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This Focus Friday let’s underscore the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Keeping your commercial vehicle in top condition is not only crucial for safety but also for efficiency and compliance. Here’s how to prioritize vehicle maintenance: 1.     Scheduled Inspections: Conduct regular pre-trip and post-trip inspections to check for any issues with brakes, tires, lights, and fluid levels. 2.     Routine Servicing: Follow manufacturer recommendations for oil changes, filter replacements, and other routine servicing. 3.     Address Issues Promptly: Immediately address any maintenance issues or abnormalities detected during inspections to prevent larger problems. 4.     Keep Records: Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repairs to ensure compliance with regulations and track your vehicle’s history. 5.     Stay Informed: Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations regarding vehicle maintenance. By prioritizing vehicle maintenance, you ensure your vehicle operates safely and efficiently, reducing downtime and enhancing your overall driving experience. Drive responsibly, maintain your vehicle, and have a productive weekend!

In the demanding field of fleet management, ensuring the safety of every vehicle on the road is paramount, this includes wheel safety. Wheel safety is a critical aspect that often is deemed unimportant in comparison to other fleet maintenance procedures. The proper torquing of wheel nuts, use of wheel nut indicators, daily safety checks, and proactive training can profoundly impact a fleet's bottom line. In this article, we explore the economic benefits of robust wheel safety practices and highlight the potential savings that bus, truck, and heavy vehicle fleets can actualise in the long term. THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WHEEL SAFETY ON FLEETS: https://lnkd.in/ekRG8tiS #redcat #wheelsafety #globalwheelsafety #wheelnutindicator

Keeping your fleet on the road and minimising downtime is crucial for your business. ✅ Reduce Downtime: Our expert team ensures your vehicles stay on the road, minimising disruptions to your operations. 💰 Cut Fleet Repair Costs: Proactive maintenance saves you up to 30% on repair expenses in the long run. 🛠️ Preventative Maintenance Pays Off: Don't wait for breakdowns - invest in preventive measures. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 👀 Early Detection is Key: Our thorough inspections catch potential issues before they become costly problems, ensuring your fleet runs smoothly. Let Preferred Auto be your partner in fleet maintenance. Contact us today and keep your business moving forward! #PreferredAuto #ThunderBay #PreferredAutoAndFleetServices #Mechanics #FamilyOwned #Automotive #FleetManagement

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Keeping your fleet on the road and minimising downtime is crucial for your business. ✅ Reduce Downtime: Our expert team ensures your vehicles stay on the road, minimising disruptions to your operations. 💰 Cut Fleet Repair Costs: Proactive maintenance saves you up to 30% on repair expenses in the long run. 🛠️ Preventative Maintenance Pays Off: Don't wait for breakdowns - invest in preventive measures. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 👀 Early Detection is Key: Our thorough inspections catch potential issues before they become costly problems, ensuring your fleet runs smoothly. Let Preferred Auto be your partner in fleet maintenance. Contact us today and keep your business moving forward! #PreferredAuto #ThunderBay #PreferredAutoAndFleetServices #Mechanics #FamilyOwned #Automotive #FleetManagement

No fleet, driver, or maintenance technician wants to know one of their trucks experienced a wheel-off event, both for road safety and legal reasons. And avoiding this disaster takes a full commitment to careful inspections, even if it takes a bit more time to get a truck out of the shop. “The long-term benefits of efficiency and safety far outweigh any immediate savings gained by neglect or cutting corners on standard maintenance cycles,” noted Todd DiMascio, MBA, senior director of global sales for StemCo. For instance, techs should be sure to include lubricant level, condition, and consistency checks during their wheel-end inspections. For more tips on how shops can help keep their wheels on the road, see the below article by John Hitch. #fleetmaintenance #truckingindustry #safety #inspections

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2024 Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Aug. 25-31, and it will be here before you know it. Last year, nearly 13% of commercial vehicles inspected were put out of service for brake-related violations. Avoid being a part of that costly statistic and stay up to date on your brake preventive maintenance. Here’s some tips from Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine: https://loom.ly/d2KyUjI. #HeavyDutyTruckingMagazine #CVSA #BrakeSafetyWeek

All in all, Muffler & Brake Shops are an essential part of vehicle maintenance. Finding a reliable one can make a significant difference in the performance and safety of your vehicle.

Here's the second part of our slack adjusters discussion with Fleet Maintenance magazine: https://lnkd.in/gXgR_Pq2

Top 5 Preventative Maintenance Tips Every Fleet Manager Needs to Know 🛠️ Keeping your fleet in top shape is essential for minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Here are our top 5 preventative maintenance tips to keep your vehicles running smoothly: 1️⃣ Regular Inspections - Conduct routine checks to catch minor issues before they become costly problems. 2️⃣ Stay on Top of Oil Changes - Clean oil means a longer engine life. Keep your engines running efficiently with timely oil changes. 3️⃣ Monitor Tire Health - Regularly check tire pressure and tread to ensure safety and fuel efficiency. 4️⃣ Brake System Checks - Don’t wait for squeaks; regularly inspect brakes to ensure they’re in top working order. 5️⃣ Schedule Routine Diagnostics - Use advanced diagnostics to pinpoint potential issues early, saving you time and money in the long run. At Hardy Collision Center, we specialize in fleet maintenance that keeps your vehicles safe and on the road. Let’s work together to ensure your fleet runs like a well-oiled machine! Ready to keep your fleet in peak condition? Contact us today to schedule a fleet maintenance consultation! #FleetManagement #PreventativeMaintenance #FleetSafety #HardyCollision #VehicleHealth #FleetEfficiency #HoustonBusiness