Successful fleet management requires a delicate balance between operational efficiency and driver safety while remaining cost-effective. Preventative maintenance can achieve all three goals by keeping operating expenses low and reducing downtime. Preventative maintenance has other benefits that aren’t obvious at first glance. For example, drivers’ behavior often improves if the fleet vehicles receive regular and
Read More...Truck drivers navigate highways through a multitude of climates and locations. The weather and road conditions in these areas contribute significantly to the wear and tear of commercial vehicles. The following are several ways they can influence asset deterioration: Temperature Extremes Temperature fluctuations place various vehicle components under additional strain. For example, oil and coolant
Read More...Spring cleaning is a valuable reminder for drivers to prioritize thorough truck maintenance beyond required pre-trip inspections. Taking extra steps to clean and inspect your vehicle can extend its lifespan, improve road safety, and create a healthier workspace. Visibility should be a top priority. Keep your windshield clean by removing dirt, debris, and bugs whenever
Read More...Rising roadway fatalities, skyrocketing fuel prices, and supply chain shortages dominated much of the second quarter for trucking companies. Drivers on the roads returned to pre-pandemic levels, crude oil prices remained uncertain due to the geopolitical climate, and the global microchip shortage slowed many supply chains and production lines to a crawl. Trucking experts have
Read More...Some of COVID’s effects on trucking are obvious, such as quarantining, masking, and social distancing. However, emerging trends highlight the unanticipated changes affecting how fleets operate. The following are several ways COVID continues to alter fleet services: Vehicle shortages. Supply chain shortages are making it difficult for fleets to replace vehicles. Microchip shortages are at
Read More...The trucking industry experienced a notable decrease in maintenance costs during 2020. COVID forced many people to work from home and side-lined most fleets that didn’t qualify as essential in the early months of the pandemic. As COVID restrictions ease and the economy recovers, trucking companies need to be aware of the following maintenance trends:
Read More...The winter months are very hard on commercial vehicles, especially trucks that experience heavy use. Without adequate maintenance and care, failure rates can skyrocket. Frozen fuel lines, poor traction, and stranded truck drivers are all real possibilities if drivers fail to meticulously winterize their trucks and their fuel.
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