Fleet maintenance to keep your trucks on the road

Does your business have a fleet of trucks? If so, you don’t need to be told how important it is to keep your fleet in good repair and well-maintained. If one of your trucks has to be repaired, this can hurt your productivity and reputation. 

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With good maintenance, you can be confident in your fleet, and give your customers reliable service. 

A fleet maintenance plan will help you keep your trucks in good repair. Get into a maintenance routine, use diagnostic tools, and always buy quality parts, like Remanufactured Caliper LRG598. 

Check your tyres

Your truck’s tyres play a very important part in how the vehicle performs. After all, a truck that has a flat tyre isn’t going to be able to go anywhere. Make sure your tyres are kept inflated according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and check them for signs of wear. 

Checking your tyres is a simple maintenance task. If you aren’t doing this, you’re probably skipping other maintenance tasks too.

A tyre that hasn’t been properly inflated will be less efficient. You can save money on fuel by checking that your tyres are properly inflated. Check for signs of wear so you know your tyres can properly grip the road. 

Check oil levels

Oil serves a variety of purposes. The main purpose is to lubricate the numerous components in the engines of the truck. Engines are made up of lots of moving parts, which create friction when they move. 

Friction causes excess heat. The engine might overheat if the components aren’t lubricated properly with fresh oil. The truck is then essentially out of use until you repair or replace the engine, meaning you can’t give your customers the service they want. 

The oil also transfers heat from moving parts to safer areas, guards against corrosion, and removes contaminants that could cause damage. 

Check exteriors

Don’t forget truck maintenance basics. Inspect the body of your trucks for signs of damage. You can repair or replace any damaged parts before the problem gets bigger and more expensive to put right.

Think about how the truck’s appearance reflects your business and brand. You don’t want your customers to view you as unprofessional when your drivers show up in trucks that are damaged or look old and worn out. 

Exterior damage is a safety issue too. Some exterior components can detach if they’re damaged, which is a threat to the safety of other drivers if it happens on the road. 

Check the lights

Exterior lights are essential when drivers are driving your trucks at night. If lights aren’t working, your drivers can’t see where they’re going, causing jobs will have to be rescheduled, causing delays to your customers. 

If lights are working, but dim, a driver might risk the trip, which increases their likelihood of being involved in an accident. 

Check interior lights too. They’re not as essential for safety, but they are useful. If your drivers have to wait out bad weather at night, they’ll be glad of lights inside the truck.