Truck Breakdown
Birmingham.
Truck broken down in Birmingham? From a 7.5-tonne rigid to a 26-tonne lorry — our mobile specialists reach you in 18 minutes. Real person answers every call. Roadside repair attempted first. Recovery arranged if needed. All B postcodes, M6, M5, M42, A38 covered 24/7.
Trusted by 1,200+ Birmingham hauliers & fleet managers
Why Hauliers Trust
Roadway Assist
Six things to know before you call. We deliver on every one.
18-Min
Response
Nearest specialist operator dispatched the moment you call. No hold music. No automated menus. Average Birmingham response: 18 minutes.
Mobile Repair
First
We always attempt roadside repair before recovery. Saves time, saves money, gets you moving faster. Recovery only if it can't be fixed roadside.
Recovery
If Needed
If the vehicle can't safely move, we arrange recovery to your preferred garage or depot — anywhere in the UK.
24/7 Real
Person
No automated menu, no voicemail. A real coordinator answers every call day or night, 365 days a year.
All HGV
Types
Rigid, articulated, curtainsider, tipper, box, refrigerated — all handled. Up to 44 tonnes.
Fixed Price
Always
Price confirmed before we dispatch. No call-out fee, no membership, no surprise invoice.
Truck Broken Down Or Need Fleet Cover.We Handle Both
Whether your HGV is stuck on the M6 right now or you're booking a planned recovery, the same specialist heavy-recovery team reaches you in 18 minutes on average.
Broken Down
Right Now
We come to your exact location in Birmingham.
- Rigid truck stopped on A-road or motorway with a fault
- Articulated lorry won't restart at depot or layby
- Warning light — DPF, EGR, brakes, electrics, engine
- Tyre blowout on truck — mobile tyre replacement available
- Motorway hard shoulder — M6, M5, M42, M40 all covered
Fleet & Owner
Operator Cover
Truck breakdown cover for fleets of all sizes in Birmingham.
- Fleet contracts — priority dispatch, fixed rates
- Consolidated monthly invoicing for multi-truck operators
- Owner operators — same fast response as fleets
- All truck makes and models covered
- Cover across Birmingham and all UK delivery routes
How Truck Breakdown
Birmingham Works
Four steps from your call to your truck being repaired or recovered.
You Call
Or WhatsApp
A real person answers, takes your vehicle details and exact location. Postcode, motorway junction or landmark. Done in under 30 seconds.
Fixed Price
Confirmed
You get a clear price before we move. No call-out charge, no membership, no hidden fees. The quoted price is the price you pay.
Operator
Dispatched
The nearest heavy recovery unit is on the way immediately. ETA confirmed before we hang up. Average dispatch: 18 minutes.
Truck Back
On The Road
Roadside repair attempted first. If the vehicle can't be made roadworthy, we recover to your depot, garage or yard of choice anywhere in the UK.
Rigid Truck Breakdown
(7.5T to 26T)
Engine, gearbox, air, electrical faults on rigid lorries of all sizes. Mobile repair first, recovery if needed.
Air System &
Brake Faults
Air suspension, air brake failure, ABS faults. Safely attended by trained operators. Air leak repair or recovery to a safe location.
Electrical &
ECU Faults
Cab electrics, ECU faults, lighting failures. Mobile diagnostic equipment on board. Roadside repair or recovery to a specialist garage.
Tyre &
Wheel Faults
HGV tyre blowout, wheel loss, slow puncture. Mobile tyre replacement available roadside. 22.5-inch and other commercial sizes carried.
Flatbed & Specialist
Truck Breakdown
Flatbeds, dropside trucks, vehicle transporters. Breakdown attended and recovery arranged if needed.
Refrigerated Truck
Breakdown
Fridge unit failure on refrigerated trucks. Priority response to protect temperature-sensitive loads.
Vehicle Sizes & Weight
We Attend
From light rigids to heavy lorries — every size attended and recovered.
Up To 7.5T Rigid
Light rigid trucks, box vans, small tippers. Flatbed recovery for safe, secure transport to your depot or garage of choice.
7.5T to 18T Rigid
Medium rigid trucks. Underlift and heavy flatbed recovery. Air-brake-compatible equipment for safe motorway transport.
18T to 26T Rigid
Heavy rigid lorries, refuse trucks, mixers. Underlift recovery with full air support. Trained operators for hard-braked vehicles.
