Most of the fleets will have either a maintenance person, operations, or perhaps the dispatcher will ensure it gets done. Regular truck maintenance needs to be conducted in accordance with a routine schedule. I have gone into this previously but some of the items are:
- Oil changes
- Tire rotations
- Spring brakes checks
- Other fluids
But, these are only some of the things to have checked by following a proper schedule. In addition to these, there are also things that should be done by your divers. Many of which should not be done just on set maintenance days, but when stopping on a truck stop to get fuel or rest. Like the other issues these have been addressed in other articles. But here are some examples to remind your drivers to check:
- Tires – condition and thread depth
- Mirrors – for cleanliness and damage
- Lights – ensure they aren’t out, are clean, and functioning
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Again these are only some of what should be checked. Remember, a properly maintained vehicle is what allows for your operation to exist. Sure, some will argue the other key points, but as I said earlier who needs drivers if they have nothing to drive.
