Keeping North Dakota's Locomotives Running Strong With Expert Diesel Services Since 2001

When locomotive downtime happens, every minute matters. For more than 23 years, Jessup Diesel Inc has provided trusted locomotive maintenance, repair, and inspection services in Hensler, North Dakota, and surrounding areas. As a locally and family-owned business, we offer everything from routine inspections and oil sampling to engine rebuilds, traction motor change-outs, and 24/7 emergency service. Our experienced team is committed to keeping your rail equipment running reliably, with warranties available on select parts for added peace of mind.

JDI delivers the professional service rail and manufacturing operations depend on. We provide detailed inspections, repair estimates, electrical troubleshooting, air brake repairs, wheelset change-outs, and complete engine rebuilds. To help minimize downtime, we also offer locomotive and parts locating services, along with pre-purchase, pre-lease, and post-lease inspections.

Our Founder, Walt Jessup

Our founder, Walt Jessup, with over 25 years of locomotive repair experience, realized his lifelong dream of owning his own company in 2009, when he began JDI. His life was tragically cut short due to a motorcycle accident in 2018.

Our commitment to excellence

We're committed to providing top-class locomotive repair services in the Upper Midwest region, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming.

Our president, Ed Duke, was a lead technician with a Shortline RR in Bismarck, ND, before joining Jessup Diesel. He has over 15 years of locomotive repair experience.