3 Reasons to Have a Preventative Maintenance Plan

Your preventative maintenance plan should include a consideration of what repairs you may have avoided in the past.

When your business depends on the successful operation of a fleet of diesel pickup trucks, it’s easy to see why you should keep up on preventative maintenance. But when business is hopping, it can be challenging to find the time to do what’s needed. Here are three convincing reasons why it should be at the […]

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4 Reasons Why You Should Prioritize Trailer Maintenance

Trailer maintenance should include brakes and lights, but it also should assess any damage inside.

It’s easy to think of your trailer as an add-on that simply follows behind your truck and causes very little trouble. But there are four good reasons why trailer maintenance shouldn’t be pushed down your list of priorities: Safety: A corroded bumper, worn brakes or faulty lights can all contribute to safety issues, and you […]

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9 Steps to Assess Whether You Need Brake Maintenance

Checking brake drums, linings and hoses can help you determine whether you need additional brake maintenance or repair.

Determining when it’s necessary to schedule brake maintenance has less to do with how many miles you drive than with what the nature of that driving is. For instance, a local delivery truck making dozens of stops each day will obviously wear down brakes much more quickly than an over-the-road driver making stops only three […]

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