Mobile truck repair on I-80 in central Nebraska
I-80 / Brady to Gibbon / Exits 199-285
Broke down on I-80 between Gothenburg and Kearney? One call to (308) 300-3909 is routed to an independent mobile mechanic or truck shop covering this stretch.
Call (308) 300-3909Rates and arrival times come from the independent provider who takes your call.
What gets fixed between Brady and Gibbon
Mobile semi truck repair
Field repairs at the exit, the rest area or the shoulder, so a fixable tractor skips the tow into Kearney.
Roadside truck tire service
Blown steers, shredded trailer tires and wheel-end damage between the Platte valley exits.
Trailer repair
Dry vans, reefers, livestock and flatbeds: lights, ABS, air, suspension, doors and landing gear.
Reefer unit repair
Reefer units that alarm, quit or lose setpoint while hauling beef and other cold freight across Nebraska.
DEF, DPF and derate repair
Derate countdowns, DEF warnings, stalled regens and NOx sensor codes on a 75 mph interstate.
Air brake and air line repair
Low-air buzzers, leaking lines, chambers, valves and slack adjusters between Brady and Gibbon.
Electrical and lighting repair
No-crank mornings, charging faults, dead markers and chafed harnesses on cold Platte valley nights.
Jump starts and batteries
Morning no-starts after a cold night at Gothenburg, Odessa, Elm Creek or a rest area.
Engine diagnostics
Check-engine lamps, power loss, overheating and smoke read on site before anyone calls a wrecker.
Heavy towing and recovery
Heavy wreckers, winch-outs and blow-over recovery when a truck cannot be fixed at the exit.
The Platte River valley stretch
I-80 follows the Platte River across Dawson and Buffalo counties, one of the heaviest freight stretches in Nebraska. It is flat, fast and exposed to wind, and towns sit roughly 10 to 15 miles apart.
Truck stops and service are spread along the exits at Gothenburg (Exit 211), Cozad (Exit 222), Lexington (Exit 237), Elm Creek (Exit 257), Odessa (Exit 263) and Kearney (Exit 272). A mobile mechanic can fix many problems where the truck sits instead of a tow into Kearney.
Who answers the phone
Dialing the number here connects you to an independent mechanic or truck shop that takes work on this part of I-80. That business, not this site, quotes the job, gives you its own arrival estimate and decides whether the fix can happen at your exit. We run the advertising and referral side only and do not turn wrenches. Details are on the how it works page.
Coverage by exit
| Area | I-80 exits | Truck stops / parking |
|---|---|---|
| Brady | Exit 199 | Brady rest areas near mile 194 |
| Gothenburg | Exit 211 | I-80 Pit Stop and Plaza Shell at Exit 211 |
| Cozad | Exit 222 | Gas N Shop at Exit 222; Cozad rest areas near mile 227 |
| Lexington | Exit 237 | Nebraska Land Tire truck center at Exit 237 |
| Overton and Elm Creek | Exits 248-257 | Bosselman's Fuel Stop at Elm Creek (Exit 257) |
| Odessa | Exit 263 | Sapp Bros at Exit 263 |
| Kearney | Exits 269-275 | Kearney rest areas near miles 269-271; services in town |
| Gibbon | Exits 279-285 | Fort Kearney Trading Post at Gibbon |
Full coverage map and exit notes
Before you dial from the Nebraska shoulder
- Eastbound or westbound, plus the mile marker (Nebraska exit numbers match mileposts)
- Truck stop name if parked, such as Sapp Brothers at Odessa or Bosselman's at Elm Creek
- Engine make, trailer type and whether a reefer is running
- What failed, the lights on the dash and any fault codes
- Who authorizes the bill: carrier, broker or owner-operator
Common questions
Which exits does this site cover?
Mile 199 at Brady through the Gibbon interchanges near mile 285, about 85 miles across Lincoln, Dawson and Buffalo counties. The coverage page lists every town and its parking.
Who actually does the repair?
An independent provider who covers central Nebraska. This site does not employ mechanics. The provider sets the price and the timing.
Can I call from a truck stop instead of the shoulder?
Yes, and it is usually the better place to wait. Give the stop name and exit, for example Exit 263 at Odessa or Exit 211 at Gothenburg, and where you are parked in the lot.
We run this lane every week. Is there a fleet option?
Carriers can arrange a standing contact for Platte valley breakdowns. The fleet page explains what to settle in advance.