Putting safe, compliant, and efficient vehicles on the road requires a team effort — an effective vehicle maintenance program, drivers who inspect vehicles, and good communication between maintenance providers and drivers concerning vehicle issues.
The ongoing semiconductor shortages, with the resultant delays on new vehicles, is impacting fleet replacement cycles. As a result, many fleets are now facing lifecycle extensions as shortage of replacement vehicles becomes a pressing issue, which in turn places a premium on Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) schedules.
A fleet service manager discusses his methods for efficient servicing of last-mile delivery vehicles. His main advice: “Check everything daily. One simple problem will cost you big.”
Upfitting can be the most complex part of the spec’ing process. Finding an upfitting partner that is collaborative and supportive is key to creating a successful upfit program. Adrian Steel has developed a five-step process that fosters fleet productivity and success.
Analyzing samples of used oil not only reveals the health of your engine, but also can prove whether the oil in the crankcase is holding up well enough to leave in there a bit longer.
Fleets struggling with a scarcity of parts needed for routine maintenance and repairs are also having to wait on new truck deliveries while partially completed trucks jam OEM parking lots.
Cities across the country have reported triple, even quadruple the number of converter thefts in 2020 compared to 2019. Fortunately, there are a variety of measures you can do to prevent this from happening to your fleet.
Truck fleet drivers have a significant impact on a fleet’s maintenance costs. Ensure drivers are involved in truck maintenance and spell out fleet policies.
The price increase will also affected select urban delivery offers due to changing business dynamics and rising costs of raw materials.
Shell Fleet Maintenance Hub customers can now schedule in-fleeting, preventative maintenance and de-fleeting services in select cities throughout the United States.
There is less than one month left to participate and share how your fleet handles truck fleet maintenance today.
Lack of communication, improper diagnosis and parts availability were cited as one of the biggest causes of repair delays, according to panelists at an American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council meeting.
General Motors introduced the new ACDelco National Fleet Parts Program, designed to give qualified fleet owners access to resources and tools to simplify their service workflow.
Bradley Systems’ new Fast Melt De-Icer Spray is designed for windshields, headlights, and other vehicle surfaces.
The U.S. International Trade Commission voted to have current tariffs on imported passenger vehicle tires and light truck tires from China to remain in place.
Element Fleet Management’s former executive VP of mid market Sales has joined mobile auto repair service company, RepairSmith, who will focus on expanding the company's fleet business.
The following charts detail U.S. passenger tire imports; available tire sizes; replacement medium/heavy truck tire brand shares; U.S. market share for retreaded truck tires; U.S. retreading trends; available passenger car sizes by rim diameter; U.S. truck tire imports; and more.
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