Articulated up to 44T
Full artics, tractor units + trailers. Heavy underlift with full air support. Motorway-trained for M6, M5, M42, M40 incidents.
Refrigerated & Specialist
Reefer trailers, tankers, tippers, low-loaders. Priority attendance for temperature-sensitive loads. Specialist handling for sensitive cargo.
Plant & Non-Standard
Plant trucks, abnormal loads, oversized vehicles. Call to confirm before dispatch — we confirm capability within 30 seconds.
Not sure if we can handle your vehicle? Call 07782 622388 — we'll confirm in 30 seconds.
Truck Breakdown Coverage
Birmingham
We cover every B postcode plus all motorways and A-roads around Birmingham. Average response time per area shown below.
Real Truck Breakdown
Stories — Birmingham
Four recent truck breakdown callouts in northeast and east Birmingham.
7.5T Iveco Daily rigid broke down on the A47 near Bromford at 6:14am. Fuel injector warning, six drops remaining including a time-critical hospital delivery by 8am.
Rob called at 6:15am. Real person answered, vehicle type and location confirmed.
Mobile tech arrived at 6:32am — 17 minutes. Injector cleaned roadside — engine returned to full power. Rob back moving by 7:10am. Made the hospital drop with 35 minutes to spare. No recovery needed.
18-tonne Scania P-series rigid — brake warning light on the A47 in Hodge Hill at 8:20am. Full load of construction materials. Driver pulled over cautiously.
Steph called from the depot at 8:22am.
Tech arrived at 8:42am — 20 minutes. Brake wear sensor fault — not a mechanical failure. Vehicle cleared safe to continue. Delivery completed on time. Steph saved approximately £500 in recovery costs.
12T rigid box van — starter motor failure in a loading bay in Alum Rock at 11:05am. 14 afternoon deliveries remaining.
Leon called at 11:07am.
Tech arrived at 11:25am — 18 minutes. Replacement starter fitted from van stock — van started first attempt. All 14 deliveries completed. Leon estimates £300 saved in recovery and depot disruption costs.
26-tonne rigid flatbed — catastrophic engine failure (blown head gasket) on the A47 near Bordesley Green at 2:30pm. Non-runner. Carrying steel plate.
Darren called at 2:32pm. Confirmed vehicle weight, load type and preferred recovery destination — DAF dealer in Solihull.
Tech arrived at 2:51pm — 19 minutes. Engine failure confirmed — no roadside repair. Fixed price to Solihull DAF confirmed before tow. Vehicle and load recovered safely — load stayed on throughout.
Truck Breakdown Birmingham
Questions Answered
Ten of the most common questions hauliers and fleet managers ask before they call. If yours isn't here, ring us.
Every job is priced individually based on vehicle weight, distance, and recovery type. There's no call-out fee and no membership. You'll get a fixed price confirmed before we dispatch. Call 07782 622388 for an instant quote.
Our average response time is 18 minutes across Birmingham. On motorways (M6, M5, M42, M40) we follow Highways England protocols and typically arrive within 25–30 minutes of dispatch.
Yes. We operate specialist heavy underlift units rated up to 44 tonnes. We handle full artics, rigid HGVs, curtainsiders, tippers, tankers, and trailers.
Yes. All motorways around Birmingham are covered 24/7. Our operators are motorway-trained and follow all Highways England safety protocols including emergency refuge area procedures.
Yes. We handle insurance recovery, accident scene clearance, and post-incident transport. We provide full documentation for your insurer.
We have specialist winching equipment for off-road and embedded vehicles. Tell us the situation on the call and we'll dispatch the right recovery vehicle.
Yes. We can recover from Birmingham to anywhere in mainland UK. We'll confirm the fixed transport price before we dispatch — no surprise charges.
Yes. Fleet contracts available with priority dispatch, fixed pricing tiers, and consolidated monthly invoicing. Call 07782 622388 to discuss your fleet needs.
Yes. We can recover detached trailers, damaged trailers, or trailers where the tractor unit has been removed. Curtain, box, tipper, flatbed, and low-loader trailers all handled.
Vehicle type and weight, exact location (postcode, motorway junction, or landmark), the fault if known, and where you want it taken. We'll handle the rest. Call 07782 622388 now.
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