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Supply chain issues that exist as a result of the global pandemic’s decimating of the workforce still linger on stubbornly, making recovery painfully slow. Fleets face a perfect storm of scarcity of new trucks and its accompanying inflation pushing up costs of everything trucking. Never has there been a better time to look at strategies for extending the life of your assets for the sake of your business.
The foundation of getting extra service from your trucks is a great maintenance schedule – and sticking to it. Consider a fleet maintenance software system, one that creates PM programs that account for different truck makes and models that you use. Various truck makers all have recommended schedules for maintenance and what is required and when. Following those various schedules is the cornerstone of getting longer service from your fleet.
Use a service that automatically tracks and keeps records of maintenance and repairs, keeping each truck’s history digitally and available at a single click. The right program can streamline your entire operation and save you precious time and money.
Avoid idling during detention times and off duty breaks. Use auxiliary power units (APUs) to reduce idling. Excessive idling shortens the life of a diesel engine over time and leads to expensive rebuilds or replacement, especially when new trucks are in short supply. APUs can run cab accessories and climate control for driver comfort and prolong the life of the truck’s engine.
Proud and happy drivers treat your trucks with great care. But you still need more. You need a fleet management system to coordinate all the above strategies. We recommend EMDECS by BrightOrder. Based on decades of streamlining shop operations it comes with paperless repair orders and digital storage of all records so no more filing cabinets. Everything is at your fingertips with any device connected to the internet.
Your technicians will love its ease of use and productivity will improve. Simplified parts ordering and invoices in seconds.
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