Why Proactive Fleet Maintenance Is a Smart Idea
At Truck Service of Virginia, we get it: Fleet maintenance is something you’ve got to keep up with, even though it could feel like a big expense. But it is a bigger expense if you don’t take care of your vehicles and they are put out of service. Plus, poor vehicle maintenance may lead to compliance issues, driver dissatisfaction, and customer complaints. That’s why a proactive maintenance strategy is one of the smartest investments you can make.
Spending Money on Maintenance Saves You Money in the Long Run.
A good fleet maintenance program prevents costly repairs, reduces downtime, and extends vehicle life. You’ll not only fix problems … you’ll prevent them!
According to recent Cox Automotive research:
- 43% of large national fleets rank repair and maintenance among their top four operational pain points.
- 31% cite excessive downtime due to emergency breakdowns as a major issue.
These numbers reflect just how widespread and costly poor maintenance can be.
Good Fleet Maintenance Ensures Compliance.
Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable in fleet operations. Poor maintenance can lead to failed inspections, safety violations, poor CSA scores, potentially hefty fines, or other strong penalties. And there’s more … non-compliance can also result in operational disruptions, sidelining vehicles, and delaying deliveries. Repeat or unresolved offenses can even cause your fleet to be ordered to cease operations.
Proactive Fleet Maintenance Means Satisfied Drivers.
Your drivers are your most valuable asset, and they notice when vehicles are poorly maintained. Dissatisfaction with vehicle conditions is a major factor in driver turnover as it directly affects their safety and ability to perform their job. When drivers feel unsafe or frustrated by constant breakdowns, they’re more likely to leave, increasing your recruitment and training costs and putting pressure on other drivers to pick up the slack.
Proactive Fleet Maintenance Also Means Satisfied Customers.
Poor fleet maintenance may result in missed deliveries and unreliable service, which directly impacts customer satisfaction. In today’s competitive market, one late delivery can mean a lost client. Investing in maintenance is investing in your brand’s reliability and reputation.
By addressing the hidden costs of poor maintenance, and investing in a quality maintenance program, you can protect your operations, retain drivers, and keep customers happy.
Of course, that’s where we at Truck Service of Virginia come in.
As your maintenance and repair partner, TSVA provides complete repair and inspection services for fleets, including:
- Cab and chassis repair
- “R” Stamp welding repairs on tanks
- DOT cargo tank testing
Let TSVA’s expert maintenance services keep your fleet on the road and keep your business on the move! Contact us today for more information.
