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Scott's Automotive Services Inc
“Gave me the exact service I requested, listened to my needs and explained the results with a digital print out on how they would be able to help in the future.”
Best Truck Repair in Des Moines, IA
24 mechanics listed · 19 in Des Moines · 3 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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All Pro Servicenter
“One of his mechanics had found a rodent had gotten into my car and tore up the insulation and Pete went out of his way to call the Honda dealership and ask the pricing for them to replace it and let me know.”
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All Iowa Truck Repair
- Price
- Leak
- Mechanic
“We called at least 6 other mobile repair shops before with no one having committed to a time or just bring difficult to communicate with when we saw Robert and his team working on a repair in the truck stop we were stuck at.”
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Des Moines Truck and Trailer Repair
- Honest
- Price
- Roadside Service
“Des Moines truck and trailer repair, is very friendly I don't have any problem 2 times he very honest very knowledgeable great prices and quick he touched my truck I'm so happy.”
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MAD J Repair & Towing
- Needs
- Price
- Truck
“Shop down the street was going to charge me close to 1000$ for everything my price was reasonable 294$ honest and diligent people definitely a go to spot when driving through Iowa thank you for the fast response on the work needed.”
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A & A Truck and Trailer Repair
- Bearing
- Job
- Night
“They did a quick and professional electric and mechanical diagnosis of my sticky travel trailer brakes, adjusted them on the spot and we were on our way again.”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, IA, these 24 shops work on medium and heavy duty trucks. What each one says about fleet accounts, road service, inspections and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Des Moines, IA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 19 are in Des Moines itself and 5 come from towns including Urbandale (2, 7 mi), West Des Moines (1, 9 mi) and Cumming (1, 10 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,647 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (82%), professionalism (77%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 3 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why does this page include shops beyond Des Moines?
19 of the 24 shops sit inside Des Moines; the rest come from other towns. Truck shops need land, long approaches and highway access, so they end up on the edge of town. Drivers already plan around that.
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Unitedfleet
“I was visiting Des Moines for the weekend and was leaving town and ended up getting a flat after a blizzard and I needed up right across the street from this place.”
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CHR Tire and Auto
- Honest
- Prices
- Vehicle
“Took my car to Karl Chevrolet, where they failed to tell me problems with my car leaving me driving with safety hazards, CHRAUTO, found and noted the issues within an hour of inspection!”
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Morris Automotive
“I stopped in this morning due to another mechanic canceling last minute on me and only 1 day off to get this done, I needed a gasket changed that blew for my y pipe piece that I just recently had done, the 2 gentleman at the front desk agreed to get ...”
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Army Post Auto Care
- Prices
- Know
“Friendly and professional staff got my car done in the same day and it was very affordable i would rate 10 stars but it only will allow 5 definitely my go to shop from now on.”
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Joel's Broadway Auto Repair
- Price
- Vehicle
- Fair
“Came inside and told them that I needed them to use a computer turn off my check engine light because when I ran out of gas it turned on but even after I filled up my tank the check engine light was still on and they got to it right away.”
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K.o.t Repair LLC
- Knowledge
- Truck
- Mechanic
“After I left with a load I had a problem with my clutch fork and so I called them and they drove to Oklahoma at night to save me, about 10 hours total of their time because both Aaron and Dustin came to fix it at the yard of a Kenworth dealer, if thi...”
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A&G Auto Repair .
“Not only did they get the job done at a good price, but they understood I needed the repair done quickly and went above and beyond what was reasonable to help me get back on the road.”
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Hickman Auto & Home
- Prices
- Owner
- Honest
“I had recently been passed down a 1984 porsche 944 from my grandfather, it had mot run in almost 4 years, 24 hours after taking the car to their shop I received a call from them, saying that they were able to start my car and get it running!”
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Town & Country Service Center
- Vehicle
“The battery light was coming on intermittently and I was afraid to get stranded as a single mom with no family around to help.”
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Collision Solutions Truck Repair LLC
“Every time I go into collision solutions Shawn takes very good care of me good honest work at a decent price thank you Sean me and my baby LOL”
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Bens Auto Service
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Beats all the other shops in town on prices and friendliness.”
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Zuko's Truck Repair
- Price
“Got it fixed quickly and efficiently”
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A and J Auto Care
“Buddy's tire blew and stopped at gas station came out of there way and helped us with a jack and install the spare best shop in town will be doin business here very soon”
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Century Truck & Body
“I had other questions that they kindly attended to as well.”
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Lane's Automotive Service and Repair
“They're very honest and do excellent work they give you a lot of details about what you need done before they start it they let you know information about everything great place to take your car”
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Heartland Tire & Auto
“When I called to set an appointment up here they asked me details about my car and immediately when I told him the year and what the other place had told me, he said that seems odd for a fairly new car and to bring it in immediately they would check...”
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Absolute Repair (A Merx TT Subsidiary)
“Without hesitation or an appointment we drove right into their shop in which they jacked up our trailer and immediately discovered the problem and pointed us in the right direction to get it fixed to be on our way.”
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Higgins Plaza Service
- Work
- Prices
- Mechanics
“It was good place to go for car repairs they're a little busy but it's worth the wait to get your car fixed and fixed correctly very pleasant staff called me always before even fixing the issue to make sure that was okay very customer oriented conven...”
Heavy Duty Truck Repair Services in Des Moines, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$355
Maximum cost
$4273
National Average
$539
Avg Per Hour Rates
$135
$403
$798
Fair price range is based on 287 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Des Moines
- “A and A is not just a great locally owned company, they truly are a part of my trucking team and I highly recommend their honest and reliable service!” — customer of A & A Truck and Trailer Repair
- “Called to request a service call, they answered, gave me a time frame, showed up on time , did the diagnosis, fix the problem with ease and send my truck back on the road.” — customer of All Iowa Truck Repair
- “Sept 23 David was very responsive, pickup correct parts 1st time and had my truck back on the road in 3 hours of my call.” — customer of Des Moines Truck and Trailer Repair
- “A very knowledgeable and helpful mechanic answered my phone call and took time to try and explain what might be wrong with my truck.” — customer of A & A Truck and Trailer Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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