Mobile Truck Repair & Diesel Mechanic in Matthews, NC

Matthews runs on trucks. They bring freight in on I-485, make deliveries along Independence Boulevard, and work out of flex-warehouse lots on the edge of town. When one of those trucks breaks down, a trip to a shop costs you a tow and a lost day. Red Rover Service is a mobile diesel and commercial truck repair company based about 7 miles away, just off US-74 in Monroe. We send a tech to your truck or trailer wherever it’s parked.

Call 704-317-6161 to reach a live dispatcher Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM, or Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM ET. You can also request a quote online.

A Family-Owned Diesel Shop That Comes to Matthews

Founder Matthew Lally has spent more than 20 years as a truck mechanic. He started Red Rover Service in 2020 with one service truck, and the company still runs the same way: family-owned, with a live person answering the phone. We’re an A+ rated, BBB-accredited business and members of the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Our customers have given us 4.7 stars across 155 Google reviews.

Our shop works only on commercial vehicles: medium- and heavy-duty trucks, semis, and trailers. That includes gas, diesel, and propane trucks and refrigerated units. We don’t work on cars or pickups. If you run a single box truck out of Matthews or a fleet of tractors, we’re set up for you.

Getting Around Matthews: Where We Work

Matthews sits in southeastern Mecklenburg County, between Charlotte, Mint Hill, and Stallings. Three corridors carry most of its truck traffic, and that’s where most of our calls come from:

US-74 (Independence Boulevard) is the main highway through town. It runs northwest into Charlotte and southeast to our base near Monroe. NCDOT describes it as a highly congested corridor, and that stop-and-go traffic is hard on brakes, clutches, and cooling systems.
I-485 crosses the southern part of Matthews with four interchanges. The I-485 and US-74 interchange is the key truck connection, and the I-485 express lanes begin there.
NC-51 (Matthews Township Parkway) runs across the north side of town and has its own interchange with US-74.

Off those main roads, we work in the industrial and flex-warehouse areas along Independence Pointe Parkway, Smith Farm Road, and Campus Ridge Road. We also cover Matthews-Mint Hill Road and the streets around downtown on North Trade Street.

The fleets here are mostly local: delivery and box trucks serving the shopping centers along US-74 and NC-51, trade and service contractors running out of small industrial suites, and distributors using I-485 to reach the rest of the Charlotte region. Many of them can’t afford a truck sitting for a day, which is exactly why mobile repair makes sense in Matthews.

Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair Services in Matthews

Our technicians can handle most of these jobs on-site in Matthews:

Emergency roadside service for engine trouble, no-starts, and breakdowns on I-485, Independence Boulevard, or a side street.
Emergency tire replacement for blown truck and trailer tires, done on the road.
Scheduled and preventive maintenance, including oil changes with all filters, brake pads and shoes, air and hydraulic brakes, transmission service, and electrical systems.
Corrective repairs for A/C, starters, alternators, and batteries, plus tune-ups and gas and diesel engine repairs.
Computer diagnostics for check-engine lights and DEF system repairs.
DOT inspections: 120-point annual inspections for commercial trucks and trailers.
Fleet management: we track when each unit is due and call you to schedule.
Hydraulic line repair and mobile liftgate repair for delivery trucks that unload at storefronts and docks.
Mobile welding for brackets, frames, and trailer damage.
Brakes, headlights, mud flaps, A/C, heating, and more.
Machine repair for brush chippers, mini skid steers, and stump cutters made by Bandit, Rayco, John Deere, Woodchuck, Ditch Witch, Bobcat, CAT, and others.

The full list is on our services page.

Fleet Maintenance Without the Drive Down Independence

Sending a truck from Matthews to a shop and back can cost most of a day in traffic. We bring scheduled maintenance to your lot instead, and we catch worn brakes, weak batteries, and small leaks before they turn into roadside calls. Our fleet programs include:

Custom maintenance schedules for each vehicle in your fleet.
Proactive inspections, oil changes, tire checks, and brake inspections.
Priority service when something does break.
Coverage for every vehicle type in your fleet.

Fleets enrolled in a maintenance program get discounted rates, and the more vehicles you enroll, the more you save. We can do your annual DOT inspections on the same visit.

How a Matthews Service Call Works

Call 704-317-6161. A live dispatcher answers. You can also use our work request form.
Tell us where you are. On I-485 or US-74, give the direction of travel and the last exit or cross street you passed. At a business, give the street address and any gate or dock details.
Describe the problem. Tell us the truck or trailer type, the symptoms, any warning lights, and fault codes if you have them.
A tech comes to you. For emergency repairs, our typical ETA is 60 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic and workload.
We diagnose and repair on-site so your driver gets back on the road without a tow.

Straightforward Pricing

Road service is billed Port-to-Port, with no minimum and no per-mile charges. You pay our hourly labor rate and one flat fuel charge per call, plus parts, shop supplies, and taxes. We give you the price up front, and the invoice won’t surprise you.

Other Areas Near Matthews

We also cover the communities around Matthews on both sides of the county line:

See all of our service areas, or call to check whether we cover your location.

Why Matthews Fleets Choose Red Rover Service

Close by. We’re based about 7 miles away on US-74, not in another state.
We come to your truck. Most repairs happen on-site, so you skip the tow.
Live dispatch. A person answers the phone during business hours.
Factory/ASE certified technicians with experience on most makes and models.
No per-mile charges. We bill Port-to-Port with no minimum and one flat fuel charge per call.
Reviews you can check. We’re BBB A+ accredited, with a 4.7-star Google rating.

Matthews Mobile Truck Repair FAQ

You’re based in Monroe. How far is that from Matthews?

About 7 miles. Our base at 4000-D Sardis Church Road sits just off US-74, and Matthews is straight up Independence Boulevard to the west, so Matthews calls are a short run for us.

Do you cover Matthews even though it’s in Mecklenburg County?

Yes. Matthews is part of our regular service area, along with Charlotte and the rest of the Mecklenburg County side of US-74.

Can you help with a truck broken down on I-485 near Matthews?

Yes. Tell dispatch which direction you’re headed and the last exit you passed, and keep your hazards and triangles out. Our tech will come to you, and in most cases we can make the repair right on the shoulder.

Can you service our trucks in our own lot instead of a shop?

Yes. That’s most of what we do. We can handle preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and most repairs in your lot, so drivers don’t lose half a day sitting in Independence Boulevard traffic on the way to a shop.

What are your hours?

Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM ET. We’re closed nights and weekends, so call during business hours and we’ll get a tech moving.

Need a Diesel Mechanic in Matthews? Call Red Rover.

We’ll bring the repair to wherever your truck is in Matthews. Call 704-317-6161 to reach a live dispatcher Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM, or Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM ET. You can also request a quote or set up fleet maintenance online.

Red Rover Service
4000-D Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
704-317-6161