Truck Roadside Service in Knoxville, TN

Truck Roadside Service in Knoxville is for the problems that can be solved on the shoulder: a blown steer tire, a dead battery, an empty tank or a lockout. When the fix is quick, the truck keeps its schedule and the driver saves the cost of a tow. When it isn't, the same call starts the tow. Call (865) 339-3202 and tell dispatch the symptom.

Tire service

A tire change on a tractor or trailer is a heavy, dangerous job beside traffic. Dual drive tires weigh more than most people expect, and a blown steer tire can damage the fender, air lines and brake chamber. A service truck brings a jack, a lug wrench, an impact gun and sometimes a spare. Tell dispatch the tire size, the axle position and whether you have a spare.

Fuel delivery

Running dry happens, especially on long hauls and before the day's first fuel stop. A fuel delivery brings diesel to the truck and usually primes the system. The fuel itself is billed separately. Published rates list fuel delivery at about $125 plus the fuel in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jump starts and electrical

Cold mornings drain batteries, particularly on trucks that idle through the night. A jump start or a battery swap is a common call. If the problem is an alternator or a starter, the truck may need a tow instead, and we say so quickly.

Air systems and brakes

A loose air line, a gladhand leak or a trailer with low pressure can often be corrected on site. Brake adjustments, tire inflation and basic air system problems are within scope. Major brake repairs belong in a shop.

Fog, ice and the parking lot

Dense fog is a hazard on the Tennessee valley roads. The NWS in Morristown issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Knoxville in February 2026 with visibility down to a quarter mile in places. Visibility that low turns a roadside tire change into a risk, so we use lights, cones and reflective gear and sometimes move the truck to a safer spot first.

Truck stop calls

Pilot Flying J's Watt Road location at exit 369 on I-40/I-75 is open around the clock, and truck stops are where many roadside calls start: a flat in the parking lot, a dead truck at the fuel island or a locked cab. If the stop has no mechanic on duty, we can come to you.

Costs

Published rate sheets in Kentucky list a roadside minimum of about $125, a tire change at about $125 and an after-hours fee of about $150. Parts such as tires and fuel are extra.