About J&A Fleet

We Fix Trucks Right.We Charge You Straight.

J&A Fleet Maintenance keeps trucks and fleets running across the I-55 and I-80 corridor. Honest diagnostics. Real repairs. Mobile service that comes to you. We don’t pad invoices and we don’t sell you parts you don’t need. That’s the whole pitch.

Family Owned& Operated

4 Full-ServiceLocations

Mobile ServiceWithin 75 Miles

Honest Work.Fair Pricing.

How We Got Here

A local team built for heavy-duty work

J&A was founded by John Griffin — and he came up the hard way. Years turning wrenches as a diesel tech, then years managing commercial fleets. Somewhere in there he got tired of watching shops sell labor instead of fixing trucks. So he built one that does it the other way around.

That background matters. John has sat in the fleet manager’s chair, not just under the hood. He knows what a truck down for an extra day actually costs you. These days he’s as much a fleet consultant as a repair expert — reviewing estimates, building preventive-maintenance programs, and telling customers when a repair isn’t worth doing. The goal never changes: save you money over the long haul, not run up a bill.

How We Work

Four Rules We Don't Bend

The same four commitments on every job, every invoice, every call-out.

Root-cause first.

We confirm the problem before we touch a part. If we can't recreate the issue, we keep digging. We don't guess on your dime.

Straight pricing.

You hear our rate, our minimum, and any surcharges before we start. The price only changes if the job changes.

Done right the first time.

Our techs are certified and trained on big rigs. No do-overs.

Same rate, good day or bad.

Stranded at 2 a.m. doesn't cost you extra. Overcharging a customer in dire need is an experience you'll never have with J&A.

John and Alex Griffin, founders of J&A Fleet Maintenance

Meet The Founders

John & Alex Griffin

This fleet maintenance and repair duo moved to the area with a dream of helping businesses operate more efficiently with well-maintained fleet vehicles and top-notch repairs. They have achieved that and more, ultimately lowering payroll expenses and making the companies they serve run more smoothly. Alex and John have dedicated their lives to protecting businesses’ investments by keeping their vehicles on the road longer.

Both John and Alex have years of experience in the vehicle repair industry and shared a dream of raising their children in a place where they could play in the front yard without a care in the world. This led them to the Wilmington area, where they’re now raising their children and helping businesses run better.

Our Team

Repair, Hazmat & Certified Technicians

Our team includes experienced repair, hazmat and certified technicians with the training needed to handle complex fleet service needs. We are Cargo Tank, Hazmat and HAZWOPER certified, and properly insured to manage fleet repair jobs on land or in the water.

Cargo Tank Certified

Hazmat Certified

HAZWOPER Certified

Fully Insured

Robert

Senior Technician & Driver

Robert specializes in gasoline vehicles — on-road and off-road equipment, 2- and 4-stroke marine engines, and small engines. He has been here since day one, and his knowledge grew the business to serve landscapers, tree care professionals and homeowners. You can often find him on the water repairing marine engines or riding his ATV down an old dusty trail.

Certifications

Certified U-Haul Repair Technician
Certified Hazmat Technician
Certificate of Excellence in John Deere 75 HP and Under Gasoline Engines
Caterpillar Level 2 Technician Certification
Light Construction Diesel Applications Certification
Bendix Air Suspension Technician
Eaton and Allison Transmissions Certifications
Tire and Balance Technician Certification
JPRO DIAGNOSTICS Certification

Charlie

Diesel Technician

Charlie handles heavy-duty diesel work across the shop floor and out on the road, from construction diesel applications to air suspension systems.

Certifications

Certified Caterpillar Level 2 Technician
Certified Light Construction Diesel Applications
Certified Bendix Air Suspension Technician

Eddie

Drivetrain & Diagnostics Technician

Eddie focuses on transmissions, tire and balance work, and diagnostics — the jobs where getting the measurement right the first time is the whole job.

Certifications

Certifications in Eaton and Allison Transmissions
Certified Tire and Balance Technician
Certified JPRO DIAGNOSTICS

Jax

Shop Morale

Meet Jaxson. He is commonly found in the shop going over the cleanliness of the trucks, making sure they are ready for the next job. He’s also the most fashionable around the office — but don’t let that kid fool you, he is definitely the boss around the shop. His favourite words are “You’re Fired.” Bossy as he is, he’s the one who keeps the team laughing.

Giving Back

More Than a Repair Shop

John and Alex use J&A Fleet’s platform to inform and educate locals about important issues and give back to the community whenever they can. If you live in the area, you’ll likely see Alex driving to jobs in Chicagoland in her pink Breast Cancer Awareness truck and taking part in parades and fundraisers. The truck’s hood is adorned with ribbons representing all types of cancer, to show support for survivors and for those still fighting.

The team recently added a suicide awareness design to the fleet that broadcasts the crisis hotline number, following a number of deaths in the area. It is also a tribute to veterans and active service members struggling with mental illness.

An Autism Awareness truck and a Cub Scout truck are on the way. It’s J&A Fleet’s mission not only to do good work but to use whatever resources we have to do good in the community — so you’ll keep seeing more of our wrapped trucks on the roads and at marches in the area.

J&A Fleet Maintenance service trucks in their livery at the Channahon yard

Ready To Work With Us?

Call (815) 518-5252 to talk to someone who has sat in the fleet manager's chair.

Request Service (815) 518-5252