Why Every Trucker Should Carry a Quick-Fix Repair Kit in Their Cab

4th Jun 2025

When your air brake lines get damaged, it spells bad news for you and your payload on the road.

Thankfully, having an emergency repair Quick-Fix NTA kit is essential for owner-operators on long hauls. This offers a temporary repair for the air brake, transmission, and other connector lines.

What Is the Quick-Fix® Kit?

Created by Tramec Sloan (invented in 1981 in Lola, Kansas), this DOT-compliant, field-tested roadside hose fitting and fastener repair kit designed to get drivers safely back on the road without needing a tow or roadside diesel mechanic.

Kits are available in different formats (depending on what you buy):

Clamshell Packs (retail-friendly)
Classic Tubes (shop or truck use)
Bulk Kits for production/technicians
Some have pre-applied thread sealant and greased barbs for faster install

The Types of Quick-Fix Kits You Can Get:

P/N 424314 – Air Brake Line Kit (21 composite fittings)
P/N 424315 – NTA Kit (31 brass fittings)
P/N 424316 – Transmission Kit (10 composite fittings + tube cutter)
P/N 424317 – In-Cab Air Line Kit (24 composite fittings)
P/N 431402, 431403 – 3/8" & 1/2" hose-specific Quick-Fix repair kits

This is available in both composite and all-brass fittings depending on application.

What Does “NTA” Mean?

NTA = No Transmission Anti-leak.

Just to clarify, this is used for roadside temporary repair of transmission lines, air brake hoses, and other pneumatic lines.

Again, this is NOT a permanent fix. It’s just a “quick-fix” during emergencies.

What’s Inside the NTA Quick-Fix® Repair Kit?

Kit: P/N 424315 – NTA Kit

Includes 31 U.S.-made brass fittings

Common fitting types:

Unions (for inline hose-to-hose connection)
Male connectors (to join hose to NPT thread ports)
90° male elbows (for right-angle turns in tight spaces)
Sizes: From 1/4" to 5/8"—covering the most common air brake and transmission line sizes on Class 8 trucks
Visual key inside the lid helps drivers identify the right fitting fast

What Each Fitting Type Does

FITTING TYPE	FUNCTIONALITY
Union	Joins two hose ends of the same size directly
Male Connector	Connects hose to threaded female port or component
90° Elbow	Redirects hose path in tight bends or confined spaces
Various Sizes	Supports repairs for multiple systems and line diameters

How the Quick-Fix Kit Prevents Downtime

Cost of towing a rig + roadside labor = $$$.
Most failures happen in isolated areas with no quick access to repair shops.

The biggest benefits of having this kit on hand:

You avoid missed deliveries (and obvious downtime)
You maintain compliance with DOT regulations during transit
You reduce stress and delays by being self-sufficient

It can also help repair shop technicians complete on-the-fly repairs in the yard or at loading docks

Designed for Owner-Operators Who Take Preparedness Seriously

Compact, cab-storable solution
Every fitting made in the USA from brass for durability and leak resistance
Ideal for those who value uptime, efficiency, and staying on schedule

How to Use the Kit (Brief Overview)

Trim the hose flush → insert into shell half and align the lock groove → shell halves closed → ring secured → barb inserted and threaded
Visual and illustrated instructions are included in every kit.
Compatible with DOT-approved air brake tubing (SAE J844).

Get Peace of Mind in a Box

Basically, this kit is an affordable, small investment that can really help you out in a bind.
Even if you never need it, having it gives you confidence.
If you're running solo and far from a repair shop, this kit can save your load—and your day.

4th Jun 2025