Who We Are
Built for the Demands of Port-Area Trucking.
Cartage Diesel Repair was founded by diesel technicians who understood one thing: port fleets don't get the luxury of downtime. Everything we do is built around that reality.
Our Story
Cartage Diesel Repair, LLC was established in Gardena, California to serve the unique demands of Class 8 drayage fleets operating in and around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — the busiest port complex in North America.
Our team spent years working in the supply chain before recognizing a gap: port-area owner-operators and fleet managers needed a shop that truly understood their world. Tight port appointment windows, CARB compliance requirements, FMCSA inspection standards, and the relentless duty cycles of drayage work demand a different level of expertise than general automotive repair.
We built Cartage Diesel Repair to fill that gap. Our facility is minutes from the port terminals, our technicians are trained on every major Class 8 platform, and our processes are designed to minimize your trucks' time off the road.
15+
Years Combined Experience
7
Core Service Specialties
Class 8
Exclusive Focus
2 mi
From Port Terminals
Why Class 8 Expertise Matters
Class 8 trucks are not scaled-up pickups. They operate under extreme loads, strict federal and state regulations, and complex electronic systems that require specialized training and tooling. A shop that handles everything from sedans to semis cannot give your fleet the focused attention it deserves.
Platform Specialization
Our technicians are trained on Cummins, Detroit Diesel, PACCAR MX, Volvo, and Navistar engines — the platforms that power port fleets.
CARB & Emissions Compliance
California's emissions standards are the strictest in the nation. We keep your trucks compliant with CARB regulations and port access requirements.
FMCSA Compliance
From annual DOT inspections to brake system certifications, we document everything to keep your fleet inspection-ready at all times.
Diagnostic Technology
We use factory-level diagnostic tools for all major ECM platforms — no guessing, no unnecessary parts replacement.
Certifications & Standards
ASE Certified Technicians
Medium/Heavy Truck
FMCSA Annual Inspection
49 CFR Part 396 Certified
California CARB Compliance
Emissions & Aftertreatment
Cummins Trained
ISX, X15, ISB Platforms
Detroit Diesel Trained
DD13, DD15, DD16 Platforms
PACCAR MX Trained
MX-11, MX-13 Platforms
Ready to Put Us to Work for Your Fleet?
Contact our team to schedule service or discuss a fleet maintenance program.