Fleet Vehicle Maintenance

We profile companies with model maintenance programs, keep you up-do-date on new products and provide hard-hitting news articles to help you gain insight into your own maintenance issues.
Useful Articles
Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases
Maintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units.
Strange but True
Need a Laugh? These “Strange but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.
Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market
Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.
Bright Ideas Energize Fleet Management
From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.
Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 5% in 2008
Replacement tire costs rose 5 percent and labor rates increased 3-4 percent in 2008-CY. Although extended OEM warranties protect powertrains against catastrophic failures, expanded maintenance requirements may increase cost.
Products
15W40 Diesel Motor Oil
ANAHEIM, CA - The newly formulated premium-grade motor oil was engineered to adhere to industry standards such as Mac T-11, API CJ-4, Cummins 20081, Caterpillar ECF-3/ECF-2, and Volvo VDS-4. View more info
PYTHON 5000 Pothole Patcher
PYTHON 5000
The Python 5000 is a self-propelled pothole patching machine, allowing one person to easily carry out the entire patching operation without ever leaving the comfort of the operator's cab. View more info
Parallel Link Undercarriage System Komatsu Parallel Link Undercarriage System
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – PLUS undercarriage can significantly increase wear life, reduce machine downtime, and lower repair and maintenance costs, according to the company. View more info
Mohawk's System 1 Two Post Lift Mohawk Lifts' Model System-1 Two Post Lift
Mohawk's System-1 model is a two-post lift with a 10,000-lb. lifting capacity designed for servicing cars and light trucks. View more info
Maintainer Signature 4 Lube Body
SHELDON, IA – Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.'s Signature 4 fuel / lube service unit serves as an in-field fueling and preventive maintenance lubrication unit, now upgraded with additional fuel and oil capacity. View more info
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