Carthage, Illinois  ·  Truck & Trailer Repair

Heavy-Duty Repair
That Keeps You Rolling

In-shop and 24-hour mobile service for semi-trucks, trailers, diesel, farm and heavy equipment — done right by people who know your downtime costs money.

Exterior of the Illini Truck & Trailer Repair shop in Carthage, Illinois with bay doors open
Rick and Chris Wisehart, owners of Illini Truck & Trailer Repair, in the shop
Owners Rick & Chris Wisehart
Built For The Road Ahead

When something breaks down, you need it fixed fast and fixed right. That's what we do.

Illini Truck & Trailer Repair is a full-service shop in Carthage, Illinois handling everything from routine oil service and brakes to trailer fabrication, custom hydraulic hoses, DOT inspections and Shur-Co tarp systems.

If it has an engine and some wheels, we can generally do it — semi-trucks, diesel pickups, RVs, buses, farm equipment, side-by-sides, ATVs/UTVs and passenger vehicles alike.

What We Do

Services

From the shop floor to the side of the highway, we keep trucks, trailers and equipment running. Tap any service to learn more.

We provide repair service and routine maintenance such as oil service and brakes on semi-trucks, diesel, heavy and light duty, RVs, buses, farm equipment, side-by-sides, ATVs/UTVs, as well as passenger vehicles in our shop located in Carthage, Illinois.

When you need us, we can come to you to get you back on the road or back up and running, 24/7 — at your location.

From dump and grain trailers to flatbeds, we repair, weld and fabricate to get your trailer back in service and built to last.

We sell and install tires for semi-trucks only.

We make hoses in house to your specifications using quality materials from PPI.

We sell, install, and service Shur-Co tarp systems. From new tarps to replacement parts and repairs, we keep you covered.

Shur-Co tarp systems authorized dealer

We offer professional DOT inspections, compliance services and safety support to help keep your trucks, trailers and fleet road-ready.

Illini Truck & Trailer Repair shop lit up at dusk with a semi parked out front
24/7
Mobile Service
Who We Are

About Illini Truck & Trailer

Illini Truck & Trailer Repair is a family-owned shop rooted in Carthage, Illinois, founded by Rick and Chris Wisehart. We started this business for a simple reason: the people who keep America moving deserve a repair shop that treats them honestly, works hard, and gets the job done.

Whether you farm the ground around here, run a fleet, or just need your pickup looked at, you'll get the same straight answers and quality work every time. From in-shop maintenance to 24-hour roadside calls, we're here to keep you moving.

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What Our Customers Say

Trusted On & Off The Road

★★★★★
"Broke down on a Sunday hauling grain and they had a guy out to me within the hour. Back rolling the same day. Can't ask for better than that."
Dale M.
Hancock County, IL
★★★★★
"Honest shop. They do our DOT inspections and keep our trucks tight. Fair pricing and they don't sell you work you don't need."
Sara T.
Carthage, IL
★★★★★
"From hydraulic hoses to trailer welding, these guys can do it all. Quality work and good people. Highly recommend to anyone in the area."
Kevin R.
Western Illinois
Good To Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see your question? Reach out — we're happy to help.

Illini Truck & Trailer in Carthage, Illinois offers federal DOT inspections year-round.

Yes, Illini Truck & Trailer services passenger vehicles as well as semi-trucks, light and heavy duty pickups, buses, RVs, ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides and more. We take all kinds around here.

Not at this time.

Bring it here! Illini Truck & Trailer services and repairs forklifts, bulldozers, excavators, agricultural equipment and so much more. If it has an engine and some wheels, we can generally do it.

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30a – 4:30p
24/7 Mobile Repair Service

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