Smitty & Sons Repair offers trailer repair in Lewiston, ID. From brakes and suspension to lighting and axles, we fix trailer issues on-site or in-shop so you can keep hauling without delay.
About Our Trailer Repair Services
Commercial trailers experience continual stress from cargo weight, road vibration, weather, loading cycles, and daily operation. A problem with the brakes, wheel end, suspension, wiring, structure, or refrigeration system can affect safety and prevent a trailer from completing its route.
Smitty & Sons Repair provides mobile and in-shop trailer repair for drivers and fleets throughout Lewiston and surrounding Idaho and Washington communities. Every repair begins with an inspection of the affected system so the technician can identify the fault and recommend an appropriate repair.
Our trailer repair services include:
- Brake diagnostics and repair: We inspect and repair applicable air-brake components, drums, lines, slack adjusters, valves, and related hardware.
- Suspension, axle, and hub service: We diagnose wear, damage, alignment-related symptoms, instability, and operating concerns involving trailer suspension, axles, hubs, and wheel ends.
- Wheel-seal and bearing replacement: We address leaking seals, worn bearings, wheel-end noise, heat, looseness, and related damage.
- Air-system repair: We replace leaking or damaged air lines, valves, couplings, and connections affecting trailer operation.
- Wiring and lighting repair: We diagnose failed lights, damaged wiring, connectors, short circuits, and other electrical faults affecting visibility or DOT lighting requirements.
- Frame and structural inspection: We check frames and load-bearing structures for visible damage, cracks, deformation, or other conditions requiring repair.
- Reefer-system service: Certified technicians service applicable refrigerated-trailer systems using R-134a and HFO-1234yf refrigerants.
Trailers We Service
Our current service scope includes:
- Dry van trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Refrigerated or reefer trailers
- Utility trailers
- Other commercial trailer types within the shop's capabilities
Call with the trailer type, unit information, location, and requested work so the team can confirm service fit and prepare for the repair.
Signs a Trailer Needs Repair
Schedule an inspection when you notice:
- Reduced braking performance or an air-brake concern
- Air leakage from a line, valve, coupling, or connection
- Uneven or accelerated tire wear
- Wheel-end heat, noise, looseness, or lubricant leakage
- Pulling, tracking, leaning, or suspension instability
- Non-working, intermittent, or flickering trailer lights
- Damaged wiring, connectors, or recurring electrical faults
- A visible crack, bent member, or other frame damage
- Reefer temperature, refrigerant, or refrigeration-system concerns
- Unusual vibration or noise while the trailer is moving
These symptoms can cross systems. Uneven tire wear, for example, may involve a suspension, axle, hub, bearing, wheel-end, or alignment condition. An inspection helps identify the cause rather than treating the tire wear alone.
Why Choose Smitty & Sons for Trailer Repair?
- Mobile and in-shop options: The team can recommend the repair setting based on the trailer's condition, location, and required work.
- Commercial brake and DOT training: Listed certifications support work involving air-brake systems and commercial inspection readiness.
- Reefer-system capability: Refrigerant recovery and recycling training supports applicable R-134a and HFO-1234yf trailer systems.
- Documented onsite trailer experience: Customer feedback describes a surge-brake trailer repaired at the customer's shop.
- Clear recommendations: Smitty & Sons emphasizes honest communication and repairs based on the condition found.
Why Choose Smitty & Sons for Trailer Repair?
- Mobile and in-shop options: The team can recommend the repair setting based on the trailer's condition, location, and required work.
- Commercial brake and DOT training: Listed certifications support work involving air-brake systems and commercial inspection readiness.
- Reefer-system capability: Refrigerant recovery and recycling training supports applicable R-134a and HFO-1234yf trailer systems.
- Documented onsite trailer experience: Customer feedback describes a surge-brake trailer repaired at the customer's shop.
- Clear recommendations: Smitty & Sons emphasizes honest communication and repairs based on the condition found.
Need Trailer Repair in Lewiston, ID? Call 208-791-0677
Schedule trailer repair at our Lewiston shop or request mobile service at your location. Call 208-791-0677 today and let Smitty & Sons Repair help keep your trailer operating safely and your business moving.
FAQs
How Do I Get to Smitty & Sons Repair in Lewiston?
Smitty & Sons Repair is located at 2310 5th Ave N, Lewiston, ID 83501, with convenient access from US-95 and US-12, making it an easy stop for trucks and trailers traveling through the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. You'll find our shop near the intersection of 5th Ave N and 23rd St, close to Lewiston Motor Company and Lewiston Veterinary Clinic, making it easy to find when you're looking for trailer repair in Lewiston, ID.
What Areas Do We Service for Trailer Repair?
We proudly provide trailer repair throughout Lewiston, Lewiston Orchards, Lapwai, Genesee, Culdesac, Juliaetta, Moscow, Orofino, Peck, Craigmont, Troy, Potlatch, Onaway, Cottonwood, Nezperce, Grangeville, and Kamiah, ID, as well as Clarkston, Asotin, Uniontown, Pullman, Pomeroy, Colfax, and Palouse, WA. If you're located anywhere in the Lewis-Clark Valley or the surrounding region, our team is ready to help keep your truck on the road.
What types of trailers do you repair?
We service dry vans, flatbeds, reefer trailers, utility trailers, and more—across all classes of commercial use.
Do you offer mobile trailer brake repair?
Yes. We inspect and repair air brakes, drums, lines, slack adjusters, and valves on-site.
Can you fix trailer lighting issues?
Absolutely. We repair wiring, replace connectors, troubleshoot short circuits, and ensure full DOT lighting compliance.
Do you handle axle or suspension work?
Yes. We provide full suspension diagnostics, axle service, and wheel-end repairs for commercial trailers.
Our Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic Services
At Smitty & Sons Repair, we offer a full lineup of diesel mechanic services designed to keep your vehicles and equipment running strong. We perform DOT inspections to ensure your rig meets all federal safety regulations. Our general diesel repair covers everything from leaks to sensor issues, while our fleet services are tailored to help businesses stay compliant and on schedule. We provide service in shop in Lewiston & mobile truck repair with fast response times to the surrounding areas.
Testimonials
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