Truck Repair in Lickdale, PA
Minutes from the I-81/I-78 split — 24/7 mobile repair, heavy-duty towing, and recovery for the trucks that fuel and stage at Exit 90.
Your First Call at the Split
Lickdale is our backyard, and for anyone who runs freight through Central Pennsylvania it is one of the most important junctions on the map. The truck-stop cluster at I-81 Exit 90 — right where I-81 and I-78 split apart — sees a constant flow of Class-8 trucks fueling, resting, and staging around the clock, and it sits just up the road from our seven-bay shop on Allentown Boulevard in Jonestown. When a rig goes down at the fuel islands, in a lot, or on the ramps merging toward Harrisburg or Allentown, Blatt & Tillett is often the closest heavy-duty answer a driver can call.
More than a decade working this interchange has taught us how it behaves — the overnight surge of parked trucks, the tight merges where breakdowns turn dangerous fast, and the weather that rolls over the ridge in winter. Explore our full repair & service, towing, and recovery capabilities, or learn about Blatt & Tillett.
Lickdale Truck Repair Services
Diesel Engine Repair
Diagnostics, repair, and overhauls for all major diesel brands.
Brake Repair
Air-brake service for brakes worn on the descents into the interchange.
Electrical Services
Charging, lighting, batteries, and no-start conditions.
Computer Diagnostics
ECM/ECU fault codes, DPF & DEF issues read right at the fuel island.
Transmission & Rear-End
Clutches, driveshafts, and differentials from quick fix to rebuild.
Suspension & Alignment
Springs, shocks, air bags, and alignment for hard interstate miles.
Oil Change & PM
Commercial oil service plus PA and DOT inspections.
Towing & Recovery
WreckMaster-certified heavy-duty towing and recovery on the ramps.
Mobile Mechanic
On-site diagnostics and repair right in the truck-stop lots, 24/7.
Signs to Check Before You Pull Back Out
At a busy interchange, a small problem you ignore at the fuel island becomes a lane closure a mile down I-78. If you spot any of these while stopped at the split, call (717) 865-2388 before you get back on the highway.
Common Problems at the Lickdale Interchange
Because Lickdale is a fuel-and-rest stop after a long pull, we tend to see the problems that build up over hundreds of highway miles and finally surface when a driver shuts down. Air-system leaks and slow-to-build pressure are near the top of the list, along with brakes worn from the descents into the interchange. Long-haul engines throw DPF and DEF faults and check-engine lights that a driver would rather diagnose here than 200 miles down I-78 — and we can pull the codes right at the fuel island. Overnight parking in cold weather brings hard starts and dead batteries, and tires that have been quietly wearing show up as flats in the lot.
Because our shop is minutes away, we bring parts and diagnostic gear fast, fix most of it on-site, and tow the short distance in only when a job truly needs a bay. When freight is time-sensitive and a trailer goes down, we can also transload the load onto a sound trailer through our cargo solutions.
Down at the Split or on the I-81 / I-78 Ramps?
We are minutes away with 24/7 mobile repair, towing & recovery.
📞 Call (717) 865-2388Practically Next Door
Because the I-81/I-78 interchange is minutes from our bays, our mobile technicians reach Lickdale breakdowns quickly — day, night, weekend, or holiday — and when a unit needs the shop, the short haul keeps your downtime and towing bill low.
- Seven-bay shop minutes from I-81 Exit 90
- PA state safety & federal DOT inspection station
- WreckMaster-certified recovery & HazMat response
- Members of PMTA, PA Towing Assn, TRAA & AASP-PA · NAPA Truck Service Center
- Service for Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, Cummins & Cat
- Major fleet fuel & payment cards accepted
What to Expect When You Call
Call Us
Tell us your location at the split, the truck's make and model, and the symptoms.
We Come to You
A mobile tech heads out fast with parts and diagnostic gear, or we tow the short distance in.
Straight Estimate
You get a clear explanation and a straight estimate. No work begins until you approve it.
Back on the Road
We fix it, tell you exactly what we did, and note what to watch on the next pull.
Our Service Areas
24/7 emergency dispatch at the I-81 / I-78 split and beyond
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you reach a breakdown at the Lickdale truck stops?
Lickdale is only minutes from our Jonestown shop at I-81 Exit 90, so our mobile unit is usually one of the fastest heavy-duty responders to the truck stops and ramps around the I-81/I-78 split.
Do you do mobile repairs in the truck-stop lots?
Yes. We perform on-site diagnostics and repairs right in the fuel-island and parking areas whenever the job can be done safely, so many drivers never leave the lot.
Can you tow me the short distance to your shop?
We can. If a repair needs the shop, the tow to Jonestown is short, which keeps your towing cost and downtime to a minimum.
Are you open at night and on weekends?
Our emergency dispatch runs 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (717) 865-2388 any time.
Which highways around Lickdale do you cover?
We cover I-81, I-78, and PA-72 through the Lickdale and Jonestown area, plus the connecting truck stops and industrial access roads.
Do you handle recovery if a truck goes off the ramp?
Yes. Our WreckMaster-certified team handles heavy-duty recovery and winch-outs on the interchange ramps and shoulders around Exit 90.
Which brands do your technicians work on?
Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, International, Mack, Western Star, and Volvo, with Cummins, Caterpillar, and Perkins engines.