Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Truck and Trailer Solutions
Lilley International has served transportation and production partners in eastern North Carolina and southern Virginia for over 70 years. Founded in 1953 as Martin Tractor and Truck Co., we rebranded while maintaining our commitment to quality equipment and customer care. Our leadership team, including Laurence Lilley Jr. and Jim Lilley with 80 combined years of industry experience, continues our legacy of innovation. We specialize in International and Case IH brands, expanded to include trailers, Isuzu trucks, and Maintainer service bodies. Our purpose centers on supporting customer success, team growth, and community development through integrity, quality, and creativity.With four locations in North Carolina, we provide parts, service, and body shop expertise to keep equipment operational. Our 65 technicians and 75,000-square-foot facilities ensure rapid repairs using OEM parts and advanced diagnostics. We prioritize minimizing downtime through preventive maintenance programs and 24-hour emergency support at select locations. Our values emphasize transparent communication, respect for all stakeholders, and creative problem-solving. Recognized for fair pricing and 5-star service, we maintain our founding promise: We Care More!
Services
Truck Sales
Trailer Sales
Truck Repair
Parts Department
Body Shop
Farm Equipment Sales
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of specialized expertise in commercial truck and farm equipment sales.
- Our technicians are certified experts for International, Cummins, and Isuzu engine repairs.
- We maintain 75,000 square feet of repair facilities with 65 certified technicians.
- Our 24-hour emergency service supports critical transportation operations.
- Four strategically located service centers cover eastern North Carolina and southern Virginia.
What people say
Terrific customer service
Knowledgeable staff
Good people
Down-home service
Excellent ag service team
Services
Truck Sales
We offer a comprehensive selection of new and used commercial trucks including International, Isuzu, and specialized vocational models. Our inventory features sleeper trucks, day cabs, dump trucks, and service vehicles tailored to transportation and production needs. With over 70 years of industry experience, our sales team provides expert guidance to match equipment with operational requirements.
Truck Repair
Our authorized repair centers specialize in Cummins, International, and Isuzu engine diagnostics, service, and repair. Certified technicians handle heavy-duty and medium-duty truck maintenance including drivetrain repairs, electrical systems, and after-treatment services. We utilize OEM parts and advanced diagnostic tools to minimize downtime across all makes and models.
Parts Department
We maintain extensive inventory of genuine International, Case IH, and Thunder Creek parts for immediate availability. Our parts specialists provide technical support for truck and farm equipment components, ensuring proper fit and function. Emergency part deliveries and cross-reference assistance support urgent operational needs across our service region.
Trailer Sales
We distribute Thunder Creek equipment including fuel, service, and power solution trailers for agriculture, construction, and industrial applications. Our trailer specialists design customized configurations to meet specific job requirements. We offer sales and service support for all trailer types including specialized vocational models.
Body Shop
Our full-service body shop handles commercial vehicle collision repair, painting, and structural restoration. Technicians use advanced equipment for frame straightening, welding, and surface refinishing. We work with insurance providers and maintain strict quality standards to restore vehicles to original specifications while minimizing downtime.
People
Laurence Lilley Jr.
Co-Owner
With 40 years of industry experience, Laurence Lilley Jr. leads strategic operations at Lilley International. He maintains our founding commitment to quality equipment solutions and customer care.
Jim Lilley
Co-Owner
Jim Lilley oversees business development with 40 years of commercial vehicle expertise. He ensures our service centers maintain technical excellence and customer-focused operations.
Marty Hardison
Service Manager
As Williamston service manager, Marty Hardison leads our largest repair facility with 25+ years of diesel maintenance expertise and team leadership experience.
Christian Massey
Service Manager
Christian Massey manages Gates location operations, specializing in trailer systems and vocational equipment repairs with 15 years of technical and managerial experience.
Kane Frison
Service Manager
Raleigh service center manager Kane Frison directs technician teams in advanced diagnostics and preventive maintenance programs, leveraging 20 years of commercial truck repair expertise.
Questions
What are your service center hours?
Our Williamston location operates Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5 PM, Saturdays 8 AM-Noon. Emergency service available 24/7 at select locations.
Do you service all truck brands?
We service all makes and models including International, Cummins, Isuzu, and vocational equipment with certified technicians and OEM parts.
Can you perform DOT inspections?
Yes, our centers offer preventive maintenance programs including DOT inspections, safety compliance checks, and regulatory documentation services.
Do you offer emergency repairs?
We provide 24-hour emergency roadside assistance and repair services at our Rocky Mount and Raleigh locations.
What trailer brands do you carry?
We distribute Thunder Creek trailers for fuel, service, and power solutions across agriculture, construction, and industrial applications.
How quickly can you complete repairs?
With 65 technicians and 75,000 square feet of facilities, we prioritize rapid turnaround using advanced diagnostics and in-stock parts.
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Reviews (2)
Collin Grimes
Aug 18, 2021
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I bought a school bus with a rear main seal leak and I took it to Lilley to fix the problem. I tried a service shop that was closer to where I live but they would barely talk to me. Lilley diagnosed the problem, fixed it, and treated me well. Well worth the extra drive!
Brian Helms
Mar 25, 2019
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Had our 2016 pro star worked on for a broken a/c. They did excellent work and the communication was perfect. Highly recommend.