Who We Are

SCOTIA DIESEL SERVICES is here to help you keep on truckin’

With over 50 years of trusted experience and multiple locations to serve you, including Dartmouth, Truro, and Westville—Scotia Diesel is your go-to destination for all things diesel and heavy-duty. As a full-service dealership and repair facility, Scotia Diesel specializes in diesel engine diagnostics, service, and repair for trucks, trailers, and equipment. We proudly offer genuine OEM and aftermarket parts, as well as expert support to keep your fleet running strong. Whether you're looking for routine maintenance or emergency service, our skilled technicians and knowledgeable parts team are here to help you minimize downtime and maximize performance.

Nova is your one stop heavy-duty truck dealership. Nova is a proud Western Star and Freightliner dealer offering in-house financing with Daimler Truck Financial and in-house leasing options with NationaLease.

What Drives Us

At Scotia Diesel, our mission is simple yet profound: to keep eastern Nova Scotia’s diesel-powered industries moving. Whether you're hauling vital goods across the Maritimes, pulling logs from remote forests, or supporting marine fleets, we understand that every minute your equipment sits idle costs money—and sometimes livelihoods.

Minimizing Downtime

As a trusted heavy-duty service hub just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Antigonish, we’ve seen firsthand how essential rapid response is. That’s why we provide 24‑hour roadside and on-call repair services, including weekends—so help is there when you need it most

Putting Community First

We’re not a distant chain—we’re local, community-rooted, and team-based with family values. Our locally trained technicians combine decades of diesel know-how with genuine care for every customer we meet

Delivering Real Reliability

Equipped for everything from DOT inspections, hydraulic and A/C repairs, to welding, machine-shop work, and trailer service, we’re your true one-stop diesel shop. With OEM-grade parts and high-end diagnostic tools, our goal is to get you back on route—fast

Supporting Regional Industries

We know the value of reliability in industries like forestry, trucking, agriculture, marine, and heavy equipment. Scotia Diesel exists to provide excellence in diesel repair, so local fleets, plant operators, and mariners can run efficiently and confidently.