Whether you’re stuck on the side of the road and searching Google for a “liftgate repair service near me” or you need a mobile lift gate service to come to your location, Red Rover Service has you covered.
Common Liftgate Problems We Fix
Most liftgate failures come down to hydraulics, electrical or mechanical wear. Here’s what we see most often on commercial trucks and trailers:
- Gate won’t raise, or raises slowly. Usually a weak pump, low or contaminated hydraulic fluid, a failing motor or solenoid, or low battery voltage.
- Gate drifts down or won’t hold a load. Often worn cylinder seals, a leaking valve or a leaking hose or fitting.
- Controls work some of the time. Corroded wiring and connectors, a bad control switch, or a blown fuse or tripped breaker.
- Platform won’t fold, stow or sit level. Bent or worn hinges and pins, loose mounting hardware or a damaged platform.
We repair liftgates on box trucks, straight trucks and trailers, including Maxon, Waltco, Tommy Gate, Anthony and Leyman gates, at your yard, a customer’s dock or the roadside. If your truck is in Charlotte, see our page on liftgate repair in Charlotte. For trailer-mounted gates, see our mobile trailer repair page.
Liftgate Maintenance Tips
Grease pivot points and hinges on a regular schedule. Check hydraulic fluid level and condition, and look for leaks at hoses and fittings. Inspect wiring and connectors after heavy rain or winter road treatments, keep the truck’s batteries charged, and don’t load the platform past its rated capacity. Fleets can have liftgates checked during regular fleet maintenance visits, so problems get fixed before a delivery day.
Additional Roadside Truck Services That We Provide
At Red Rover Service, all of our mobile commercial truck repair technicians are ASE-certified. We are a full-service mobile truck repair service that specializes in big rigs.
Other Equipment
Other equipment? Ask our team whether we can help.
DOT Inspections
It’s important to ensure that your vehicle complies with federal regulations. To do this, we perform mobile DOT inspections.
Fleet Management
Our fleet management specialists can handle all aspects of fleet operations from scheduled maintenance to DOT inspections.
Liftgate Repair FAQ
What liftgate brands do you repair?
We repair common commercial liftgates, including Maxon, Waltco, Tommy Gate, Anthony and Leyman.
Can you repair a liftgate at our yard or dock?
Yes. We repair liftgates on box trucks, straight trucks and trailers at your yard, a customer’s dock or the roadside, so the truck doesn’t have to go to a shop.
What does a liftgate service call cost?
There’s no mileage charge, no minimum and no call-out fee. Each service call is billed for labor and parts.
What are your hours?
Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM ET. We’re closed outside those hours. Call 704-317-6161.
Why You Should Call RRS When You Need Liftgate Repair Service
Red Rover Service is an independent mobile lift gate repair service that specializes in servicing all makes and models of commercial trucks including: Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Peterbilt, and others.
We are fully licensed and insured.
Our team of highly trained ASE-certified liftgate repair technicians can repair and service any type of liftgate from manual to electric.
Give RRS truck service a call now, 704-317-6161. We proudly service North Carolina and South Carolina. No call-out fee. Call (704) 317-6161 during business hours for your roadside assistance or shop call!
