Are Flat Tires Draining Your Resources? [Research]

We want your input! Tires are the No. 1 maintenance cost for commercial fleets - have costs related to flat tires improved?

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July 31, 2023

Are Flat Tires Draining Your Resources? [Research] — Have you noticed any specific patterns or trends related to flat tire incidents within your commercial fleet? We would love to hear from you!
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Are flat tires draining your resources? Please take our survey and help us uncover trends and costs related to flat tire incidents!

Tires are the No. 1 maintenance cost for commercial fleets. In 2016, data showed fleets experienced an average of 97 flat tires yearly. Including driver and vehicle downtime and the cost to repair the flat, the overall average cost of each flat tire was $338.42.

We want to know, have things improved?

Bobit’s Fleet Group is asking for your input! Have you noticed any specific patterns or trends related to flat tire incidents within your commercial fleet? We would love to hear from you!

Please take a moment to participate in our short survey to understand trends surrounding flat tires. Responses will be used for a report to share trends and insight in upcoming industry publications.

Your participation will improve tire maintenance practices. Participants will also receive an advance copy of the research results as soon as they are available.

What are you waiting for? Take a moment and participate today!

Survey: 2023 Flat Tire Study

Topics:Industry Trends Tires Tire Maintenance Industry Research Tires and Wheels Maintenance Operations

Originally posted on Work Truck Online

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