
By managing a tire throughout its lifecycle – from selection to removal – fleet managers can make a big impact on the bottom line, all while making mobility more efficient for their fleet.
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Pre- and in-season inspections, tire and fluid winterization, and safety equipment retrofits keep fleets on the road in icy and snowy conditions.
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The goal of any vehicle scale service program should be to ensure that equipment stays in working order, with minimal downtime between service visits or the life of the product. The losses to revenue due to a scale failure can exceed the cost of maintenance.
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Pep Boys Fleet is a brand-new program that puts a renewed focus on automotive service designed to better meet the needs of today’s growing fleets.
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Preventive maintenance programs are yesterday’s news. Tomorrow’s fleet manager is working on predicting issues before they even occur.
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On average, PM costs have increased due to higher labor rates, expansion of models requiring synthetic motor oil, and more expensive cartridge oil filters. One offset is that longer lasting synthetics have extended oil-drain intervals.
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Average repair spend per unit increased 3-5% in calendar-year 2018, primarily due to higher labor rates and part prices. Also, PM costs were up due to the shift to more expensive synthetic oil and higher replacement tire prices.
Read More →For fleet managers, excessive idling of vehicles can pose a serious problem by harming engine efficiency and causing premature voiding of auto warranties.
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Keeping a work truck properly maintained is a key component in the effort to keep downtime to a minimum and costs low.
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Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.
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