Fleet Maintenance in Des Moines, Iowa
When you have six trucks and one of them is always in the shop, the shop matters as much as the trucks. The Des Moines fleet maintenance providers here run PM programs on intervals you set, keep the DOT inspection binder current, and hold the records that keep Iowa enforcement happy. Look for fleet accounts, after-hours drop-off, and shops that will come to your yard.
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Town & Country Service Center
Des Moines, IA
(515) 244-1930
Des Moines Fleet
Des Moines, IA
(515) 864-6988
Des Moines Diesel, Inc
Des Moines, IA
(515) 265-7318
Collision Solutions Truck Repair
Des Moines, IA
(515) 412-1722
DAS Fleet Services
Des Moines, IA
515-414-6582
Des Moines Truck and Trailer Repair
Des Moines, IA
24/7
(515) 559-3490
Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair
Des Moines, IA
(515) 250-4363
Zuko's Truck Repair
Des Moines, IA
(515) 262-2092
Pro Diesel
Des Moines, IA
(515) 244-4259
All Iowa Truck Repair
Des Moines, IA
24/7
(515) 897-7230
Inland Truck Parts & Service
Des Moines, IA
(515) 265-9901
A & A Truck and Trailer Repair
Des Moines, IA
(515) 208-0772
Truck Equipment, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
(515) 266-5189
Brown NationaLease
Des Moines, IA
(515) 265-7565
Star Equipment, Ltd
Des Moines, IA
(515) 283-2215
UnitedFleet
Des Moines, IA
(515) 279-5311
UnitedFleet
Des Moines, IA
(515) 288-8464
Apex Towing Service
Des Moines, IA
24/7
(515) 501-5597
Bascom Truck & Automotive, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
(515) 289-4545
Titan Machinery
Des Moines, IA
(515) 974-5100
Quality Services Corporation
Des Moines, IA
(515) 265-7266
K.O.T Truck Repair LLC
Des Moines, IA
24/7
(515) 500-1707
Kustom truck and tire
Des Moines, IA
24/7
(515) 776-9747
Central Service & Supply
Des Moines, IA
(800) 247-2400
Cummins Sales and Service
Des Moines, IA
(515) 262-9591
United Truck & Body Co
Des Moines, IA
(515) 264-8000
Fleet Maintenance FAQ — Des Moines, Iowa
What should a preventive maintenance program for a small diesel fleet include?
At minimum: oil and filter service on the manufacturer's hour or mile interval, fuel and air filters, coolant testing, brake and tire inspection, greasing, DEF system checks, and a look at the aftertreatment history. Add the annual DOT inspection for commercial vehicles. A good Des Moines fleet shop puts this on a calendar per unit and sends reminders so nothing slips.
How do fleet accounts work with Des Moines diesel shops?
Most fleet shops offer net-30 billing, a single monthly statement, and a negotiated labor rate once you commit a few units. Some include priority scheduling and a loaner or shuttle. Ask what the minimum fleet size is — in Des Moines that is often as low as three vehicles — and whether they will keep digital service records you can pull for audits.
Is it better to use one shop for everything or split engine, brakes, and trailers between specialists?
For a small fleet, one shop that can do 90 percent of the work — PMs, brakes, electrical, emissions, inspections — is simpler and keeps records in one place. Send the rare rebuild or reefer job to a specialist. Larger Iowa fleets often keep one general fleet shop plus a dedicated trailer and reefer vendor.
What records does Iowa or the DOT expect me to keep for my trucks?
Commercial motor vehicles need a maintenance file per unit showing inspections, repairs, and the annual inspection report, retained for at least a year while the vehicle is in service and six months after. Driver vehicle inspection reports and defect repairs go in the same file. Fleet shops in Des Moines that work with carriers usually hand you paperwork formatted for exactly this.
Can a fleet shop maintain the diesel pickups and vans in my fleet as well as the big trucks?
Yes, and most prefer it — pickups, service vans, and medium-duty trucks are the bulk of many Des Moines fleet shops' work. Confirm they carry the scan tools for your engine families (Power Stroke, Cummins, Duramax, plus any Isuzu or Hino cabovers) and that they can handle warranty-compliant service intervals on newer units.