The partnership will enable fleet managers to know exactly when to replace tires, brakes, batteries, and more while optimizing for reduced emissions.
A variety of factors converged to exert upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability, the ongoing transition to synthetic oils, and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.
Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.
Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.
While repair and maintenance costs decreased considerably in 2019, the industry could see an increase in maintenance costs driven by a strong demand for trucking. Here's the maintenance you need to know from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.
Utilizing tools beyond the ones on the truck shop wall can help you keep truck maintenance costs in check and reduce costly downtime.
Truck fleet drivers have a significant impact on a fleet’s maintenance costs. Ensure drivers are involved in truck maintenance and spell out fleet policies.
There is less than one month left to participate and share how your fleet handles truck fleet maintenance today.
To accomplish their jobs, fleet vehicles must be in proper working order. When utilizing alternative-fuel trucks, a few special considerations may need to be made.
There are often several stakeholders involved in a fleet operation, from drivers to finance and many people in between. Making sure the right voices are heard is important.
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