24/7 Roadside Tire Assistance: What to Do When Your Commercial Truck Breaks Down

# 24/7 Roadside Tire Assistance: What to Do When Your Truck Breaks Down You're rolling down I-85 at 60 mph loaded with freight when you hear and feel it — the unmistakable boom and sudden pull of a blowout. What you do in the next few minutes matters enormously for your safety and how quickly you get back on the road. ## Immediate Steps After a Blowout **1. Stay calm and maintain control** Do not slam the brakes. Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands and gradually ease off the throttle. Let the truck slow naturally while steering straight. **2. Get as far off the road as possible** Activate your hazard lights immediately. Get completely off the travel lanes — on the shoulder or an exit ramp if possible. Never stop in an active lane. **3. Make yourself visible** - Place reflective triangles 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet behind the vehicle (FMCSA requirement) - Turn on all hazard lights - Stay in the cab or behind the guardrail — never stand between your truck and traffic **4. Call for help** This is where Tire Solutions comes in. Our 24/7 roadside service is available across NC, SC, and VA. One call gets a trained technician rolling to your location. ## Information to Have Ready When You Call - Your exact location (mile marker, highway, exit number, or GPS coordinates) - Type of vehicle and number of axles - Nature of the problem (blowout, flat, damaged rim) - Tire size if known - Your load type (some loads require special handling) ## What Our Roadside Technicians Carry Our service trucks are equipped to handle most common roadside tire emergencies on the spot: - Full range of commercial truck tires in common sizes - Tire mounting and balancing equipment - Flat repair tools and patches - Air compressors - Rim repair equipment ## How Long Will You Wait? Response times vary by location, but our goal is always to have a technician on-site within 60–90 minutes in our core service areas. We'll give you an ETA when you call. ## Prevention Is Better Than Rescue While we're always ready to help, the best breakdown is the one that never happens. Regular tire inspections, proper inflation, and professional maintenance dramatically reduce your roadside breakdown risk. Save our number: **Call your nearest Tire Solutions location now** and store it in your phone. Because when you need us, you'll need us fast.