Conway was settled in the 1850s, and the brick road that once linked it to Orlando was one of Orange County’s first 5 paved highways, ending at Anderson Road in the middle of the community. That road is now part of SR-15, which starts at the Beachline east of Orlando International, runs north on Narcoossee Road, west on Hoffner Avenue and north again on Conway Road toward downtown. FDOT counts about 2,804 trucks a day on it near Conway, nearly 9% of traffic. When a diesel quits on that road or its neighbors, RDI Power’s mobile service brings the repair to it.
Conway Road, Hoffner and Semoran: Conway’s airport connectors
Conway has 2 state roads to the airport. Besides SR-15, Semoran Boulevard (SR-436) crosses Hoffner Avenue and ends at a turbine interchange with the Beachline, where it continues south as Jeff Fuqua Drive into Orlando International. FDOT puts about 3,080 trucks a day on the Semoran segment between Hoffner and Curry Ford Road. Curry Ford Road (SR-552) itself begins at Conway Road and heads east past Semoran.
On this grid, the easiest way to locate a truck is by intersection: Conway Road at Hoffner, Semoran at Curry Ford, or the stretch near Anderson Road. Give the direction of travel too, since a technician approaching on the wrong side of a divided road loses time turning around.
What happens when a technician reaches a Conway breakdown
The visit follows the same order every time:
- Check the spot. The technician makes sure the truck and the service vehicle can be worked on safely. If not, we talk through moving it.
- Scan and test. Codes, live data and hands-on tests confirm what failed. Ford IDS, WiTECH and heavy-duty software cover the common diesel platforms.
- Repair or plan. If the fix is sound on site, it gets done. If not, you get a clear diagnosis and a plan.
- Document. A digital vehicle inspection, with photos and notes, goes to whoever pays the bill.
Waiting safely on Semoran or Conway Road
Semoran Boulevard and Conway Road are busy surface roads, so the first job is getting the truck and yourself out of the way. If the truck can still move safely, ease it onto a side street or into a wide pull-off; that gives the technician room to work and keeps everyone clear of traffic. If it cannot move, turn on the hazards, set out triangles and stay on the curb side. Leave a no-start alone after a few tries, and leave the radiator cap alone on an engine that ran hot.
Repairs that usually finish on site in Conway
Plenty of breakdowns turn out to be small. A dead battery or a corroded cable, a starter that clicks, an alternator that quit charging, a split coolant hose, a clogged fuel filter or a failed sensor that put the truck into derate are all routine on-site jobs. A lit warning lamp is a starting point, not a diagnosis; our page on the check engine light explains why the code alone is not enough.
A Conway visit can cover the full range of diesel work: Power Stroke, Duramax and Cummins pickups, Sprinter vans, box trucks, buses and Class 8 tractors. Behind the technician sits a service advisor who spent 35 years as a technician at a Chevrolet dealership, a useful background when a Duramax is the truck in question.
The Brooksville option for bigger Conway jobs
Engine teardowns, transmission rebuilds and lift work happen in our Brooksville shop. When the on-site diagnosis points there, we plan the move with you, and the truck arrives with its findings already on file.
Around-the-clock roadside help is part of every RDI Fleet account. Others can call (352) 433-3800 on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and we will be honest about when someone can get to Conway. On-site labor carries the 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty, the same as work in our bays. Conway customers who serve or served in the military, or who work in police or fire service, get 10% off.
Conway operators who would rather schedule service than wait for the next stall can read fleet maintenance in Conway. Our mobile diesel repair page lays out every on-site service, and mobile diesel repair in Azalea Park covers the community to the northeast.