Starting and Growing a Mobile Truck Tire Service

A flat or blown tire is one of the most common reasons a truck stops on the shoulder. That makes mobile tire service a steady line of roadside work, whether as a stand-alone business or an add-on for a repair shop. This guide covers equipment, inventory, safety, pricing and marketing, and how drivers with a tire problem reach you through All Roadside.

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Decide your model

Roadside emergency tire service around the clock.
Fleet yard service: scheduled tire checks and replacements.
Both, using the same truck.

Equipment

A service truck with a crane or lift, air compressor, impact tools, tire changing tools, torque equipment, lighting, and safety gear including cones, triangles and high-visibility clothing. Buy quality; downtime on your own truck is lost money.

Inventory

Carry the most common sizes for steer, drive and trailer positions in your area. Build relationships with tire suppliers who can deliver quickly. Consider casings and retreads for cost-conscious fleets.

Safety

Roadside tire work is dangerous. Train on safe positioning, traffic control, wheel and rim safety, and proper torque. Know when to move the truck before working.

Halfway: tire calls come fast. Add your tire service free on All Roadside so drivers with a flat can find you.

Pricing

Common parts: service call fee, tire price, mounting labor, after-hours rate, mileage beyond a radius, and disposal. See mobile pricing for how to build your own numbers.

Getting paid

Confirm who pays before you roll. Many calls are paid by carrier or fleet, sometimes through a purchase order.

Marketing a mobile tire service

Google Business Profile listing tire service as a primary category.
Directory listings with tire service selected.
Website page dedicated to mobile tire service, naming your highways.
Relationships with fleets for scheduled work.
Truck stops and nearby shops that send overflow.

Growing

Add a second truck once the first is consistently busy. Add tire-related services such as wheel seals or brake work.

Tire service on All Roadside

Drivers with a tire problem search for help on a highway or near a city, landing on All Roadside interstate, exit and city pages. A mobile listing covers your home town plus 30 miles. Add listings in other towns as you add trucks.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate business for tires, or can I add tires to my repair service?

Either works. Many mobile mechanics add tire service because the truck and many of the tools overlap. Just make sure tire service is listed as its own service so drivers searching for a tire problem find you.

How many trucks should I start with?

Most operators start with one well-equipped truck and add a second only when the first is consistently busy and calls are being turned away.

How do I handle calls far outside my area?

Long drives for a single tire rarely pay unless the mileage charge covers them. Quote honestly or refer the caller. If calls keep coming from one distant town, consider basing a truck there and adding a listing for that town.

What should I ask a caller before rolling?

Truck and trailer type, tire position, tire size, exact location including highway, direction and mile marker or exit, whether the vehicle is in a safe spot, and who is paying. Getting this right avoids wasted trips.

Can I bid on sponsored placement just for tire service?

Yes. Sponsored spots on All Roadside are sold per service category per area, on top of Pro. You can bid on tire service in your area without bidding on every other service you list.

Do tire customers turn into repeat customers?

They can. A fleet that sees fast, clean roadside tire work often asks about scheduled tire checks at its yard, which is steady, plannable work.

What licenses do I need?

Requirements vary by state and city. Typical needs include a business license, commercial vehicle registration and proper insurance. Check local rules for tire disposal as well.

How All Roadside fits

Drivers and dispatchers search a truck problem in a place, land on All Roadside city, interstate, exit and problem pages, and call a provider from the directory.

Free: name, phone, address, hours and services on the area pages that cover you, closest first, below the paid sections, no photos.
Pro: $99 per month per listing, or $990 per year. Rotates in the Pro section above all free listings and covers every service category at that location.
Sponsored: an add-on to Pro. Two spots per service per area, shown above Pro, won by the highest monthly bid. Starting bids vary by city size.
Platinum: invite only, top of the list with rotating first place, for roughly the top 10 percent of providers in an area, chosen on answered calls, driver feedback and service quality.

Coverage is your home town plus 25 miles for shops, or plus 30 miles for mobile repair and towing. Add a listing in another town to reach farther.