Category: Maintenance & Equipment

Maintenance Locations

If you have a breakdown during business hours, always coordinate with your DM and shop. If you have a breakdown after hours, follow the guide below for preferred locations.

If shut down on the side of the road outside of Central IL, call Canxxus breakdown service: 1-855-727-2873 Account #: MARVISULL

If in Effingham IL and need truck or trailer repair:

Fleetmaster Parts and Service
1703 Fayette Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
PH: 217-342-9550
Hours: Mon – Fri: 0700 to 2330
Sat: 0700 to 1530
Closed on Sunday
Travel Centers of America
1702 West Evergreen Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
PH: 217-383-0604
24 hours
***Call Canxxus once you have arrived to handle the payment

If in Effingham IL and need tire repair:

Fleetmaster Parts and Service
1703 Fayette Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
PH: 217-342-9550
Hours: Mon – Fri: 0700 to 2330
Sat: 0700 to 1530
Closed on Sunday
Travel Centers of America
1702 West Evergreen Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
PH: 217-383-0604
24 hours
***Call Canxxus once you have arrived to handle the payment

If in Decatur IL and need truck or trailer repair:

Loves Decatur IL
3925 County Fair Drive
Decatur IL 62526
PH: 217-875-8035
24 hours
***Call Canxxus once you have arrived to handle the payment

If in Decatur IL, Sullivan IL, or Mattoon IL and need tire repair:

Best One Decatur IL
4071 E Cundiff
Decatur IL 62526
PH: 217-233-4000
Hours: 0730 to 1700
After Hours Service Phone: 217-519-0225

If in Sullivan IL or Mattoon IL and need truck or trailer repair:

Fleetmaster Parts and Service
1703 Fayette Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
PH: 217-342-9550
Hours: Mon – Fri: 0700 to 2330
Sat: 0700 to 1530
Closed on Sunday
Travel Centers of America
1702 West Evergreen Avenue
Effingham IL 62401
PH: 217-383-0604
24 hours
***Call Canxxus once you have arrived to handle the payment

OTR Breakdown, If the truck is able to operate safely, proceed to the nearest to you:

Loves
***Call Canxxus once you have arrived to handle the payment
Travel Centers of America ***Call Canxxus once you have arrived to handle the payment

This information can also be found in the Resource Library.

Announcement & Hot Topics Maintenance & Equipment

Did you know?

Did you know you can earn 200 Pro-Points by identifying maintenance issues and scheduling inspections for trailers?

Annual vehicle inspection reports (AVIRs) are mandatory for tractor-trailer safety, and there are many reasons why they are important to complete, such as:

Identifying unsafe conditions before they cause accidents
Pinpointing mechanical problems before costly breakdowns occur
Preventing DOT roadside inspections from placing you out of service or issuing infractions and fines.

We currently have some overdue AVIRs for our trailers, and we could use your assistance! Check out the list below to see which trailers require inspection or need paperwork scanned in. *Note that this list is constantly being updated daily so, PLEASE check for the trailer’s paperwork first. If the AVIR has already been completed, but the trailer still appears on the due list, please scan in the paperwork.

How to scan in AVIR paperwork:

In mobile capture, scan in the paperwork under maintenance, then AVIR
Then, you will need to enter the unit # and date

Once we’ve received the paperwork, we will reward you with 200 Pro-Points as a token of gratitude for your hard work. These are very important to complete, and we appreciate those who identify trailer AVIR dues and take the time to get them inspected. Thank you!

Trailer AVIR’s Due – List

Maintenance & Equipment

Best One of Central IL – Locations

Post author By T. Ellis
Post date October 20, 2023
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Best One of Central IL Locations pdf.

340 Macon, Decatur, IL
(217) 423-3577
After Hours Service: (217) 519-0225

4071 E. Cundiff, Decatur, IL
(217) 233-4000
After Hours Service: (217) 519-0225

400 Northtown Rd, Normal, IL
(309) 454-1535
After Hours Service: (309) 454-1535

707 Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL
(217) 351-4159
After Hours Service: (217) 351-4159

430 Radio City Dr, North Pekin, IL
(309) 673-2651
After Hours Service: (800) 779-8473

1301 Eilerman Ave, Litchfield, IL
I55 Exit 52
(217) 324-7170
After Hours Service: (217) 809-4639

Maintenance & Equipment

Only 6 days left!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Take advantage of our new maintenance campaign to expand your knowledge and earn Pro-Points! This campaign focuses on the importance of tire inspections from a maintenance and safety standpoint.

