About L&R Truck & Trailer Repair in South Texas

Owner-Operated Diesel Repair Built by Truckers Who Know What Downtime Costs

L&R Truck & Trailer Repair is an owner-operated diesel repair facility serving South Texas and surrounding areas within a 250-mile radius. The business is owned and operated by Leyton and Ricki, a husband-and-wife team who started their trucking company more than 10 years ago and built it from a single truck hauling cement beams into a fleet of approximately 20 trucks.

Their frustration with inconsistent repair quality and long wait times led them to acquire a diesel repair facility in 2025. They created the repair division to deliver the same level of quality, reliability, and attention to detail they wanted for their own equipment. When you bring your truck or trailer to L&R, you're working with owners who understand what every hour of downtime costs your business.

Leyton was introduced to the trucking industry through his father's trucking company, where he learned the day-to-day operations and challenges that fleet owners and owner-operators face. That firsthand experience shapes how the repair shop operates—there's no guesswork about what matters most when your livelihood depends on keeping equipment running.

The company has already grown to a team of three mechanics and continues expanding to meet customer demand. Their mission is straightforward: provide honest repairs, reduce downtime, and help you get back to work as quickly as possible.



Reach out to learn more about how L&R Truck & Trailer Repair can keep your equipment running.

L&R Truck & Trailer Repair was created because Leyton and Ricki needed a repair facility they could trust for their own trucking operation. After years of dealing with shops that didn't prioritize turnaround time or communicate clearly about what was wrong and what it would cost to fix, they decided to build the repair business they wished existed.

Operating a diesel repair facility in South Texas means understanding equipment that runs in high heat, handles demanding haul schedules, and often operates far from major service centers. The 250-mile service radius reflects the reality that breakdowns don't always happen close to home, and reliable repair options can be spread thin across the region.

Because the owners still operate their own trucking fleet, they approach every repair with the same urgency they'd want for their own trucks. They know what it's like to wait for a diagnosis, wonder if the repair estimate is fair, and need a straight answer about when the truck will be ready. That perspective shapes how the shop communicates with customers and prioritizes work.

The team has grown quickly since the facility opened, adding mechanics to handle increasing demand while maintaining the quality standards Leyton and Ricki set from the beginning. Every repair is treated as if it were going back into their own fleet.

When you work with L&R Truck & Trailer Repair, you're working with a team that understands the trucking business from both sides. The shop offers 24/7 roadside assistance for breakdowns that happen outside regular hours, and the facility is equipped to handle the repairs that keep fleets moving.

Contact L&R Truck & Trailer Repair to schedule service at the shop or call for more information about roadside assistance. You'll work directly with owners who understand what it takes to keep your business running and a team dedicated to getting you back on the road with honest repairs and minimal downtime.