Maintaining a Commercial Truck
Whether you classify yourself as a fleet manager, employee, owner, operator, or driver, being able to maintain your commercial truck is extremely important. Good maintenance leads to better uptime and a safer vehicle. Our team at KA Commercial Trucks can help you get the most from your commercial truck! Continue reading for a few maintenance tips and tasks.
Create a Routine
When you’re responsible for maintaining a commercial truck, it will be crucial to create a routine that is easy to follow. Especially if you’re monitoring the condition of several vehicles, being able to stay organized and stick with a timeline will help you stay on top of necessary tasks!
Your routine might include a timeframe for each maintenance task or it might look like a set number of steps every time you service a truck. Either way, you want to create a routine that will work for you and reduce the overall stress of maintenance.
Document Everything
Along with your routine, you’ll want to document all of the maintenance tasks that are completed. If you don’t want to be super detailed, like documenting products used, you’ll at least want to write down the date of completion, the cost, and the time it took to complete. These three bits of information will help you calculate expenses, but it also allows you to monitor the frequency of maintenance on a specific truck. Good documentation can help you catch problems early on and will be extremely valuable if you ever decide to sell or trade your truck.
Don’t Ignore the Basics
The most basic maintenance tasks are often the most important to keep your commercial truck in good condition. Don’t ignore your maintenance reminders and don’t put off the basic tasks! Staying on top of preventative maintenance will bring you the best value in the long run.
If you need help creating the right maintenance routine or you need to schedule a service appointment, visit us in Dassel, MN. We proudly serve the truck and transport community in the St. Cloud and Minneapolis areas.