Those who complete the campaign activities by October 20th, 2023, will receive 200 Pro-Points!

Thank you to those who have already completed the campaign. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Campaign Materials:

Tire Maintenance.pdf

Tire Maintenance – Campaign Form

Announcement & Hot Topics Maintenance & Equipment

Start…Your…Truck Heaters!

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Post date October 8, 2023
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With cold weather approaching, we would like to remind everyone to start your truck heater at least once a month to make sure it is properly working. Some trucks may require multiple attempts, so we want to ensure your heater is working properly before it’s too late. If you have any problems, please call the shop.

Maintenance & Equipment

Don’t Forget about our Maintenance Campaign

Post author By T. Ellis
Post date October 2, 2023
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You have just 18 days left to finish the maintenance campaign materials!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and earn Pro-Points by participating in our latest maintenance campaign! This campaign focuses on the importance of tire inspections from a maintenance and safety standpoint.

Those who complete the campaign activities by October 20th, 2023, will receive 200 Pro-Points!

Campaign Materials:
Tire Maintenance.pdf
Tire Maintenance – Campaign Form

Thank you to everyone who has participated. You’re feedback is appreciated!

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Robert Benton
Deb Coleman
Richard Merrill
Kim Bruchman
Sara Smith
James Watson

Randy Bayles
Ken Newby
Darius Kerr
Kim Kuffel
Todd Sargent
Terry Hodge
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Ronald Langley
Jerry Frost
Molly Gribler
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Maintenance & Equipment

New Maintenance Campaign – Trailer Tires

Post author By T. Ellis
Post date September 13, 2023
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Take advantage of our new maintenance campaign to expand your knowledge and earn Pro-Points! This campaign focuses on the importance of tire inspections from a maintenance and safety standpoint.

Those who complete the campaign activities by October 20th, 2023, will receive 200 Pro-Points!

Campaign Materials:

Tire Maintenance.pdf

Tire Maintenance – Campaign Form

Maintenance & Equipment

Idle Free System – Cascadia

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Post date August 17, 2023
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Grady shares some useful tips in this episode. He explains how to switch your APU idle-free system to “cool,” reset your inverter and activate the optimized idle feature in a Freightliner Cascadia. Check it out!

This video can also be found in the Resource Library under Grady’s Garage, Maintenance, or APU.

Announcement & Hot Topics Maintenance & Equipment

Did you know?

Did you know that as an Owner Operator, filling out a maintenance report each month is not only MK’s policy but a requirement by the DOT as well?

As per the DOT and MK’s policy, Owner Operators and Lease Purchase Drivers must fill out a detailed monthly maintenance report. The requirement to fill out a maintenance report each month is a measure put in place to encourage truck owners to keep their trucks in top-notch condition. Here are a few benefits of filling out the monthly maintenance report:

Ensures your truck is running efficiently and safely
Helps to identify any potential safety issues before they become major problems.
Can be used as a record of maintenance history
Helps to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and avoid fines or other penalties.

There are two ways to fill out the report:

You can manually fill out the report and then use Mobile Capture to scan and send it to us
Or you can use the drop form link below and fill out the report electronically. Drop Form Link

Overall, keeping detailed records of your vehicle’s maintenance and repairs is an important part of being a responsible owner operator or lease purchase driver. By taking the time to fill out the maintenance report each month, you can ensure that your truck is safe and compliant with DOT regulations.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy or Marla.

Announcement & Hot Topics Maintenance & Equipment Safety

Don’t Wait, Prioritize Our Safety and Maintenance Campaigns Today!

Post author By T. Ellis
Post date June 21, 2023
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Just a friendly reminder that there are only 9 days left to complete both Safety and Maintenance Campaigns. Time flies, so make sure to take advantage of this opportunity before it’s too late.

The MK Way – Safety Campaign

Earn a $200 bonus on your settlement when you complete the Driver Performance Safety Campaign activities! Be sure to complete the campaign materials by June 30, 2023! Click the link to see more information about our campaign:

Driver Performance Campaign PDF