Low Cost & Basic Ways to Keep Your Fleet Moving
Posted by Steve Robinson Jr. on Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Spend a little time and money on your preventive maintenance, and save your self major maintenance and high blood pressure down the road. It is easy to overlook the most basic steps in keeping your fleet of trucks moving. Spending a little time and money will keep your trucks moving and a consistant flow of revenue on your side. The longer you ignore or put off will generate bigger problems and downtime. We are in an industry and economy, when your customer says go...you better be ready to go.
1. Daily Inspection: Have your drivers do a 5 minute inspection on your trucks at the start of the day. Check oil, coolant, brake fluid, engine belts, and hoses. Pay attention to air pressure, head lights, brake lights, and directionals.
2. Global Positioning: A GPS can provide the most direct route and fuel efficiency for your truck drivers.
3. Fuel Management: Monitor fuel costs with a daily report on your trucks fuel consumption. Track expenses and set limits on purchase and spending.
These small steps will ensure business savings and driver pride. Keep your tractors, dump trucks, tow trucks, landoll trailers, refrigerated trailers, and dry freight cargo vans moving with time and care.