearance hits.
What a mobile tech fixes roadside
Most over-the-road trailer breakdowns are fixed on the shoulder: marker/tail/ABS lights, blown airlines and glad-hands, dragging or out-of-adjustment brakes, flat or blown tires, and landing-gear issues. A mobile tech can get you rolling or to the next safe stop.
What usually needs a shop
Structural work (cross-members, frame, kingpin/upper-coupler), major brake jobs, suspension hanger/axle work, and floor replacement usually need a shop with a rack and welding.
Dry Van Trailer repair — FAQ
Lights, wiring, airlines, glad-hands, and brake adjustments are common roadside repairs. Submit a request; if an eligible approved trailer tech responds, review its quote and ETA before assignment.
A trailer ABS lamp means reduced ABS function and is a DOT-citable defect. Get it diagnosed promptly; many causes (sensor, wiring, connector) are fixable on-site.
Other trailer types
Find a trailer tech near you
Browse the RoadService.app directory to find vetted mobile trailer mechanics by service and location.
General guidance for heavy-duty and towable trailers. Coverage and what can be fixed on-site depend on your location and the specific fault — note details when you request service.