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Preparing Your Fleet for Extreme Heat
Hot weather puts extra stress on commercial vehicles. In this video, Mike Hagaman of Cox Fleet shares simple maintenance steps that can help fleets avoid costly downtime.
August 11, 2026
Preparing commercial vehicles before temperatures climb can help fleets avoid costly roadside breakdowns and keep drivers productive throughout the summer.
In this interview, Mike Hagaman of Cox Fleet shares practical maintenance tips that fleets can implement before hot weather puts extra stress on their trucks.
Topics covered in this video include:
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Cooling system checks
- Battery load testing
- Visual inspections before every trip
- Inspect radiator screens
- Remove debris blocking airflow
- Maintain proper cooling efficiency
- Monitor charging system voltage
- Identify alternator issues early
- Monitor vehicle health
- Detect potential issues earlier
- Improve communication with dispatch
- Support proactive maintenance
Simple inspections and proactive maintenance can go a long way toward preventing costly breakdowns during the hottest months of the year.