{"id":2810,"date":"2016-08-04T13:16:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T13:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tyt.webpagefxstage.com\/?p=2810"},"modified":"2021-11-19T16:12:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T16:12:12","slug":"top-5-tips-effective-fleet-maintenance-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trackyourtruck.com\/blog\/top-5-tips-effective-fleet-maintenance-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips For Effective Fleet Maintenance Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Better fuel efficiency and fewer vehicle breakdowns are a fleet operator\u2019s dream. But how proactive are you when it comes to fleet maintenance? Keeping vehicles maintained improves their fuel efficiency<\/a> and life expectancy, but when caught up in the busy routine of running your business, it\u2019s easy to overlook routine maintenance. Consider these fleet maintenance tips to help ensure that your vehicles are in the best possible shape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Decide Who Is in Charge<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sometimes vehicle maintenance doesn\u2019t get taken care of simply because everyone assumes someone else is in charge of it. Avoid this mistake by clearly dictating who is responsible. It often works well to put drivers in charge of their vehicles, since they have the most control to monitor and manage them properly. But this decision will be fleet-specific. The key is to put a system in place that ensures proper accountability for the needed maintenance of each vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Create a Maintenance Checklist<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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One way to ensure that you don\u2019t overlook important maintenance tasks is to create a checklist. Your checklist might be unique to your fleet\u2019s needs, but should include these:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Checks of all major systems (fuel, auxiliary, braking, exhaust, etc.)
\u2022 Checks of cabin comfort controls
\u2022 Checks of tires, wheels and rims
\u2022 Checks of all fluids
\u2022 Exterior and interior lights
\u2022 Frame and undercarriage
\u2022 Horn, seat belt and other safety features
\u2022 Leaks
\u2022 Mounts
\u2022 Drive shafts
\u2022 CV joints
\u2022 Belts and hoses<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You also may want to add an overall tune-up to your checklist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Include Preventive Maintenance in the Fleet Schedule<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Waiting until a fleet vehicle breaks down to perform maintenance is simply inefficient and can lead to scheduling nightmares in addition to incurring unexpected repair costs. Take a proactive approach, and schedule preventive maintenance<\/a>. At these appointments, your repair professional can check for signs of wear and tear that could lead to future breakdowns. They can be proactive and ensure that problems are taken care of before they hamper your business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make Use of Technology<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Managing maintenance requires data. Mileage, reports on what maintenance has been performed, and budgetary reports all need to be collected and managed.\u00a0Fleet management software<\/a>\u00a0makes this task easier, turning piles of paperwork into digital files that are easily managed and saved. As a bonus, going digital with your fleet maintenance data means you can get\u00a0automatic alerts<\/a>\u00a0when it\u2019s time to perform maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Draw \u2018Best Practices\u2019 Ideas From Drivers, Maintenance Pros<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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No one knows your fleet\u2019s vehicles as well as the drivers who rely on them every day, so ask them about maintenance and what they believe is needed to keep their vehicles running well. Also, check with your maintenance professionals to make sure you are creating a maintenance plan that will work well for them. By creating a team approach to maintenance, you can improve compliance and effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As unexciting as it seems, taking care of maintenance is simply a part of effective fleet management. If you are looking for a fleet management<\/a> system to help with maintenance, consider Track Your Truck. With maintenance alerts built into our system, you will forever be proactive in properly maintaining your fleet vehicles. Contact us today to schedule a demo of our systems, and learn more about how our fleet tracking systems can make preventative maintenance easier and more effective.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Better fuel efficiency and fewer vehicle breakdowns are a fleet operator\u2019s dream. But how proactive are you when it comes to fleet maintenance? Keeping vehicles maintained improves their fuel efficiency and life expectancy, but when caught up in the busy routine of running your business, it\u2019s easy to overlook routine maintenance. 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