Keeping vehicles on the road, equipment operating, and fleet availability at a high level makes preventive fleet maintenance vital. Oversight of fleet maintenance can lead to breakdowns and issues at inopportune times.
Small issues can grow, costing more to repair. On the other hand, opting for a quality preventive maintenance program will prevent breakdowns and reduce long-term repair costs. Your vehicles should be on the road and your equipment should be available for daily, so you don’t lose money due to downtime. It’s easy to see that preventive maintenance is an investment worth making.
Preventive Fleet Maintenance Steps
This following outlines the steps our technicians take in performing preventive maintenance. As you read, keep in mind that this is a general overview and that different types of vehicles often require different steps.
Fleet maintenance can include checking starting/charging systems, tire wear/pressure, brake/air systems, and lights, and inspecting for problems.
Moreover, ensuring fluids are at the proper level and changing the oil and filters are additional maintenance items that are included in preventative fleet maintenance. Consequently, Vector Fleet Management’s goal is to ensure that all vehicles and equipment are in the best possible condition, and we strive hard to reach that objective.
Fleet Maintenance Intervals and Scheduling
Furthermore, getting vehicles and equipment on a scheduled preventive maintenance routine is critical. Additionally, the amount of stress put on a fleet, as well as the manufacturer‘s recommended routine maintenance, both play a role in the intervals in which vehicle maintenance is performed. Performing preventative maintenance can help catch small issues before they worsen. A quality preventive maintenance program insures your equipment is operating without failure between the routine intervals.
Preventive Maintenance Cost Monitoring
Vector Fleet Management uses FMIS to track PM, tech productivity, and YTD costs to calculate & predict service costs. As the vehicles in a fleet begin aging, the data we track can provide our customers with vital cost analysis information, thereby determining whether repairing or replacing the vehicle is more economical.
The following are a few additional features of our FMIS system:
- Shop Floor Mechanic Workstations
- Shop Maintenance Planner
- Live dashboard reporting of Key Performance Indicators
- Detailed Unit Masters
- Department level Fleet Cost Centers
- Customized Preventive Maintenance Inspections PMI Intervals and Notification settings
- Parts Management with Integrated Warranty Tracking
By tracking and monitoring the cost of your preventive maintenance plan, we can let you know when it’s time for a vehicle replacement. Taking steps to protect your fleet is much easier than addressing issues when they catch you off guard. If you would like to set up a preventive maintenance plan for your fleet, reach out to Vector Fleet Management.
Learn about more features of our Fleet Maintenance Tracking system.
Keeping vehicles on the road, saving money: primary benefits of Vector Fleet Management preventive maintenance. Keeping your vehicles in top shape will minimize downtime and keep your business on schedule.
