Nothing lowers costs for a vehicle fleet quicker than scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) performed to standard. As a fleet manager or owner-operator, you should consider contacting Ultimate Fleet Repair (UFR) to schedule and perform your PM if you want lower fuel costs, longer vehicle lifespans, fewer roadside repairs, and missed delivery deadlines.

#1 — Lower Fuel Costs

Scheduling your fleet’s PM will ensure proper tire pressure, rotation, and tune-ups to lower fuel costs. 

“Fuel is by far the greatest expense to those owning and operating a truck; the average fuel cost for owner/operators ranges from $50,000 to $70,000.”—Mission Financial Services.

Considering those annual numbers, you cannot afford a poorly maintained truck. Optimized PM could save tens of thousands annually.

#2 — Fewer Roadside Repairs 

It’s proven that emergency repairs are much more costly than scheduled maintenance. For example, a truck breakdown on the roadside leads to additional expenses, especially when you need to dispatch another vehicle to complete the cargo delivery. 

It could be financially crippling for an owner-operator if you don’t have another cab to switch the trailer to and make the delivery deadline.

Indeed, maintenance is expensive but not nearly as costly as losing a shipping contract due to a missed deadline.

UFR can put a professional mobile repair team on the road to your location; if the need arises, call 651-454-8775. We use only the best computer diagnostic tools and trained technicians.  

#3 — Increased Vehicle Lifespan

Regularly scheduled PM will keep your trucks on the road and increase the lifespan of your fleet. When you consider a new cab cost around $100,000 and the trailer around half that, you need to get the most miles out of each to lower your costs.

Scheduling maintenance on the trailer simultaneously with the cab makes good sense.  

#4 — Fewer Missed Deadlines Due to Out-of-Service (OOS) Orders

Regularly scheduling brake adjustments, lightbulb replacements, tire rotation and replacement will prevent many OOS orders. Vehicle maintenance is one of the top reasons for an OOS order at roadside inspections, and the top concerns, according to the CVSA inspectors, are brakes, tires, and lights. 

Call Ultimate Fleet Repair for a PM Consultation Today  

Call UFR and set up a fleet PM schedule to lower cost, OOS order, roadside repairs, and increase vehicle life-cycles and dependability, (651) 454-8775. Use our contact form.