Mid-Iowa Diesel Repair

Our Services

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Closed for major holidays)

Note: No roadside or 24-hour service provided

Preventative Maintenance & Routine Service

We help keep your trucks and equipment on the road with reliable, scheduled maintenance.

Trailer Repair

We service trailers along with trucks.

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Safety and drivability matter. We repair and replace worn components to keep your truck stable and road-ready.

David Marburger, Owner

Diagnostics & Electrical Repair

Modern diesel engines rely heavily on electronics. We use professional diagnostic tools to accurately pinpoint issues — not just guess at them.

Drivetrain & Clutch Repair

Power has to get to the ground — and we make sure it does.

Engine Repair & Rebuilds

From minor repairs to complete overhauls, we handle all levels of engine work.

Right to Refuse Service: Mid-Iowa Diesel Repair reserves the right to refuse service due to major scheduling issues, safety concerns regarding towing, or other circumstances beyond our control.

Disclaimer: We strive to provide high-quality, timely service, certain jobs may require flexibility due to parts availability and/or shipping issues.

Our Mission

At Mid-Iowa Diesel Repair, our mission is to set the standard for diesel service by operating with integrity, delivering repairs done right, and building lasting relationships with our customers, team, and community. We lead from the front—combining technical expertise, hard work, and respect for people—to provide dependable solutions for the trucks and equipment that keep our region moving. Every day, we strive to create a shop where quality matters, trust is earned, and our team can take pride in the work we do.

Core Values

  • Operating with integrity
  • Building strong, lasting relationships
  • Providing a better service experience
  • Supporting work-life balance for our team
  • Delivering quality repairs done right

Our Story

Mid-Iowa Diesel Repair was founded by David Marburger, a diesel technician who started at the entry level and worked his way up to Shift Lead Technician and Service Manager for a Fortune 250 company.

Along that journey, David gained extensive technical knowledge and leadership experience — but more importantly, he developed a vision: to build a company rooted in integrity, respect, and balance for both customers and employees; a shop where relationships matter just as much as repairs.

In April 2021, that vision became reality.

With determination and an old service truck, David launched Mid-Iowa Diesel Repair. Shortly after opening, he and his wife learned they were expecting their first child — strengthening his commitment to build something meaningful not only for his family, but for the community around him.

The Ames community responded quickly.

By 2022, Mid-Iowa Diesel Repair hired its first employee and moved into a 1,600-square-foot shop. Continued growth and strong customer relationships led to another major step forward — expanding into a 7,000-square-foot facility off Highway 30 in Ames, Iowa.

Today, the shop employs six team members and continues to grow while maintaining strong, long-term relationships — including proudly serving the very first customer who trusted the company in 2021.

Mid-Iowa Diesel Repair remains committed to building a shop culture where quality work, trust, and respect drive everything we do.

From Our Clients

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Dave is very knowledgeable, professional, polite and will take the time to answer any of your questions. During any of our truck repairs, if there are any unexpected issues, Dave will call me to discuss available options. Highly recommend his services.

Shaun Lippincott

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These guys are the best! Very knowledgeable,friendly and honest! my truck diff got tired and these guys got me rolin in short order!! Would recommend them 100% ! Thank you again guys!

Eric Reimer

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Dave and his staff are great! Knowledgeable and high skilled. They do awesome service!

Tron Scott

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A great family-owned and run business, Dave is a fantastic down to earth, honest guy that will provide the best diesel service ever.

Michelle Westling

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Dave did great work for me and kept me updated regularly. I’ll definetly be using him for future work.

Troy Bowers

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awesome work and timely these guys know what they are doing and very reasonable

Todd Hughes

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Excellent work and service

MartySherry Griggs