Let’s look at why fleet repairs are rising. #1 – Postponed Preventive Maintenance (PM) Fleet managers often postpone PM due to vehicle unavailability or budget concerns. This might resolve the immediate need, but it often leads to more severe and more expensive repairs down the road. Fleet managers should only postpone scheduled maintenance as a
The price of everything is spiraling out of control. Therefore, fleet managers and independent operators must dig deeper to figure out ways to save money on maintenance. Behind fuel, maintenance is the most significant expense all fleets face. However, an excellent preventive maintenance (PM) program will increase your vehicle’s lifespan and decrease fuel costs.
With the average diesel price at $5.50 per gallon, your budget is stretched thin. As a result, fleet managers must put clear-cut strategies in place to improve fleet fuel budget efficiency. No longer can you leave it to chance. Fleet managers and owner-operators alike can benefit from these suggestions. Consider Electric Vehicles (EV) When Replacing Old
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
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a small government agency with a lot of power. Some would likely say too much power. Trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the USA. The FMCSA, as a branch of the Department of Transportation (DOT), can make life miserable for fleet managers and
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced it will conduct its International Roadcheck in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from the 17th through the 19th of May 2022. Many roadside inspections have led to out-of-service (OOS) orders in past years. Those inspection shortcomings, usually of tires, brakes, or lights, delay freight delivery until the shortcomings
Although most drivers don’t give much thought to battery maintenance until it is too late, a few simple to-do tasks can keep you and your battery on time and on target. What Are the Primary Causes of Battery Failure in Semi-Trucks? The number one reason for battery failure in your truck or bus is poor
There are dozens of lights, blinkers, and reflectors on semi-trucks and buses that the driver uses to communicate their intentions with other drivers and avoid accidents. When you’re out there on America’s highways, you won’t go far without seeing a semi or bus signaling their intentions to turn left or right. Even though trucks and
All vehicle repair shops are not the same. While many automotive repair shops may offer fleet vehicle repair, they may not have the same expertise as an exclusive fleet repair shop. When it comes to fleet repair versus general vehicle repair companies, there is a significant difference. At Ultimate Fleet Repair, we specialize in servicing
As a fleet manager, one of the last things you want is a vehicle placed out-of-service (OOS) at a roadside inspection. When this happens, your fleet gets assessed Compliance, Safety & Accountability (CSA) severity points, and your Safety Measurement System (SMS) percentile will rise. A recurring violation in the vehicle maintenance category of Behavior Analysis
