Keeping your fleet on the road is as important to us as it is to you. Ensuring your vehicles and drivers are safe and productive is instrumental in accomplishing your company’s mission.
We’ve compiled this list to guide your fleet management efforts:
Know Your Vehicles Specifications
It’s important to understand what your vehicles are capable of in the type of work you are needing to accomplish. Taking the time to address your vehicle’s usage will help you address what specifications are required.
Vehicles that don’t line up with the required specifications for the job either have maintenance issues or other types of increased cost with daily use. A vehicle with the right specifications has a high probability of reducing overall costs in terms of maintenance and daily use, and can often increase productivity.
It’s important to understand what your vehicle requirements are when addressing its use and work with your team on having the right vehicles for your company’s needs.
Be Aware of the Total Cost of Ownership
It’s easy to overlook what it costs to manage a vehicle, let alone multiple vehicles. All aspects of owning a vehicle have to be taken into account. This includes maintenance costs, manufacturer’s warranty coverage, residual value, and trends in the used vehicle market, etc…
Understanding what your total cost to own the vehicle may prompt you to replace the vehicle in order to keep your operating costs within a reasonable budget.
Communicate with Drivers
All drivers should be aware of your company’s vehicle use policy. This includes a thorough understanding of your company’s Preventative Maintenance schedule, as well as maintenance policies. They should also know what to do if a vehicle needs repair or is involved in an accident.
Your drivers are on the road regularly and offer the best information regarding your vehicle’s operation. This feedback from your drivers often helps to identify any proactive measures or repairs that may need to be done.
Focus on Preventative Maintenance
Vehicles maintained properly often have less unscheduled repairs and downtime. Preventative maintenance includes such things as oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, and general safety checks.
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure impacts vehicle handling, tire wear, and fuel mileage. Making sure to check the tire pressure regularly will help mitigate the cost of maintenance as well as keeping your drivers safe.
Chips and Cracks in Windows
Often a small chip in a windshield, gone unchecked, can grow into a large crack. It costs far less to repair a chip than to replace an entire window. Identifying and quickly addressing these issues early helps to prevent large expenses down the road.
If your fleet vehicles windows were damaged, call us, we are here for you.
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